Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-07-03
Republlcan State Platform.


We believe in the protective tariff,
which il fundamentally based upon a
recognition of the difference In labor
cost here and abroad. The protective
tariff protects American labor, guards
and sustains the scale of American
wages, and thereby enables American
laborers to build and maintain American
homes; and while 1t tends to keep the
American industries, nevertheless our
trade in foreign markets has expanded
to an extent never before known.
We reaflrm our belief in that reel
procity which governs the interchange
with foreign countries OF articles which
are not the product Of American labor,
and we oppose any such reciprocity
with Canada as will food our markets
with Canadian lumber and farm products
and thus seriously embarrass the indus.
tries of this state.
We commend the policy of the Re-
publican party in national affairs, and
we especially endorse the magnificent,
able, fearless and patriotic administra-
ton of President Roosevelt, and We ask
the people of this state to sustain 1t by
their votes.
We highly commend our Senators and
Representatives in Congress, and fully
appreciate their own high standing and
influence in national Legislation, and ex-
tend to them this expression OF our
hearty approval.
We deplore the condition of our Mer-
chant Marine and we believe that the
enactment of the bill pending In Con-
gress would be pronounced step to-
wards its revival. We congratulate our
Senators on the passage of this bill In
the Senate, and urge our Representa-
tives to continue their earnest efforts in
its behalf.
We heartily endorse the administra-
ton of state affairs. All the expendi-
lures and disbursements of the state
have been met with current revenues,
without the necessity of temporary
loans, and the cash balance in the treas
ury maintained Notwithstanding sub
stantial reduction has been made in the
rate of the state tax.
We believe in prohibition, and demand
the faithful and impartial enforcement
of the prohibitory law because the bust
ness interests of the state and the ma
terial and moral welfare of the people
, arc thereby promoted. We hold that
submission to law Is the highest duty OF
the citizen, and that good citizenship
seeks the enforcement of all laws at all
times-nullificatio never.
We believe in equalization OF the bur-
dens of taxation, having regard not only
to ability to bear the burdens but also to
the benefits received from the state, so
that all interests shall In the end con-
tribute fairly to make up the necessary
revenue.
We demand economy in expenditures,
, but believe that the state may properly
assume a greater share of those expend'
litures which benefit the state as q
whole, including those for schools, good
roads and the care of certain classes OF
r our unfortunates.
We are in favor of the initiative and
referendum as applied to statutes and
, recommend a constitutional amendment
to 30 provide.
We recommend to the consideration
of the next Legislature the adoption Of
, statutes under which all nominations
for elective offices, by the political par
: ties entitled to representation on the
3 official ballot, shall be made by direc
vote of the people at the primary cleo
| tions held under all the safeguards Of
the regular election itself.
Q We commend the wise and cOnsisten
t course of Governor William T. Cobb IL
a the conduct of state affairs, and con
= fidently submit his record to the voter
of this state for their endorsement
$ And we hereby pledge to him our earnes
Q and hearty support.