The Colorado statesman., 1916-08-12
The Platform.


Resolutions setting forth the
pledges of the Republican party OF
Colorado follow:
The Republ leans of Colorado. i'm
state fcenyention assembled. reaffirm
their confidence and abiding faith in
the principles of the Republican party,
principles upon which the republic was
founded, principles which withstood the
challenge of civil war and principles
which, had they been espoused. fol-
lowed and upheld by the present ma
tional Democratic administration, would
have commanded the respect of the ma
ttons of the world. strengthened Amer
lea as a world-power and preserved
our own national self-respect.
We deplore and denounce the stu
pidity, vacillating and double dealing
of the present Democratic national ad-
ministration in its aimless. laundering,
bungling handling of international af
fairs; for its unprovoked invasion of
Mexico to compel private citizen of
that country to salute the American
flag, and yet remain utterly remiss in
protecting the lives and property of
American citizens lawfully in Mexico.
for its unjustifiable extravaganza in
public expenditures, for its ineXcusable
increase in public officers and en-
ployes and it's utter disregard of the
civil service laws and the fitness of it's
appointees.
We unhesitatingly and enthusiastic
ically indorse the action of the Re-
publican national convention in Chi .
cago in June of this year in it's nomi-
nation of Charles Evans Hughes for
Fairbanks for the Vice Presidency and
pledge them our unfaltering support.
We approve, indorse and adopt the
platform adopted at the Republican
national convention in Chicago as Il
correct and complete declaration of
Republican principles.
We unqualifedly approve, indorse
and commend the brilliant. splendid.
economical and constructive admins
tlation of the existing Republican
state government, in each and all of
its departments, which took up the af-
fairs of state with a bankrupt treas
ury, has paid all deficits, kept appro-
pIiations within the source of known
revenue, accumulated surplus in it's
treasury, given the state the benefi-
cent result of statewide enforced pro
hibition, restored law and order. in
augurated or k b e workmen's
compensation act, established an ef
ficient Industrial commission which
has greatly aided both employers and
employees in the solution of labor dis
putes and given validity and effect
" eness to a languishing public utili-
ties commission.
We pledge ourselves to the unquali
fled and continued enforcement of the
prohibition laws of this state and we
oppose any and all measures including
the proposed initiative 'b er amend
nIent." so-called, which will in any
manner tend to abrogate or render in
efficient the provisions of the existing
law. and declare that the adoption of
the so-called beer amendment" Will
render the enforcement of the pres
cnt prohibition law practically impos-
sible.
We invite all those believing in the
ul election of American lives and prop
erty, in the economical and business
Ike administration of governmental
affairs, the protection of American
labor and Industries. the enactment Of
wise laws and the enforcement of all
laws without fear or favor. to join
with us in the support of the Republt-
can candidates.