Evening journal., 1906-09-06
REPUBLICANS
NOW in ONE CAMP
Party United and FaCtiOnaI Lines Obterated--COn-
VentiOn'S Splendid Work
STRONG TICKET; VIGOROUS PLATFORM
COngreSsman Burton and State Treasurer RaWlins Re
ncminated--ThOmaS c. Roe Sue
CeedS George II. Dick

the convention made Mr.. Roe the
nominee by acclamation.
Tho Platform.
The declaration of principles adopt
ed by the convention follows:
1--WE reaffirm our faith in the capac-
ity of the Republican party to govern
this country with practical wisdom as
shown by the prosperous condition Of
the country under successive Republi-
can administrations, and we believe
that the carrying out of our present
national policies depends upon the
election Of a Republican Congress.
1--WE are proud OF the brilliant ad-
ministration Of President Roosevelt,
and we uphold him in his fight for the
universal recognition Of the principle
Of a square deal among nations, be-
tween the several rections of this
country, between the capitalist and
workingman, the corporation and the
Individual
I'VE commend the splendid record Of
the first session of the Fifty-ninth
P Congress, as shown by the enactment
into laws of much commendable legis-
lation.
I'VE commend and indorse the SER
/ vices Of our present representatives in
the National Congress in securing for
/ Delaware the adoption of measures
tending to afford greater facilities for
the transportation of our products by
water.
( I'VE congratulate the citizens OF
Delaware upon the able, honest and
/ economical administration of the ex-
ecutive department of the State by our
present governor, and we pledge to
him our hearty and continued support
during his administration.
1--WE believe that a revision Of the
present tariff laws in the near future
would be beneficial to the great mass
of the American people, and we also
favor a reduction of duties on imports
from the philippine Islands
I'VE commend the efforts Of the
President and the Department of JUS
tice in a rigid enforcement of the anti
trust laws.
1--WE pledge our representatives in
the next General Assembly to COM
plete the amendment TO the state Con-
stitution which repeals the require
ment Of the payment Of fee for reg
istration as a qualification to vote.
1--WE favor the submission to the
people of this State, as provided by the
Constitution, of the question of the
regulation Of the sale of Intoxicating
liquors as a beverage.
I'VE demand proper legislation by
the approaching General Assembly fol-
the regulation Of weights and meas
ures. whereby the purchaser shall Sc
cure what he buys and the seller shall
be required to furnish what he sells.
1--WE favor the payment to the State
and counties Of interest on public
funds deposited in banks or elsewhere
1--WE are opposed to the illegal ust
Of money at elections.
1--WE approve the further improve
ment Of our roads under scientific and
economical principles"
Fiaht Over the Emblem.
The great fight of the convention
, was over the party emblem. Caleb r
, Layton offered a resolution for a com
posite design embracing both the eagl'
E and the five-pointed STAR the latter t,
? be printed on the eagles exposed
S breast. This brought up J. Edward
= Addicks clad in his fighting clothes
He regarded that star as his property
< Addicks offered a substitute to Lay
1 toms resolution, after saying that h
= did not believe DR.. Layton In anything
= although admitting that his eloquenc
was his force.
Il regret exceedingly to have to dis
( turb this harmonious convention, bu
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