Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-08-23
FRIDAY. AUG. %. 1912
srR0NG REpuRLIcAN pLArFoRM.

- NE Of the admirable public documents OF tho
~ present campaign is the platform adopted by
Delaware Republicans in their State Convention in
Dover on Tuesday. In IL the party declares itself
utcquivocally Tor Republican principles and
policies II is a platform which, from start I'm
ish appeals strongly to the reason Of the voter
There is trimming or hedging anywhere That
made clear by the fact that the first and second
planks endorse unreservedy the platform and candi-
dates of the Chicago Convention and pledge TO Taft
and Sherman the support of the party here The adj
minstration OF President Taft also is commended
unreseryedly and the Delaware delegation in Con-
gress praised the excellent work It has done
Nor did the convention fail to accept tho chalenHe OF
the foes OF the Republican party the tariff ques
ton The platform contains reiteraton OF Re-
publican belief in the protective tariff for the bene-
fit of American manufacturers and working men,
Recommendation is made however, for compre-
hensiye and intelligent non-partisan board Of tariff
experts II is admitted that Of the existing
duties are too high. and should be lowered oppos
ton is expressed. however. to REIMBURSEMENT OF
the protective system which will permit Of the con-
slant sale abroad of American manufactured goods
cheaper than they are sod at home. Those decIara-
tons should appeal strongly to all Americans who
have the interest Of their country at heart
The platform declares truthfully that the Repub-
lcan party is and always has been the party
OF progress Practically all the progressive legis-
ation that has put the Federal statute books
during the last forty years has been enacted by Re-
pubcans Those who have attacked the stability Of
government and the wel-establshed political
institutions Of nation are criticized; sound cur
rcncy and safe banking methods advocated;
declaration is made for the independence Of our bank
ing institutions from central domination. and facilita
ton OF the movement of agricultural products by
better and easier method Of providing the
currency is advocated
The convention declared itself as being utterly OPP
posed the recall OF judges and Of judicial decisions
-I.I
judiciary Quick and cheap Justice by the courts also
Is favored.
In dealing with State issues the platform is equally
unequivocal Prompt prosecution OF all onensos
against the registration and election laws is demand
ed; improved and smphed secret ballot read
ny understood and easily voted is recommended;
strict enforcement Of the excise laws in local option
districts is urged and also the elimination of the
saloon from politics
other planks declare for an equitable workings
mans compensation act; abolition Of the feow-ser-
gant and assumption OF risk doctrines and modih-
cation Of the contributory negligence doctrine in SO
Tar as it applies to the law of master and servant
The platform also favors national system OF inland
waterways and the immediate acquisition OF the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to be used part OF
that system and to stimulate competition between wa
ter lines and railroad lines
The parcels post is favored merging Of public SER
vice corporations so they may Cypress the public
is denounced the army and navy policy of the Taft
administration is endorsed and the Democratic House
of Representatives is denounced for the blow IL has
struck at laval prestige
Republican administration of county affairs in New
Castle and Sussex praised and the voters urged
to compare It with the administration of county af-
fairs in Kent by the Democrats. Enforcement OF
the law against short weights and measures; the
construction Of good and permanent roads in our
State. and the equalization Of assessments so each
property owner shall be compelled to pay his fair
share of taxes. demanded
Taken all IN all. it is splendid platform sup.
porting a splendid ticket and does credit to iu
trainers.