The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-06-30
REIGNED
IN FIRST DISTRICT
Congressman Foster Nominated Again.
Congressman E ]. Hill Of Con-
necticut Addressed the
Convention.

Burlington, June 30-The Republican
first congressional convention here yes.
terday afternoon nominated Congress
man D. ]. Foster Of this city 70 succeed
himself. Tie convention was a quiet
affair, devoid Of All excitement, and han.
mony reigued supreme. There was no
opposition to SIR. Foster a tariff
speech by Congressman E. }. Hin Of Con
necticut attracted large number Of
voters.
H. Charles Royce Of st. Adams pre-
sided ct the convention, with Thomas
Mack IL Yergennes as secretary
Alr. Royce delivered foreeful address.
ia which be outlined the achievements
of the party and emphasized tae point
that the party pledges were being faith
fully kept He was in favor Of the tar
iH board.
The platform embraced the following
planks, among the rests;
Sharing with their political brethren
of the state and nation a iustiiable
pride in the record and accomplishments
of toe Republican party, the Republicans
of the first congressional district 81
through their delegates in con-
yention assembled renew their allegiance
70 the principles ana policies Of that
party as affirmed by its last national
convention.
Under these principles and policies and
under the principles Of Republican adj,
mnistratian. this republic has stead
iastly advanced ii material prosperity
tho Just rights n its citizens have been
gealousIy safeguaraed and this republic
has taken Is rigatful position among
the nations 81 the earth
m reaairming cur faith IN the Repub-
lean policy Of protection, We cordially
endorse the administration Of President
William i. TAFT ana especially commend
Ms resolpte lnsistepee that the aeelara-
ton II she Republican national eonyen.
ton 81 Ieosi sIn oar tariff legislation
the true principle Of protection IS best
maintained BIZ the imposition Of sneh
duties IS VIII equal the difference be-
tween the cost of production at nome
and abroad together with reasonable
profit to American Industries be made
effective through necessary legislation
Congressman T. }. Unl Of Connecticut
delivered strong speech in defense 81
the present tariff low, speaking ia part
as follows
A perfect tariff law is impossible. In
a country a large as ours. unless there
are different rates for different sections
or zones, / must hear unequalIy
This question 81 the fair and Just ap.
plication q tariff rates is mighty seri-
Gus one to New England to-day We
have neither fuel nor raw materials for
purposes within our Dor
dcrs
WE haee capital and labor. but the
central West has both in abundance also
and at no higher cost, and they are al
thousand miles nearer to the cheapest
supply Of everything which our factories
need.
Whatever the issues may have been in
The past tie clear-cnt, well-dafned Is
sues of the future between the two great
parties viii he
Republican policy; Free admission Of
non competing articles and al otaer arti-I
ces on which our sbility to compete
has been Or from time to time may be
and to all other importa-
tions the principle d protection honestly
ma intelligently applied.
Democratic policy A tariff on all
applied for revenue pnr-
poses only
On such an issue. have not the
slightest doubt as to The decision Of the
American people for the Democratic pol
Icy would mean financial and industrial
suicide.