The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-02-03
ENDORSES STATE POLICIES
Delegates for the National Convention
Named at Convention Attended by
More Than $500 of the Representa-
tives Of the Party in the State

More than fifteen Republicans repre-
sentlng every section of the state and
every one of the so-called factions of
the Republican party attended the
state convention held at Madison on
Thursday. 1t was an old fashioned Re
publican gathering and while the work
done was limited to the nomination of
delegates to represent Wisconsin at the
nation convention in Chicago and the
outlining of state platform for the
party the convention was most enthu-
slastic one. There are more signs of
unity among the Republicans than had
been shown at any time in the past ten
years.
The four delegates ct large to the
national convention az canned bv the
convention were Governor E. j.. Philip.
Judge Emil Baensch, Manitowoc, AS
semblyman G. K. Ellingson, Hawkins,
and former Congressman S. A. Cook of
Neenah. The names of these men will
go on the ballot as accredited nomina-
tions of the Republican party for dele
gates.
George Ingersoll of Beloit and Will
liam w. Storms of Racine were named
as the first district delegates.
The following platform was unani-
mously adopted:
We 1ndorse the fundamental prin-
cipIae hnra4ofora a1,,oa,+oJ o,1 .
tanned by the Republican party of this
nation. It's rule has brought security,
prosperity and happiness to the people
of this country through period of
fifty five years, interrupted only by
three terms of Democratic administra-
ton, each resulting in failure and dis
aster.
We heartily commend and indorse
the effective efforts of Governor Philipp
and his supporters to fulfill the pledges
made by him. We believe the policy
of retrenchment, tax reduction and bust
ness management inaugurated by him
in the conduct of the affairs of the
state of Wisconsin should be continued.
Favor Protective Tariff.
We declare the following principles
and pledge ourselves and our delegates
to the support of the same: A protec-
tive tariff scientifically worked out by
tariff commission, for all industries
that require protection against goods
made by cheap labor in Europe and the
orient, giving labor a maximum enjoy
ment of the fruits of industry by pro-
tecting the capital honestly invested to
employ labor; and, specifically protec-
ton for our cane and beet sugar indus
tries and agricultural schedule high
enough to protect our farmers and
dairymen.
eve maintain that no representa-
tives of the people, elected under the
banner of the Republican party can
support such measures as the Under
wood tariff bill without being disloyal
to his party and to the people whom he,
as Republican, represents.
I'VE condemn the Democratic party
for its failure to keep its platform prom
Use to reduce the cost of living by ade-
quate tariff legislation.
For Firm Foreign Policy.
GIVE hereby declare the Underwood
free trade law, passed by a Democratic
congress and approved by Democratic
president, to be an unwise and unsound
economic policy. 1t has diminished the
demand for farm and manufactured
products and curtailed the wage and
opportunity Of the American working
man. We condemn the action of the
Democratic administration in strang-
ling the tariff commission by refusing
the necessary appropriation to maintain
it.
eve advocate such state of ma
tional preparedness as will be adequate
to maintain the dignity of the Ameri-
can flag at home and abroad. We adj
vocate this not for aggression but for
the guaranty of our treaty rights, de-
fensive purposes and the maintenance
of peace.
In our relations with foreign coun-
tries we should pursue a broad and pa
triotie policy and insist upon neutrality
based upon justice; the protection Of
American interests and American rights
under international law equally against
the aggressions of all nations. In con
formity with these principles, we be-
lieve that the president and congress
should exert every effort to secure the
recognition of our rights and interests
and the restoration of our prestige with
foreign powers.
Protect American Rights.
I'VE condemn the failure of the
Democratic administration to carry out
its. solemn pledge to- the people con-