Evening journal., 1912-04-17
WEDNESDAY. APRIL IL, 1912
A CoMMENDABLE PLATFORM.


DMIRABLE work was done by the Republican
State Convention in Dover yesterday. The pro-
cccdings dignihed and purposefu; the delegates
alternates selected attend the Republican Ma
tional Convention good and representative men
and the platform dealing solely with national issues,
is a declaration that must command the hearty ap-
proys of all Republicans and the respect OF those who
TO accept Republican principles policies It is
couchod in such plain and straightforward terms
who reads it can fail to understand its import
doubt its earnestness.
While the delegates were not instructed TO vote for
the denomination Of President Taft the State Conven-
showed by the platform that it in hearty
cord with his policies and in sympathy with tho
effort that is being made by Colonel Theodore Roose-
welt his friends discrcdit them in the eyes of
the people. Doubtless the only the delegates
we're instructed to vote for the denomination Of
President Taft was because it has been the practice
here to send to National Conventions Of such
sterling worth and judgment that IL never has been
deemed necessary 80 limit their freedom OF action.
The elected yesterday may bo relied upon TO
cooperate with tho delegates doing the best
thing possible for the Republican party when it's rep
resenativcs meet in Chicago to select candidates and
frame declaration OF principles.
Certainly neither President Taft his ardent
parsans hud in the platform adopted by the Re
puDiicans in this State anything that Of dis
loyalty 20 the President TO the great political truths
Tor which he has stood and slll rs standing. lhe
very fact that although the convention mado up
OF 100 delegates. only seven in sympathy with
the hird-term pretensons Of Colonel Roosevelt show
ed the overwhelming force Of Taft sentiment in
State Apart from that however. the President and
his friends will find in tho platform hearty approval
OF the patriotic staesmanlike courageous conduct
Of the President and those who have assisted him
IN making of his administration the success It has
heen. There is nothing fulsome in the Delaware
declaration in far it relates to the Taft admins
trauon. Il is plain, straightforward declaration
of appreciation loyalty that on it's face the
stamp of earnestness and sincerity.
The ability. prudence and success Of President Taft
national administrator are praised. The spirit
OF hrmness and Cancellation that has marked the
negotiations between the United States and other
Powers is commended. Good appointments made. the
application sound business methods to the depart
ments in Washington and the phenomenay success
ful administration of the PostofHce Department are
lauded conclusion il said truthfully that the
President deserves the confidence loyal support
which always has been given him by the overwhelm-
ing majority of the Republicans Of Delaware" Surely
man could ask for more from Republican State
Convention
The other panks in the platform will make an
equally strong appeal to Delaware voters. All will
that the fundamental principles of government
as established in this county by the Constitution.
should be preserved in their full integrity Nor will
any loyal American fail 10 respond to the declara.
tion In opposition to a change I'm the system of gov
ernmcnt established by our forefathers. One of the
strongest panks however, is that in relation TO the
recall OF judges and of judicial decisions by popular
It is in strict line with the sentiment repeat
edy expressed by President Taft and shows how lit
tie sympathy the delegates had for the revolution
AIRY teachings Of Colonel Roosevelt and his friends
"We strongly oppose aud utterly condemn the re-
call of Judges and Of judicial decisions by popular
vote as measures fatal TO the independence Of the
judiciary" that plank reads. ITO destroy that inde-
pendence is 20 destroy government by law, and to
destroy government by law is to put an end to the
liberties of the individual"
No read that declaration and make hon-
est pretenso that he does understand its mean
ing SO far Delaware is concerned It has inn
portant bearing Of the important issues
involved in this campaign. a declaration that will
bring 10 the support Of the Republican party many
conservative Democrats who accord with
the plan to make Of judges and courts tho play.
things Of demagogues and agitators
Republicans and Democrats alike can Join heartily
in the declaration in favor of legislation to end so
far as it be done the delays and to reduce
an economical basis the of maintaining the courts
Nor can anyone matter what his party may be- fail
g to respond to the demand that there be a thorough
enforcement of the criminal statutes so that punish
ment for crime may be speedy and certain. The de
caration in favor Of the parcels post as a means o
reducing the cost Of living by bringing the producer
and the into closer touch to their mutual ad
& vantage, also makes strong appeal for public ap-
prossL
The convention made it clear that Delaware Repuh