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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
2
The platform calls for federal legislation to prevent future interstate carriers from issuing securities. It emphasizes centralized control to address competing lines and stabilize the industry.
Wade H. Ellis seeks anti injunction language for the platform, amid a bitter fight. Speaker Cannon and labor leaders including Samuel Gompers press for a firmer plank, while Eastern Republicans oppose, fearing damage to the ticket and New York support.
In Chicago on June 14 pressure for platform changes grew as Taft supporters vowed to demand a Taft platform. Key issues include federal supervision of interstate stock and bond issuance, and a Philippines trade plank with limits to protect U S industries such as sugar and tobacco. Senator Carter pushed for postal savings banks with broad backing from the President and Taft secretary, while banker interests split on the proposal.
A crowded Chicago scene shows Sherman gaining momentum as New York delegates and other states rally behind his bid for VP. Dolliver remains a central flashpoint amid Iowa tensions, while Hughes division fuels New Yorkers to back Sherman. Westward gains and logistic maneuvering shape the volatile preconvention drama.
The Administration has chosen chairmen for key committees to be announced Tuesday. Senator Fulton of Oregon will lead Credentials, Gov. Hill of Maine heads Permanent Organization, and Senator Warner of Missouri will chair the committee to notify the presidential nominee. Warner, a former Grand Army of the Republic commander, signals effort to ease tension after Memorial Day remarks by the Secretary.
A Saturday meeting of manufacturers in the Machinery Club rooms, called by Francis H. Stillman, drafted memorials by Joseph H. Choate and endorsed resolutions. They urge Republicans to support the independence and prerogatives of state and national courts and oppose any attack on the judiciary in the 1908 campaign. The resolutions, signed by attendees and others, were sent to Chicago for the Republican National Convention Committee on Resolutions. James W. Van Cleave, president, has been in Chicago several days.
A Chicago gathering on June 14 discussed presenting Theodore Roosevelt as a candidate for the presidency. Attendees included ex-Representative Thomas W. Phillips, C.T. Teter, and George W. Curtin. Delegations from Georgia and West Virginia were to arrive tomorrow to finalize plans, with Georgia delegates reportedly carrying 60 000 to 70 000 signatures urging a second term.
Letters urging Secretary Taft to appoint Frank Hitchcock as chairman circulated to more than half of the current National Committee. Supporters cited a Washington hint that advice would be welcome. many letters were mailed before Hitchcock learned of the action. The choice is said to be between Hitchcock and Arthur J. Vorys, with Ohio influence and other strategists shaping the battle.
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