New-York tribune., 1908-06-19

,~.;,aro June 1s.-The text OF the platform
,s,,ed by the Republican National Convention
&c a. follows;
s,ses more the Republican party. In national
ooxention assembled. submits its cause to the
con.ta This great historic organization, that
P...,.-oved slavery, preserved the Union, restored
oess,, EXPANDED the national domain, estab-
ns.es sound financial system. developed the
hs.sS.-ies and resources OF the country and
- 10 the nation her seat Of honor in the
ssonncals of the world. now meets the new prob
,r.s ~ government with the same courage and
anscitv with which il solved the old.
prpI-BIICANISM UNDER ROOSEVELT.
:, this the great era Of American advance
,snt the Republican party has reached its high
- service under the leadership of Theodore
Roosevelt His administration is an epoch In
.ne-ican history. In no other period since
s9ionsl sovereignty won under Washing
.nn or preserved under Lincoln. has there been
such mighty progress in those ideals of gov
eminent which make for justice equality and
ssfr dealing among men
The highest aspirations OF the American peo-
-ls have found voice. Their most exalted SER
ts,t represents the best aims and worthiest
nurposes OF all his countrymen. American man.
rood has been lifted TO a nobler sense OF duty
enc obligation. Conscience and courage in pub
u station and higher standards of right and
wrong in private life have become cardinal
principles Of political faith: capital and labor
have heen brought into closer relations OF con-
edence and interdependence. and the abuse Of
ueafth the tyranny of power and all the evils
Of privilege and favoritism have been put to
JNSNANN
and fair play
Roosevelt have been, first and foremost, brave
80 ir,1nartal enforcement Of the law. the prose-
-ution OF illegal trusts and monopolies. the ex-
Tosure and punishment Of evildoers in the pub
iic service. the more effective regulation OF the
-stes and service OF the great tTansportat ton
lives the complete overthrow of preferences. re-
hs-ee and determinations the arbitration of
fahor disputes the ameloration of the condl-
tior Of uaseworkers everywhere. the conserva-
tion Of the natural resources Of the country. the
forward step in the Improvement OF the inland
waterways. and always the earnest support and
6eferce OF every wholesome safeguard which
has made more secure the guarantees OF life.
liberty and property
These are the achievements that will make
fo~- theodore Roosevelt his place In history.
rryt more than all else the great things he has
81 greater things 10 do. We declare our unfal-
terins adherence 10 the policies thus inaugurated
en6 pIedse their continuance under Republican
administration OF the government
EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY.
-7-,-,9.> The guidance Of republican principles
,be American people have become the richest
-sr;on in the world. Our wealth to-day exceeds
mat Of England and all her colonies. ana fhat
Of France and Germany combined. When the
Republican party was born the totai "eallh
NJ me country was S16.O00.OOo,Os. 1t has
l.sred 70 sI10o00,0go.fsp0 in 2 generation whlie
Great Britain has gathered but soo""oe'V"
~ z.aa wears The United States now owns one
fourth Of the worlds wealth and makes one
thrd Of all modern manufactured products In
the great necessities OF civilization. such as coal
the motive power OF all activity; iron, the chleI
hssls Of all industry: cotton. the staple founoa-
non of all fabrics: wheat. corn and all the agr1-
cultural products that feed mankind. Americas
,lIrreruacv is undisputed. And yet her great
natural wealth has been scarcely touched. We
have 4 vast domain Of 100000 square miles.
literally bursting with latent treasure, still wait
inz the magic OF capital and industry TO oe
converted the practical uses OF mankind;
country rich in soil and climate, in the un-
harnessed energy Of its rivers and in all the
- - be Gald rhe -d
factory. With gratitude for Gods bounty, with
pride IN the splendid productiveness of the past
and with confidence in the plenty and pros
perity of the future the Republican party de-
clares for the principle that in the development
ard enjoyment Of wealth great and blessings
50 henign there shall be equal opportunity for
all
THE REVIVAL OF BUSINESS
basis upon which commercial, industrial and
Agricultural interests are founded and the
necessity Of promoting their continued welfare
through the operation OF Republican policies
t. recent safe passage Of the American people
through financial disturbance which. II ap-
pearing in the midst Of Democratic rule or the
menace Of Il. might have eQualled the familiar
Democratic panics Of the past. We congratulate
the people upon the renewed evidence Of Amer
lean supremacy. and hail with confidence the
Signs now manifest OF a complete restoration
ot business prosperity in all lines Of trade, COM
nerce and manufacturing.
RECENT REPUBLICAN LEGISLATION.
Since the election OF William Mckinley, in
1926 the people OF this country have felt anew
the wisdom Of intrusting to the Republican
party through decisive ma jorities the control
and direction OF national legislation.
The many wise and progressive measures
adopted At recent sessions OF Congress have
demonstrated the patriotic resolve Of Repu blcan
leadership in the legislative department TO keep
step in the forward march toward better govern
Misunderstanding the indefensible hlibustering
n Democratic minority in the House Of Repre-
sentatives during the last session, many whole
some and progressive laws were enacted. and
Te especially commend the passage Of the
emergency currency bill: the appointment Of
the national monetary commission; the employ
ers and government iia bility laws: the measures
for The greater efficiency Of the army and navy;
the widows pension bill: the child labor law for
the District OF Columbia; the statutes for
many other acts conserving the public welfare.
REPUBLICAN, PLEDGES FOR FUTURE
TARIFF.
The Republican party declares unequiyocally
for z revision OF the tariff by a special session
Of Congress Immediately following the inaugura-
ton OF the next President, and commends the
steps already taken this end in the work as
signed 10 the appropriate committees Of Con-
rress which investigating the operation
and effect Of existing schedules. In all tarin
legislation the principle of protection is best
maintained by the imposition Of such duties as
vii equal the difference between the cost Of
Production home and abroad, together with
Reasonable profit TO American industries We
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