Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-08


convention convened at II a. m. The
subcommittee consists of Senators
Lodge, Mass; Borah, Idaho; Suther-
land, Utah; Fall, Arizona; Oliver,
York; Representative Madden, Illi-
nois: former Representative Paul
Howland, Ohio, and Charles H.
Clarke, of Connecticut.
The strictest secrecy surrounded
the work of the subcommittee, 1t hav-
ing adopted a resolution not to di-
vulge anything in connection with the
platform until it is submitted to the
fun committee. 1t was learned, how
ever, the committee found little
trouble in drafting the declaration of
principles, the chief work being in
agreeing on phraseology.
Reaffirmed Old Principles
1t was generally believed the plat
form will reaffirm most of the prin-
ciples adopted four years ago. The
new features will include a declaration
on AmeriCanism and the international
situation will be touched upon. The
Mexican policy of the present national
administration will he criticised it was
said.
Several members of the subcommit-
tee did not anticipate any difficulty
In having quick action taken by the
full committee. 1t was hoped that
the platform would be approved and
put in shape in time to present it to
tho convention to-day. Several mem
bers thought 1t might not be taken up
until tomorrow.
The subcommittee of the Repub-
lican committee on resolutions had
adopted a plank respecting relations
with Mexico offered by Senator Fall,
OF New Mexico, which is a strong at
tack on the administration policy.
Rejection of a plank offered by Sen
ator Borah probably will result in the
question being taken before the full
committee.
Meet Bull Moose Sentiment
Other planks touching on labor,
Americanism, national defense and
other questions have been adopted in
the form intended to meet Progressive
sentiment and will be reported to the
full committee to-day. Planks for the
recall, the initiative and the referen-
dunn have been rejected in the sub
committee.
Concerning Mexico, the resolutions
refer to the "deplorable" conditions
which exist there as Il result of Wash
ington's policy and speaks of the
shame which the administration policy
has inflicted upon the United States.
1t pledges the Republican party to
provide for the absolute and adequate
protection of our citizens in and near
the borders of their country and in
Mexico. It charges the Democratic
administration with failure to fulfill its
duty toward Mexico and pledges the
aid of the party to the restoration of
peace and order.
For Complete Preparedness
The preparedness plank will declare
both for military and industrial pre-
paredness. Provisions relative to the
increase in the strength of the army
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foe-entirely satisfactory to the Navy
League and similar organizations have
been incorporated. A constructive pro-
gram for industrial preparedness is
urged upon Congress.
The platform contains a strong
declaration for the adoption of a sys-
tenn of universal military training.
Favors Protective Tariff
The restoration of a protective tariff
is declared essential to the prosperity
of the nation. 1t is declared that un-
less a protective tariff is restored seri-
Gus consequences will follow the close
of the war Possible importation of
products of cheap foreign labor, If the
present Democratic tariff is continued,
is viewed with alarm. The tariff plank
also declares for a tariff commission.
The platform declares in favor of
merchant marine through the pur-
suance of a policy which had been
productive of ship development abroad
by subvention and such other proper
legislation, such subvention to be in
payment for services actually per-
formed and the vessels to pass under
the control of the government in an
emergency.
Reaffirms Monroe Doctrine
The platform reaff1rms the Monroe
doctrine. asserting its necessity for our
peace and safety and for the attain
ment of our manifest destiny.
I'VE declare in favor of national
control of transportation agencies
through the Interstate Commerce Com
mission by constitutional amendment
if necessary says the platform.
The platform declares for restriction
of immigration through a literacy test,
as advocated by orga nized labor.
In order to meet the views of Pro-
gressives, some of the social justice
planks of the 1912 Bull Moose plat
form are incorporated. Among them
is a provision favoring the enactment
of laws regulating child labor and
womens hours in factories which do
an interstate commerce business. The
social justice planks. which by unani-
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