Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-25

of Pennsylvania that he be renominated
TO lead our hosts to victory at the NO.
yember election. and to this end we IN
struct the delegates this day elected to
favor his candidacy in the Hauonai con-
yention."
For the national defense, for the re-en-
forcement of the navy, for the enlargement
OF our foreign markets. for the employ
rnent of American workmen in the mines.
forest. farms. mills, factories and ship
yards the immediate enactment of legis-
lation similar to that fdvorabIy reported
to each branch of Congress. is demanded,
so that American built, American owned
and American manned ships may regain
their carrying of our foreign commerce.
Money Question Happily settled.
The country is congratulated that the
money question no longer disturbs bust
ness conditions. and adds that the gold
standard is now accepted as the none
tary unit of value.
The election of United States senators by
the people is favored. an an amendment 10
the federal Constitution to that effect is de-
nauded. The delegates to the national
convention are instructed to offer and sup
port such resolution
The administration OF Governor stone Is
Endorsed as wise. conservative, business
ike and clean
Referring to NJ S. Quay, the platform
says:
1--WE again record our firm conviction that
in the appointment of Matthew Stanley
Quay as d member of the United States
Senate from Pennsylvania Governor Stone
was acting within his constitutional au-
thoritv and the thanks of the repub leans
of Pennsylvania are due to John + Eihln,
attorney general. for his mastery ana log
lcal argument before the elections commit
tee Of the United States Senate, clearly
demonstrating the existence of this power
in the chief executive of the state We de-
plore the action of the United States Sen
ate in denying us the right of fun repre-
under
the federal Constitution. We still contend
that the governor had constitutional au-
thority to make the appointment, and In Sc
Letting Matthew Stanley Quay he was act
ing in accordance with the clearly express
ed will of a large majority of the repuph-
cans of the state
Confidence in senator Quay.
We express our confidence in Senator
Quay's leadership and we believe in his
political and personal integrity. a great
wrong has been done him which the people
will right at the proper time. and therefore
We urge and insist that Matthew Stanley
Quay shall be Il candidate for re-eiectlon
To the United States Senate. In which he
has so long served the people with sucn
distinguished ability and fidelity. and to ms
end we pledge him our hearty and coroiai
support"
earnest insistence that Mr. Quay be seated.
and ne is commended also for the tire ess
diligence and ability with which he looks
after his constituents
Ballot laws favoring a secret and honest
ballot are favored. and in addition leg1sIa
ton enabling the judges to open oalio'
boxes upon proper complaint OF citizens
The platform also declares a belief ina,
the will of the majority should prevail, ano
adds.
Therefore, the primary elections, the
county and state conventions, the senatorial
and congressional conferences and the par
" caucus have come TO be an integral part
of the machinery Of party organization foI
the purpose of ascertaining the will OF the
ma jority Of those who have right to par
ticipate therein. We declare il to be the
test of party fealty TO observe these rules
and customs in ascertaining the will of the
majority by attending the party conven'
ton. conference or caucus, and when tht
will of the majority has been so ascer-
tanned it is the duty Of every person. wht
claims to be a republican, to abide by thai
decision
The administration of Auditor General
McCauley and State Treasurer Beacon are
commended.