New Britain herald., 1924-09-20
Main Timber On Which Bay State Party Stands Is Calvin Coolidge" For En- forcement Of "AH Laws"
Child Labor Not Mentioned in Any Way-Steps Toward Adopting of Short Ballot Approved.

Worcester, Sept. 20. - The plat form presented to the republican state convention for adoption today did not name the k. K. K. but de plored "any organized effort to create racial or religious pfejudice."
 Revision of the direct primary law, or steps towards adoption of the short ballot, were recommended, together with biennial sessions of the legislature.
 The prohibition issue was dis missed with the words 'now as all ways we stand for enforcement of all laws"
 Child labor and other questions under reference were not considered.
 The platform as proposed, took as it's basis the qualities of President Coolidge "his principles, his policies and his conduct of office" Electors Chosen The convention adopted the plat form unanimously and chose the. following presidential electors: At large, George A. Bacon, Spring field, and Mrs. George R. Fearing, Boston. By congressional districts; i, Arthur S. Gaylord, Holyoke; :, Charles S. Warner, Northfield: 3. Telesphore LeBoeuf, Webster: 4, Frank R. Batchelder, Worcester. 5, Mrs. John Jacob Rogers, Lowell: C, c. W. Morrell. Newburyport; {, Mrs. Fife P. Attwill, Lynn; s, Wm. w. Davis, Cambridge; 2, Mrs. Emma tFall Schofield, Maiden; 10. Frank Gardner Hall, Boston, il, Francis R. Bangs, Boston; 12. Mrs. Ida E Hubbard, Boston: 13, Major Henr, Beal, Waltham; IA, Harry H. Will Hams, Brockton; 5, Charles S Cain Taunton; 16, Mrs. Eben s. keitl Sagamore. Foss Is Speaker The convention was called to oi der by Chairman Frank H. Foss the state committee just before ] a. m. today.
 In his speech as temporary chail man, MT. Floss said:
 Tn the White House sits ma of Massachusetts, whose rugged honesty. inspiring character and de termination to do the right thing regardless of political expediency. has won the admiration of tn, world" He added that Massachu sets would consider it an honor and privilege to roll up record break, ing plurality of 100000 for the stout champion of sound government, Cal win Coolidge"
 The convention rose in a demon stration after mention of the presi dents name and gave three cheers and tiger"
 Coolidge" In Platform
 '"The republican platform in Mas sachusetts, as in the whole country, is: CALVIN COOLIDGE.
 'The combination of the vigorous Vermont stock with the educational opportunities of Massachusetts pro- duced in turn: lawyer, a legislator, mayor, a state senator, a lieut. governor, 8 governor, vice-pFesi- dent, a president, but preeminentIy a man equal to carry every task committed to him. He assumed the office of president absolutely unham- pered and unembarrassed by pledges or promises of any kind to any per son, group or organization except his conscience and his God. When hii name has been spoken the republi. can faith of the country has been | proclaimed.
 When questions are submitted by referendum 10 the people they are removed from partisan contro- versy and become the consideration of the individual who is urged to give them careful study. Questions on the ballot are therefore omitted from the party platform.
 we particularly reaffirm the blanks of the national platform up- on agriculture and labor. We ap- prove the new immigration law, ex- cept wherein its provisions are dis- criminatory.
 Now as always we stand for the enforcement of all laws.
 ''The policy Of national prerared- ness and the interest Of the state and nation in the welfare of our veterans, particularly those of the world war will be continued.
 'We affirm our adherence to the merit system in public employment.
 We urge that congress enact as speedily as possible the Dyer anti lynching bill.
 There should be no distinction of racial connections or religious con victions in the selections of persons for public office.
 We deplorc any organized effort to create racial or religious preju- dice
 His principles, his policies and his conduct in office are our platform. The republicans Of Massachusetts confirm their belief in him and in the principles stated in the platform adopted al the republican national