The Washington herald., 1908-03-04

man who would destroy corporations he
cause some of their managers have mis-
used their powers: who would prohibit
labor unions because Of the evil deeds OF
some of their leaders: who would con-
tiscate property because IL is uneQually
distributed who would have the govern
ment own and operate an public utilities
because some have been III or cOrruptly
! managed. is as wrong in his judgment
7 OF present conditions as are those who
cry that we have gone too far.
Party stands with the President.
The Republican party stands with the
President opposed 10 both these ex-
tremists. We have chosen the middle
ground Of sane. practical. constructive
legislation. Measures hitherto adopted.
| those proposed for carrying out our poll
cies. while remedying the evils. likewise
have for their purpose the protection OF
the man or corporation who has acquired
wealth legtimately and is using il bene-
ficially; and the preservation Of cOndi-
tons under which all classes of men will
have equal opportunity for the develop
ment OF their individual Capacities TO the
highest degree.
Upon this record Of things done we
may with confidence make our pledges for
future action
The banking and currency system
should be made 20 meet the ever-grcwing
needs Of business. and provide an absO-
lutely safe money when and where IL IS
needed.
The tariff should be revised in accord
ance with the Republican policy OF pro-
lection; schedules should be so adjusted
as 70 give 10 our wage workers. produc-
ers. and manufacturers the benefit OF the
difference between the cost % production
at home and abroad. Under schedules so
arranged. there need be no fear that any
monopoly could take advantage thereof.
Antitrust Law Needed.
The antitrust law should be so amend
ed as to prohibit unfair and unreasonable
combinations, coupling with such an
amendment the further regulation and
control OF corporations engaged In inter
state business, TO the end that full pub
Lefty OF their affairs would be Obtained
and any violation Of law be readily
stopped and punished
THE employers liability law. proviG-
ing for just, adequate. and fixed compen-
alton. and in conformity with the rule
laid down by the Supreme Court. should
be enacted
"The question OF the conservation OF
natural resources is OF absorbing interest
The problem involves the future welfare
OF all our people To neglect Il means
that private interests with special privl-
leges. viii obtain control without just
compensation and without due regulation,
Of the fuel timber. and water resources
or the country. The first steps 20 prevent
such calamity have been taken. Con-
servation is definitely included in the gen
eral policies OF the Republican party.
Welcomes Campaign.
Thus we welcome the coming cam
paign-the record Is made We are ready
to choose our leader, and again son OF
Ohio Is the destined man. Our people
have made their Observation-Disclosures Fl.
Taft He stands pre-eminent among the
purest, wisest, and strongest men OF the
nation. His experience at the bar. on
the bench in high executive Office; his
unusual capacity for administrative and
executive work; his brilliant success in il:
his long experience and thorough knowl-
edge of the nations affairs; his fairness.
whole-souled honesty and courage-these
qualities have won for him the admira-
ton, the trust, and the loyal support of
our people. He is in hearty sympathy
with the great policies Of this admins
tration. not only because he believes in
them, but also because he has been one
Of the chief advisers informulating them.
and one of the strongest aids in carving
them out His life has been spent with
men who work. whether with muscle or
brain. He appreciates and IS in sympathy
with the movements that make for the
betterment of the moral. social. and in
dustrial conditions Of the people Under
his leadership. the Republican party. true
10 its traditions. inspired by the spirit of
those who created It and gave their lives
that the Union should live awake TO the
needs of the present, definite and fearless
in its pledges for the future. will. with
united ranks. add still another 10 its long
list OF victories
The committee on resolutions met after
the convention adjourned and organized
by electing T. z. Burton. of Cleveland.
chairman. A subcommittee was appoint
ed to take up the work Of drafting
the platform. and indications were that
it would be an all-night Job.
VIII IndOrSe Taft.
The platform will indorse the policies
of President Roosevelt. commend the ad-
ministration of Gov Harris, who is to
be accorded a denomination by acclama-
ton, and indOrse Secretary Taft as Ohio's
candidate for President
Specific mention Of Senators Foraker
and Dick will probably be avoided by the
Endorsement of the, States Representa-
tives in Congress as a unit There will be
a tariff revision plank, but how far it
will go has not been determined.
For the first time in many years there
is no slate making. There is but one
man. probably in the convention who
could dictate nominations. and that is
Theodore Burton. OF Cleveland. Mr.. Bur-
ton expects 70 be a candidate for United
States Senator, and he believes he can
further his political ambitions best by
not assaying the role of boss. and he has
given his word TO keep hands of.
George B. Cox, the Cincinnati boss
who has controlled the destinies of more
than one convention is here as a dele
gate, but he is taking no part, at least
SO far as can be learned. In the contests
for places on the State ticket Even the
members OF the Hamilton County dele
cation have been given leave to vote as
they will. There is a regular army OF
candidates for the various offices. and
tonight IT is a general scramble with no
one able to gauge three unpledged votes