The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-22
STAND PAT PLATFORM.
Is Adopted by the Republicans of
Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg, Pa, June 22.-The Re
publicanSs of Pennsylvania in conven-
ton here adopted the following plat
form:
The Republicans of Pennsylvania,
through their chosen representatives in
crnN ention assembled, heartily endors
and commend the administration of
President w. H. Taft which, less than
l6 nonchs old, is unique in it's record
OF accomplishment He has, in his own
way, carried forward and developed the
policies of William Mckinley and The
odore Roosevelt, while enforcing his
own and those in favor of which the
party has in national platform declar-
ed. With. unwearying patience and
gentleness of manner, but with great
hrmnesS of purpose and unyielding de-
termination he will by the time the
gaVel falls at the close of the present
session of congress succeed in the en-
actrnent into law of more important
recommendations than any other presi-
dent has ever secured within so brief a
time after his inauguration.
Among this. legislation may be mem
toned the revision of the tariff; the
bill for the more complete regulation
and control of railroads. The establish
ment Of postal savings banks. the crea-
ton of a bureau of mines; the punish
lnent of the white slave traffic; the ere
ation Of a tariff board; the abolition
If the immunity bath; the establish
nient of business methods in various
government departments; legislation for
the conservation of our natural re-
sources; the creation of commerce
court; providing for the investigation
of railway accidents and monthly re-
ports of the same. important legislation
amending and extending the laws re-
curing the use Of safety appliances for
common carriers. the passage through
the house providing aDcomplete consti :
tuition for the government Of Porto
ltico and comforting citizenship accord
Jig to 'he promises of the party plat
form; and the adoption of two stars
to the flag.
His Personal Acts.
We call especial attention to his
prompt and effective Intervention 20
prevent the arbitrary increase of rail-
way rates; his faithful and impartial
enforcement of the antitrust law; his
enforcement of the law against illegal
dealing in stocks through the instrR-
mentality of what are commonly term
ed bucket shops;' the conviction of the
perpetrators of the so-called sugac
frauds upon the government; and the
indictment of those engaged in unlaW-
fully cornering and artificially advanc-
ing the price of cotton and necessary
cotton goods which enter into such
large extent into the expense of every
family.
1--WE cordially approve the activity
and influence of our senators and rep
resentatives in congress in assisting to
accomplish the legislation referred to
and the enactment of many other bene-
fetal laws.
1--WE believe that the tariff bill re-
Gently enacted is in accord with the
Republican party as expressed in its
last national platform.
"Since the passage Of the bill the
wages of employees in this country
have been increased more than hve
hundred millions of dollars per annum
In a few instances the tariff on lux
uries was increased but on OTHER
articles the revision was downward. NO
increase in the price of common neces-
stiles of life can honestly be attributed
TO the tariff for the duties upon them
were not raised We agree with Presl-
dent Taft that it is the best tariff bill
thu Republican party ever passed"
The remainder of the platform was
devoted to state issues.