New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-29
LA FOLLEHE'S most
RADICAL PLATFORM
Progressive Pronunciamento of
Wisconsin Republican
Convention.
NO GOOD I'M ADMINISTRATION
Document Urges Initiative and
Referendum, Recall and
Other Advanced
Measures.

M7ulSo1- " IS. sept -N--h lldi i prop
ably TIE most radical platform adopted in
p generation by a Republican convention
MAS promulgated bv Wisconsin Repubii-
cans here to-day. The document is about
four Thousand words long. and touches with
no uncertain hand on a great variety of
sslbjects. + il generally designated as a
radically progressive pronunciamento. L
voices the views and policies Of Senator
la Toilette. who was in complete control
Of tl7e convention.
No mention was made OF the national ad-
ADMINISTRATION save in disparagement
Senator La Toilette. although far from
well. was present for the frst time when
the resolutions were read. AIsntion Of his
name was invariably the sigma, FOR ap-
-plause- He addressed the cnton
briefly Features of the platfoIrA are:
Condemnation Of the Payne-Aldrch tariff
Physical valuation of railroads and more
stringent regulation Of them
Second choice primaries.
Initiative. referendum and recall
nnti-iobby law
Graduated income TAX
Hcnae rule in the liquor traffic.
National control Of natural resources
Condemnation OF the -''perniCious &C
ttsity. In tbe recent osnfaIsn ct the brew.
cry corporations. insurance agencies and
the binding Irvine trust
Employers liability laws
Condemnation Of the suppression by
special interests in Congress" OF the nVes-
LEGATIONS OF the country life commission.
Regulation Of working hours OF women
Urainq the federal government 20 deter
mine the style of craft best adapted for
q river use IN the iIaht Of future improve
Fnenf of streams
High Praise for la Toilette
The platform contains the following
eulogy OF La Toilette
II Is now recognized throughout The
country that Robert ". La Toilette was
and although he had behind him years OF
sound, progressive work. tried and APP
proved in this state. when he entered the
United States Senate. he had there neither
syrnparhizerS nor following With the
courage, ability and determination that
have characterized all his public services
he adhered TO his course. grew into leader
snip. and holds position OF undis-
puted power and influence IN the nation
The people Of Wisconsin believe the results
secured promise opportunity Tor greater
achievements and they have by an
precedenicd majority expressed their faith
In his wisdom and craftsmanship and APP
proved his reelection 10 the United States
Senate
On patronage the platform reads:
wisconsin is to he congratulated upon
having representatives I'm the Senate and
House who remained true 10 the people
and TO the national platform Of the party
notwithstanding the Efforts Ia punish them
for SO doing b. Withdrawal Of federal
patronage
on the tariff il ssys:
The Payne-Aldrich tariff is com
plianCe with the pledge of the Republican
party jn it's national platform The true
basis of a protective tariff is the difference
between the cost of production at home
and abroad. and We hold any Increased
cost of production due TO higher wages
and standards Of living Of American labor
should be accompanied by compromising
Tariff duties Tho present Tariff Board has
no power Of investigation. and IS not re-
CURED ia report 10 Congress We favor
Tho erection Of nOn-partlSan tariff COM
n1iffee empowered 10 ascertain the cost Of
production In This and other countries
and required to make frequent reports Of
The information gained to Congress. Upon
the information 50 obtained congress
should proceed 10 revise the different
cording 10 true protective tariff principles.
Tho plank on trusts declares that in a
general way the laws against trusts should
not be changed until the people have re
gained control Of government II says:
- Tho operation Of the federal and state
antitrust and conspiracy laws has been
productive Of fragrant and unjust Unequal
sites. The laws have been CtTCUmVented
~ The most dangerous and powerful of
ne u1ouopolies and trusts. which through
credit Of the country centred in Wall
- Street control the natural resources. the
food and clothing and the highways of the
nation.