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l3D vo ~. Johnson. Is. Miller, 4. total
l6I: necesstry 10 "a cnoice, 10. Thus an
attempt 20 'huri monkey wrench into
the 90 We tion" failed DIR EaiTS
nomination was made unanimDus on
motion Of MIR lIeald
For Representative in Congress simeon
s. Pennewill proposed the nomination
of Dr. Layton, and lsaac w. Bowers
seconded The nomination was made
by acclamation
For State treasurer John A. Barnard
proposed the nomination Of Mr.. Fisher,
and Warren Armstrong seconded. The
nomination was made by acclamatiOn.
For auditor Of accounts benjamin a.
Groves proposed the nomination Of Mr..
Thompson. and George w Cunning
proposed a L. Hudson, Jr Of Kent
county The bal ot resulted - follows:
Thompson S5 votes Hudson 20; total,
l55; necessary 10 n choice. 78.
Drs Bal and Laytoi. made brief
addresses.
The convention elected caucus nominees
for membership on the State central
committee.
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
The convention adopted the following
platform:
We, the delegates Of the Republican
party Of the State Of Delaware, IN State
convention assembled, reaiGrn our al
legiance TO the National Republican
party. reasscrt our belief IN It's funda-
mental principles and proclaim that the
vital issue now before the United states
Of America IN the winning Of the war
"Wo solernnly pledge the Republican
party Of this State 10 the support of
every measure and policy that will pro-
ar,I rolcrf laro
ton Of the war, that complete victory
may be- won as soon as possible with the
| least sacrifice of life; and 70 accomplish
| this purpose we pledge our loyal support
to the government ~ the United states
! in all measures necessary 10 this object
In the present crisis the Republicans
I in Congress have voted for the grant of
| almost every power and al the money
| that has been demanded by the Executive,
and we pledge our candidates for Congress
| to continue this support We denounce
all unnecessary criticism of public officials
which IS inspired by mere partnership
or disloyalty, but we believe that cOura-
geous, loyal constructive criticism
! inefhciency, extravaganza and waste
| should constantly be made as the necessity
| therefor arises and the right Of such
patriotic criticism should constantly be
I IfIpfffNfIr DIf w flsIIiBfl tt1A ttlF FAlEFH-
| cies Of the war shall not be perverted 10
| the construction and preservation Of
| objects of partisan politics. Il has
| proved 10 be 4 national calamity that the
| party in power neglected 10 prepare for
| war, although urged TO do 50 by Re-
/ publican leaders IN Congress It has
| been shown that such neglect and refusal
| and want Of foresight has unnecessarily
/ prolonged the war and has cost the
world thousands IN lives and billions
in money
ITO all our American Soldiers and
sailors and to all persons engaged in naval
and military service Of the | nlted states
| and lts Allies, az we'll "a those persons
| engaged on the work Of the Red Cross,
| the Young Mems Christian Association
and the knights of Columbus and kindred
organizations and institutions we pledge
our undimlshed wholehearted patriotic
| support.
The Republican party Of this State
gives unstlnted praise and encourage
ment 10 the patriotic women OF this
State and Of the United States who are
| carrying the burden OF necessary prepa-
ratIons for our fighting forces and have
! gwen their service in all kinds OF labor,
whether it be IN the Red Cross, munItIon
factory or the unceasing labor which they
are performing IN connection with their
| domestic duties
The Republican party OF this country
has been the party Of constructive egis-
| lation since its creation, and 70 the sOiu-
ton Of the many economic problems
| that will come after the war we believe
that men in sympathy with the progress
| and ideals of the Republican party are
best suited 10 frame that legislation which
| will renew our prosperity administer
the affairs OF government with the greatest
economy and maintain and continue
the relations existing between our Allies
and ourselves.
I'VE believe after the war in returning
property that has been taken for war
| purposes TO the original owners, and We
| pledge our Representatives N Congress
to such measures as viii make this effec-
tive and TO see that the owners are ade-
| Quately compensated for any injury 10
| or depreciation of their property.
In order TO bring about full harmony
and coordination as between the two
/ great contributing factors IN the creation
of wealth, labor and capital, full recog-
| milton Of their equities is pledged by the
| Republican party. We, therefore, pledge
| our efforts to the end that such con-
structive legislation, founded upon the
| science Of economies, shall be enacted
as shall result IN the fair division OF such
wealth as may in the future be created
by the Joint labor of these two great
forces.
ITO the welfare OF the farmer and the
solution of the problems that confront
him, that he may receive adequate COM
pensation for the service he renders to
the community, We pledge our sincere
and earnest efforts.
I'VE reaffirm our belief in the protective
Tariff This policy OF the Republican
party has been of the greatest benefit
to the country in developing its resources,
diversifying our industries and protecting
our workmen against competition, thus
establishing for our wage-earners an
American standard Of living The many
new industries created during the war
| should hereafter be protected BY such
tariff as viii prevent foreign competition
| destroying their integrity or success.
| We believe in the period of readiustments
| following this war there will be greater
need Of the application of the protective
| policy than ever before In our history
and that such legislation can best be
/ done by the Republican party.
GOVERNOR sNUBBED
| One great surprise caused by the plat
! form was the total absence of any in
! dorseroapt NJ the Stata Reps. .bllCan al