Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-10
Delegates Not Instructed, But
Urged, to Vote for Him.
SHERMAN LAW INDORSED
Retention Of Antitrust Act in Re-
vised' Form Favored.
RECALL CRITICISED BY ROOT
Senator, in Convention at Rochester.
Declares All Other Issues Minor.
The Platform.

HOCHESTER, N. Y, April 10-with
the four delegates -at-large to the Chi.
cago convention selected, the platform
drafted by the committee on resolu
tions was today adopted by a viva voce
vote by the delegates to the second DAYS
session of the republican state conven-
ton. after which 1t adjourned sine die,
-Four or five speeches by prominent
state leaders, including United States
Senator Root. State Chairman William
Barnes. jr.. former Speaker James w.
Wadsworth. jr.. William NJ WINS and
Job Hedges of New York. outlining the
party policies. preceded the final rati-
fication of the platform. after which
the delegates-at-large were formally
elected by vote Of the delegates.
Urged to Vote for Taft.
Early today the committee on resolu-
tions completed its draft Of the platform
in which the New York delegation to
the national convention was urged to
vote for the denomination of President
Taft.
This action on the part Of the COM
was taken to prevent fight on the floor
over the question Of whether the four
delegates t.large should be specifically
instructed"
delegates at large Senator Root. Chair
man Barnes, William Berri Of BROOKLYN
and Edwin A. Merritt, jr., speaker OF
the assembly.
The convention was called to order at
1855 am. Temporary Chairman Butler
was made nPrmQn Nho
Would Retain Sherman Law.
State Chairman Barnes read the plat
form, which was made public last night
after the committee had finished its draft.
was not made public until this morning.
1t reads: I'VE believe in adequate laws
to prevent monopoly in trade. We favor
the retention of the Sherman antitrust
act; but that should be supplemented by
further legislation to give the same GER
talnty to the law controlling combinations
and monopeiies that characterize ali 9th
er provisions of our commercial law, to
the end that the field Of business opportu-
nifty shall not be restricted by monopoly
or combination; that business successes,
honese,y mon crys achieved not ss converted
money to acquire commodity, and partic-
ularly the necessities Of life in an opel,
market. uninfuenced by the manipulation
OF trusts or combinations. may be pre-
served.
There should be provision for an ad-
ministratfve board for the better enforce
ment Of the law against monopoly. There
should be further legislation to define as
criminal offenses specific acts which
mark attempts to restrain and monopo-
HE trade. so that those who honestly in
tend to obey the law may have a guide
Tor action. and those who violate the law
may more readily be punished
Taft's 1ndorsement Applauded.
The indoHsement Of President Taft
brought general applause.
Senator Root was recognized after the
platform had been read. and taking the
speakers stand seconded the resolution.
Senator Root said he would confine him
self to a single subject of the platform.
the interference with the independence of
the judiciary. We could change the tariff
laws questions OF general public moment,
ne said, but the eternal principles of
justice can never be changed without
DEGRADATION Of the people,"
The convention broke into general ap-
plause as Senator Root concluded.
Senator Root declared that all issues
were minor In Importance to the question
OF the judicial system now before the
people.
Platform Lauds President.
The platform drafted by the committee
On resolutions and made public last night
follows:
1--WE applaud the patriotism, wisdom
and undramatic courage of President VIII
liam H. Taft.
THE overwhelming majority of the rep
resentatives of the party In the cOnven-
ton assembled favor his denomination.
and We urge that the delegates at large
here elected in their action at Chicago
carry out this choice Of the republicans
of the state, and that the district dele
gates unite to the same end"
The committee nominated as delegates
at large United States Senator Root. Will
liam Barnes. jr.. chairman Of the state
committed: William Berri Of Brooklyn
and Edwin A. Merritt, tr., speaker Of the
state assembly.
Judiciary Recall Opposed.
The platform as adopted by the COM
nnittee, in part, says:
1--WE believe that order is the prereq-
tradition must not be destroyed nor prin.
ciple sacrificed to opportunism.
I'VE believe that public conscience
SHOuiu cAPIcSS ilSch pgOperly ano Al.
firmatively in the election of public off,
cials and not negatively in their recall
To reverse this order would encourage
disregard Of duty in electing public ON
GERS and place premium on neglect Of
that duty.
1--WE believe in the republican principle
Of protection to American workingmen
American industries and the American
farmer Customs duties should be ad-
tusted so as to cover the differences
between the cost of production in this
and In other countries, and such adjust
ments should be made by Congress upon
facts ascertained by an impartial board
with authority to make q thorough In
We condemn the action Of the demo-
cratic party In the House Of Representa-
t.yes. who long professed to favor a
tariff commission to ascertain the facts
upon which customs might be based and
who Immediately after obtaining poweI
repudiated their former professions and
proceeded to pass tariff bills without re-
gard to the. facts reported and without in
quiring into or caring for the needs OF
American business or American labor.
National Bank Reserve Favored.
1--WE believe in the amendment Of the
national banking law and the creation OF
q national reserve association together
with q provision for an elastic system OF
currency and credit. properly safeguarded
and free from domination Of any Sec
tioual or special financial influence.
I'VE oppose as subversive to our form
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