Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-06-25
DEFENDs1HECOURTS
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM DE-
MANDs "uNTRAMMELED AND
INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY"
RECALL IS not NECESSARY
Platform, However, Provides for Ae-
ton to Simplify Removal Of Dere-
ilct Judqes-Taft Universal Peace
idea lndorsed-chanoes In Anti
Trust Law Favored.

tict Juoqes-Iaf an universal Peace
idea lndorsed-changes In Anti
Trust Law Favored.
The platform adopted by the Repub-
1ican convention opens with a pream-
Bile reafirming allegiance to the party's
principles and declares its undying,
exchanging faith in government "of
the people. by the people and for the
people"
II expresses In strong language a
demand for the continuance of an ''un-
trsmmeied and Independent judiciary"
1t declares Tor a continuation Of the
constitution OF the United States as 1t
stands today.
1t promises to continue to be q party
OF "adyance 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 wagsearners engaged
In dangerous occupations and to en-
act workmen's compensation laws.
Uphold Courts Integrity.
The platform reaff1rms 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 will bring more hasty decisions
by the courts In both civil and Grim
mai cases, and less tedious and cost
ly apealE
While announcing that the party re-
CARDS the recall OF judges as unneces-
sary, the platform declares for such
action az may simplify the removal
from ONCE of any judge who may be
found derelict in his duty.
It indorses the Taft peace idea and
the settlement of International dis
putes peaceablv and the reference OF
all justifiable controversies between
nations to an international court OF
justice.
Antitrust Laws.
It declares 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 viclators.
It recommends the creation of
federal trade commission for the ad-
ministration and enforcement of fed
eral laws governing interstate COM
merce and enterprises.
The platform reafflrms Republican
belief In q protective tariff. 1t de-
nources 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
for 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 "Hlgh Cost"
There Is cost of living plank 1t
recommends q scientific iaquiry 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.
4 more elastic currency law is de-
manced. The platform also asks for
legislation which will give the farmers
better facilities for borrowing money
easily and cheaply. It urges on au-
thoritatiye investigation Of agricul-
tural credits 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
q law enabling the president to ex-
tend civil service as far as practic-
able"
Prohibition of campaign contribu-
tons by corporations Is urged.
The publication of campaign contri-
buttons is endorsed.
Favors Conservation.
The platform favors continuation
of the conservation policy.
II favors the establishment of q
parcels post. postal rates to be grad
uated under a zone system In proper
ton te length OF carriage.
II declares for the existence of an
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 to
assume q part OF the burden of con-
trolling the flood waters Of the Mis-
sissippi river.