Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-10-06
PARTY PLATFORMS ADOPTED
BY PLATFORM Conventions

ladison-At the meeting of the
Republican leaders the following was
adopted as the platform Of the party
In the coming state campaign
The Republican party was organ
lied TO advance the cause of human
welfare. Its first great mission was
the abolition Of slavery. For many
decades It was the faithful servant
Of the people, and through its wise
administration brought happiness
and prosperity to all. Later special
privilege began to encroach upon
common right and to dominate pub
lie affairs Through the agency of
the Republican party representative
government is now being restored to
the people. Progressive Republi-
cans are winning victories from
coast to coast. We congratulate our
sister states upon the magnificent
victories achieved
1T is now recognized throughout
the country that Robert NJ La Fol-
lette was the pioneer in this progress
siEe movement, and although he had
behind him years of sound progress
siye work. tried and approved in this
state, when he entered the United
States senate-he had then neither
sLmpathiZeTs nor followers. With
the courage, fidelity and determina-
tion that has characterized all his
public service, he adhered to his
course grew into leadership, and
now holds a position of undisputed
power and influence in the nation.
The people of Wisconsin believe the
results secured promise opportunity
Tor greater achievement, and they
have by an unprecedented maj Ority,
expressed their faith liz his vision
and craftsmanship, and approved his
reelection to the United States SEN
ale.
We endorse and commend the
services Of progressive Republicans
Of Wisconsin in the house of repre-
sentatiVes who consistently fought to
fulfill the promises of the RepubIi-
can party and their efforts to amend
the rules in order that the house may
again become a representative body
Wisconsin is to be congratulated
upon having representatives in the
senate and the house who remain
true to the people and TO the national
platform Of the party, notwithstand-
ing the effort to punish them for so
doing by withdrawal of federal pat
ronage.
The Paine-Aldrich tariff is not
compliance with the pledges of the
Republican party in its national plat
form. The true basis of a protective
tariff is the difference between the
cost Of production at home and
abroad, and we hold any increase in
cost Of production, due to higher
wages and standards of living, Amer
lean labor should be accompanied by
compromising tariff duties. The
present tariff board has no power or
investigation and is not required to
report to congress. We favor the ere
alton OF a non-partisan tariff com
mission, empowered to ascertain the
cost of production in this and other
countries, and required to make fire.
quent reports of the information
gained to congress. Upon the in
formation so obtained. congress
should proceed to revise the different
schedules Independently of each
other, according to true protective
tariff principles.
Noncompliance with party pri-
maries
Non-partisan tariff commission and
piecemeal revision.
Condemn pernicious activity of
special interests in recent primary
Physical valuation of railroads
Amendment of postal savings
bank law to prevent concentration of
savings
Amendment of antitrust laws to
permit organizations of farmers and
workiugmen.
Retention of title to coal lands in
Alaska, federal government to own
the railroads there,
Oppose ship subsidies
Election of senators by direct vote.
Pledge Republican members of leg
islature to re-elect Senator La Fol
lette
Oppose excessive use OF money in
campaigns; pledge limitations and
Tavors Oregon plan of publication by
the state of information as to candi-
dates; publicity of expenditures be-
fore and after campaigns
Second choice ballot to secure ma
3ority nominations.
State and national income tax and
graduated Inheritance tax.
Home rule for cities. with initia-
tive. referendum and recall.
State aid to highways.
Oppose surrender by states to ma
tion of control of water powers and
demand a comprehensive state plan
Of control
Greater efficiency in public health
agencies.
For investigation of conditions in
city and county to eliminate waste,
promote cooperation, and reduce the
cost Of living
Workingmens compensation aw.
losses from injury to be borne by
the industry
Law and factory legislation to pre-
vent excessive hours and unwhole-
some conditions for children and
women
Commend state university.
Federal investigation of best type
Of craft to develop river traffic.
Extension of system of ad yalorem
taxation to all public service cor
porations.
Commend efficient administration