Evening star., 1928-05-04
REPUBLICANS PICK
I'd. c. DELEGATES
TO Urge Endorsement of Rep
reSentation for Capital in
6. 0. P. Platform.

Kansas City next month were elected
at convention last night, without in
sJYuctionS TO cast their votes for any
candidate. but specifically directed tc
urge Endorsement in the Republican
platform Of the proposed amendment
II. the Constitution providing for ma
tlonal representation for the people oi
this city.
T. Lincoln Townsend. vice president
OF the National Electrical Supply Co
and secretary OF the Republican State
committee in and for the District. who
has been prominently identified with
Republican leadership in this city for
more .han IS years, and John r, Haw-
kinS. president of the Prudential Bank,
financial secretary of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church and recog-
niged as one of the leaders among the
coloTe0 population Of this city. were the
two delegates elected,
Edgar c. SNYDER, United States mar
shal Of the District and president of
the League Of Republican State Clubs
az the District, was elected as alternate
10 Mfr. Townsend. and Rev. William II.
.erna1in. pastor Of the Mount Carmel
Ccloreo Baptist Church, was elected
alternate 70 Mr.. Hawkins
CoIladay Reelected.
ward F. Colladay, member Of the local
bar. as Republican national committee
man and elected Mrs. Virginia White
Speel. for number of years president
of the League Of Republican Women
of the District. national committee
woman to succeed Mrs. Harry Ward
man who did not seek reelection.
The convention was held IN the head
quarters Of the Republican State COM
rnittee. s23 Fifteenth street, ana was
marked by the prevalence OF HARMONY
and unity of action. Seventy-SlN OF
the ss delegates and delegates AT large
previously elected 10 this convention
took part in the balloting last night. In
the absence of Samuel j. Prescott,
chairman of the Republican State COM
rnittee, because of illness, the conven-
ton was presided over by William T.
Galliher. member of the executive COM
uaittee of the State committee. OoeA ,.
Smith and James S Mccartney served
as Sergeants-at-arnlS-
Preceding the balloting Representa-
tive Rathbone of Illinois member OF
the House District committee, delivered
an address in which he strongly aovo-
Gated national representation Tor the
people of the District and IN which ne
extolled accomplishments OF the Repuo-
that he could be counted on IN the ef-
fort TO get the national convention 10
include Endorsement of the national rep
resentation proposal in the party's plat
form. He predicted Republican success
next November. saying that the party
record warranted a continuation N
power.
Declaration of Principles.
The declaration Of principles reported
bv the committee on platform and poll
cies. which was unanimously adopted oy
the convention to serve as Instructions
for delegates TO Kansas City. follows IN
fun:
I'VE. Republicans of the District of
Columbia IN convention assembled, de-
clare our faith and affirm our steadfast
loyalty 10 the Republican party. whose
Nationwide achievement since as
suuled control Of the Government
March 4. 1921. has not been equaled ny
any national administration wftnln SO
short q period Of time.
we unanimously declare that We are
proud Of the record made by the Re-
publican party. which has stood Tor
ORDERLY progress along safe and sane
lines Of constructive legislation and ad-
Yninistration. and we congratulate the
country upon the fact that We have IN
the White House a highly capable
American citizen. conscientious in his
high Office. vino is performing the
duties eyacted BIZ the high position
which he 50 ably fills in q manner at
once the wonder and admiration OF
I20. 600 900 of his fellow citizens, and
We further congratulate the citlzenry OF
the District Of Columbia that We have
IN Calvin Coolidge partisan making
for the welfare Of the National CapitaI
and its Identification along well defined,
artistic lines
We heartily indorse the splendid ef-
forts being made IN the part OF the
administration in bringing about an
agreement among the civilized nations
70 end wars and Tllmors Of wars and
20 make for the peace Of the world.
Back Tariff Policy.
We reafirm our faith in the Repub-
lScsn policy Of tariff for the protection
of American labor and industry. and
We heartily approve the elastic pro-
visions Of the present Law. whereby the
President on recommendation Of the
permanent Tariff Commission may in
crease or decrease the rates not In eZ-
cess OF so per cent TO meet variations
b. the cost OF production
We further inooFse the efforts being
mace by the Treasury Department in
sdll further tax reduction and reform,
and We urge upon the Republicans in
the Congress 70 support any safe and
sane measure looking 70 the reduction
OF taxes that viii not cripple or deplete
the treasury beyond safe lines
The American ideal OF civilization
S founded upon individual character
and the restraints borne for the rights
of others. This character can only be
developed from within through expe-
r2eDce. While We oppose the enactment
of laws except where they are clearly
necessary ~ protect our citizenry IN
the enjoyment Of their rights and lib
sFr1es, or for the maintenance Of social
order We insist upon the enforcement
of al laws when enacted without dis
elimination either as 10 laws or per-
Mons. There Is no good or bad law: the
lsw iS tne law and must be respected
sDa enforced II civilization Is 10 sur
we, Society cannot compromise with
iswleSSness
We demand honesty and purity in
government. Integrity should be pre-
s'lnlec until the contrary IL proved, but
sny person shown 10 be guilty of dts
honesty in public Office oE betrayal Of
public trust and any person guilty of
participating therein. should De prose 8
c9te1 and punished 10 the full limit
u the law without regard % any con-
saner2tion except the rights of the pub
liz end the maintenance VI clean gov
efumeDt.
Urge Representation.
We aRsin invite the attention of ia
national Republican convention and olii
fellow citizens throughout the country
~ thf anomalous condition which OBJ
tatHs iu the District III C0lUDia with
reference 10 the franchise and We Deg
10 tie interest " q square deal and
40 recognition 81 the immortal tfutf
Thai governments derive their jiAl
powers ff0fn the coGbeut u the gov,
erFfa' toe SPEEDY adoption 0t H9us'