Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-04

should be given to the law prohibit ing combinations and monopolies that characterizes other provisions of con- mereial law in order that no part of the field of business opportunity may be restricted by monopoly or combin- ation, that business success honorably achieved may not be converted into crime, and that the right of every man to acquire commodities, and particu- larly the necessaries of life, in an open market uninfuenced by the manipula ton of trust or combination may be preserved.
 Federal Trade Commission.
 In the enforcement and administra- tion of federal laws governing inter- state commerce and enterprises i'm pressed with a public use engaged therein, there is much that may be committed to a federal trade com mission ,thus placing in the hands of an administrative board many of the functions now necessarily exercised by the courts. This will promote prompt ness in the administration of the law and avoid delays and technicalities incident to court procedure.
 The Tariff.
 We reaffirm our belief in a protective tariff. The Republican tariff policy has been of the greatest benefit to the country developing our resources, di- versifying our industries and protect ing our workmen against competition with cheaper labor abroad, thus eS- tablishing for our wage -earners the American standard of living. The pro- tectiVe tariff is so woven into the fab ric of our industrial and agricultural life that to substitute for it a tariff for l revenue only would destroy many in dustries and throw millions of our people out of employment. The pro- ducts of the farm and of the mine should receive the same measure of protection as other products of Ameri- can labor
 We hold that the import duties should be reduced. Readjustment should be made from time to time to conform to changing conditions and l to reduce excessive rates, but without | injury to any American industry. To l accomplish this, correct information 1 is indispensable, this information can best be obtained by an expert com | mission, as the large volume of use ! ful facts contained in the recent re- ! ports of the tariff board has demon 1 strated.
 The pronounced feature of modern | industrial life is it's enormous diversi- l fication. To apply tariff rates justly to these changing conditions requires | closer study and more scientific methods than ever before. The Re publican party has shown by it's crea- | ton of tariff board, it's recognition of this situation and it's determination | to be equal to it. We condemn the l Democratic party for it's failure either | to provide funds for the continuance of this board or to make some other provisions for securing the information l requisite for intelligent tariff legtsla- l tion. We protest against the Demo- cratic method of legislating on these yitally important subjects without | careful investigation.
 We condemn the Democratic tariff 1 bills passed by the House of Represen- tatfyes of the Sixty -second Congress ] as sectionalS As injurious to the pub lie credit and aS destructive to bust. ness enterprise.
 Cost of Living.
 The steady increase of the cost of living has become matter not only of national, but of worldwide con- cern. The fact that it is not due to the protective tariff system is ewidene- ed by the existence of similar condiy l tlons in countries which have a tariff policy different from our own, as well as by the fact that the cost of Iivina has increased while rates of duty have remained stationary OF been reduced. The Republican party will support a prompt scientific inquiry into the l causes which are operative both in 1 the United States and elsewhere, te 1 increase the cost of living. When the exact facts are known it will take the necessary steps t0 remove any abuses that may be found to exist in order that the cost of the food, clothing and l shelter of the people may in no way be 1 aFtiticially increased.
 Banking and Currency;
 The Republican party has always 1 stood for sound currency and for I safe banking methods. It is respe11
 sltle for the resumption of specie pay
 n1ents and for the establishment of th4 gold standard, It is committed to the
 progressive development of 0trr bank
 ing and currency system. Our bank
 Ing arrangements today need further revision to meet the requirements o.
 current conditions. We need measures 4 which will prevent the recurrence ot
 money panlcs and financial disturbanc-
 es- and which will promote the pros
 peritV of this country. by producfne
 constant employment.
 We need better currency facilities
 Tor the movement of crops in the West
 and South We need banking arrange
 nents under American auspices fD,
 me encouraging and better conduct ot l our foreign trade In attaining thesf
 ends the independence of individual
 banks whether organized under na-
 uonal or state charters. must be care 1 fully protected and our banking anC 1 currency. system must be safeg1Iar6er
 from any possibility of domination by ! sectional financial OF political inter
 ests.
 It is of great importance to th.
 social and economic welfare of thi,
 country that its farmers have faciIitie, : for borrowing easily and cheaply tn,
 money they need to increase the pro. 1 ductivity of their land. It is as i'm !, portant that financial machinery b, provided to supply the demand O
 farmers for credit as it is that tn, banking and currency systems be re- formed in the interest of general bus 1 mess. Therefore, we recommend an.
 urge an authoritative investigation O agricultural credit societies ant corporations in other countries and tn passage of state and federal laws fO the establishment and capable super l vision of organizations having for thei P1f pose Inc loantng of funds l. [ farmers.
 ? The Civil Service. We reafirrn our adherence to tb principles of appointment to public of l flee based on proved fitness and ten [ ure during good behsvtcus and ef
 fciency.
 The Republican party stands com
 n1ltted to the maintenance, extensio 2 l and enforcement of the civil servic ' law, and it favors the passage of leg . islaticr empowering the President { B extend tfe competitive service as ia , as practicable. We favor lesis1atio } to make possible the equitable retire z rnent of disabled and superannuate :. members of the civil service fin orde / that higher standard of efficienc may be maintained,
 We favor the amendment of the fed ss erat employers liability law, so as t l extend it's provision t6 a11 gAveFt4f44 ar