New-York tribune., 1902-06-12
Speaking on the tariff he said
FOR ROOSEVELT IN 1904.
PHILIPPINE POLICY INDORSED-TARIFF
SHOULD BE LEFT AS IT IS.

Affirming the principles enunciated by the Re
publican National Convention which met in Phila-
delphia in 1900 Republicans OF Pennsylvania in
representative convention assem- bled at Harrisburg
declare the following platform:
Under Republican rule the country has pTospered'
and Pennsylvania, with her great commercial agTi-
cultural and industrial interests has derived just
measure of the benefits. For this we make ac-
Acknowledgement 10 the wisdom and energy of our
United States Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress. who have assisted IN maintaining the na-
tiOnal prestige and IN promoting the welfare OF the
State We demand that this policy, il so TAR as 1t
protects and tends to develop the industries and
interests Of the American people. shall be firmly ad-
hered TO.
Since our last State convention the unttmely and
tragic death Of President Mckinley has plunged
the country in sorrow and brought a loving people
the deepest of personal loss We lament this
national calamity. and cherish his exalted char
acter and patriotic service as the most precious
legacy he could leave devoted land. The great
policies and achievements of his administration
raised the republic the highest plane OF general
happiness prosperity and glory. and gave II new
position OF greatness and influence among the
powers OF the world His memory viii best be
by faithfully adhering to the principles o.
which he !llustrious a representative, and
hv steadfsstIv carving forward the measures
which will forever be associated with his wisdom
and craftsmanship.
To President Roosevelt and his administration We
give our heartiest approval and support. We rec
the policies OF his lamented predecessor. He is
strong in conviction. wise in action thoroughly
American OF high and patriotic Ideals ana MS
leadership establishes confidence both IN the sue
cess OF Republican principles and in the continued
prosperity OF the country. We pledge ourselves TO
his denomination 70 the great office which he has
filed with such ability and patriotism
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
IN the Philippine Islands under American rule.
despite protracted guerilla warfare now brought TO
an end schools have been established: justice ad-
n1inistered by courts has for the first time become
prompt and certain: the habeas corpus has been
made writ OF right: the provincial and municipal
governments chosen by vote have been estab-
hshed, and the Filipino people have been started
upon the road OF elf-goveTnrnent- No nation mas
ever achieved so much short time IN dealing
with Asatic people broken into many tribes. and
We heartily approve and commend the policy of
our government which has produced such results
We extend 10 our army in the Philippines profound
gratitude for the courage and success with which
they have brought the insurrectioR against the
United States TO end. While We deplore any
cases of cruelJy 20 the natives that may have oc-
CURED. and approve proper punishment and con-
demnation wherever guilt is proved. We demand
justice for and due consideration for the
srIfferfngs and provocations they have undergone.
We resent, and appeal 70 the American people
to resent. the wholesale attacks Of the Democratic
party upon our soldiers and sailors. which are
made for political purposes nov: as they were
after AppoTnattox, and which seek tarnish the
tage and possession q the American people
We rejoice TO know that the purpose for which
defined by President Mckinley. has been real
ized; that full and final termination OF hosuitles
OF Cuba has been secured: that the establishment
Of ahSanE afRaInGa 6fGeT and Observing m w % It's
Jio9a! obLgaTi2ns igspring peace snd a az our
o7Tr has taken place We rejoice TO know that the
Foiders as and the wise adinissration Of American
officers; and that. ali our pledges kept. CQPa mas
tions Of the earth. To the end that our past con-
periIIed but that prosperity and independence may
90 hand in hand. We indorse the recemmendati9,9l
enter into reciprocal TRACE reiaions Win me re
10 II and 70 the United States ana al @ eIorss 70
52at end Of our TePreSeGtsges IN o''h houses OF
LOYAL TO PROTECTION.
We reaf7rrn our unsuerving loyalty 10 the Repub-
can principles OF protective tarlf1 ana aepTeoa'e
any suggestion uncer existing c@ireuTaSJ @ OF a
their benehcent operation we are in the enjoyment
of unparalleled prosperity.
We believe II to be the dictate of wisdom 70 let
well enough alone and not 70 ln1peTi hGsl..sSs m
with revenue legislation. ~,
& 35e Ti[Fi5 sTates tfro},gb his attorney
General. in instituting proceedings to check the
the price Of commodities at the expense Of the con
sumner and We recommend that similar action ne
taken in all where the people are oppressed
by trusts or combinations through the Illegal ma
firm friendship Of the Republican party for tbs
hreadwinner and home builder whenever ana
wherever his rights under the law are assailed.
We point with pride the passage by The Repub-
can party in 1890 OF the law devised by John Sher-
man prohibit and punish conbina tions in re-
straint Of trade. the control Of wages or the ad-
vancug Of prices. and challenge the Democratic
party with all its pretence. TO cite single enact
ment 1ustifying its claim Of friendship for the
workingman.
We place ourselves record favoring the
passage of wise immigration laws. 10 rhe end that
anarchy NAV he forever driven from this country
and that the American workngman shall be pro
rected from unfair labor abroad.
In common with Coultrymen from other
States We feel the Importance Of the construction
Of an tsthrnian canal for the advancement of COM
n1erce and facilitate international trade rela-
tions.
The present system OF pensioning veteran soldiers
is commended. and the recommendation IS made
that soldiers Of the with Spain be treated
literally.
4 pure and honest ballot and fair count IN