Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-06

Roosevelt; declares adherence to the prin-
cipe of protection to American labor,
American industries and American prod
ucts; commends the administration of Gov.
Stuart: indorses the work of the recent
legislature, and demands speedy prosecu-
ton of those who profited by the alleged
frauds in furnishing and equipping the new
state capitol.
Senator Knox remained away from Har-
risburg during the convention, leaving his
interests in charge of his colleague, Senator
Penrose. Mr.. Penrose will probably head
the Pennsylvania delegation to the next re-
publican national convention. Gov. Stuart
also will be member of the next delega-
ton.
Result of a Conference.
Mr.. Sheatz's nomination was the result Of
a conference between Senator Penrose and
his lieutenants last night. The senator's
original purpose was to support ex-State
Senator Henry H. Cummings of Tidioute. But
many of his lieutenants suggested that
Sheath would be a stronger candidate, and
he finally agreed with them. Mr.. Sheath Is
serving his third term in the legislature
and was chairman of the house appropria-
lions committee in the recent session.
Wesley r. Andrews was unanimously re-
elected chairman of the republican state
committee
Representative Burke of Pittsburg read
the platform.
The Platform.
The platform adopted by the convention
is departure from those of previous state
conventions, in that more than two-thirds
of it is devoted to national affairs. Presi-
dent Roosevelts administration is given
praise the concluding paragraph of that
part of the platform reading follows:
This convention heartily renewS the eX-
preston of confidence that has come so
frequently, emphatically and directly from
the republicans of Pennsylvania, in the in
tegrity wisdom and devotion to the public
good of Theodore Roosevelt; with equal
heartiness we record our approval of the
work of his administration and we pledge
the republican party of pennsylvania to q
loyal adherence to the policies inspired by
the principle of equality of right and OPP
portunity to all.
The platform then indorses United States
Senator Knox for the presidency and pre-
sents him to the republicans of the other
states as Pennsylvania candidate for the
presidency before the republican conven-
ton of 1868.
Continuing the platform says:
Congress Commended.
I'VE commend the course of the Fifty
ninth Congress, which, without attempted
confiscation reprisal of vested rights or
any spirit of unfairness and injustice to
those who have interests in carrying and
other corporations, nevertheless pdsseu
more important legislation than any other
preceding Congress for the proper regula-
ton and control of corporations and trusts
and the punishment of improper practices.
We indorse and approve the course of our
United States senators and representatives,
In the said Congress, and particularly in
unfolding the hands of President Roose-
welt.
The republicans of Pennsylvania be-
lieved that the payroll of American labor
should continue to be higher than that OF
any other nation and the average American
home a model for the world
President Roosevelt has publicly de-
clared that the general tariff policy to
which, without regard to changes in de-
tail | believe this country is irrevocably
committed, is fundamentally based upon
ample recognition of the difference in labor
cost here and abroad
For American Protection.
I'VE indorse those declarations, and de-
clare our unfaltering adherence to the
great principle of protection TO American
labor. American industries and American
products"
Touching on state issues, the platform
indorses the administration of Gov. Stuart,
commends the work of the recent legisla-
ture and concludes as follows:
The republican party is not responsible
for, and will not stand for, any dishonesty,
graft or improper conduct in relation to
the construction or equipment of the capi--