The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-06
ELKIN NOMINATED
BY RECLAMATION
Gov. Pennypacker Declines,
after Consideration"
THE PRESIDENT ENDORSED
Pennsylvania Republicans "Glory in
Magnificent Record of Party in
Past Seven Years"

HARRISBURG, Pa, April Elm the
Republican State convention here today
John p Elkin was nominated for su-
preme court judge by reclamation. Gov
ernor Pennypacker yesterday declined
the honor. after careful considera ton. -
The following platform was adopted:
We glory in the magnificent record
Of the Republican party from its forma-
ton to the present time, and call par
ticular attention to it's accomplishments
within the past seven years and the
contrast between conditions today and
those existing under the last Democratic
Administration which within one year
caused the discharge from the railroad
service alone of over 81. 900 men. an army
greater than fought the battle of Get
tysburg, and in its four years from 1888
to 1887 sent capital into hiding, closed
our mills. paralyzed industry, and
brought the National Treasury itself
to the verge of bankruptcy and ruin.
Mckinley and Roosevelt.
I'VE glory in the achievements of the
party during the administration of the
late lamented William Mckinley. and
his successor in Office, who has so faith
fully adhered to his policies and force
fully carried them INTO effect
we commend the wise craftsmanship
ana promptness of action which have
enabled US to secure national control of
the territory required for the Isthmian
Canal
we commend the vigorous and effec-
tive action Of the present Administra-
ton IN the enforcement OF the laws
enacted bya Republican Congress for the
prevention Of unlawful combinations.
We depiOre the war now Waging be-
tween Russia and Japan, commend the
position OF absolute neutrality main
tained By the Government at Washing
ton, and congratulate the Adrninistra-
ton upon the success Of its diplomatic
efforts.
Roosevelt and Quay.
In Theodore Roosevelt, soldier and
statesman, author and scholar. equal
friend Of labor and of capital, vigorous
and Impartial executive, protector Of the
downtrodden and terror of the evil
doer. we have a President of whom we
are justly proud and whose wise and
Denehcent Administration we heartily
indorse and desire TO have continued.
We appreciate and are grateful for
the ability and ripe experience of Sena-
tor Quay and the value of his services
TO the nation, 30 the State. and 10 the
party.
I'VE express our appreciation of the
services Of Senator Penrose as Chairman
Of the State committee during the past
two years.
We. We heartily indorsss the wise. bold
fearless. honest. economical and efficient
administration of Gov 5. W. Penny
packer.
Loyalty to Tariff.
I'VE reaftirm our loyalty to the Re
publican protective tariff policy which
has advanced the United States to the
position Of the foremost Industrial ma
ton, astOnished the world with the won
certul development of our boundless re-
sources, added to our foreign commerce.
invited the investment Of capital in
creased the prosperity Of che farmer. and
advanced American labor 10 a better
scale of living and nObler position in
the social structure than that enjoyed
by labor in any other part OF the habit