The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-09-27
The Republican Platform,

The following platform was adopted by
the Republican convention at Trenton, on
Tuesday:
The Republican party in convention as.
sembled. heartily approves the administra-
ton of President William H. Taft, and we
affirm our loyalty to the President, who has
brought to the discharge of the duties of his
great office the highest ability and Hottest
patriotism.
results of the labors OF the Congress just adj
journed, which has passed more measures
which contribute to the benefit and develop
ment OF the country than any other Congress
since the organization of the republic
We especially commend the tariff The
Iarha q d 1nv9iVes tnree great principles
and the protection of American labor; q
revenue to provide for the expenses Of the
government. and the making OF the United
States independent as against the world for
the provision Of everything that enters into
the question OF national defense. The tariff
law OF the last Congress provides for all these
in ample way, and, as one of the immediate
results, 1t has changed deficit of S58 OOO, 600
into q surplus of SIS, 900 900.
We indorse the action of President Taft and
Republican Congress In providing an expert
and impartial permanent tariff board to in
vestigate tariff schedules. with view to a
just correction of any inequalities and to re-
lieve the country from political tariff agita-
ton so disastrous to prosperity.
We heartily endorse the administration OF
Governor John Franklin Fort and approve
the wise, progressive and successful iegisla-
ton enacted during the term OF his office.
True to the pledge of three years ago, the
Republican party has enacted into law q sane
and effective public utilities statute for the
proper regulation Of quasi-public corpora
tons. 1t Is measure of regulat1on-nOt of
administration or confiscation. 1t confers
wide powers. 1t has been approvingly re-
ferred to by the press of the country as being
the best exponent of this class Of legislation
thus far developed. The expense of the COM
mission created by It is moderate, and in
keeping with the traditions OF the State in
reference gnCn a M w nT,afa
sion has begun its labOrs and is working
smoothly and effectively.
We favor statute giving the commission
the power to fix just and reasonable rates for
service rendered.
We approve the policy of conservation an
nounced by the President, and we believe in
SO far as it is possible, the principles which
govern that policy for the administration OF
the nation should apply to the state.
we DeIleVe In the principle that an industry
ought to bear the cost of personal injuries
sustained in the business. Republican
Legislature and Governor placed the first
employers liability law on the statute books
OF New Jersey, and they have also provided
for additional legislation on this subject by
the creation of an active and efficient COM
mission, to report by bill at the next session
Of the Legislature.
We believe in the enactment of a civil SER
employment of officials, so long as they dis
charge the duties Of their positions In q
cred1table manner, to the satisfaction of their
immediate superiOrs in Office
We favor such election and primary laws as
Will make the decision OF the people at the
elections and primaries easy OF expression
and sure OF execution, and that the election
machinery created shall be such that at the
primaries all contesting candidates shall be
represented fairly and impartially, and that
by enrolment or otherwise the primaries OF
each party shall be confined to the member
ship thereof We favor the election of all
delegates to conventions under the primary
laws of the State.
We heartily endorse the policy inauguarated
by the Republican party of using all revenue
nom automobile licenses for the repair and
maintenance of our splendid system OF i'm
proved roads, and we advocate such legisla.
ZION with respect to automobiles as shall be
JUST alike to the automobiles and to the tax.
payers of this State, and, also, properly pro
mote the reciprocal relations between this
and other states with respect to the use Of
their respective highways by nonresident
We favor the wise and beneficial develop
ment OF the commerce of the state and to
tnat END we pledge ourselves to the continu
ance OF the policy of the construction and
maintenance Of our public highways and in.
,ano waterways. and we approve the policy Of
Federal aid in the improvement Of our ad
Jacent Interstate waters
Fifteen years ago the Republicans of this
under Democratic administration, placed the
Republican party in control and have con
tlnued 1t in power since that time The re-
suits have been greatly to the advantage OF
the State, in administrative and legislative
accomplishment, and demonstrates the wis
dom OF further continuance OF Republican
power and responsibility.