The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-10-20
REPUBLICAN, STATE PLATEORM

The representatives Of the Republican party Of the state OF Mis-
souri, In convention assembled. IN compliance with the laws OF this
state, announce the following platform and declaration OF principles;
With renewed satisfaction we cMl the attention OF the people OF
lation that our party has to It's credit for tho last hty years. and We
We heartily endorse the wise and bustncssIn,o administration OF
President TAFT and commend him for his success in securing. with the
aid Of a Republican congress, tho enactment Of SO many beneficial
constructive and remedial measures in accordance with tho party
pledges Of the platform OF 1905.
We renew our fidelity to tho principles of protection as stated in
the national platform Of 1908. And We endorse the tarin law OF 1903,
reducing, as It does, the duty on the necessities Of life and making
increases on luxuies. II upholds the principle OF protection to Amer
lean labor and American industry and has turned a treasury deficit
into a surplus, at the same time reducing the average rate of all duties.
without distur5ing generaI bnsinass conditions cbanaes in specinc
tariff schedules may be made from time to time SO as TO provide such
measure Of protection as will equal the difference in cost Of production
at home and abroad with a reasonable profit added.
We especially commend the Republican congressman from Mis-
souri, and Senator Warner for securing, in accordance with the promise
of the Republican state platform Of 1905, increased tariffs on zinc ore
and barytes and the maintenance Of the protective duties on lead and
glass.
We favor that policy of conservation Of our public domain and
natural resources as established by President Roosevelt and continued
W Vy for the pgTroseg Of ravIgaton. and also Tor the purpose osar OF
retaining the swamped and flooded lands which are now impaired
We are proud that Missouri has become a large and ever increas.
ing factor in national affairs. and we appreciate the presidents com.
pument to the state in selecting as a member OF his cabinet Hon.
Charles Nagel whose good work as Secretary of Commerce and Labor
STATE ADMINISTRATION.
The election Of a Republican governor Ia 1905 and The work Of his
administration are sufficiently notable TO Justify a detailed statement
OF the things accomplished and the things eudeayored to be accom-.
pLshed In the carrying ont Of a progressive policy for the improvement
and the advancement of the welfare and the happiness of the people Of
We especially endorse this record Of achievement and commend
it to the favorable consideration Of the people OF Missouri as a SUM
silent reason why that party should continue TO receive public approval
NoTE-Enowne the above declarations is a clear account OF
the legislation attempted and accomplished by a Republican House
Of Representatives. a record OF the administration Of Governor Hadley
and Of the Official achievements OF his appolntees In charge Of depart
agement Of state eeemosynary and penal Institutions with reference
to reforms already instituted and to be established. This part Of the
platform will be extensively printed and viii appear in subsequent
edition of this paper. together with the platform ana declarations on
present state issues.