Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-06-28
SUMMARY OF PLATFORM
ADOPTED AT CHICAGO,

Chicago, June ga summary Of
the platform adopted at the regular
convention, follows:
The Republican party assembled
by its representatives in national con-
vention, declares its unchanging faith
in government of the people, by the
people and for the people. We renew
our allegiance to the principles Of
the Republican party and our devo-
ton TO the cause Of Republican fnsti-
tutions established by the fathers.
This was the opening clause OF the
platform adopted today by the Reput.
hcan convention. The document
pledges the party to legislation to
protect public health, not only by the
national government but by the sew
eral states, to limit labor of women
and children, to protect wage earners
in dangerous positions, to enact gen.
erous workman's compensation laws.
The platform comes out strongly
for independent courts and promises
to uphold the authority mad integrity
Of the courts, both state and federal,
and to insist that their powers shall
be preserved inviolate.
Among things advocated are:
Worldwide peace and closer relation
between nations; settlement of inter-
national disputes in an international
court Of Justice; the enforcement Of
the interstate commerce act. The
party is pledged to oppose special priv.
ilege and monopoly.
Legislation supplementary to the
existing antitrust laws is recommend
ed On the tariff, the belief in
protective act is reaffirmed. The
work Of the tariff board is praised as
the only correct manner in which to
determine whether the tariff is too
high.
Another plank is devoted to tie
cost Of living and it is asserted TIE
high cost of living has not been caus-
ed by a protective tariff and that the
party will support a prompt and scien
tific inquiry into the causes that
bring about the increased cost of liv-
ing.
A sound banking and currency law
and safe banking methods are sdvo-
Gated Authoritative investigation of
the agricultural credit societies in
other countries is urged.
Civil service is praised and the Re-
publican party pledges itself to main
tain the law while q fedneal liability
law to extend to all governmnet en-
ployes is favored
Under campaign contributions it Is
suggested that legislation to prohibit
corporations from contributing funds
be passed. Conservation of natural
resources is praised as a Republican
policy.
Parcels post is favored, while an.
other plank approves action taken by
the president to force foreign cOun-
tries to recognize American citizens.
The maintenance Of an adequate
navy and a merchant marine is
strongly favored. Flood prevention in
the Mississippi valley Is urged, and
the platform declares for federal aid
for the states in the work Of flood
prevention. Reclamation Of arid land
is urged as a liberal river and harbor
policy.
The platform favors a liberal pol
icy toward Alaska and the work Of
the Republican party In the Philip
pines Is praised.
The party is pledged to the enact
men Of laws that will give relief
from the constantly growing evil Of
induced or undesirable immigration" ;"
Safety at sea, in forcing vessels to
carry ample life saving apparatus,
economy and efficiency in govern
ment and other items are included.
The administration of President
Taft Is heartily endorsed.