Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
PARTY PLATFORMS ADOPTED
BY PLATFORM CONVENTIONS

Madison.-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
tied TO advance the cause of huTNan
welfare. Its first great mission was
the abolition of slavery. For many
/ decades 1t was the faithful servant
Of the people. and through its wise
administration brought happiness
and prosperity to all. Later special
/ privilege began to encToach upon
comT I right and to dominate pub
~-..irs. Through the agency of
e Republican party representative
/ government is now being restored to
| the people. Progressive Republic
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
/ sive movement, and although he had
| behind him years of sound progress
sive work. tried and approved in this
state, when he entered the Uniteu
States senate-he had then neither
sympathiZers nor followers. With
the courage. fidelity and determina-
ton 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
for greater achievement, and they
have by an unprecedented majority,
expressed their faith in his vision
and craftsmanship, and approved his
reelection to the United States SEN
ate.
We endorse and commend the
services of progressive Republicans
tof Wisconsin in the house of repre-
sentatives who consistently fought to
fulfill the promises of the Republic
/ 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 a
compliance with the pledges of the
Republican party il 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
compensating tariff duties. The
present tariff board has no power OF
investigation and is not required 10
report to congress. We favor the Gre
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 Sri
maries.
Non-partisan tariff commission LnC
piecemeal revision.
Condemn pernicious activity OF
special interests in recent primary
Physical valuation of railroads
Amendment of postal saving:
bank law to prevent concentration Of
savings.
Amendment of antitrust laws tC
permit organizations of farmers anc
workingmen.
Retention Of title to coal lands il
Alaska federal government to owl
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 II
campaigns; pledge limitations anC
favors Oregon plan Of publication b,
the state of information as to candi
dates; publicity of expenditures be
fore and after campaigns.
Second choice balloL to secure ma
jority nominations.
State and national income tax ant
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 anC
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 III,
cost of living.
Workingmen's compensation | aw
losses from injury TO be borne b.
the industry.
Law and factory legislation to pre-
vent excessive hours and unwhole
some conditions for children anC
women.
Commend state university.
Federal investigation OF best typ,
of craft to develop river traffic.
Extension Of system of ad valoren
taxation to ali public service cor
porations
Commend efficient administration