New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-25
THE PLATFORM ADOPTED.
DECLARES FOR ROOSEVELT IN 1901
opELL INDoRSED.
woNopoIrEs CONDEMNED, PROTECTION Up
HELD AND AN ENLARGED AND IN
PROVED CANAL SYSTEM CALLED FOR.

prov-n CANAL, SYSTEM CALLED FOR.
Saratoga. \ 7. Sept. 24-The following is the
platform adopted ny the Republican state Con-
v1ntion to-day:
The Republican party Of the state OF Nem e IN
the death Of President Mckinley. owes as rs IISt
duty expression OF 6rotouna sT Tf ovs Of eour-
Try as shown upon the field Of battle ms loI 49,
~ SsIfs Of IeeisI9tion and as Chief Magistrate
his exalted character revealed ooth IN ms Pc
and private life, proud heritages o. Inc <Aiie
The tTasgeay Of 1901 which deprived country
of the services OF this eminent statesman. eaEe
evidence to the world the stability Of our gov
have done 50 nn''ca 70: The advancement ana up
building Of republic. and the prosperity a. pF
cs err err hi - enccessfni Contamination the
great problems left unsoved. entitle him 10 me
Roosevet and his administration our heartiest ap-
nrovs1 and most coIdia1 support. We recognize
the fidelity with which he has carrleq 2ul oIe
capacit, he has shown in meeting the new re
sponsibilities Of his great off1ce We t i,o Presl
ward with confidence 10 his electon 70 1i, has
dency in 1904 and far as this conpe fForts Of
TIE Power we pledge ta tn I6is s hs ea'
We glory in the magnificent achievements on
fqT abis R % ps' they have Shown
splendid loyalty and devotion as were si1oS -
the great battle for humanity IL the lsldl-us -
The responsibilities which have come to Us as a
nation have been coura geolsly met and the prom
Use made for tie establishment Of an Independent
deemed We congratulate the people OF Cuna uR g
this consumma tion We favor the recipI9GiiCs in
Congress. giving effective relief to cuba ana b sum
stantial BENEFITS 10 our own people without Mann
10 any American industry
HOME RULE FOR NEW POSSESSIONS
We believe that our new possessions should he &C
development in the course Of time. may TeqtlrgT33
The prevalence OF peace and order IN Porto TO-! t
and its advanced civilization warranting II lhas
island has been granted home rule free scnoos sie
enjoying prosperity liberty and contentment with
We Commend the executive for laying the founda
tion of social order. education ana local Cover
aSooi ~ 49, civil and personal
rights in terms borrowed from the constitution OF
assembly. elected ny the Filipinos
on this record Of peace orderly government. lih
erty and home rule. in ever increasing measure Tor
the Fiipinos the Republican party takes IT'S 'aan
w congrstTIa+e the neopIe of Nex-York upon
the signals successful administration Of the affairs
taxation and economical administration of the
States affairs have given to the people thTGuR IN
stete and haze made nossible the lowest tax rate
tn our history. the reduction in such Greet taxes
being S9S2l.25l 60 compared with the tax IeEIeu
publican party pledges itself the continuance of
will forever insure freedom from State
As these laws have in sense placed the cost or
pon ah1 ie 81 t Should be- and is the policy
Of the party. through whose wisdom these laws Tvs
have been enacted' 10 exact just 1of
We Cordially approve such legislation as has
given the people greater educational facilities
Through the public schools. We indorse the policy
which has increased the allowance of the States
money such districts as were heretofore unable
meet and bear the full burdens of an educatlena
system commensurate with the necessities OF the
times Il.
insure success and profit to them Whatever adds
afford The Republican party. through wise enact
snents, has sought to continue the methods which
premacy Of our State.
GOOD ROADS AND CANALS IMPORTANT.
Good roads and canals are the two important
features which make Tor the material welfare and
vide a channel for commerce and enable New-Yo rh
City TO hold The frst rank both as the exporting
highways bring the markets closer TO the doors
9f me farmer h ne TWO are equally importap,,
successful contamination of necessary improve
EXTENSIONS Of the 6onded debt Of the SAFE The
alternative is direct yearly taxation upon the
people.
The ability to meet the required expenditures and
70 the wisdom OF extending the period during which
Ing already through economies and legislation rem
dered a direct tax almost unnecessary. believes
of again imposing such q tax upon the people, and
individuals other interests. there should be an
extension Of time in which payment of the prfnci-
pal and the money for the payment of the yearly
interest should be provided
We favor. the first step toward these improve
rnents an extension Under the constitution, OF the
time when such payments shall be made. To Sc
must be first obtained and favor such legislation
as will afford them an opportunity to pass upon
We believe that the policies inaugurated by Re
which giving TO the State a better system Of
highways. should be continued and we believe in
TO such extent will fully and adequately
meet all requirements of commerce the expense Of
sources OF revenue other than by direct taxation
TO such legislation the Republican party pledges
The rights Of labor have been extended and pro-
Gnequaled by any other State Of the Union Since
OF the State government secured in 1894 by the
Republican party. many laws have been enacted
visions for the inspection Of shops the robh;fi
sgainst the employment of minors and women in
Iieyment agencies and the protection Of union
Under Governor oden the Employers Liability
aaw enacted 10 meet the demands Of labor for
sures resulting through the negligence Of the bef en-
floysr or ms superintendent; To meet the adverse
nationality Of the Prevailing Rate of Wages law
The Republican legislature Of 1902 passed concur
resolution for constitutional amendment to
ye-rit The legislature to prescribe the conditions
70 this amendment and to such additional legis-
Nation may be necessary TO the lust re-
euirements of labor pledge our support
PROTECTION MUST BE PRESERVED.
The greatest national issue is the maintenance of
prosperity. The pledge given by William Mckinley
Of abundant work and good wages based on the
passage Of protective tariff bill has been fulfilled
The integrity OF the protective principle must he
preserved That principle is required TO maintain
the highest scale Of American wages and the sp-
pgenacy cf the American workshop
While would encourage business enternrises
which have for their object the extension of ira Do
and the uphuil6ing Of State. condemn all
com tofs and mcnopoes in whatever form
having sor their purpose the destruction OF conpe-
tuon IN legitimate enterprise. the limitation Of
production in any field OF labor or the increas Of