Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02
FAIRBANKS |NDORSED
Thirty Delegates Selected for
Him by Indiana Republicans
AT INDIANAPOLIS TODAY
To Vote and Work Persistently for
His Nomination.
STRONG PLATFORM ADOPTED
State Ticket Named-Spirited Con-
test Over the Governorship-Ap-
plause for Party Leaders.
AT INDIANAPOLIS TODAY
STRONG PLATFORM ADOPTED

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April with
its organization completed at its first
session yesterday the Indiana republican
state convention today adopted its plat
form. elected four deIesates-at-large to
the national convention and two national
electors at-larse. instructed the thirty In
diana delegates TO the national convention
to vote and work persistently for the
nomination of Vice President Charles
Warren Fairbanks for the presidency OF
the United States and nominated a state
ticket.
The platform adopted in addition to
instructions for Vice President Fairbanks.
indorses President Roosevelt-s adminis-
tration opposes corporation contributions
to campaign funds, favors economy in
public expenditures. especially mention
ing the army and navy; favors modifi-
cation OF the financial system without
mentioning any particular measure. urges
a progressive program OF labor legislation,
pledges a complete regulation OF capital
istic combination in the interest of trade.
commerce and the general welfare of tho
people, and urges a revision of the tariff
by a special session of Congress. to he
called early in November. with the rec
ommendation that Congress take immedi-
ate steps to secure the proper data by
experts.
Extension Of foreign mail service on the
seas is favored as Is the extension OF for
eign trade after, especially with South
America. A bureau of mines and mining
Is urged and waterways Improvement is
recommended. The adjustment of child
labor Is demanded Among the important
state Issues is plank favoring local
option law with the county as a unit the
law to be in addition to and supplement ntal
Of the present laws regulating the liquor
traffic.
Tariff Plank Written by Fairbanks.
The tariff plank was written by Vice
President Fairbanks. The planks con-
demning child labor and indorsing Pres
ident Roosevelt were written by Senator
Beveridge. Several other planks were
written by Senator Hemenway.
The delegates were late getting 10 order
on account OF the great crowd. The four
candidates for governor were cheered
they took seats on the stage as were
Gov. HanIy and the two United States
senators. The report of the resolutions
committee was read by President Elmer
b. Bryan of Franklin College. chairman
OF the committee. The names of Pres
ident Roosevelt Vice President Fairbanks.
Senators Beveridge and Hemenway and
Gov. Hanly were greeted with rounds OF
applause. The platform as read and adopt
ed Is as IollOWs.
The Platform.
The platform adopted by the republican
Indiana state convention included the fol-
lowing planks:
I'VE unreservedly and enthusiastically
indorse the administration of Theodore
Roosevelt. Upon his initiative and under
his guidance the Panama canal was be-
gun and Is rapidly being driven to COM
pietion. Upon his recommendation Con-
gress has passed many laws which secure
greater rights for the people and insure
that honesty in business upon which alone
permanent prosperity is builded.
President Roosevelts fearless and i'm.
partial enforcement of law regardless Of
the wealth and power of the lawbl eaker,
has secured not only greater observance
of and respect for law than ever before.
but also has quickened the moral sense
of the nation.
THE republicans of Indiana voicing the
opinion of the great majority of the people
and all parties, congratulate President
Roosevelt on his administration of the
country's affairs and pledge our continued
support to his policies.
Party's Work for Reform.
THE republican party notes with pleas
ure the growing determination to eradi-
cate political corruption from whatever
source the same originates. And to the
end that the party may respond to that
sentiment oppose the contribution TO
political parties for campaig ign purposes by
corporations of the state nation or by
officers or persons in the behalf OF such
corporations; and We hereby commend the
Indiana republican state central commit
tee for it's refusal to accept cont rbutions
from corporations within or without the
state.
I'VE favor such notifications Of our
financial system as will supply the grow
Ing needs OF industry and commerce with
a sufficient currency to minimize periodic
money Etr!ngencies: but such currency
must always be SO safeguarded that there
shall be no doubt OF its prompt redemp-
ton in gold. And we congratulate tho
country on the fact that the Congress OF
the United States Is now engaged in the
solution of this great problem. We also
favor such regulations respecting bank
ing as will secure and maintain confidence
in the integrity of our banking institu-
tions.
1--WE approve the laws enacted for the
proper regulation Of the railroad corpora
ttons and other combinations of capital.
a nd we pledge the party to all additional
safeguards necessary to a complete reg
ulation OF these combinations in the in
terest of trade or commerce and in the in
terest Of the general welfare of the peo-
pie.
''The last convention of the republican
party IN Inc state 1Tuldnd declared
in favor of revision Of the tariff when
ever such revision would do more good
than harm.
''In great sections of the country q
system of actual slavery of children ex-
lists revolving to the human mind Every
power of the nation should be exercised
to end II everywhere in the republic.
The children of the country are its chief
wealth and its hope. and We demand
that Congress use all it's powers to end
child labor throughout the entire nation.
'.The republicans of Indiana present to
the republicans of the nation and to the
national republican convention Charles
Warren Fairbanks a candidate for
President
I'VE know him. Distinguished place
and high commission have revealed his
worth. Public service and ability are
such as to deserve the thoughtful con-
sideration OF the convention.
He believes in the principles of the
party it's present purposes. He has long
been identified with its work and has for
years borne a distinguished part i'm its
He is wise in counsel. His
Judgment is deliberate and sound. He
possesses steadfast purpose and con-
servative courage. His heart Is kind
his sympathies sincere and wise: his dig