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■ / • * * * % The Barnwell People-Sentinel, Barnwell, S. CL Thursday, June 25, 1936 ./ V ALF M. LANDON 00L. FRANK KNOX London and Knox Nominated by Republican Convention All Rivals Withdraw From Race—Platform Strengthened by Kansan’s Interpretation—Great Ovation Is . Tendered to Herbert Hoover. By EDWARD W. PACKARD © Western Newspaper Unton. For President—'Alfred Mossman Landon. For Vice President—Frank Khox. Convention Hall, Cleveland, Ohio.— Alf M. Landon of Kansas, forty-eight- year-old governor of that “typical prairie state” as Postmaster General Farley termed it, is the standard bear er of the Republican party, unanimous ly nominated by the convention, virtu ally by acclamation. “Oh, Susannah” becomes the party song and “Three Long Years” its chant, and sunflowers are blossoming all over the land. Landon’s several rivals for the high honor all withdrew from the race be- fore the call for nominations, and all votes pledged for others than the Kansan were released. Second place on the ticket went to Col. Frank Knox, publisher of the Chi cago Daily News. This, too, was a unanimous choice, made after three others who had been put In nomination withdrew and ur^ed the selection of Knox. Landon's victory signalized the su premacy In the convention of the younger element in the party—men and women not necessarily young In years but those who are young In profession; al politics. The members of the Old Guard, mostly conservative to a de gree, were either absent from the roll of delegates or were so far in the minority that they were compelled to let the more liberal element 'fllttus It pleased. It was an unbossed conven tion and the decision ns to the candi dates was not reached in any “smoke- tilled hotel room.” What the Platform Promises. “America is In peril” are the opening words of the preamble to the platform on which Landon and his running mate stand, and they are followed by the reasons for the statement found in the doings of the Roosevelt administration. The most vital planks were those deal ing with farm problems, the tariff, for eign relations and os|>ecinlly money, and it required a lot of discussion and tinkering to put these in shape. Sum marized, they are: Agriculture: We propose to facilitate economical production and Increase consumption on a basis of abundance Instead of scarcity ... A national land-use program . . . protection and restoration of the land resources . . . payment of reasonable benefits upon the domestically consumed portion of such crops (with exportable surpluses) . . . government assistance in dispos ing of surpluses. Tariff: We will repeal the present reciprocal trade agreement law. We will restore the principle of the flexible tariff. We will adjust tariffs with a view to promoting international trade, the stabilization of currencies, and the attainment of a proper balance be tween agriculture and industry. Foreign affairs: We pledge that America shall not become a member of the League of Nations or of the World Court nor shall America take on any entangling alliances in foreign affairs. We shall promote the great cause of international arbitration through the establishment of free, in dependent tribunals. Money: We advocate a sound cur rency to be preserved at all hazards . . . We oppose further devaluation of the dollar . . . We will restore to the congress the authority lodged therein by the Constitution to coin money and regulate the value thereof by repealing all the laws delegating this authority to the Executive. Strengthened by Landon. If the truth be told, the platform was not the strong, forthright dec laration of principles and intentions that a vast number of Republicans had hoped it would be. The resolu tions committee, dominated by the Landon men, thought it necessary to make many compromises, and in espe cial they sought by every means to gain the approval of Senator Borah. Indeed, his suggestions for the planks concerning foreign affairs, monopolies, ( money and labor were incorporated in the platform. But, before putting Lan don in nomination, his manager, John Hamilton, read to the convention a tel egram from the governor that really put teeth in the platform. The governor said that the resolu tions had been communicated to him, and that if nominated he would accept them unqualifiedly. But he thought it only honest to give his interpretation of certain planks. He continued: "Under the title of labor, the plat form commits the Republican party as follows: “ ‘Support the adoption of state laws and interstate compacts to abolish sweatshops and child labor, and to pro tect women and children with respect to maximum hours, minimum wages, and working conditions. We believe that this can be done within the Con stitution as it now stands.’ “I hope the opinion of the conven tion is correct that the aims which you have in mind may, be attained within the Constitution as it now stands. But, if that opinion should prove to be erroneous, I want you to know that, if nominated and elected, I shall favor a constitutional amend ment permitting the states to adopt such legislation as may be necessary adequately to protect women and chil dren in the matter of maximum hours, minimum wages and working condi tions. Tills obligation we cannot es cape. Landon’s Gold Policy. “The convention advocates: ‘A sound currency to be preserved at all hazards.’ “I agree that ‘The first requisite to a sound and stable currency is a bal anced budget.’ The second requisite, as I view it, is a currency expressed in terms of gold and convertible into gold. I recognize, however, that the second requisite must not be made ef fective until and unless it can be done without penalizing our domestic econ omy and without injury to our produc ers of agricultural products and other raw materials. “The convention pledges the party to the merit system-and to Its restoration, improvement, and extension. In carry ing out this pledge, I believe that tljere should be included within the merit system every position in the adminis trative service below the rank of as sistant secretaries of major depart ments and agencies, and that this in clusion should cover the entire Post Office department.” Though Senator Borah, leaving Cleveland just before the nominations, said the platform in general met with ids approval, Landon's enlargement of the labor and money planks certainly was not what the Idahoan had favored. Ovations for Herbert Hoover. If anyone thought former President Hoover had become something of a nonentity in the Republican party’s councils and in the esteem of the rank and file of Republicans, the reception given that distinguished guest of the convention must have disabused- him of the idea. Mr. Hoover, on his arriv al Wednesday, was greeted by an im mense and enthusiastic throng, and throughout the day, though closeted in his room, he was consulted by many party leaders. The session that eve ning was given over almost wholly to listening to his address, and It was well worth hearing. During half an hour of tumultuous demonstration he was forced to stand bowing and smil ing before he could utter a word; and when he did begin to talk he was fol lowed with deep interest and his many telling phrases were cheered, to the echo. He w’as serious throughout, and seriously called on his fellow Ameri cans to pledge themselves to a crusade for human freedom. Diary of the Convention. Assembling Tuesday noon in the great Public Auditorium where 1 Calvin Coolidge was nominated for the Pres idency twelve years ago, the conven tion was welcomed by Mayor Harold H. Burton of Cleveland and proceeded to do a lot of routine business, neces sary biit uninteresting, with Rational Chairman Henry P. Fletcher presiding. This included the selection of Senator Frederick C. Steiwer, as temporary chairman. The evening session, enliv ened at its start by some fine singing by Mr. Werrenrath, was notable for the keynote speech. The Oregon sen ator had been given the job of deliv ering a lot of hard hits at the Demo cratic administration, and he lived up to expectations. There was not, per haps, a lot of statesmanship in his speech, but It was full ^of pungent phrases. Read a few of them: “The New Deal depends on book worms for practical experience and on hookworms for energy.” "New Deal extravagance Is bend ing the backs of the people wdth an unfair burden and has condemned all the babies of the entire nation to be rocked In cradles decorated by debt” “Fixing of prices by monopolies and combines picks the pocket of the buy ing public.” "There are no party lines when hu man liberty is at stake.” “For three long years we have had a government without political moral ity.” The senator reiterated wdth great ef fect that “three long years” until the convention and the galleries roared It in unison and the quick-witted band leader had the brasses playing it in three notes. By the next day the catch phrase had been made into a Repub- ican song to the tune of “Three Blind Mice.” Rules Committee Plan Upset. During the Wednesday morning ses sion, devoted to business, the conven tion demonstrated its independence by upsetting the plan of the rules com mittee to increase the representation of Alaska, Hawaii and the District of Columbia from three to six votes each. A minority report against this was adopted. Next came the induction of Bertrand Snell of New York as permanent chair man. This veteran of many conventions spoke at length, and his denunciation of the New Deal was a better Job than was Senator Stelwer’s. He termed the Republican campaign a new crusade— a crusade to restore to the American people their Constitution and their lib erties, and in prophetic mood, he said: “When the victory is won we shall give America a government high above the plane of party politics. We shall need in executive positions the serv ices of constitutional Democrats and Republicans alike.” The second evening session was the Hoover session, told of above. It might be well to add the incident of Queenie Ethel Clair of New York. That person able blonde lady, grabbing a flag, led a prolonged demonstration after Mr. Hoover had left the platform and the hall, screaming “Hoover for President.” She enlisted the aid of a good many delegates and gallery spectators, but the uproar, besides being a tribute to the high esteem in which the former President is held, was kept up mainly because the crow r d wanted to let off steam. Thursday the Big Day. Because the platform committee was still struggling with Its task, the con vention met Thursday morning and again in the afternoon only to recess. For the third time It was called to or der at eight in the evening, and the platform was read, rather perfunctorily cheered in spots, and adopted without contest. Then Chairman Snell hushed the hall and uttered the long waited order for a roll call for nominations for Presi dent. Alabama passed. Arizona yield ed to Kansas, and a yell arose as the chairman recognized John Hamilton. That alert and handsome gentleman strode up the platform, his chin dec orated with a big plaster. He hadn’t been biffed—it was just the result of a slipping razor. When quiet could be restored, Mr. Hamilton plunged into his speech with vigor and evident en joyment. Loud cheers came for almost every phrase as he described the man whom he was to put in nomination, and when he named London the pent up excitement and enthusiasm broke all bounds. Bands blared, flags were waved wildly and the delegates fol lowed their state standards in proces sion about the hall. Half a dozen delegates, several of them women, seconded the nomination of Landon, and then those who had been his chief rivals for the honor came forward one after another and eloquently and heartily indorsed the evident choice of the convention, pledg ing their full support for his election. These gentlemen were Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan, Col. Frank Knox of Illinois, Senator Lester J. Dickinson of Iowa. Gov. Harry Nice of Maryland and Robert A. Taft of Ohio. Balloting for the nominee was a nec essary formality. The result was: For Landon, 0S4; for Borah, 19. Eighteen of the Borah votes came from W!scon : sin, which delegation immediately moved that the nomination be made unanimous. The other Borah vote was that of Carl Bachmann of West Vir ginia, who had been managef of the Borah campaign. Knox for Vice President Selection of a Vice Presidential can didate at the closing session presented some difficulties. The Landon people wanted Vandenberg, but the Michigan senator refused repeatedly and firmly. Colonel Knox, Governor Nice, Walter Edge of New Jersey and Col. Arthur Little of New York were put in nom ination, and It soon became evident the choice of the convention would be Knox as state after state seconded his nomination. Edge, Nice and Little withdrew their names, and the Chicago publisher became the unanimous choice for the second place on the ticket. Cleveland and the local committee deserve a word of praise for the way in which the convention and the crowds it attracted were carM for. 4'.SMILES* Knight Life Teacher—Why were the early days called the Dark ages? Student—Because o( ail the ku'glits. i Discretion Mistress (to new maid)—Now, Norah, when you wait on the guests at dinner, please don’t spill any thing. Norah—No, ma’am, I won’t say a word. v Tough Grabbing Alice—My dear, those cakes of Mrs. Smith’s at tea were as hard as iron. Alicia—Yes, I know. I suppose that is why she said, "Take youf pick,” when she handed them around. Blame Placed Mrs. NuBryde—I don’t want any more flour like that you gave me last week. Groceryman—What was the matter with it? 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