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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
2
Democrats in St Louis anticipate a united convention with President Wilson renominated by acclamation. Planks on tariff reform and a Tariff Commission spark debate, while vice presidential guessing focuses on Roger Sullivan and others.
The article reports President Wilson's approval of the Democratic tariff plank drafted by A Mitchell Palmer. It emphasizes a revenue tariff with a flexible anti dumping provision to adjust rates during surplus production abroad. It compares the plank to Taft and notes differences in enforcement and scope.
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker arrived in St Louis and said he would present planks drafted by Democratic leaders for the convention. He avoided discussing contents until the Resolution Committee reviews them. President Wilson reportedly opposes any adverse platform comment on the Supreme Court justice controversy. Senator Stone agreed to drop his proposed plank in deference to the President.
The Association for an Equitable Income Tax urges the Democratic Convention Resolutions Committee to adopt a strongly progressive tax on unearned incomes. Members include John J. Hopper and Professor John Dewey. They call for repealing the sugar tariff and aim for income tax revenue of 10 million annually, with top rates between 20 and 33 percent for incomes above seven million.
Senator Ollie James of Kentucky predicts the dissolution of the Progressive Party would help reelect Wilson. He says Progressives have nowhere to go but to the Democratic banner and will vote for a President of Wilson's progressive type. He adds Democrats welcome harmony.
William J Bryan lands in St Louis for the Democratic National Convention with no planned role yet. Texas delegates back a call for Bryan to address the body while Bryan says he will not campaign for a platform fight. The piece notes Roosevelts conditional rejection and intra party tensions over resolutions and possible third party alignments.
Chicago and St Louis telegraph offices reported a record rush during the 1916 party conventions with over 600000 words sent in one day. Western Union executives coordinated a centralized floor system as reporters from Nashua to Selma sent rapid bulletins. President Carlton and junior staff joined clerks in handling the surge amid delays blamed on weather and heavy traffic.
In St Louis suffragists press for a Democratic platform plank endorsing women’s suffrage and organize a lobby and parade led by Alice Paul. Delegates face opposition. about 8000 women expected to march as protests and debates unfold ahead of the convention.
Senator Thomas Taggart urged thrift in the Hotel Jefferson lobby as delegates joked about saving champagne corks to turn a profit. The crowd noted a whiskered Democrat was questioned about party loyalty before officials clarified his stance amid the political bustle.
A St Louis barber group denounces Republican whiskers as a menace to their trade. They pass a resolution urging removal of long facial hair from the GOP nominees and pledge to win the barber vote for Democrats.
The piece reports debate over Progressive support for the Democratic ticket as Bainbridge Colby and Mettombs discuss offers of safety and the impact of Colonel Roosevelt's stance. Colby downplays offers while affirming Progressive reservations about safety claims and the Democrats' appeal.
New York State delegates including Tammany arrive in St Louis by four trains totaling about 450 men. The parade is muted and enthusiasm lacking as Tammany leaders and members mingle at hotels amid limited patronage for the Wilson Administration. Tom Smith and others rally a marching band to inject life, while Sheriff Al Smith buys cowboy outfits for local kids.
New York State delegates elected Edwin S. Harris of Saratoga County as state chairman amid a smooth caucus. Norman E. Mack was re elected National Committeeman for the fifth time, with Ralph Pulitzer named honorary vice chairman. The meeting, watched by Tammany leaders, passed with unity as plans for a strong platform and economy measures were discussed.
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