Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-16

1--WE renew allegiance to the cove
nant with the people as set forth in
the national Progressive platform.
I'VE deplore the inaction of the last
State Legislature which prohibited
this party from participa ting the
coming primary election, embodying
a principle of government which it
cordially endorses. "A
But in convention, today, we rep
resent a candidate for representative
to Congress from the Srd district of
Maine pledged To legislation for the
principles of social and Industrial
justice contained in the national Pro-
gressive declaration.
We believe in an intelligent pro-
tectiye tariff constructed on lines laid
down by n national board of experts;
"a protective tariff which shall fairly
measure the difference in the pay en-
velope at home and abroad and at
the same time insure American COM
merce against periodical disturb
ances; protective tariff which shall
eqlialize conditions for the farmer
and manufacturer with the precon-
|ception always in favor of the con-
sumner.
we condemn the Payne-AIdrich
tariff law. 1t is a breach of faith
with the people, and excludes mu-
tual1y beneficial trade arrangements
with foreign countries, and was pass
ed by methods alike discreditable to
Republican leaders and the trusts,
as disclosed by recent exposures
I'VE condemn the pending Underwood
tariff bill. Its passage would remove
necessary protection to both capital and
labor. and surrender the American mar
ket to foreign competition, without even
an effort toward reciprocal trade agree
ments that would benefit American pro-
ducers. We also condemn the methods
employed by the Democratic majority in
forcing this bill. by binding members of
Congress through secret caucus proceed
ure. We believe every member should
vote in accord with his conscience and
Judgment. unmoved by party measure.
The public business should be done IN
public. We favor the repeal of the Taft
reciprocity measure as imposing an un-
lust burden on American farmers.
while recognizing the right of every
citizen and corporation to appeal and
present views to Congress, we favor
stringent laws regulating legitimate and
suppressng secret Hobbies.
1.-THE trend of legislation of the old
parties has been toward conservation of
property instead of people. We believe
that industry should bear the burden OF
human waste and to this end endorse
measures for: WQrkmen's compensation,
abolition of child labor, an eight-hour
eight hour day in continuous 24-hour in
dHstries, one days rest each week for
all wage workers, compensation
death or injury and trade diseases.
Eve favor the establishment of feu-
eral commission to supervise lndustfiai
engaged in interstate com
merce to the end that legitimate big busi-
ness NAV be freed from uncertainty and
fruitless litigation.
"On these principles and others of pup
lie and social importance enumerated IN
the national Progressive platform, we
present a candidate for representative TO
Congress, and pledge him the united sup
mort of this convention We also SIN
eerelv appeal for the support OF all Vot-
ers i'm this district without regard TO pre-
yious political affiliations
Resolution of Deep Regret.
In addition to the regular platform
which the committee reported, 1t also
offered the following resolution:
Resolved That this convention learns
with III. deepest regret the death or the
Hon Forrest Goodwin. He was a states
man of the new and younger generation
of whom Maine was proud. HAD fToNi-
dence spared him we believe ne Nouiu
have been of great service to the nation
and this State.
Lawrence Named.
Hon. Chas. a. Miliiken representing as
he faeetieasly remarked, "old Imperial
J<ennebec,s for this county moved that
L LII % he the