Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-09
Wisconsin Republicans Indorse
Tariff and Davidson.
PARTY REFORM is FAVORED
Patience and Forbearance of Presi-
dent Applauded.
ADOPTS PLATFORM
Reorganization of Republican Ma
chine in State to Secure
Efficiency.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. June 9.-The ad-
ministration Of President William H.
Taft is strongly Endorsed in the platform
unanimously adopted at the closing ses-
sion Of the republican state convention
in Milwaukee today.
The present tariff law is approved.
Provisions for maximum and minimum
schedules for future scientific revisions
are commended.
Gov. Davidson's administration is also
Endorsed.
Text of Platform.
The platform follows: z z I z
I'VE adhere to the principles Of the
republican party as outlined in the plat
form adopted by the republican national
convention Of 1908.
I'VE commend the administration of
William H. Taft. we admire his charac-
ter: we recognize his marked ability as
q statesman and we applaud his fidelity
to the pledges contained in the party
platform and to the principles Of good
government
Under difficulties and against opposi-
ton that tried to the utmost his patience
and forbearance. he has labored unceas-
some constructive legislation, to introduce
economies in administration OF the bust
ness Of the government, to conserve the
natural wealth Of the nation and to pro-
tect our honor and interests abroad.
Tariff Real Revision.
I'VE approve Of the present tariff law
as a real progressive measure. We es-
pecially commend the provisions for max
imum and minimum schedules and future
scientific revisions.
1--WE indorse the administration of Gov.
James o. Davidson and commend his
faithful adherence to republican prin-
ciples.
ITO the end that our party's high ideals
may be upheld and party efficiency Sc
cured we favor reorganization of the
party throughout the state
Inimical to La Toilette.
The convention, which has for it's
purpose the initiation of a movement
political leader and officeholder in
Wisconsin, opened yesterday afternoon.
Party loyalty was the keynote OF the
speeches-one by E. L. Philip, chair
man Of the executive committee: one
by Temporary Chairman Michael e.
Dillon, one by Permanent Chairman
Levi III. Bancroft, formerly a La Fol-
lette man and now speaker Of the as
sembly. and one last night by Vice
President Sherman.
Chairman Philip said to the delegates:
1T is for you to determine whether
the republican party shall live in Wis
consin as an organized body of voters,
or. failing in that. be broken into fac
lions following leaders who have per-
sonal ends to serve"
Mr.. Dillon said:
THE republican party has established
q record of being right upon public ques-
tons for fifty years back. 1t has been
right under the leadership of Theodore
Roosevelt and 1t is right today under our
present leader, Taft.
II believe that when the black flag OF
politics is hoisted by off1ceholders who
obtained their o1sce through party organi-
cation those individuals should not after
ward be allowed to sail the political seas
under the banner Of any political organi-
zation.'
Chairman Bancroft characterized La
Toilette as 1.-The INSCRIPTIONS Napoleon
OF politics. He placed his inordinate
and egotistical personal ambition above
cess Of the party.
Vice President Upholds Regularity.
Vice President Sherman defined re-
publican as "a man who votes the re-
publican ticket at the polls and votes
for republican measures in Congress"
and suggested that conversely "a man
who does not vote the republican ticket.
who does not support republican meas
ures and republican policies. is not
republican,
He cited the various insurgencies in
the party since Lincoln's time, and said
that after each insurgency the party
seemed to grow stronger.
1--WE are now he continued, "con-
fronted again by insurgency in the party,
though it is by no means united move
ment, as it may be said that there are
nearly as many kinds of insurgency as
there are insurgents. l believe, however,
that the strength Of the republican party
will in no way be weakened, but that it
will go to the polls next November and
record a victory, and again be successful
when it votes for its candidate for Pres
ident in 1872
Saying that in matters of legislation
some sacrifices must be made, he cited
the new tariff laws in illustration, and
added: II believe when deceit and falsi-
fication shall have had their day. when
the present tariff law is known and
understood in detail. when it's true eff
feet is realized, there will follow un-
stinted commendation of our President
and those in both houses Of Congress
who have striven to carry out the
pledges Of the last national platform"