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elected at the convention today held a
| brief session Immediately after the ad-
| journment OF the convention and re-elect-
| ed former Lieut.. Gov. Timothy l.. Wood
ruff as chairman.
Platform Important.
Believing that the platform foreshad-
| owed the platform that will be adopted
| by the Chicago national republican con-
| vention. moro than usual interest attached
to it's recommendations. which were con-
| fined practically to national issues. Repre-
sentative j. Sloat Fassett of Elmira, al
though not a member Of the committee on
resolutions, said in an interview that he
| had taken the resolutions to Washing
ton few days ago and carefully consld-
cred them there, and that he felt assured
that they would be most satisfactory to
| all the delegates. The platform ihdorses
| in strong terms the administration of
President Roosevelt and Gov. Hughes and
commends the policies of the federal au-
ministration. a revision of the tariff Is
| favored and the action of Congress in de-
clining to revise the tariff by piecemeal Is
| Endorsed. Changes are advocated in the
| currency laws to provide a more elastic
and satisfactory monetary system.
THE PLATFORM.
| The platform as adopted follows:
The republican party of the state Of
New York. at the beginning Of a national
campaign. declares its continued allegi-
ance to those principles of government
which have given honor to the nation and
prosperity to its citizens during the years
| it has been intrusted with the control Of
| the government.
"At this time when the welfare of the
people SO greatly depends upon the con-
| duct OF our government. clear assur-
| ance of republican victory In the nation
| and in the state this autumn would ex
| ert a powerful influence in restoring pub
| lie confidence and in Strengthening the
widespread expectation Of a speedy return
| of national prosperity.
We indorse the great administration of
President Roosevelt, and we are proud
that he Is a republican from New York.
His noble Work has exemplihsd the prin-
ciples of equality upon which this gov
eminent was founded and has presented a
| record of achievements which give to him
for all time pre-eminence among the ben
efactors of the nation. His fearless and
patriotic treatment of all questions in
volvng our foreign relations has main
tanned and increased the respect for the
American flag throughout the world.
Presidents Unfinching Courage.
with sound Judgment and unflinching
courage he has entered upon the solution
Of economic problems at home and has
earnestly labored to secure to every in
div,dual, whether rich or poor. his con-
stitutional guarantee of equality before
| the law. He has firmly opposed the en-
croachments of those corporations which
oy evasion Of law would destroy indi-
vidual opportunity. and has with equal
frmness insisted upon a square deal for
all.
ms policies are the republican policies
and to them we pledge our continued
loyalty and support. We believe In the
impartial enforcement of the law and
the rights of the individual in CONNER
cial. Industrial and political affairs. We
believe that corporations which take
their right to exist from authority of
government should be under the regula-
ton and supervision of the government.
But we are unequivocably opposed to
go, eminent ownership Of such corpora
tons.
industries. That principle must be MAIN
tanned, but we approve Of such revision
OF the tariff schedules as will prevent
justice and inequalities by retaining Gus
toms duties which shall at least equal
the difference between the cost Of pro-
duction at home and abroad. We indorse
and approve the policy of Congress in
refusing to revise the tariff by piece
meal. We recognize a revision that will
maintain the policy Of the republican
party. as opposed to that OF the demo-
cratic party, that the tariff should not
be for revenue only, but first Of all for
the protection of the American wage
Garner. manufacturer. producer and farm
and labor for commercial and industrial
supremacy
For Changes in the Currency.
1--WE favor such changes in the currency
and banking laws as will meet the in
needs Of the entire country and present
at all times stable and absolutely Sc
cure medium of exchange. and we urge
upon Congress prompt action to this end.
I'VE heartily indorSe the growing senti-
ment in favor of bestowing higher educa-
tional advantages upon the negro and
giving wider opportunities to those who
seek to improve their condition and to
win the recognition their talents deserve.
The republican party has ever been the
friend of the oppressed and cannot forget
the answering fidelity Of the colored
race.
1--WE believe in the upbuilding Of the
American navy: the speedy completion of
the Panama canal: the development OF
the American merchant marine. the i'm
provement of the inland waterways: the
re-enactment of popular government in
the Philippine Islands.
I'VE commend the worldwide movement
in favor of the settlement of all interna
tional differences, and also of all disputes
between labor and capital. by peaceful
and satisfactory methods Of arbitration.
Hughes Proved Example.
I'VE indorse the administration Of Gov.
Charles E. Hughes. AS chief executive he
has set an example of official courage and
fidelity.
Under his administration the business
of the state has been so transacted as to
merit and receive general commendation:
1t has been carried on economically and
prudently The public service has been
upon a high plane.
I'm the settlement Of these economic
que stions, in which the state. the individual
and the corporation share in their rights
and responsibilities, Gov. Hughes has
striven to insure to each an exact measure
of justice His policies and his acts have
been laid before the people like an open
book.
Relying upon his devotion to the inter-
ests of American citizens and trusting in
his WISDOM his courage. and his states
manship we direct the delegates this day
chosen to present his name to the national
republican convention to be held at Chi
cago as New Yorks candidate. and to
use all honorable means to bring about his
nomination for President of the United
States.
TO MEET SENATE COMMITTEE.