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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
THE BARGE CANAL.

We condemn the policy of negation
which has characterized this work during
the present state administration, and we
especially condemn as unjustihable the
attitude and action of the Democatc
Canal Board. Attorney General and state
Encineer relating to the Troy dam; Re
publican officials. after securing favor
able action by Congress looking 10 the
construction Of this dam and the accom-
panying river Improvement at federal eAc
pense. thus saving to the state upward OF
s. 90. 600 paved the way for actlai COR
struction work by cancelling water leases
and abandoning old structures -
The action OF Democratic oihclals III
resembling abandoning proceedlnEs' mus
ieoparlinG the interests OF the s'al -
handicapping federal engineers ana m
definitely delaying completion OF the Hud,
son River improvement. is direct ang
uniustihable injury 10 canal interests ana
"A wllfu violation OF the statutory cohul-
tons under which the federal government
undertook the improvement Of The upper
Hudson at an expenditure OF S,Ooo'W9 10
be ready for the opening Of the canal.
We pledge an early completion or INC
Barge Canal TO the end that dement's
which this improvement assures may De
nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
Root Against Proposition.

Senator Root spoke against the propo-
sition. We cannot we'll go so far as
this" he said. For state offices the con-
vention is needed TO adjust the claims II
various sections OF the country for repre-
sentation on the ticket. For instance.
we want 10 know who IL going TO he our
candidate for Governor before selecting
a man for state engineer and surveyor"
Senator Newcomb's amendment was de-
feated Is 10 S.
Joseph Levenson wanted TO cut out the
declaration for a short ballot, but vas
defeated by 80 20 Il.
All the time II was getting darker anc
the switching OF 4 freight train OUTSIDE
tho window made II difficult TO do bust
ness The old fashioned massive gas
chandeliers were finally lighted, and the
train went away.
OFFERING the addition of a declaration
for the Massachusetts, ballot, Ogden l..
Mills said:
III seems to me that at time when
public institutions are being attacked
and II is held by some that public Of
ncers are not responsible enough 10 pub
lie opinion, this Massachusetts ballot
would be an educational proposition. II
would teach tho elector TO centre his
mind upon the qualifications OF inc IN
dividual candidate.
There was some objection. on the
ground that the ballot would be contus-
ing. on the vote the proposition was de-
feated, d 10 10 Senator Root. Herbert
Parsons and william NJ. WINS were
among those WHO voted In favor OF the
proposttiOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27

,...,ora. y. Y, Sept 2S.-The platform
.,oOted by the Republican State Conven-
-, tonight praises the administration Of
o..,,,snt Taft and arraigns the Demo
cat, but practically ignores the Pro-
-.s,,ve PARTY and its national and state
,,aIdates. In this omission delegates
IA they traced the influence Of United
Gates Senator Root, who has been the
.,,vs chief guide in the twenty-four
,,grs Of almost continuous deliberations
"a. preceded the adoption of the articles
> ,sith by the committee on resolutions
his evening.
ppon't let Us put ourselves on the de-
.,aye," said the senior New York Sem
,or when some member of the commit
=. wished 70 insert reply to the criti-
ans OF the Progress!ves. Let Us not
aer,6ce our dignity by pleading defence
all the charges made against US"
The Republican platform mentions the
progressive party but twice-once TO de-
Yuncs the proposal to choose judges be
,use Of their known views on matters
m.y to come before them" and again
the preamble, which says, "A vote
,s the Democratic Presidential nominee
changers national prosperity; a vote for
4, candidate OF the Progressive party is
Cavslent 10 half a vote for the Demo-
-suc nominee. and propordonately as
aagerous.'
me full text OF the platform follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

Public sentiment Is deeply concerned
over a number Of proposed changes 10 the
Fundamental laws. Tho elasticity or our
Constitution affords an opportunity TO give
prompt consideration 10 suggested changes
Under It's terms IN 1916 there must be
submitted 10 the people proposal 10 hold
a constitutional convention, but II Is Also
provided that the Legislature may earlier
submit such proposition 10 the electors
I'm order that these far-rcachinS prop
lem. may be considered and decided In
an ORDERLY expeditions way. and at
,lrne when there will be the least possible
diversion Of popular interest IN the fort
uuos of state or national candidates, We
advocate action at the next session OF
the legislature to the end that the ques-
ton Of holding constitutional convent
ton may be submitted TO the people at
the regular election of next year.
~ the electors OF tn" state decide IN
favor of holding such constitutional CON
ventIon there will be given TO the people
OF the state the opportunity 10 consider
each Of these proposed changes IN
prompt comprehensive way, not piece
meal but together. such an woman sur
frsge. the short ballot. municipal home
and numerous other proposals or great
Importance which have been presented
20 this convention, 10 the end that
broad well 'matured, enduring INSTRUMENT
may be worked out and settled 10 meet
the public viii.
In the mean time we invite the CO.
operation and support OF all citizens to
the performance Of tho first and most
nr.ssino duty, the redemption OF tho
state from tho control OF the party
which during the last two years has
demonstrated it's utter inoapacity to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
STRAUS BOOM DISAPPEARS
Many Delegates Criticise New
comb for Starting It.

rrrorn n stan Correspondent Of Tho Tribune
Saratoga. n. Y, Sept @.-The Straus
boom which Senator josiah I. Newcomb,
Of New York City, brought here, and
which Senator Rose, OF Newburg' helped
him foster. disappeared under the recent
oxcbange Of kilograms between Newcomb
and the Progressive party's candidate.
For time it looked good to some OF the
upstate Republicans as Newcomb and
rose argued for 1t. but they have changed
,bcir minds. and many delegates are criti-
cisIng Newcomb, as they think his action
lag been misconstrucd as that Of the
rar,y rather than Of an individual
The argument OF the delegates is that
,brouob senator Newcomb's telegram to
Mr. straus the Progressives will'be able.
with some color OF plausibili'y. TO declare
that their candidate was seriously con-
sIdered by the Republicans as their
choice Some OF the New York City men
are particularly incensed at Newcomb.
They think he felt his course would help
him in his campaign for reelection as
Senator. and did not figure whether 1t
would help or hinder the general party
prospects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
THE RECORD OF THE REPUBLI-
CAN PARTY AS THE PARTY
OF ADVANCE IN THE STATE
OF NEW YORK.

Republican rule In this state from 1894
20 1910 furnishes a record Of unparalleled
advance. including salutary laws upon the
following subjects: Public utilities, con-
servation OF our natural resources, en-
ployers' liability, abolition OF contract
labor in prisons, prevention Of excessive
hours Of labor, employment OF women,
unihcation OF our educational system,
good roads, barge canal honest cleo
tons, constitutional amendments In rela-
ton 10 gambling, better protection OF life
insurance policy holders and liquors. fran
chise, inheritance. corporation. mortgage
and stock transfer taxes.
Under the stimulus OF such legislation
our state has grown In population and
increased IN wealth more rapidly than
any other section Of the country. ARri-
culture was never more profitable. labor
never better paid, wealth never more
widely diffused and the conditions OF Nv
Ing. both in the city and in the country,
never afforded greater opportunity for
healthful and happy life. Against the
phrases and promises OF our opponents
We put the principles and tho perform
ances OF the Republican party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
ppROVAL OF THE ADMINS
RATION OF PRESIDENT TAFT
AND AFFIRMATION OF AID
HERENCE TO THE PRINCIPLES
: OF THE NATIONAL PLATFORM.

On the 9th day Of September. 1910. tns
Republican state Convention unaflnousis
Glrssssd the following judgment VIZ
OK q dissenting voice, upon ne SnSI
Iter and administration OF freS'uo'''
AFT:
Ne enthusiastically indorse the prog
uess!ye and ststesmanllhe leadershIp
d William Howard Taft and declare
our pride I'm the achievements OF NE
arst eighteen months as PIesloeh, ~.
he United States. Each Succeeolhs
aonth since bis Inauguration mas con-
srmed the nation In its hlsh estIliiaei
Of his greatness Of character eneo'u~l
ability, sturdy common sens,
irsoruinary patience and perseNetd iCI'
road ana statesmanlike cOmpIcnen
ion Of public questions and untalict
ire and answering adherence 10 oo,i,
He has strengthened our prestse w..
foreign nations ana treated WIN
Ind wisdom important lnteIn1t 49,
problems NOTABLY our tar'n reIdtg
With Germany, Franco ana 80,
Under mis- administration the pfoeo
tu,isn NJ those implicated In the sugar
and other customs frauds have Dten
continued and convictions ootalIe.'
,here have been impartial ana tne
sstic endorsements Of the Siei ~
,nt.trust act; q substantial reou,
efgovernmental expenses ule ds
lshment OF better business $1,000
yhlch viii result in greater eihclencS
and real economy; remarkaDiS
!ess in inc construction Of the Pahanla
Caral and the withdrawal from 80
vate entry OF more than seVe,ly-ai,'o
million acres Of the pubic uoinui'
10 preserve for public beneht vaiu 90.
0,l and other mineral deposits, III
bsr land and water power Sues. 80
NJ recommendation Congress mas III
Mded for a communication 70 lnSeSr,
gate and report on the resuidtIV 30
he Issuance OF stock and DoIos -
public service corDorations enrage1
Interstate commerce. lie mas i,1e
stsd a new system OF apprpprIde
TO- river and harb0r imDroV,,Itl.l,t,Ii'
gnier which each stem. sfter lnv,,.d
cation BY experts. shall De app.oa
ard carried 10 completion as ssps
rate measure. This recommehod'''''
Nc heartily indorse So,hinp
We reafirrn that declaration. ~, .Irc
vhich hss occurred during the past t 20,
lssrp AFFORDS the slightest justincauo.ns
isractlng sny opinion then expr, he
ne wise and courageous act OF iotC
President since the convention OF &c ,O
vas held has increased his claiIH ,he
sublle confidence and strengtnenso. ne
'scuirement OF public interest Una, %,
n,ll Be continued in the Presioe"e'
second term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27

Department of more than SO, 900: an in
crease in conducting the affairs OF the
Iubiic Service commissions of more than
sll4.NJ; an Increase In conducting The az
fairs OF the Board Of Tax Commission
ers Of $1,000.
wherever there has been au opportunity
10 burden The public treasury with addi-
uondl Offices. boards. comm sslons, sald-
RES ana expenses. the opportunity has
not hecu wasted. The Republican par Y
charfeS that the Democratic party has
violated every pledge made in its plat
form and reiterated bv the Goyerno" nov
IN office Instead of economy, there has
been extravaganza: instead Of retIench-
ment the treasury has bsen looted; m
stead OF securing the promised reform,
the Democratic administration has prosu-
tutCd the chief de ,artmerts of the state
government 20 the uses OF Tamindny
Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
COMPENSA:
WORKINGMEN'S
TON.

We favor a workingmen's eonpensa-
ton law under which in all large en,-
regiments a system Of definite and eer-
tain compensation to workingmen, Tor
injury, based upon the earning capac-
ity Of the injured and tho extent OF the
injury, shall be substituted for the pres
emit wsstefuI and ineffective system OF
accident litigation.
In our view, this can be accomplished
without any infringement upon the CON
stltutional rights OF property, and II 10
our purpose to make such provision by
statute, and. IL necessary, by constitu.
tional amendment. as shall bring about
this result.
We favor a further advance In the legis-
lation starting by Republican legislat-
ure for the prevention OF Industrial ACCT
dents, ard the passage OF such laws as
may be necessary for the protection OF
the lives, health. safety and welfare OF
employees. Realizing, as did the commis-
sion authorized by a Republican legiBlat-
ure that the passage OF such laws with"
out proper means OF enforcement Is futile.
We pledge ourselves to a further develop
mcnt OF the labor department and the
machinery for the enforcement OF SUCH
laws. including power to make rules. reg
ulations and orders for their enforcement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
Separate Judicial Ballot.

A second suggestion OF Mr.. Mills was
for a separate ballot for candidates for
judicial Offices without party designations.
He moved that II be put In the platform
and Chairman Barnes seconded the mo-
ton. Senator Root said II was substan-
tally what had been recommended by the
bar associations. and hoped II would be
carried II was, by viva voce vote.
Then when a motion 70 adopt the en-
tire paragraph was made, Chairman
Barnes got up with menacing air.
.'Wsit a minute" he said, IT want TO
move the substitution OF something for
the last half OF that paragraph That
part OF the paragraph was what COM
mitted tho party to direct primaries and
other primary and election reforms. The
substitute Of Chairman Barnes read as
follows:
We favor the enactment of q statute
which would give to the enrolled electors
of each political party an option TO vote
on the rules for their own government on
the theory that the management and the
names OF a political party is matter
which should be considered by the en-
rolled electors OF each party and not BY
a majority OF the people, except that the
against fraud and corrupt practices.
Senator Root said that while he agreed
with some OF the proposition Of Mr..
Barnes and believed that some OF the
states had gone too far In their regula-
ton Of party organizations. he thought
that the substitution proposed by the
state chairman would leave the platform
without any declaration by the party for
such laws az have been enacted TO insure
honest primaries.
II think that the sober sense Of the
people Will begin to restrict primary
think. however. that II Is wise to frame
our platform 80 as not to place ourselves
ON record for laws that prevent our re-
turning 10 the old management Of pri-
maries. which was OUTRAGEOUS
There were other objections to the
proposition Of Chairman Barnes.
Il do not expect that my proposition
will be adopted here" he said. and I
will not go before the convention with IL
1.c smp for the fatsre The next second
the chairman was on his feet again, and
said:
"Mr. Chairman. having presented my
proposition, now withdraw IT,"
on vote on the adoption OF the para
greph containing the primary provisions
and other reforms. II was CARRIED, 81 10 s.
Senator Root voted for II.
Mr.. Barnes tonight gave out this state
ment:
The crux of the platform is manifest
The Republican party has two opponents
In this campaign. one the Democratic
party. which had made a complete
failure of administration at Albany and
should be dismissed, the other the Pro
grcss.ve party, the proposals Of which
are almost all In tho nature OF amend
ments to the state constitution. The
Republican party has shown a way, not
IN the heat OF politica, conflict. or At q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
THE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.

The repeal Of the law creating the non,
partisan highway commission, passeu
during the administration OF Governor
Hughes, and the substitution of a parti-
san Democratic administration OF good
roads construction. repair and super
vision have resulted In the diversion Oh
the S50.oC0000 specially appropriated d! Il
vote of the people from carefully ue-
vised plan of market roads designed 10
aid the agricultural producers OF tne
state and to afford the greatest measU sr :
Of convenience TO It's people TO roads for
favored sections and persons The FUNDS
have been disslpated on extravaganza coll
tracts, on the employment OF incapaDle
partisan employees. and on the use OF
inferinr r,aafprIala
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
AGRICULTURE .

We believe in the enlargement OF the
state Agricultural College and extension
az secondary agricultural schools. Greater
interest in agricultural pursuits could be
stimulated and more efficient workers
nroduced II agricultural subjects were
taught in our village and district schools
We believe In the great educational ad .
vantages of the New York state Fair and
for permanent buildings and It's support.
we believe an agricultural survey Of the
state should he made 10y the Department
az Agriculture which will give TO the
farmers full information regarding soil.
crous best adapted TO his locality, trans
narration and market facilities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
ELECTION AND PRIMARY LAWS

Through tho Levy election law and the
Ferris Blauvelt primary law. unanimous
~ opposed by the Republican members OF
the legislative. the Democratic party mas
brought the electoral machinery and the
procedure OF the state into CONDITION
Of confusion and incffcctlEenes III "m'h
inconsistent impracucable ana sinister
provisions entail enormous expense upon
the people OF tho state. make the eN-
preston ~ the voters VIII inconvenlent
and difficult and lessen the safeguards
81 honest elections. This unsatisfactory
condition II plainly du- 10 the insinccrity
and incompetency OF the Democratic gov
eminent Of the state, which mas thus
practically established by statute control
Of nominations to Office by sclf-pcrpetu-
ating party committees.
II 10 the purpose OF the Republican
party TO repeal these statutes, to re-
lieve the people OF the state from the
.orse than useless expenditure OF
money and time which they cause, and
to substitute simple. direct, economical
and convenient methods by which the
voters OF the state may express and
make effective their wishes. To this
end we favor the short ballot, surround
ina the primary elections with tho same
safeguards as regular elections, tho d.
rect election OF party committees. the
direct nomination OF party candidates
IN Congressional, Senatorial, Assembly,
county and municipal sub divisions, and
the direct election OF delegates to state
conventions, with tho right OF party
electors to directly express their pref.
.rence for nominations for state Offices
IL they so desire.
We further advocate that tho cumber-
some method OF nomination Of indepen-
dent candidates for ONCE by petition De
simplincd 80 that those who are dissatiS-
ned with the nominations made ny regu-
lar political parties may have the names
OF their candidates placed upon the bal
lot in less burdensome way
We favor a separate ballot Tor Judicldl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
FIGHT IN COMMITTEE
ON RESOLUTIONS
PIanks on Workingmen's Com
penSation and Direct Pri-
marieS Stir Up Trouble.
LONG WAIT FOR REPORT
Convention Called at 4 O'clock
to Receive Platform Has To
Be Adjourned Until
& o'C1ock

from a Stan Cores ondent OF The Tribune. J
Saratoga. n. Y. Sept 26.-There was a
real fight over two things when the sub
committee on draft submitted the pro-
posed platform to the committee on reso-
lutions at an open session this afternoon.
The planks that caused most trouble were
those on workmens compensation and d.
rect primaries. On the latter proposition
State Chairman Barnes submitted n sub
stitute which would have done away with
all direct primaries. He made what
seemed to be a serious fight and then
withdrew the substitute. saying he had
simply offered II so his views might go on
the record.
THAT Is the crux OF the entire plat.
FORM" he said. Lets put Il before the
voters. and see whether they want these
matters settled In quiet and orderly fash.
| ION, free from the pickering and squad.
bling OF a political campaign. with per.
sonalities OF candidates to befog the issue
| This will give chance for the full anc
| free and proper discussion and for the
| building of q complete. articuate and In.
telllYiblc constitution"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
POLICE ADMINISTRATION

The dlssracefuI conditions into which
Democratic administration has brought
tho exercise Of the police powers IN
tho great city which contains nearly
ono. half Of the inhabitants OF the state
calls urgently for reform. All tho
people Of the state are vitality interested
in tho preservation OF order and the
lust administration OF the law in the
city Of New York. to which they con.
stantly resort for the triSsaction OF
their business.
The honor and good name OF the state
are concerned in the safety OF life and
property and a decent regard for public
morality in that chief centre OF ma
tional commerce and finance. II is the
purpose Of the Republican party IN the
state TO better discharge It's respon.
sibiity by providing for a system Of
state inspection Of local police. SO that
the state government may, without su-
persedinq local administration require
,sl tho correction Of abuses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
CORRUPT PRACTICES

We favor, in addition to the existing
,.,s further corrupt practices oct,
n,bich shall specify the character and
" p1n,,nts of expenditures which may be
made in political campaigns, and by
,,Ltcb a violation OF the law In behalf OF
80, candidate shall yscate his election,
mnjcss he shows that he is not respon-
Inc therefor, and under which the ques-
Ton Of violation and responsibility shall
Inc tried and determined by the courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
HOME RULE

We favor granting to all cities and vii
lagos adequate powers of self-government
and control over their local affairs and
property and the transaction OF municipal
business subject to proper constitutional
safeguards and the general laws OF the
state. but free from legislative intorfer-
cn,e In purely local matters
We favor legislation providing simpliied
forms or municipal organization, Including
the existing mayor and council plan ana
the so-called commission plan. any one
OF which may be adopted by the voters
Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
PROSPERITY.

The prosperity enjoyed by this country
tsrng the past three years has been
,ade possible by the security, order ard
.ood administration of the government
nSer the Republican party. Its conunu-
nee would be threatened by change
4 administration. A vote for the Demo-
ra,c Presidential nominee endangers IA
aOnal prosperity. a vote for the candi-
jsts Of the Progressive party is equiva-
tnt 10 half a vote for tue Democratic
rcninee, and propOrtionately as danger
rrs Those who recall the period OF acute
,,pression which followed the overthrow
4 the Republican administration In lN2
nd which led to the closing Of factories
lni the opening of soup houses, realize
bs peril the present situation Involves:
L 4. only necessary. 70 turn TO any OF
he newspaper files Of 1895 TO realize what
hen followed the attack on the pOncy
4 protection to American industries. On
be other hand. the extravaganza, inen-
asrcy and corruption OF the government
III the state Of New York during the
as two years under Democratic al
zbuistrst ton present a contrast when
mould arouse every patriotic citizen OF
De state 10 the performance OF MS hlsh-
~ civic duty.