Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
COURTS
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM DE-
MANDS "UNTRAMMELED AND
INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY"
RECALL IS NOT NECESSARY
Platform, However, Provides for Ac-
ton to Simplify Removal of Dere-
lict Judges-Taft Universal Peace
Idea ndorsed-ChaHges in Anti
Trust Law Favored.

tiGSt Id" FaNOTeo.
The platform adopted by the Repuo-
hcan convention opens with a pream-
bic reafirming allegiance to the party's
principles and declares its undying,
unchanging faith in government of
the people. by the people and for the
| people"
1t expresses in strong language a
demand for the continuance of an ''un-
trammeled and independent judiciary
1t declares for a continuation of the
constitution of the United States as it
stands today.
1t promises to continue to be a party
OF advance and constructive states
manship."
The platform promises to strive, not
only in the nation, but in the several
states, to enact legislation to safe
guard the public health. limit effective
ly the labor of women and children.
and to protect wageearners engaged
in dangerous occupations and to en-
act workmen'a compensation laws.
Uphold Courts Integrity.
The platform reafrms its intention
to uphold at all times the authority
and integrity of the courts, both state
and federal, and demands that the
power of the courts to protect life,
liberty and property, shall be held in
violate.
The platform favors legislation
which viii bring more basty decisions
by the courts in both civil and Grim
inal cases, and less tedious and cost
ly appeals.
While announcing that the party re
CARDS the recall of judges as unneces-
sary, the platform declares for such
action as may simplify the removal
from Office of any judge who may be
found derelict in his duty.
1t indorses the Taft peace idea and
the settlement of international dis
putes peaceably and the reference of
all justifiable controversies between
nations to an international court Of
justice.
Antitrust Laws.
1t declar4g against special privilege
and monopoly and recommends amend
ments to the present antitrust laws,
defining criminal offenses against the
law, and providing for the punish
ment of the violators.
1t recommends the creation of a
federal trade commission for the ad-
minisTation and enforcement of fed
eral laws governing interstate COM
merce and enterprises.
The platform reaffirms Republican
belief in a protective tariff. 1t de-
nounces the tariff for revenue only
Idea, as destructive to many indus
tries. 1t recommends the reduction of
some of the present import duties.
The Democratic party is condemned
Tor failure to provide funds for the
continuance of the tariff board
The Democratic tariff bills, passed
by the present house of representa-
tives. are condemned as sectional, in
furious to public credit and destruc-
tive of business enterprise.
Promises to Lower "High Cost"
There is a cost of living plank It
recommends a scientific inquiry into
the causes, which are operative both
in the United States and elsewhere, to
increase the cost of living. When the
exact facts are known the party pledges
itself to enact legislation to remove
these causes.
A more elastic currency law is de-
manded. The platform also asks for
legislation which will give the farmers
better facilities for borrowing money
easily and cheaply. It urges on au-
thoritative investigation of agricul
tural credit societies and corporations
In other countries and the passage of
state and federal laws for the supervi-
sion of organizations having for their
purpose the loaning of money to far
mers.
The platform urges the passage Of
a law enabling the president to eX-
tend civil service as far as practic.
able"
Prohibition of campaign contribu-
tions by corporations is urged.
The publication Of campaign contri.
buttons is endorsed.
FaVors Conservation.
The platform favors a continuation
of the conservation policy.
1t favors the establishment Of
parcels post, postal rates to be grad
uated under a zone system in proper
zion to length of carriage.
It declares for the existence of ar
adequate navy and condemns the Dem
ocratic house Of representatives for
refusing to authorize the construction
of additional battleships.
1t urges a revival Of the merchant
marine.
It urges the federal government &c
assume a part Of the burden Of con
trolling the flood waters of the Mis-
sissippi river.