Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1908 — BOOMS A NEW ISSUE [ARTICLE]

BOOMS A NEW ISSUE

Gen. Weaver, of lowa, Promise t to Kick Up a Ruction at Denver. WANTS A PROHIBITION PLAN J Says He Will Have Help from Several Southern States. Another Name for Running MateRoger Sullivan Knocks a Scenic Effect—Secretary Taft a Very Busy Man. Denver, June 80.—The fight over the antl-lnjunctlon plank in the Democratic platform is not the only struggle in wMch the committee on resolutions — and possibly the convention itself—may be Involved. It has developed that the prohibition question is to be brought to the front, and that a desperate effort will be made to have a plank declaring in its favor placed in the platform.. The prohibition movement will be headed by General James B. Weaver, of lowa, who demanded of the recent Democratic state convention that it declare in favor of prohibition, which it refused to do. But Weaver says he will have strong backing from delegations from southern states which have gone “dry.” ” No Straddle on Injunction's. The anti-injunction plank continues to provoke a large amount of discussion among such party leaders as have already arrived for the convention. While opinions differ as to the exact nature of the plank which should be adopted all are of one mind In saying that it shall be a definite and specific statement. Such members of the national committee as have discussed the matter are a unit in saying that the wording of the anti-injunction plank shall leave no possible doubt in the mind of any reader as to where the party stands on this question. Declaration Not to be Radical. It is not generally believed, however, that the anti-injunction resolution will provide for trials by jury in cases of contempt of court, or favor in any way measures which might be construed as interferring with the perogatlves of the federal courts. The friends of Bryan say that such of his critics as are already expressing themselves in fear of a radical anti-injunction plank are fighting the air. The plank has not yet been written; it has not been drafted, and its form is still a matter which is under careful consideration. It is said to be the desire of Bryan to consult as many of the prominent members of the party as possible before any decisive action in formulating this resolution is taken.

NEW MAN FOR SECOND PLACE.

Gov. Chamberlain, of Oregon —Contests—Seats, Seats, More Seats. The vice presidential situation remains to all appearances just where it was, although the boom of Lieutenant Governor Chanler, of New York, seems to have weakened somewhat and his name is not mentioned, as prominently as it was a few days ago. Only one new name has been mentioned as a idee presidential possibility. This was Governor George C. Chamberlain, of Oregon. He is in much favor with gome of the party leaders and it is said that he will be personally acceptable to Bryan if the latter is nominated. The boomers of candidates for running mate are well pleased with the stiuation, as with New York lacking tinity in that matter the chances are better for men from other states. Notices of contest have been filed with the national committee, involving forty-five seats, but of this number the contests actually filed relate to thirteen seats. Six of these are from the district of Columbia, and seven are from the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Pennsylvania congressional districts. Notices of contests yet to be filed come from Chicago and Brooklyn. In the Chicago cases the B 'First to the Tenth congressional districts are involved, the contesting delegations being led by Robert E. Burke, of Chicago. Contesting delegations from Brooklyn will come from the Second to the Seventh New York congressional districts inclusive, and relate to the Mo Carren-Murphy fight. The committee on convention arrangements paid a visit today to the Auditorium which was pregnant In results as far as increasing the sealing capacity of the hall is concerned, but which brought woe to Architect Wilson. That gentleman with a keen professional eye had arranged the seats with regard to the scenic effect, which left much vacant floor space. Roger C. Sullivan, of Illinois, at once asked if more chairs could not be placed. “It would injure the scenic effect,” replied Architect Wilson. Sullivan in a single energetic sentence gave vent to the opinion that what the committee desired was seats, seats, and then more seats, and the scenic effect may go to any old place. This sentiment was enthusiastically Indorsed by the other committeemen and the net result was that the seating capacity of the hall Was at once increased from the original number of 11,538 to more than 12,700. and the committee is poring over, blue prints to see if the seats, cannotv be further increased in number. Johnson Not Going to Denver. Dee Moines, la- June 30.—“1 am not

going to Denver,” said Governor Johnson in an Interview here. “The story was out that I would be there, but it is not true. • * • I am a candidate for the presidential nomination of my party. If Ido not get it, lam not a candidate for anything else. My friends strictly understand this point.” TAFT IN A “COMBINE.” Running the War Department and Politics Simultaneously. Washington, June 30. Secretary Taft is successfully combining his official duties with politics. From 11 a. m. until 6 p. m. he discussed the most intricate problems arising in the war department and conferred with political friends and advisers respecting the most delicate affairs of the approaching political campaign. By far the most important conference of the day in general interest was that which he had with a delegation representing the political organization of the Republican party In his home state of Ohio, which urged the selection of Arthur I. Vorys as chairman of the national committee. At the conclusion of the conference, although Secretary Taft did not indicate to the delegation what his intentions were, he authorized the members to telegraph to Vorys requesting him to come to Washington and meet him tomorrow. Secretary Taft himself said: “No announcement concerning the national chairmanship will be made until I have conferred further with the sub-commlt-tee of the national committee. That conference will be held at Hot Springs on July 8.” Secretary Taft was greatly interested by a mammoth postal card whichhe received through the mail. It was delivered at his office by a special delivery messenger. The card which was 3 feet, 6 inches long and 18 inches wide, bore on the reverse side a fine photographic likeness of Secretary Taft. On the obverse side of the card waa a true representation of a United States post card. The stamp was a cartoon cos Secretary Taft. On each Side of the secretary’s likeness were cherubim, representing Taft and Sherman, holding aloft electric globes. On the stamp were the words: “United States Taftica.” Underneath the likeness of the secretary was the word “Taft" followed by “Pustige, One Sent” The card went through the regular channels of the Washington postoffice and bore 40 cents.in postage. Coler Is Anti-Injunction. New York. June 80.—Bird S. Coler, president of the borough of Brooklyn, who started today for the national Democratic convention at Denver,said: “I am for an anti-injunction plank in the platform, and by this I mean the Gompers plank.”