Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-21
AT STATE CONVENTION
Early Revision Of Tariff Schedule Is
Favored.
TAFT
Cheers for Gov. Hughes-Ex-Gov.
McLane Permanent Chairman
Of the Meeting.

NOXSSOIbO, Al. H. hpTu LII nc IcpuU-
lican state convention for the selection Of
delegates at large to the republican ma
tional convention was held here today.
At preliminary conferences last night the
platform was agreed upon. but prior to
The call to order no statement could be OBJ
tained relative to the matter of instruc-
tions as to presidential preference No
had developed to the four
avOwed candidates for delegates at large
Senator Jacob H. Gallinger. former Gov.
Chester b. Jordan, Attorney General Ed
W G. Eastman and Edward p Jones.
Early today the leaders of the Taft
League OF New Hampshire asserted that
II their candidate for the presidential nomi-
nation should not be recognized in the re-
port OF the committee on resolutions. as
pared to offer some kind Of Taft resolu-
ton on the floor Of the convention.
Senator Gallinger. chairman Of the state
called the convention to order
Ex-Gov. John McLane. the permanent
in his address to the conven-
ton praised the administration of Presi-
dent Roosevelt and said: However the
succession falls the changes Of the ap-
preaching election are to be those of per-
son and not Of policy"
For Early Revision Of Tariff.
The speaker said that the New Hanap-
shire republicans favored an early revis-
lon of some OF the tariff schedules. but
no changes that do not give adequate
protection to every American industry
"A sound financial system; law brave
ly and impartfally enforced: the re-enact-
ment In. constitutional form Of the en-
ployers' liability act and a limitation In
the exercise Of the power of injunction"
were advocated.
terrupted by applause. After the appoint
ment of committee to nominate alter
the resolutions agreed upon
by the comWittee last night were read.
The Platform.
The platform. In part. follows:
'sFor more than half a century the rec
ord Of the republican party is the history
Of the progress Of the United States. The
wisdom Of its legislation Is shown In the
nation. The cardinal principles Of the
republican party-equal opportunity fos
all. protection to American industry and
sound money. the maintenance Of law
and order at home and the promotion OF
policies OF the country. We renew our
allegiance to those principles.
I'VE recognize the approaching day
when the existing tariff schedules should
be carefully examined, with view OF
making such changes as may be neces-
sary to adjust them to current condi-
tions. having always In mind the funda-
mental republican principle of ample pro-
lection to American industry and labor.
In the meantime we record our en-
phatic opposition to tariff tinkering by
plecemeal. The restoration of the Amer
lean nag to the ocean-carrying trade i.
one Of the policies to which the repub-
lican party stands committed by repeated
declarations.
I'VE approve Of wise and generous
pension legislation for our veterans OF
land and sea, and shall ever hold in CRATE
fui remembrance their sacrifices that our
Union might live.
1T Is the Judgment Of your committee
that the real interests Of the republican
party Of New Hampshire. as well as the
date to be nominated at Chicago in June
and elected at the polls in November, will
be best served without the present action
either Of specific instructions or the ini-
piled instruction in the form OF a reso-
luton Of preference In this convention.
1--WE recognize the untiring energy. ex-
allied purpose and ardent patriotism of
Theodore oosevelt. To his abiding faith In
the people and their continued confidence
In him is due to the great success of his
leadership. We hereby express our cor
dial approval of his administration.
1.-THE party was never richer I'm the
number Of its leaders. not only in point
Of patriotism and unseldsh devotion to
our country, but as regards their ability
and statesmanlike qualities. Whoever
shall be the selection of the convention
at Chicago az its candidates for President
and Vice President Of the United States.
in the full confidence that these candidates
should be such men as will assure a con-
tinuance Of the policy Of economic and
moral advance Of the past few years. we
harahV n a nf n
united and enthusiastic party in New
and an old-time majority of
votes at the election next November"
As the reading OF the resolutions was
finished Judge David Cross OF Manchester.
IN q strong, drm voice. despite his ninety
four years, announced that he desired to
present an amendment to the resolution.
He said he had voted for governor in 1899
for william Henry Harrison for President
in 1910 and for Fremont in 1885, and con-
tinued:
This is republican convention and re-
ptfblicans believe in free speech. There Is
no doubt of our success next fall; there is
here In the party, and I have
confidence In the ticket which has been
submitted for delegates at large and !
OF it.
Roosevelt's Work for the Nation.
Perhaps President Roosevelt has made
q few m mstakes, but he has done more for
the welfare Of the nation than any Pres
Ident for fifty years. Trust a man who
stands out nobly and av0ws his doctrine.
IT admire the man who IL fighting the
race tracks In New York.
81 have looked over various conventions
held In this state since 1856, and find that
the republican conventions have on nearly
all occasions expressed q preference for a
cand date. I believe that
there Is not a man In New Hampshire
who does not believe that William T.
Taft Is the best candidate for Pr ,siderS
He will indorse the policies Of President
Roosevelt Even Gov. Hughes Endorsed
the Pres dent"
AS Judge Cross mentioned the name Of
Hughes there was q demonstration, some
Of the delegates rising and shouting
' Hughes! Hughesr'
Continuing. Judge Cross said:
Taft Resolutions Voted Down.
'Gov. Hughes is a good man, but de-
sire to submit the following resolution:
Resolved. That while we are in favor
Of sending an untnstructed delegation to
It is our earnest belief that the
man for the times, above all others, en-
bodying every element OF q triumphant
candidate and a successful administers
ton, Is William III. Taft OF Ohio
After a short discussion the resolution
offered by Judge Cross was tabled, 7A