New-York tribune., 1916-02-17
Peace with Honor and Ma
tion's Defence Among
Party Pledges.
WILSON'S POLICIES
ROUNDLY CENSURED
Merchant Marine Favored; Also
Guard for Currency-Whitman
Gets Commendation.

We pledge ourselves 20 the support
Of patriotic and forward-faeins
Americsnism.'
That was the keynote Of the platform
adopted by the Republican state Con-
vention. The declaration Of principles
firmly advocated an adequate national
defence: 10 pledged the party 10 thor
ouch preparedness. economic and mill
tary: It unequiyccally denounced the
Wilson fore gn policy. as well aS IN
Mexico and the Philippines; 1t favored
tariff commission. an American mer-
chant marine and the amendment OF
the Federal Reserve law so as 20 re-
move ell danger Of possible imitation
cf the currency
'We wish 20 continue on terms Of
peace and friendship with tho whole
world" the platform declared. but we
,sser. the right Of America 20 oppose
any violation Of international agree
-ronfs 10 which 10 IS q party and us
duty 10 insist upon the security and
Guarantees OF the law Of nations
America must show that while r has no
rurnose 70 interfere i'm controversies
between other nations. it will insist
,,ncn universal observance Of the prin-
,inlos and rules Of international law"
The policies of the present Admins
tra,ion toward Mexico were regarded
with "he gravest dissatisfaction and
dismay"
DIR. Butler Reads Platform.
DIR Nicholas Murray Butler. as chair
man of the committee on resolutions,
read the platform 20 the convention.
The resolution Of "commendation' for
Governor Whitman and his administra-
,ion WAS not incorporated in the dec
leration Of principles. bat was read and
,dopted separately The platform was
received with more enthusiasm than
-be resolution. There was am apparent
design 10 keep the name Of Colonel
Roosevelt from being mentioned IN the
platform. The names Of cN-Prosidents
Mckinley and Taft were entnusiastical-
lv applauded when mentioned in rela-
,ion TO the Philippine policy. The name
Roosevelt was lost in the reference
merely 10 a subsequent sdministrs-
ton"
The text Of the platform was as
follows:
The Republican party in New York.
speaking through It's representatives
in convention advisory to the en-
rolled voters. declares It's purpose to
conduct with full confidence Of sue
cess. vigorous and constructive cam
naign on behalf Of the great principles
of government ana OF social order for
which IL has stood from the beginning
OF its history.
I've pledge ourselves 70 the suppor,
OF a patriotic and forward facing Amer
canisn. The Republican party stands
for American principles OF govern
mcnt: for the full rights and privilege
of American citizenship; for the de-
fence OF America and Americans
against attack from any quarter what
,oeVcr: for the welfare OF American
business and Cor the protection OF
American labor; but above all Tor those
enduring principles of national honor,
Of liberty. OF justice, and OF hdehty
TO national obligations. through adher-
ence 10 which the nation has grown
.,reat IL believes i'm the truth o.
Washington's declaration that the name
of American which belongs 20 us IN
our national capacity, must always eN-
alt the Just pride Of patriotism more
than any appellation derived from
either local or racial determinations.
international Defence.
1T IS the fixed policy Of the Ameri-
can people 20 observe good faith tow
ard all nations and to do justice TO
them all We wish 20 continue on
terms Of peace and friendship with the
whole world. and we indorse and sup
port the movement designed 10 make
increasingly difficult and improbable
resort to force in the settlement o.
international differences. But we as
scrt the right Of America % oppose any
violation Of international agreements
10 which 10 is party, and It's duty 70
insist upon the security and guaran-
tees Of the law Of nations.
ave advocate complete preparation
fOr the common defence economic, IL
SubNiioi anu """I~ie'' 90 WI O. i"''
tary
"For defence against attack from
without we rely, first. upon the navy
We urge that il be provided with n
general staff. and so enlarged. in ships,
in officers and in men. and 80 supple
mented by vessels auxiliary 20 e. -
fighting force of such types as expert
encc has shown 20 be necessary fjr
effectiveness. that 10 will constitute a
well organized, a complete and cec-
tain defence against attack. both on the
Atlantic and on the Pacific. We oe-
lieve that the nation should continue
20 follow the advice Of Washington
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