The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-06-14
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION

1can convention OF Pennsylvania Is a
model one in That 1t does not deal In
glittering 9ensralities. sounding soph-
isms and captivating theories On the
other hand. iteonfines itself wholly to
plain. everyday probabilities and tries
suceessfullyotoimeete every genuine want
of the people flor real reforms. There
has been HIucaai unrest in Philadelphia
and the State over Irregularities in Of
flee and the administration of the rail-
roads and other great corporate indus
tries. The platform pledges the Repub-
lican Party TO pass such laws as promise
to remedy these irregularities and also
to infuse fresh vigor into the admins
tration of such laws as are already on
the statute book to make them more
effective. There is no breath Of anarchy
or Socialism In the platform. and it
deals with every problem with judicial
regard for the rights of all concerned.
The main points of the platform are as
follows:
I'VE most heartily and cordially in
dorse and commend the splendid Ad-
ministration of President Theodore
Roosevelt, particularly his enforcement
I'VE give credit to managers Of great
industrial enterprises for their achieve
ments, but condemn those managers
who have grossly misused their powers
by unfair methods of competition.
1--WE believe in publicity of the affairs
tons, especially those dealing in the nee
essaries of life, and we demand such
Governmental inspection, supervision or
regulation Of such corporations as will
afford means for detecting dishonest
management.
1--WE approve the legislation pending
in Congress - providing for su-
pervisiOn and regulation of such corr
porations.
1--WE heartily commend the legislation
now pending in Congress providing for
the rigid inspection of meat products.
I'VE declare our devotion to the Re-
publican doctrine OF protection to Amer
lean industries and American labor.
I'VE urge amendment OF fmmigra-
ton and naturalization laws 80 that I'M
desirable foreign elements may be ex-
ciuded.
1--WE acknowledge our debt-of graft
tude to the soldiers and sailors of our
several wars, commend the pensions
granted and urge any further necessary
extension. H.
1--WE commend the weil-balanced adj
ministration of Gov. S. w. Pennypacker
as capable, upright and businesslike,
vigilant and fearless.
1.-The Republican Party cOmmends the
calling of the extra session and pledges
itself to the maintenance of the legisla-
ton passed.
1--WE pledge the party to the enact
ment in the next Legislature OF laws to
secure a two-cents-a mile rate upon all
the railroads within the Commonwealth,
and the abolition OF the $40 deposit on
mileage books.
1--WE pledge the party to the enact
ment of legislation comforting upon troll
ley companies the right to carry freight.
1--WE are opposed to the ownership of
coal miness and the mining Of coal by
railways or transportation companies,
and pledge the,ienactment of legislation
to carry out the constitutional prohibi-
ton. IL III
eve commend the past liberal appro-
priations to, public schools. public chari-
ties and asylums. and recommend an
increase in the,apprOpriatiOn.
1--WE pledge the party to the enforce
ment OF the provisions of the Constitu
ton relating to- corporations. 1t is In
tended to compel equal treatment for
all. We pledge the party to the creation
of State Commission to exercise pow
ers in relation to transportation similar
to those Oc the Interstate Commerce
Commission. y - "a. -
I, 1--WE afavbr tthe restoration Of aban-
doned canafs as highways of.transpotta-
ton. <ate~@ -
1--WE approve the granting of limited
for public utilities.
1--WE demand an investigation OF the
of the construction of
competitive railroads and the enactment
of legislation to enable the State to re-
take the franchises so abandoned. We
are. however. opposed to the confisca-
- S~1Hk Tyt~o
principal OF a square deal shall apply
to all legislation.
Legislation should be enacted accu-
rately defining the liability Of employers
for damage to employees during the
course Of employment.
1--WE favor liberal appropriations for
the betterment Of roads and highways.
1--WE indorse the course in Congress of
our Senators and Representatives"
If the Conventions Of other States
would follow this example and pledge
their parties to the institution OF real
reforms OF evils OF which the people
complain, they would be OF vastly more
benefit to the community than they have
OF late years proved to be,
The ticket nominated in connection
with this platform generally commends
llSch W Tic pCOpic VI TIC oIdICs uuu Tic
press has had little just criticism. of any
nominee. Edwin s. Stuart. Of Philadel-
phia, the nominee for Governor. is q
Philadelphia business man OF high
standing. who made much reputation
by four years as Mayor of Philadelphia.
He was not merely negatively good In
there being no breath of scandal con-
corning his administration. but he was
an active, practical reformer in abol-
ishing certain death-traps maintained by
the railroads. and compelling proper and
safe precautions for the public welfare.
He originated the splendid system of
asphalt paving which Philadelphia now
enjoys and in the transition from the
horse-drawn street cars to the trolley
system he held the railroads to the mark
and compelled them to pay proper re-
gard to the public interests. 1t is felt
certain that all the real reformers of
the State will be attracted to him as a
man who will carry out whatever is
deemed best for the Commemorative
interest.
Robert 8, Murphy. a man Of equally
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