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The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY.
= Under RepubIicanism America Has
Become Worlds Richest Nation.

Under the guidance OF Republican prin-
ciples the American people have become
the richest nation in the world Our
wealth to-day exceeds that of England
and all her colonies and that OF France
and Germany combined When the Re
publican party was born the total
wealth of the country was $!6 900 600 900
1t has leaped to sl1o, 600 co0. 600 in a GEN
Grafton. while Great Britain has gathered
but $50. .OO0. .0O0.0O0 in 800 years The United
States now owns one-fourth of the worlds
wealth and makes one-third OF all mod
ern manufactured products. In the great
necessities of civilization. such as coal
the motive power of all activity; iron. the
chief basis of all industry: cotton, the
staple foundation of all fabrics: wheat
; corn and all of the agricultural products
that feed mankind. Americas supremacy
is undisputed And yet her great natural
wealth has been scarcely touched We
have a vast domain OF 5000 900 square
miles, literally bursting with latent
treasure. still waiting the magic of cap
sital and industry to be converted 10 the
practical uses of mankind: "A country
rich in soil and climate. in the unhar-
messed energy of It's rivers and In all the
varied products OF the field. the forest
and the factory. with gratitude for Gods
bounty, with pride in the splendid pro-
ndence In the plenty and prosperity of
the future. the Republican party de-
clares for the principle that in the de
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26

nection we commend the appropriation
by the present congress to enable the in
terstate commerce commits n1 to thor
oushly investigate and Civ publicity TO
the accounts of Interstate railroads We
believe. however. that the i'arstate com
merce commission law shoul. he further
amended so as to give railrUlas the right
to make and publish traffi agreements
subject to the approval OF the commits
sion. but maintaining alwa1 the princi-
Pile of competition betwee. naturally
competing lines and avoiding 'ar common
control of such lines by any means what
soever We favor such natI.4aI leeisla-
ton and supervision as will prevent the
future overissue of stocks al! bonds by
interstate carriers.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
AS TO lNJUNCTlOks.
Upholds Integrity of Courts, But
Would Modify Rules.

Ihe Republican party will uphold at all
times tile authority and integrity of the
courts, state and federal. and will ever
insist that their powers to enforce their
process and to protect life liberty and
property shall be preserved inviolate
we believe. however, that The rules of
procedure in the federal courts with re-
spect to the issuance of the writ of in
junction should be more uccurately de-
hhed BY statute and that no injunction
or temporary restraining order should be
issued without notice. except where irrep-
arabic injury would result from delay
In which case speedy hearing thereafter
should be granted
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
STRENGTHEN TRUST ACT.
Federal Law, Where Found Effective
Should Be Amended,

The Republican party passed the Sher-
man antitrust law over Democratic op-
position. and enforced il after Democrat
ic derelction. 1t has been a wholesome
instrument for good in the hands of a
wise and fearless administration But ex-
perience has shown that its effectiveness
can be strengthened and its real OBJ
jects better attained by such amendments
as will give to the federal government
greater supervision and control over, and
secure greater publicity in. the manage
ment OF that class Of corporations en-
gagged In interstate commerce. bayin.
power and opportunity to effect monopo-
lies.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
Full Text of Platform
Adopted by National
Convention
HONORS FOR ROOSEVELT
His Administration Declared
to Have Marked an Epoch
in American History
FOR REVISION OF THE TARIFF.

Onequivical Declaration That Present
Schedules Will Be Revised at Spe-
clal Session Of Congress Immeda ate
iy Following the Inauguration Of the
Next esdent-Recent Currency
Legislation Endorsed and Further
Measures for Elasticity Recon-
mended-Conservation Of Natural
Resources and the Improvement of
Waterways Approved--WouId Have
Court Rules as to Issuance of In
functions More Clearly Defined.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
THE NATURAL RESOURCES.
Their Conservation Indorsed-For I'm.
provement Of Waterways.

We ndorse the movement inauguarted
by the administration for the conserva
ton of natural resources we approve all
measures to prevent the waste OF timber.
We commend the work now going on for
the reclamation of arid lands. and re-
affirm the Republican policy OF the free
distribution OF the available areas of the
public domain to the landless settler. No
obligation of the future is more insistent
and none will result in greater blessings
IN posterity. In line with this splendid
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
Cav OIdish Bows,

When man passes 90 he ought to
abandon the idea that he is a masher.
No matter how much he may twirl his
mustaches and make goo-goo eyes, tho
young women always speak of him
as that poor old fool" The more
money he has the bigger fool; the
girls get it,
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
Mr.. Abram schaeffer, who resides

Mr. Abram Schaeffer. who resides
near Elizabethtown, Pa, made vow
in 1856 that II James Buchanan should
be elected president he would never
part with his mustache Mr.. Schaeffer
was at that time in Baltimore AS
buchanan was elected. the West Don
egal man has not had bare upper
lip in the last So years.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
LIABILITY OF EMPLOYERS.
Better Protection to Crest Body OF
Workers Is Urge.

The enactment in consr N'lunal form
at the present session of congress- of the
employers liability law: the rassage and
enforcement of the safety aIr.ance stat
utes; as well as the additlgual prorec-
tion secured for engineers and hremen.
the reduction in the hours NJ labor of
trainmen and railroad teles' Pliers: the
successful exercise of the powers of me
diaton and arbitration between inter
state railroads and their elIDloyes and
the law making d beginning fne policy
Of compensation for injured .upIoyes OF
the government are among IT, most COM
mcndable accomplishments u. the pres
ent administration. But theIt IS further
work in this direction yet to u. done. and
the Republican party pled.-s its con-
tuGed devotion to every uause that
makes for safety and the bp'fsrmeut of
conditions among those who's labor CON
tributes so much to the progrsss and vel
fare OF the country.
In Interest Of All Who Toll.
The same wise policy which bus induced
the Republican party to main n'UIu urotcc-
ton TO American labor: to establish an
eght-hour day on the constr uun of all
public works: to increase the IJgi of en-
plores who shall have preferled claims
for wages under the bankrupt laws. to
adopt IA child labor statute Tor the Dis
trict nf Columbia; to direct an .uvestiya-
uon INTO the condition of work rE women
and children. and later of ,rupIuv.s of
telephone ana telegraph companies en-
gagged In interstate business: to appropri-
ate Si5O,Opt at the recent session of con-
Sress in order to secure IA thorough in
quiry into the causes of cdIastrophes
and loss of life in the mines and 10
amend and strengthen the Law prohibit
lnG the importation of contract labor will
be pursued in every legitimatc direc-
fpI lara ntI I'll
the burdens and Increase the opportunity
for happiness and advancemvut of all
who toll The Republican party recog-
niZes the special needs of wage work
ers generally, for their well-berug means
the weiI-being of all. But more Important
than all other considerations Is that of
good citizenship and we especially stand
ioi the needs Of every AIneri,uu. what
ever his occupation. in his capacity as II
self-respecting citizen.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26

undertaking is the further duty, equally
imperative, TO enter upon a systematic
improvement upon a large and compre-
hensive plan, just to all portions of the
country. of the waterways, harbors and
great lakes, whose natural adaptability
to the increasing traffic of the land is
one of the greatest gifts of d benign
Providence
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
Smart Set Enulish.

The speech of the smart man and
woman sufficiently betrays the mod
ern attitude. To speak good English
is middle-class. The modern vocabu.
larry is very small, and the greater
part of it is composed of slang.--Black-
and White.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
ARMY AND NAVY.
Strong Sea and Land Forces Declared
Aid to Peace.

The SiNteth congress passed many com
mendable acts increasing the efficiency of
the army and navy. making the militia of
the states an integral part of the national
establishment. authorizing joint maneu-
vers of army and militia. fortifying new
naval bases and completing the CON
struction of coaling stations: instituting
female nurse corps for naval hospitals
and ships and adding two new battle
ships, ten torpedo-boat deStroyers, three
steam coliers and eight submarines to
the strength of the navy. Although at
peace with all the world and secure in
the consciousness that the American peo-
pie do not desire and will not provoke
a war with any other country. we never
theless declare our unalterable devotion
TO policy that viii keep this republic
ready at all times to defend her tradi-
tional doctrines and assure her appro-
pirate part in promoting permanent tran
quillty among the nations.
Protect Americans Abroad.
We commend the vigorous efforts made
by the administration to protect Ameri-
can citizens in foreign lands and pledge
ourselves 10 insist upon the just and
equal protection of all our citizens
abroad. 1t is the unquestioned duty of
the government to procure for all our
citizens, without distinction, the rights
Of travel and sojourn in friendly coun-
tries. and we declare ourselves in favor
OF all proper efforts tending to that end
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
RAILROAD RATE LAW,
Measure to Make Tariff Agreements
Possible LIS Favored

We approve the enactment of the rail-
road rate law and the vigorous enforce
ment by the present administration of
the statutes against rebates and dlscrm-
nations, result OF which the advan-
tages formerly possessed by the large
shipper over the small shipper have sub
stantially disappeared, and in this con-
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
MERCHANT MARINE.
Legislation to Encourage American
Shippinq Is Urued

We adhere to the Republican doctrine
OF encoura cement 10 American shipping
and urge such legislation as will revive
the merchant marine prestige of the
country, so essential to national defense
the enlargement OF foreign trade and the
industrial prosperity of our own people
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
Chicago June 1S.--The following is
the platform adopted by the Republic.
an National Convention.

Chicago June 1S.--The following is
the platform adopted by the Republic.
an National Convention.
Once more the Republican party. in ma
uonal convention assembled submits its
cause to the people This great histor-
ic organization that destroyed slavery
preserved the union. restored credit, ex-
panded the national domain established
sound financial system, developed the
industries and resources of the country
and gave to the nation her seat of hon
or IN the councils of the world now
meets the new problems of government
with the same courage and capacity with
which 1t solved the old.
In this the greatest era of American
advancement the Republican party has
reached its highest service under the
leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. His
administration is an epoch in America n
history, In no other period since nation
al sovereignty was won under Washing
ton or preserved under Lincoln, has
there been such mighty progress in those
ioeals or government which make for
justice, equality and fair dealing among
men. The highest aspirations of the
American people have found n voice
Their most exalted servant represents
the best aims and worthiest purposes
Of all his countrymen. American man
hood has been lifted to nobler sense
OF duty and obligation. Conscience and
courage in public station and higher
standards of right and wrong in private
life have become cardinal principles of
political faith: capital and labor have
been brought into closer relations of con-
fidence and interdependence; and the
Rbuse of wealth, the tyranny Of power
and all the evils of privilege and favorit-
ism have been put to scorn by the sim
pie. manly virtues of justice and fair
play
Law ImpartiaIIy Enforced.
The great accomplishments OF President
Roosevelt have been. first and foremost.
n brave and impartial enforcement of
the law, the prosecution of illegal trusts
and monopolies, the exposure and pun
ishment of evil-doers in the public serv-
ice. the more effective regulation of the
rates and service OF the great transporta-
ton lines. the complete overthrow of
preferences, rebates and determinations
the arbitration of labor disputes, the
amelioration of the condition of wage
workers everywhere. the conservation Of
the natural resources of the country, the
forward step in the improvement of the
inland waterways and always the earn
est support and defense of every whole
some safeguard which has made more
secure the guarantees of life. liberty and
property.
These are the achievements that will
make for Theodore Roosevelt his place
in history. but more than all else the
great things he has done will be an in
spiration to those who have yet great
things to do. We declare our unfalter-
ing adherence to the policies thus inau-
gurated and pledge their continuance un-
der a Republican administration of the
government.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
Repentance.

There is one case OF death bed re-
pentance recorded-the penitent thief
that no one should despair and
only one, that no one should pre-
sumo st. Augustine
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26


The continuance of present policies.
therefore. absolutely requires the con-
tnuance in power Of that party which
believes In them and which possesses
the capacity to put them into opera
ton.
Differences of Parties.
Beyond all platform declara tions
there are fundamental differences be
tween the Republican party and it's
chief opponent which make the one
worthy and the other unworthy OF pub
lie trust.
In history the difference between
Democracy and Republicanism is that
the one stood FOR debascd currency.
the other for honest currency; the one
for free silver, the other for sound
money: the one for free trade, the other
for protection; the one for the contrac-
tion of American influence the other
for its expansion: the one haa been
forced 10 abandon every position
taken on the great issues before the
people. the other has held and vfndl-
Gated all,
Adversely Against Prosperity.
In experience the difference between
Democracy and Republicanism is that
one means adversely, while the other
means prosperity: one means low
wages, the other high; one means
doubt and debt. the other means conf
dence and thrift.
In principle the difference between
Democracy and Republicanism is that
one stands for vaciIlatlon and ttnid-
ity in government the other FOR
strength and purpose; one stands for
obstruction. the other for construc-
ton; one promises, the other performs:
one finds fault. the other hnds work.
Tendency Toward Socialism.
The present tendencies OF the two
parties are even more marked by in
herent differences. The trend of
Democracy is toward socialism while
the Republican party stands for "A wise
and regulated individualism. Social
ism would destroy wealth Republic
anism would prevent its abuse. Social
ism would give to each an equal right
to take: Republicanism would give to
each equal right to earn. Socialism
would onfer an equality OF possession
| which would soon leave no one any
thing to possess: Republicanism would
give equality of opportunity which
would assure to each his share OF
constantly increasing sum OF posses-
sions. In line with this tendency. the
Democratic party of to-day believes
in government ownership, while the
Republican party believes in govern
mcnt regulation. Ultimately. Democ-
racy would have the nation own tho
people while Repubicanism would have
the people own the nation.
Upon This We Appeal to Country"
Upon this platform OF principles and
purposes, reaffirming our adherence
to every Republican doctrine pro-
claimed since the birth Of the party.
we go before the country. asking the
support not only of those who have
acted with us heretofore. but of all
our fellow citizens. who, regardless OF
past political differences, unite in the
desire to maintain the policies. perpet-
uate the blessings and make secure
the achievements of a greater America.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
Revival of Business.

Nothing so clearly demonstrates the
sound basis upon which our commercial
industrial and agricultural interests are
founded and the necessity of promoting
the present continued welfare through
the operation of Republican policies. as
the recent safe passage of the American
people through financial disturbance
which, II appearing in the midst of Demo
cratic rule or the menace of il. might
have eGuaied the familiar Democratic
panics of the past. We congratulate the
people upon this renewed evidence of
American supremacy and hail with con-
ndence the signs now manifest of a COM
plete restoration of business prosperity
in all lines of trade. commerce and man
ufacturing
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
The Best POLICY.

Honesty is the best policy, but it is
the sort of policy that has no surren-
der value.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26

practical experience are there adyanc-
ing the capacity Of The people for govern
mcnt, and the policies OF Mckinley and
Roosevelt are leading the inhabitants
step BY step TO an ever increasing meas
ure of home rule.
Panama Route Approved.
Time has justified the selection of tho
Panama route for the great isthmian
canal and events have shown the wis
dom Of securing authority over the zons
through which IL is to be built. The work
is now progressing with rapidity far
beyond expectation. and already the
alization OF the hopes of centuries has
come within the vision of the near fu-
ture.
New Mexico and Arizona.
We favor the immediate admission of
the territories of New Mexico and Ari-
Zona as separate states in the union.
Centenary Of Birth of Lincoln.
February ~ 1900. will be the one
hundredth anniversary of the birth OF
Abraham Lincoln. immortal spirit
whose fame has frightened with tho
receding years and whose name stands
among the first of those given to the
world by the great republic. We recon-
mend that this centennial anniversary
be celebrated throughout the confines
Of the nation. by all the people there
of; and. especially by the public schools
as an exercise to stir the patriotism OF
the youth of the land
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
PENSIONS FOR VETERANS.
Generous Provisions for Nations De
Tenders and Their Dependents

Another Republican policy which must
be ever maintained is that of generous
provision for those who have fought the
country's battles and for the widows and
orphans of those who have fallen. We
commend the increase in the widows
pensions made by the present congress
and declare for liberal administra ton
OF all pension laws. to the end that the
peoples gratitude may grow deeper as
the memories of heroic sacrifice grow
more sacred with the passing years.
Civil Service Indorsed.
We reafiirm former declarations
that the civil-scrvice laws enacted cN-
tended and enforced by the Republican
party shall continue to be maintained
and obeyed.
To Promote Public Health.
We commend the efforts designed to Sc
cure greater efficiency in national public
health agencies and favor such legisla-
ton as will effect this purpose.
In the interest OF the great mineral In
dustries of our country earnestly
favor the establishment of bureau OF
mines and mining.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26

velopment and enjoyment of wealth SO
great and blessings benign there shall
be equal opportunity for all.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26

DEMOCRATS CRITICISED.
Have Failed in Contrast with Achieve
ments of Republicans.

We call the attention of the Amer
lean people TO the fact that none of the
great measures here advocated by the
Republican party could be enacted and
none of the steps forward here pro-
posed could be taken under a Demo-
cratic administration or under one in
which party responsibility is divided.
The continuance of present policies
therefore. absolutely requires the con-
tnuanCe in power Of that party which
believes In them and which possesses
the capacity to put them into opera
lion
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-26
Panama Route Approved.
New Mexico and Arizona.

We favor the immediate admission of
the territories of New Mexico and Ari-
zona as separate states in the union
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-30
Thousands VIII Attend.

Washington, November 29.-Reports to
]. F. Ellison, secretary of the national
rivers and harbors congress, indicate the
attendance will be fully 1000 when the
congress assemblies here on December 8
to emphasize the needs of waterway de-
velopment to meet the growing demands
of trade and commerce. Mr.. Ellison has
opened headquarters at the New Willard
hotel, where the convention will hold its
sessions. Delegates have been appointed
by governors of states, mayors Of cities
and trade and commercial bodies through
out the country. In many instances gov
ernors themselves will head delegations,
notable among these being Governors
Johnson, Minnesota; Guild, Massachu-
sets; Deneen, Illinois; Chamberlain, Or
egon; Gillette, California; Swanson, vir-
ginia; Patterson, Tennessee; Curry, New
Mexico; Sanders, Louisiana; Broward,
Florida; Wilson, Kentucky; Conner. Ala-
bama; Hoggatt, Alaska, and Frear, Ha-
wall
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-30
ELEPHANT CAUSES
BIG SENSATION

New York. November 29.-The antics of
a small tame pig so frightened four-ton
elephant yesterday that the big beast
broke away from its keepers at the Hip
podrome crashed through several stout
doors which barred her progress and
started on a wild run toward the East
river Down Forty-third street to Fifth
avenue and then through crowded Thirty
fourth street the huge beast swung along
at a speed that amazed the great crowd
following and spread CONSERVATION ahead
of her No hand was raised to stay her
progress as she swept along, lodging
street cars and automobiles. Men, women
and children darted into doorways to give
the animal free way, and horses reared
and plunged and screamed IN terror when
they saw the numbering paehyderm bear
ing down upon them. Madison Park, Lex
ington, Third and Second avenues were
passed at top speed.
Between Second and Fifth avenues,
however, the frightened beast stopped
short and plunged into the entrance of a
tenement house. The passageway was
too narrow to admit the immense bulk,
but the elephant threw her weight for
ward and the sides of the doorway crum-
bled. Trotting through the long Railways
she forced an exit in the same manner
and then started on wild rampage
through back yard fences. By the time
her keeper arrived on the scene she had
swept through a half dozen Of these frail
distractions and windows of every ten
ement house in the block were filled with
awed spectators. The elephant was final
" captured and returned to the zoo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-30
Found Guilty of Murder.

criminal court last night the jury in the
case of George Casanova, charged with
the murder of Annie LAWN, brought in a
verdict of guilty without capital punish
ment. Early last August occupants of a
local japanese hotel were startled by a
woman's screams. Upon investigation
Annie LAWN was found lying on the
floor of q room with her head nearly sew
cred from her body. A bloody razor was
lying by her side. Casanova, who was
standing over her, claimed she commit
ted suicide.