Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-14
HARMONY rings THROUGHENTIRE
Session OF G. 0.P. CONVENTION

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The platform, as adopted, follows:
Preamble. .. ~.
The Republican party, assembled
BY its duly elected representatives in
territorial convention, hereby de.
clares its unchanging faith in the
principles asserted and vitalized by
he constitution of our country.
We renew our answering allegi.
lnee to the principles of the Republi-
Fan party of the United States, and
10 hereby pledge cur cause to the
principles of government of the peo-
ole, by the people, for the people.
The greatest mission of the Repub-
lean party has been to exalt the hui
nan race, equalize political and in
lustrial opportunities and preserve
lnimpeachable institutions of justice.
Under its progressive and construc-
i've craftsmanship our country has
,rown to be one of the greatest of the
ivilized and civiliZing nations. I'm
Ter its administrations and. policies
he ambitious and Industrious from
jther lands have never been denied
home. the right to freedom, entire
Independence in right doing, and per.
ect liberty in the pursuit of happi-
Tess. IL has always maintained the
prosperity of the nations; protected
he workingman and American indus
ries; promoted domestic and foreign
commerce., and has. indeed, always
Upheld at home and abroad the hon.
Jr and the glory of our country
,gainst the vicissitudes of the times.
Under the constructive administra-
ons of the Republican party, Ha-
ali has developed to be a great in.
ustrial commonwealth. Our social
nd Industrial institutions, which the
republican party has so wisely fos-
erred and developed, stand forth as
tribute to the soundness of its poll
les.
The Republican party. In Hawaii
low, as always, is prepared to 90 for
Yard with the solution of all cues
ions concerning our many phases of
life, and to the end that these islands
lay be protected by its liberal, pro-
ressiye and constructive policies, it
hedges its candidates for public Of
ce to the fulfilment of all its prom.
ses. ~
Tariff.
We denounce In emphatic terms the
nwise and injurious legislation
yhich the Democratic party has en-
cted under the present administra-
ion, regulating the tariff schedules,
y imposing upon our island territory
he evils of their principles of free
rade. thereby producing a demoral |
ling effect on the sugar industry the !
redominant industry of the islands. |
his legislation has caused the val |
es of our properties to depreciate; |
ompelling the suspension of the EN-.
'loyment of hundreds of working. |
len; retarding the progress of bust. |
ess enterprises. and creating the !
uffering Of want and need in the
ONES of hundreds of our working. |
len. Depreciation in property values
as caused an increase in the taxa
ION rates and has burdened the
orkingmen with heavier taxes. |
While their wages and opportunities /
% work are being lessened.
That the electorate of the territory !
IF Hawaii will in November of this |
year, by the election of Republican
delegate to Congress, and Republican
officials throughout the islands, Wig
,rously protest against the continu-
luce of these disastrous policies, we
loubt not. We do appeal. however,
% the electorate to make that protest i
IS nearly unanimous as possible, in
,rder that the Congress of the United
States shall hear expressed in no uu.
certain terms our belief that con.
inuance of the present tariff will +
'pell commercial ruin and disaster for
Hawaii
The utter disregard of the Demo-
ratio party for the interests of the
erritory OF Hawaii is likewise illus y
rated by IS action in cutting fifty !,
Ter cent the duty on rice, which has
or years been an important industry L
within the Hawaiian islands. Owners +
4 rice plantations here have been
oreed to compete with rice grown
" the pauper labor of the Orient, II
With the result that within a COM
Iaratiyely short time, unless relief
) afforded, the industry within the Z
stands will be almost totally aban-
oned.
lone Rule and Statehood.
We favor the enactment by theli
congress of the United States of laws ;
living to the Territorial legislatureI
reader powers in the control of local
latters. and protest against the en-
ctment of any laws prescribing those
overs. and thus attributing to us ala
ack of capacity for self government.
he period is not far distant when
he question OF our admission as oneI
the states of the Union viii be an :
sue before Congress. When the Re-
ublican party again assumes control
national affairs. statehood for Ha.
ali may be hoped for, since the posi-
on of that party on the subject is
ell known.
The greater the power given to us |,
! the management of the affairs of
le Territory, the greater will be our :
pportun;ty for demonstrating our (
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