The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-08-19

1t is appropriate that my statement
should be short. Those not convinced
by the presentation of Mr.. Taft J
could not hope to persuade. 1t is
however, in conformity with custom
that | refer at least briefly to some Of
the important issues of the campaign
First, then, let me say that | am a
protectionist. | am sufficiently prac
tical to value the utility of fact high
er than the beauty of theory, and
am protectionist because experience
has demonstrated that the application
of that principle has lifted us as ma.
tion to a plane of prosperity above
nat occupied by any other people.
Early Revision of Tariff Schedules.
l especially commend that plank OF
our platform which promises an early
revision of tariff schedules. That
pledge will be fulfilled in an adjust
ment based in every particular upon
the broad principles of protection foI
all American interests, alike for labor
for capital, for producers and consum
ers. The Dingley bill when enacted
was well adapted to the then existing
conditions. The developments of in
dustrial prosperity in a decade, which
in volume and degree have surpassed
our most roseate expectations, have SC
altered conditions that in certain de
tails of schedules they no longer in
every particular mete out justice tc
all. In this readjustment the principle
of protection must and will govern.
The Republican party believes in the
equality of all men before the law; be
lieves in granting labor's every re
quest that does not seek to accord
rights to one man denied to another
Fair minded labor asks no more, nc
less, and approves the record of the
Republican party because of thai
party's acts
I have helped to make my party's
hour law, the employers liability act,
the statutes to minimize the hazard of
employees, the child labor law
for the District of Columbia and other
enactments designed especially to I'M
prove the conditions of labor. can
not hope to better state my position
on injunctions than by a specific in
of Mr.. Tafts Cincinnati
declaration on that subject That in
dorsement | make.
As nation our duty compels that
by every constitutional and reasonable
means the material and educational
of the colored race be ad-
vanced. This we owe to ourselves as
well as to them. AS the result of
course Of events that can never be
reversed they are a part of our civili'
zation; their prosperity is our prosper
ity; their debasement would be our
The Republican party,
therefore will offer every encourage
ment to the thrift, industry and intelli-
gence that will better their prospect
of higher attainment.
Protection of American interests.
/ believe in the maintenance of such
an army the upbuilding of such a
navy as will be the guarantee of the
protection of American citizens and
American interests everywhere, and
an omen of peace; that at every eX-
posed point we may be so fortified
that no power on earth may be tempt.
ed to moest us. IDelieve in the res.
toration of the American merchant
marine and in rendering whatever
financial aid may be necessary to ac-
complish this purpose.
| approve the movement for the con-
serya ion of our natural resources, the
of friendly foreign relations,
the enforcement Of our civil service
law and the enactment of such stat
utes as will more securely and more
preserve the public health.
Our platform, as it should do,
pledges adherence to the policies of
President Roosevelt; promises to CON
tinue the work inaugurated during his
administration, to insure to persons
and property every proper safeguard,
and all necessary strengthening of ad-
methods will be provided
to furnish efficient inspection and SUI
pervision and prompt righting OF every
discrimination and wrong.
have not touched upon every plank
Of our splendid platform, but | reiter-
ate my full and unqualified approval
of its every promise.