The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-30
PENNsY E5R SENAyJR KNOX Reput cans Cheer His Name. DELEGATES GO INSTRUCTED Platform Favors Revision of the
 Tariff. Roosevelt Is Congratulated that Ceurts Have Determined Power of In- terstate Commerce Connais-
 sion to Regulate.
 


 publican state convention which met
 here today re-affirmed the acttion taken
 by the state convention last year when United States Senator Philander c. Knox was placed before the re- publican of the country as PennsyI- vania's choice for the presidential nomination.
 The resolution adopted indorses the Senatora for the nomination and also praise President Roosevelt's administra- ton.
 The platform calls for a review by the next congress of the tariff legisla- ton to the end that notifications may
 be made to meet present conditions. The convention was in session about an hour and a half and besides adopt ing a platform, renominated Judge ". D. Porter, of Allegheny county for the
 superior court bench; named delegates
 at large and alternates to the national convention a0d selected presidential | electors. An attempt by delegate to get a local option resolution before
 the convention failed.
 At 10:30 a. m., State Chairman Andres
 called the convention to order. and after the reading of the call for the convention and the calling Of the roll, the delegates were ready for business. State Senator Joseph A. Langfitt of PittBburg was chosen temporary chair
 man. The convention burst into cheers when he. in a brief speech, mentioned
 the name of Phllander c. Knox as the
 favorite son of Pennsylvania in the Presidential race. Henry F. Walton was chosen permanent chairman. Judge William D. Porter of Alle- gheny County was nominated for mem
 Der of the Superior Court. He had no opposition.
 Following Chairman walton's speech
 the platform was read and adopted. The Platform Adopted. The platform comments the admin
 istration of President Roossvelt and | regards with especial qualification its record in bringing to the test of judi ciaI determination the grave question, affecting the power of eorpoFations and others. through the employment of cunning devices, to bring within | their control the operation of commerce
 between the States and with foreign | nations.
 We congratulate the President and
 the people of the United States that | through his efforts, authoritative and
 final decisions have been rendered ;n | the courts determining that the power of Congress over interstate commerce
 is supreme. and that it's laws can not | be evaded by adroit schemes construct
 ed under color of any authority" On the tariff, the platform says:
 The Republican Party of Pennsyl- vania recognizes the general demand | for review by the incoming Congress of. tariff legislation now in force, to the end that such notifications may | be made as will adapt 1t to the neces-
 stiles and equitable demands of the present time and in such manner as
 will best subserve the real welfare of the American people.
 Stability of business. however. de- n1anda that naad1aaa fFiatpa changes as are made should be en- trusted to the party that has estab-
 lished. and preserved protection" The plank endorsing Senator Knox TOT the Presidential nomination is in part as follows:
 Pennsylvania. having not only Eiv-
 en birth to the republic and to the Re- publican party, but having continuous ly and consistently contributed to the growth and greatness of both, she is
 prominently qualified by tradition and purpose to name the next President of
 the United States. And, in view of the proved ability of her candidate to meet and master the greatest prob lems of government that have arisen | in the past and are most certain to arise fin the future years, we believe that Pennnsylvanta should at this op- l perfume time assert her rights in the | national convention.
 ITO the end therefore, that the na- | tton shall gave great President, that | Pennsylvania shall receive fair treat ment at the hands of the Republican party. and that one whose labors have borne the richest fruits to the Ameri- can people in cabinet, court and Sem ate shall be given just recognition at their hands, we hereby instruct the | delegates here chosen to work and vote for Phtaander Chase Knox as long as he shall consent to stand for the cause of Pennsylvania and until he becomes the chosen candidate of the
 national convention for President of the United States"
 FavOrs Elastic Currency, The platform favors an elastic cur | rency that will be at all times worth it's full face value. advocates the itn- | provement of waterways and harbors and recommends the next Legislature
 re-elect United States Senator Penrose. A resolution was presented and | adopted naming James Elverson, of | Philadelphia. Col. Charles A. Rock, of | Pittsburg, Governor Edwin S. Stuart | and Robert P Hapgood. of Bradford, as the four delegates at large to the | Chicago convention.
 Chairman Walton in his desire to | expedite business came near adjourn i ing the convention with out accomplish 1 ing one of the main objects of the | gathering. the naming of a candidate | for superior court judge. His aften- l ton wa. called to the omission and | this formal procedure having been &C., | eomplished by accalmation, the conVen- | tion adjourned finally