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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
2
Chicago dispatch outlines the Republican platform and the convention scene. It highlights Taft supporters, Roosevelt praise, the party’s aims for wage workers and African Americans, tariff revision, currency reform, and naval and international policies with emphasis on Roosevelt’s legacy and national unity.
Senator Hopkins chairs resolutions and contrasts two paths for America. Democracy trends toward socialism with equal possession and ownership, while Republicanism upholds equal opportunity and government regulation. The speech contrasts ownership by the nation versus ownership by the people and urges unity across political differences to uphold Republican policies for a stronger America.
The Resolutions Committee of the Republican convention heard diverse groups seek platform planks. Labor leaders urged strong anti injunction language while others pressed for immigration, statehood and suffrage measures amid a heated debate on court injunction powers.
Secretary Loeb at the White House stated that a telegrammed Chicago draft of the administration platform was a preliminary draft by a Resolution Committee member for Taft’s input. He said the President and Taft were not committed to any form and that drafts were for member guidance. Former Senator Stewart visited the White House seeking a strong irrigation plank.
John A. Stewart, head of New York Republican clubs, argues Roosevelt should be renominated, saying nomination guarantees a Republican landslide nationwide. He cites likely GOP wins in Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee and control gains in legislatures and the House. Senator Reed Smoot says Utah will back Roosevelt if nominated.
Democrats in Chicago announce a protest against alleged bias by the Arrangement Committee of the Republican National Committee. A special City Council meeting is set for tomorrow at 10 o'clock to condemn ticket discrimination denying Democrats equal access to council membership benefits.
CHICAGO June 16 Former Governor John F Hill Maine National Committeeman and delegate to the National Republican Convention left for Augusta Maine on doctor advice He suffers heart strain from the last two weeks of contested cases before the National Committee and may not participate further His seat judge George H Smith will sit with the Maine delegation.
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