The Washington herald., 1908-03-05
TAFT INSTRUCTIONS
IN OHIO IRONCLAD
Continued from Page one.

liability act; a limitation in the exercise q the
pOwsr Of injunction in order 10 prevent IT'S abuse;
a greater merchant marine and an adequate navy;
generous provision for the old soldiers the vanish
ing forces Of the republic; liberal appropriations
Tor the improvement q waterways and harbors. in
euding the Ohio River end the Great Lakes IN
accordance with general plan which shah be com-
IFehensiye and just 20 al portions of the coun-
Try the organization os all existing national public
health agencies into single national health de-
partmenf.
revision Of the tariff By special session q
the next Congress- insuring the maintenance Of the
true principle Of protection by imposing such cls
IONS duties as wiz equal the difference between the
cost Of production az home and abroad, together
with reasonable profit. 70 the end that. without
excessive duties American manufacturer. farmers.
producers. and wage earneFs may have adequate
protection
Financial System Needed.
sound financial system in harmony with the
achievements Of the Republican party. and such
modiheations Of the currency laws as VIII provide
for the demands of commerce, satisfy the needs Of
all portions q the country and have at all times
the quality os uudoUbted security.
The civil and political rights of the American
negro in every State. believing as We do that his
marvellous progress in intelligence industry and
good citizenship has earned the respect and en-
tive enactmfnts that have for their real aim his
disirancblSement for reason u color alone are un-
falr. un-Amefcsn, and rcpugnant 20 The supreme
Law Of the land, favor the reduction Of repru-
scntation in Congress and the electoral college IN
ali States Of this Uuion where white and colored
citizens are dsiranchlsed. 20 the end that the
fourteenth amendment 70 the Constitution uf the
United States may be enforced according 10 its
letter and spirit
Tie speedy completion of the Panama Canal.
the deToiopment. step by strD Of popular govern
ment N the Philippines. and the continued expan-
sion q American influence and trade IN the inter
est d peace and Drogess among the nations Of The
earth.
IndOrse Administration.
THESE are she policies Of the Republican party
as CXemplihcd in the administration of Theodore
Roosevelt We indorse his splendid administration
and declare thar neither hal nor retreat shall be
sounded in the march toward better governmeut
We specifically approve the enactment of the rail
road law the strengthening Of The supervisory
powers oi the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The prosecution q Illegal trusts and uOnopoies and
! q eril-doers both ia the public service and in
the commercial world. >9gether with the enforce
ment q all wholesome measures which have made
safer the guarantee Of life liberty, and property.
We congratulate the American people that their
recent safe passaee through a financial disturbance
indicates the sound basis upon which our conner
cal. industrial and agricultural interests are found
ed and the Republican party halls eith confidence
tae signs low Appearing a a complete restoration
OF business prosperity n al lines 0f trade. cum
merce and manufacturing.
For Honest Government.
In the State We stand for honesty and economy
in public Office; the extension q the merit system.
competitive binding for supplies for State iustitu-
tiuns- effective and compulsory primary election
law; an cfeent sIper ision aud inspection Of banks
and trust companies the abolishment of child labor
the protection 0f employees in shops mines actores
and upon the railroads. legislation relating 70 the
I liquor traffic In accord with the policy Of high
TAXATION for the saloons and local option for the
people the control Of public service corporations
snd The regulation q their rates the improvement
I of public roads and highways. the restoration a
the canals % genuine usefulness; the repeal Of
the act authorizing political parties 70 approve or
disappTuTe constitutional amendments as q part ol
I their ticket.
A modification of constitutional limitations 50 as
% secure great equality in the burdens of taxa
tion and method devised 20 obtain Just re-
7 turn from the owners of franehises stocks bonds
and other intangible property.
An assumption by the people direct q such par
ticlpation in the exercise Il isw-makng power as
/ VIII Protect them both in the State or muni
eoniractual grant affecting their interests II The
streets. highways. OF other IEIbic property WITH
out their consent.
Results In Ohio.
These things 10 be done in Ohio by a eontiuna.
I tion Of the Republican rule which has broush,
about ihe present. splendid financial condition o.
I the State. reduced by more than half taxes fos
l state purposes upon the homes and farms q n,
people, established effective salary law for all state
and county Offices. enacted ard enforced with yisor
and fearessBess the statutes against trusts and cum
binations instituted States depositoTies for publC
I funds. provided for uniform accounting and the
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laws and their honest enforcement 70 the rrosurit,
and happiness of the State
These are the policies of the Republican party
as eEemplided in the administration of Gov An
/ drew l. Harris Ne ind0rse The Republican ad
miniS,rAti0n II state Affairs ard We conSrstilait
the people C: Ohio that our representation IN III.
Senate and House q Representatives Of the United
States maintains the States high rank IN the IA,
/ ti0nal legislature
IndOrSe Taft for President.
Once more Ohio presents 70 the nation eandiSa,,
l for the Presidency. In this convention e.foser
upon call foT primary election providing for q
specific choice for President Of the United States
We send greetings tc Republicans everywhere and
announce with pride and devotion that every dele
gEre here assembled Is instructed for William H
Taft he is the man equipped for the dav and
its duties. His conspicuous part in the achievement
os greater America. his broad knowledge and ex
perience IN law and government his genius 20,
world peace and Advancement his rare tac. and
! sturdy courage. and. more than ali else his stead
fast devotion 10 the enduring policies Of Repuhi
/ canism. make the Ohio candidate an ideal leadei
/ for 1875. We pledge him earnest and loyal sup
port and instruct our delegates 70 the national
convention. this day chosen. 10 vote for William
/ II. Taft until he IS nominated.
We recommend the passage Of law ordering the
/ State legislature 70 meet on he first Monday IL
January following the election.
/ Upon this platform 90 before the people. ap
pcaiing for their support in the name Of the grea
things doing and the greater things 70 do