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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
17
The article describes an ornate interior with portraits of Washington Jefferson Jackson and Cleveland, flags, bunting, and stuffed eagles hanging by wires. The stone exterior and architectural dignity are noted, highlighting Denver's new auditorium as a key feature of the Mile High City.
Richmond Pearson Hobson spoke with fiery zeal at the resolutions committee on Japan, warning of imminent war and a raid on American preparedness. The crowd, shocked and unsettled, weighed his anti-imperial stances against Roosevelt era criticism as party strategists faced a tough choice on deep waterways and labor reform planks.
Denver July 7. Mr. Bryan presides over a crowded field of vice presidential contenders with impartial handling of fifty seven booms. favored candidates include McNeill Towne James and others while Towne gains Bryan support after a brief resurgence. Ollie James rejects a southern ticket and Douglas faces delegation splits over past conflicts.
A sub committee named to draft the party platform lists members from Alabama to Wisconsin. It includes Haskell as chair and notes the conservatives among the appointees are Judge Parker, Samuel Altschuler, and R D Inman. The group discusses labor rights, judicial control, and westward travel options as possibilities for addressing worker concerns.
Denver dispatch reports Augustus Thomas, identified as president of the New York State Progressive League, securing a notable advancement in party affairs. Details indicate ongoing developments within the progressive movement in July.
The New York delegation supported the Gom pers Bryan anti injunction plank while affirming faith in the courts. Ex Judge Alton B Parker joined in voting aye, with Nixon reporting the platform to the body. Martin W Littleton won a partial victory over provisions for bank deposits and interstate corporate licensing.
Denver July 7 Cleveland Mayor Tom T Johnson failed in his bid for national committee membership at the Ohio delegation caucus. Garber of Columbus won 8 to 2 percent. New Jersey delegates chose Judge George Gray for President after a heated debate. Robert Hudspeth elected to national committee and James Smith Jr to the committee on resolutions.
The passage argues that a statute stripping a judge of power to punish contempt until after jury conviction renders contempt proceedings futile. It notes courts cannot summon talesmen, allowing offenders to disregard court mandates. Such a statute, by eroding judicial authority, destroys the courts' ability to enforce justice and respect.
Denver July 7 The Bryan group says the national platform will closely follow the Nebraska Democratic State Convention's 1908 plank. It outlines measures on injunction reform, labor disputes, immigration, banking, tariffs, railroads, income tax, inheritance tax, eight hour day, campaign finance, and direct U S Senate election, with emphasis on anti monopoly and federal licensing to curb watered stock.
The Democratic National Convention convenes at noon tomorrow in Denver. Temporary chair man will call for the permanent organization report led by Alabama's Clayton. Speeches eulogize the platform pending committee actions and credentials, rules, and resolutions reports before adjournment until Thursday.
Denver July 7 The committee on permanent organization selected Henry N. Clayton of Alabama as permanent chairman of the convention on Governor Folk of Missouri's motion. Temporary officers were made permanent and BE. Y. Mitchell of Missouri added as assistant secretary.
Lincoln July 7 There is little political action today as William Jennings Bryan poring over mail and telegrams at his desk with no plan to attend the Denver convention. A cottage telegraph office near his home handles many messages while Bryan notes alfalfa harvest and a Guadeloupe watermelon shipment tied to his campaign. A Taft banner debate and a police disturbance over a street banner mark a tense local scene as Bryan supporters urge calm.
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