The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-04-02

Eicaly unwse to undertake revision Mt
the present session Of congress-. The
crowded condition OF legislation usual
at a short session would make It dif4
Hcult to complete action upon the
revision next winter. unless prepara-
ton were begun before the meeting OF
congress in December. Already the
Ways and Mans committee OF the
House OF Representatives hias been
authorized to sit during the recess
! 81 congress, and additional and fur
Their authority will be given to enable
the compilation Of essential statts-
ties. and the completion OF all pre-
llminary work Incident to the prepa-
ration Of a tariff bill. before the next
session of Congress. The Republican
parry never relies upon promises
alone. Nor does It make promises
until the way Is clear for their fulfill
ment. 1t couples with candid and
honest promise, the open preparation
for action. Before the date OF she
Fall election work will have begun in
aid of this important legislation. 1t
VIII not require as long time for
such action us was required in the
original preparation of the existing
tariff law, and will doubtless. be along
lines OF proving present schedules,
and changing or eliminating those
which fail to meet the standard OF
proof. The conditions lately estaO-
llshed in Germany. France and Rus
| STA, Will doubtless necessitate the
adoption of the maximum and mini
mum tariff by our own country as
matter of protection to our own poll
Icy of tariff legislation and admins
tration.
There Is little doubt in my mind
that the Republican party. which
has never failed the people in accept
ing the responsibility for problems.
however difficult, will cheerfully and
readily accept this problem. and solve
/ 1t in a manner that will do credit to
the party, and bring increased bene-
fit to our people.
New Problems Come,
eve will never be free from i'm
portant problems. We have come 20
take first rank among the nations as
a world power. American diplomacy
is recognized by all governments.
and will continue to be exercised In
the many international complications
which Will naturally arise. There is
need of stability of principles and
fixed standards of policies to insure
continued and uniform success among
our people. The Republican. party
stands for stability of principles and
fixed standard Of policy 1t believes
in the maintenance Of conduct in
public political affairs equal in hon
esty and purpose with the prosecution
of private affairs. It advocates the
enforcement of the law which shan
guarantee security along the line of
right action, and shall prevent mis-
conduct, mismanagement, and NAL
feassance In office. whatever the pol
itics of the offender may be. 1t be-
lieves in tn upholding of honest con-
duct, and 1t depbores and stands
against dishonest conduct in public
office. as well as In private life. 1t
enacted legislation firmly establishing
a single standard of value in the COM
mercial world, and 1t believes in
the single standard of honesty in the
business world.
Bryan Fallacies.
There are many in the Democrat
lie panty just as firm in the conviction
patriotic in purpose, and faithful In
purpose, and faithful to principle, or
ambitions for cuontry. as men can be,
but who cannot tolerate the tagaries
of their party's creed, nor follow the
leadership of their party's candidates.
Those who are strong in their per-
sonalitles find refuge in the Republi-
can party where sensible politics con-
troll, and sound principles are MAIN
tanned, although contrary to their
own convictions. Such are to be
honored and respected. Men of such
type cannot be expected in 1908 to
adhere to the doctrine OF sixteen to
one which was repudiated twelve
years ago, and rapidly deserted by
all leading nations not to adopt the
policy of government ownership
yet Mr.. Bryan still cllngs to both
propositions, and as the doctrine of
sixteen to one 1t still stands as a
part of the creed OF the Democratic
party. Unless steadier line of poll
icies shall be championed by the par
ty, It may become advisable for the
convenience of Democrats to issue
political rain checks which may BIO
used for re-entrance to the game af-
ter a storm has driven them from one
performance. If the Democratic
party succeeds. surely its policies will
be carried out VIII 1T repudiate the
platforms of 1896, 1900 and 1904. or