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THE MORNING OKEGOXIAX, FRIDAY, JUNE 19. 1908. PLATFORM ADOPTED BY REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION 8 CHICAGO, June 18. Victory for the Taft forces on the resolution committee came with the dawn. A platform which contains an Injunction plank: satisfactory to the Republican nominee is embodied In the substantial structure of verbiage upon which Is to be made the Secretary's appeal for popular approval. This result mas attained with suddenness upon the collapse of the opposition early in the evening. Two hours before this the oppo nents of the Injunction provision were rejecting offers of compromise and as serting; with posltlveness their ability to eliminate any injunction plank. A telegram from President Roosevelt arrived, as well as a letter and telegram from Secretary Taft, each urging action. An untimatum In substance, if not In words, had been delivered shortly before to the "allies" which was interpreted as spelling the renomination of Roosevelt should the convention refuse a platform upon which the Secretary of War could make the race with confidence. Thee followed protracted discussion and the final adoption of the contested plank by a vote of 35 to 16. There are a number of minor conten tions in the committee, but the Roosevelt Taft Idea prevailed in the ultimate analy sis, and while Thomas M. McCarter, of New Jersey, insisted upon his right to take the . question of injunction to the convention floor, the prediction was made in authoritative quarters that no murmur of the preliminary fight would be heard In that gathering. Scales Begin to Tip. Beginning with the adjournment of the convention on Tuesday, the work of the resolutions committee was practically continuous until 4:20 o'clock this morning, when the first platform was produced. It was not until 10 o'clock last night that the scales began to tip in favor of the Administration forces, but after the dis solution of the opposition began It was rapid and soon completed, leaving nothing to mark Its existence but few of the unrecorded speeches and a slim minority of votes. The court procedure plank as adopted by the committee on resolutions is as fol lows: i "The Republican party will uphold at all times the authority end Integrity of the courts, state and Federal, and will ever Insist that their powers to enforce their process and to protect life, liberty . and property shall be preserved inviolate. We believe, however, that the rule of procedure in the Federal Courts with re spect to the Issuance of the writ of In junction should be more accurately de fined by statute and Jhat no injunction or temporary restraining order should be Issued without notice, except irreparable injury would result from delay, in which rase a Fpeedy hearing thereafter should be granted." Several Planks Rejected. The minority report of the committee on resolutions insists upon the physical valuation of railroads as the basis of a proper adjustment of rates, as decided by the United States Supreme Court and the Interstate Commerce Commission; publicity of campaign contributions; the election of United States Senators by di rect vote of the people; no railroad rate to be advanced until after the Interstate Commerce Commission has had opportu nity to judge of Its justice- This latter proposition Is the one demanded by the shippers of Chicago last Summer. These several planks were duly pre sented to the full committee on resolu tions, but rejected. The platform .follows: Text of the Platform. Once more the Republican party. In Na tional convention assembled, submits Its raune to the peopks. This (freat historic or ganization that destroyed slavery, preserved the Unioni. restored credit, expanded the National domain, stablished a sound flnan- clal system, developed the Industries and re sources or trie country ana save to tne rva- l tion her post of honor of the countries of f the world, now meets the new problems of government with the same courage and ca pacity with which it solved the old. In this, the greatest era of American ad vancement, th-a Republican party reached Us highest service under the leadership of E MAKES LOSIXG FIGHT FOR L.A FOLLETTE PLANKS. Overwhelming Vote for Adoption of Majority Report of the Plat form Committee. ' (Continued From First F&fce.) to order. Ho introduced tho Rev. John Wesley Hill, of New York Cityf who opened the session with prayer. FEW LISTENJO PLATFORM Roar of Conversation Drowns Voice of the Reader. The roar of conversation In the conven tion swelled steadily as the Senator's voice grew a bit husky, and some of the planks were not heard clearly by the mass of the delegates. Not a single hand-clap followed as Senator Hopkins finished the reading of that plank. Several of the delegates in the Pennsyl vania section brought big megaphones with them today, prepared to yell Tor "Knox, Knox, Knox." the slogan which has been heard all over the city since their arrival last week. The noise of conversation increased steadily and It was only a short time before Senator Houkins was practically submerged in the vocal struggle. Chair man Lodge sat quietly at his desk taking little apparent note of the situation. A white-haired delegate from Colorado finally became restless. - "Mr. Chairman," he called, "bring some order." Bang went the chalman's gavgl, and he said: " "The chair must request he galleries to cease from conversation so audible as to prevent the delegates from hearing the resolutions." The hall was Instantly quiet, and Sen ator Hopkins went on in comparative quiet. It was only a few minutes, how ever, before the roar of voices again be came prominent and swelled steadily, giving promise of another Interruption to the reading. APPLAUDS JNEGRO PLANK Convention Approves Promise to Give Colored Voters Rights. The reference to the negro In the plat form and the reiteration of the party's demand for the enforcement of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Consti tution, called out applause. For a third time the delegates on the floor called for order n an effort to stop the veritable roar of conversation which welled from all quarters of the hall. Senator Hopkins also turned In an ap peal to the chair. Senator Lodge pound ed heavily on the table, but his ad monition was heeded onyl for a few sec : Theodore Roosevelt. His administration Is epoch In American history. In no other period since National sovereignty was won under Washing-ton or preserved under Lin coln has there been such mighty progress In the ideals of government which make for justice, equality and fair dealing among men. The highest aspirations of the Amer ican people have found voice. Their most exalted servant has come to represent not political sovereignty with one, but the best aims and worthiest purposes of all his coun trymen. American manhood and woman - , hood have been lifted to a nobler sense of duty and obligation. New Era in National Politics. Conscience and courage In publlo station and highest standards of right and wrong In private life hava become the cardinal principles of political faith; capital and la bor have been brought Into closer relations of confidence and interdependence; the abuse of wealth, the tyranny of power and all the evils of privilege and favoritism have been put to scorn by the simple, manly virtues of justice and fair play. The great accomplishments of President Roosewslt have been first and foremost, a brave and impartial enforcement of the law, the prosecution of Illegal trusts and mo nopolies, the exposure and punishment of evildoers in the public service, lh more effective regulation of the rates and service of the great transportation companies; the complete overthrow of preference, rebates and discriminations; the arbitration of labor disputes; the amelioration of the condition of wage workers everywhere: the conserva tion of the natural resources of the country, the forward step in the improvement of the Inland waterways, and earns the earnest support and defense of every wholesome safeguard which made more sure the guar antees of lffe, liberty and property. These are the achievements that will make for Theodore Roosevelt, his place in history. Much Yet to Be Done. But more than all else the great things he has done will be an inspiration to those wbo have yet greater things to do. We declare our unfaltering adherence to tha policies thus inaugurated and pledge their continuance under a Republican administra tion of the Government. Under the guidance of Republican prin ciples the American people have become the richest nation In tbe world. Our wealth today exceeds that of England and all her colonies, and that of France and Germany combined. When the Republican party was horn the total wealth of the country was $16,000,000,000. It has leaped to 110.000, OCO.OflO 'n a generation, while Great Britain has gathered but $60,000,000,000 in 500 years. The United States now own one-fourth of the world's wealth ar.d makes one-third of all manufactured products. In the necessi ties of civilization, such as coal, the motive power of activity; Iron, the chief haeie of all industries; cotton, the staple foundation of all fabrics, wheat, corn and all the agricul tural products that feed mankind. Ameri can supremacy is undisputed, and yet her great natural wealth has been scarcely touched. Opportunity for Capitol. We have vast domains of 3,000.000 square miles, literally bursting with latent treasure still waiting the magic of capital and in dustry to be converted to the practical uees of mankind; a country rich in soil and cli mate In the unharnessed energy of its rivers and in all the varied products. With grati tude for God's bounty, with pride in the splendid productiveness of the paat and with confidence In the prosperity of the future, the Republican party declares for the prin ciple that In the development and enjoyment of wealth so great' and blessings so benign there shall be equal opportunity for all. Xothlng so clearly demonstrates the sound basis upon which our commercial, industrial and agricultural Interests are founded and the necessslty of promoting their continued welfare through the operation of Republican policies an the recent safe passage of the American people through a financial disturb ance which, if it had appeared in the midst of Democratic rule or the menace of it might have equaled the familiar iemocratic panics of the past. Business Now Reviving. We congratulate the people upon this re newed evidence of American supremacy and hall with confidence the slgns now manifest of a complete restoration of business pros perity in ail lines of trade, commerce and manufacture. Since the election of William McKinley In 18&6 the people of this country have felt the wisdom of entrusting to the Republican party through ties, control and direction of National legislation. v The many wise and progressive measures adopted by recent sessions of Congress have demonstrated the patriotic resolve of Repub lican leadership in the legislative department to keep step In the forward msrch toward , better Government. Notwithstanding the In defensible filibustering of a Democratic mi nority In the House of Representatives during the last session, many wholesome and pro- ! gresslve laws were enacted and we especially j commend the -passage of the currency bill, the i bill for the appointment of a National mone- I tary commission, the employers- and Govern ment liability laws; the measures for greater efficiency of the Army and Navy; the widows' pension bill; the model child labor law for the District of Columbia, designed for emulation by the States; the new statutes for the safety of onds, when the hum of voices again grew to proportions that practically drowned the speakers' husky and fast failing voice. The vigorous and continuous waving of fans by the-14,000 spectators and dele gates In the Coliseum gave to the Im mense living picture, as It was viewed from the stage, the fluttering effect of a klnetosooplc film on exhibition. Senator Hopkins made another appeal for a semblance of order and Senator Lodge wielded the gavel with some strength, but again the rapping was of little avail. Delegates and spectators alike still were lost in discussion of the anti-ln- Philander C. Knox, Whone Name Was Presented for Nomina tion to tbe Republican Na tional Convention. , junction plank and seemed to have little concern with the other features as out lined by the reader. Senator Hopkins went steadily on and, suddenly, he was himself brought to a stop by a sharp rap of the gavel intended to produce quiet. He turned to the chair man, expecting him to again address the galleries, but the eyes and attention of the chairman were elsewhere and Senator Hopkins turned again to his task. MINORITY REPORT IS READ Cheered Only by the Delegation From Wisconsin. The. reading of the platform was con cluded at 11:16. "I move the previous question on - the report I have just read, and the minority which will be read by Representative Cooper.". It was Senator Hopkins who spoke. Kansas and Ohio seconded the motion and it waa, put to viva voce vote and ty "! , " I SYNOPSIS OF Declares unequivocally for a revision of the tariff by a BpecfM session of Congress Immediately following the inauguration of the next President; reaffirms principle of protection; favors free trade with Philip pines, with due regard to protection of sugar and tobacco industries. Dec!ares that party will uphold at all times the authority and integrity of the courts, state and Fed eral, nd will ever insist that their powers to enforce their process and to protect life, liberty and prop erty snail be preserved inviolate. Asserts belief, however, that the rules of procedure in the Federal Courts with respect to the issuance of the writ of injunction should be more accurately defined by stat ute, and tnat no injunction or temporary restraining order should be issued without notice, except where irreparable injury would result from delay, in which case a speedy hearing thereafter should be granted. Approves enactment of railroad rate law and vigorous enforcement of statutes against rebates and dis criminations. Recommends that the interstate commerce law be further amended so as to give railroads the right to make and publish traffic agreements, subject to approval of the Commission, but maintaining al ways the principle of competition between naturally competing lines and avoiding the common control of such lines by any means whatsoever. Favors such National, legislation and supervision as will prevent the over-issue of stocks and bonds by interstate carriers. v - . Favors permanent currency system that will avoid all emergencies. Favors passage of postal savings bank bill now pending before Congress. Declares for amendments strengthening Sherman anti-trust law to give greater control over interstate corporations having dangerous power of monopoly. Pledges devotion to every cause that makes for the betterment of conditions among those who labor. Favors state and National aid for cause of good roads. Condemns attempts to disenfranchise colored voters. Declares again for extension and enforcement of civil service laws. Indorses movement to conserve natural resources and to improve rivers, harbors and waterways. Declares for Navy large enough te maintain honor 0 Nation and aid the United States in preserving international peace. - - Urges legislation to revive merchant marine. Favors liberal administration of pension laws. Requests that the centennial anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, an immortal spirit whose , name stands among tbe first of those given to the world by the great republic, be observed as a public, patriotic holiday. - Declares that native inhabitants of Porto Rico should be at once collectively made citizens of the United States, and that till others, properly qualified under existing laws, residing In said Island, should have, the privilege of becoming naturalized. Favors the immediate admission of the Territories of New Mexico and Arizona as separate states In the Union. - Earnestly, favors establishment of a Bureau of Mines and Mining. railroad engineers and firemen and many acts conserving the public welfare. The Republican party declares unequiv ocally for a revision of the tariff by a special sesiion of Congress immediately fol lowing the inauguration of the next Presi dent and commends the steps already taken to this end in the work assigned to the appropriate committees of the two houses which are now Investigating the operation and effect of existing schedules. In all tariff legislation the true prin ciple of protection is best maintained by the imposition of such duties as will equal the difference between the cost of produc tion at home and abroad, together with a reasonable profit ' to American industries; and the benefits that follow are best se cured by the establishment of maximum and minimum rates to be administered by the president, under limitations fixed in the law, the maximum to be available to meet discriminations by foreign countries against American goods entering their markets, and the minimum to represent the normal measure of protection at home; the aim and purpose of the Republican policy being not only to preserve without excessive duties that security against competition to which American manufacturers, farmers and producers are entitled, but also -to maintain the high standard of living of the wage-earners of this country, who are the most direct beneficiaries of the protective sys tem. t Open Gates to Philippines. Between the United States and the Philip pines we believe In a free Interchange of products with such limitations as to sugar and tobacco as will offer effectual protection to domestic interests. We approve the emergency measures adopted by the Government during the re cent financial disturbance and especially commend the passage by the last session of Congress of the temporary enactment de signed to protect the country from a repe tition of such stringency only until there can be established a permanent currency system that will avoid all emergencies. v Reform La Currency. The Republican party Is committed to the development of such permanent system re sponding to our greater needs and In line in all respects with the most progressive nations of the world and the appointment of a monetary commission by the 00th Congress which will impartially investigate all proposed methods. Insuring the early realization of this purpose. The present currency laws have fully Jus tified their adoption by an expanding com merce, a marvelous growth In wealth and population, multiplying the centers of distri bution, Increasing the demand for the move ment of crops in the West and South and entailing periodic changes in monetary con ditions, disclose the need of a more elastic currency and adaptable system. Such a sys tem must meet the requirements of agricul turists, manufacturers, merchants and busi ness men generally, automatic In operation, minimizing the fluctuations In Interest rates, and above all It must be In harmony -with the Republican doctrine which Insists that every dollar shall be based upon, redeemable in and as good as gold. We favor the establishment xof a postal declared carried, although there were many "noes" raised in opposition. Representative Cooper, as he advanced to the front, was greeted with cheers and cries of encouragement from the Wiscon sin delegation. None came from any oth er direction. Chairman Lodge, before Mr. Cooper commenced to read off his report, an nounced that debate on the question would be confined within 40 minutes, one half to each side. Senator Hopkins, be said, would have charge of the debate on the side of the majority and Representa tive Cooper would lead the fight on be half of the minority. "The minority of the committee being unable to agree," began Representative Cooper, "with the majority in regard to the tariff, the trusts, railroads. Injunc tion and trials In contempt cases, has felt compelled to submit a minority report." He then proceeded to read first the lengthy plank proposed as a sub stitute to that offered in the reported platform. EMBODIES RADICAL IDEAS Substitute Contains La Follette's Views on Rate Regulation. The substitute embodied the La Follette Idea of a physical valuation of all rail-" roads as a basis for the, fixing of rates, While tlfe Republican party has dona much, there yet remains a great deal to be accomplished in the public interest. The minority report' favored the enlargement of the powers of the Interstate Com merce Commission and the clothing of it with authority of institu'.ing pro ceedings on its own. motion. It was urged that the Commission be given power to determine whether an in crease in rates should be allowed when such Increase is challenged. Increase in the personnel of the Commission also was urged, the plank declaring it to be absurd that seven men should be expected to deal adequately with all the mesh of problems confronting them under new conditions. If neces sary, it was provided there should be subcommissions to deal with contro versies, an appeal being allowed to the full commission. "We recommend," continued Mr. Cooper, amid applause, "the enactment of a law requiring the Interstate Com merce Commission to make an exact inventory of the physical property of all railroads, such valuation to be made the basis of just and reasonable rail road rates." TARIFF AIDS MONOPOLY Minority Report Favors Creation of Permanent Commission. The tariff plank followed that on the railroads. It was declared that under tbe present tariff the public is compelled to pay prices dictated by monopoly, and that the situation calls for Immediate remedy. It was asked that duties upon imports should be made equal only to the difference between the cost of production at home and abroad. The demand was made for 'the appoint ment of a' permanent tariff commission to be appointed by the President. The demand was made for the enact ment of a law prohibiting any combina REPUBLICAN NATIONAL savings bank system for the convenience of the people and the encouragement of thrift. The Republican party passed the Sherman anti-trust law -over Democratic opposition and enforced It after Democratic rejection.- It has been a wholesome instrument for good in the hands of a wise and fearless adminis tration. But experience has shown that Its effectiveness can be strengthened and Its real object better obtained by euch amendments as will give to the Federal Government greater supervision and control over and se cure greater publicity In the management of that class of Interstate corporations having power and opportunity to effect monopolies. Regulation of the Railroads. We approve the enactment of the railroad rate law and vigorous enforcement by the present administration of the statutes against rebates and discrimination as the result of which the advantages formerly possessed by the large shippers over the small shippers have substantially disappeared. In this con nection we commend the appropriation of $350,000 by the present Congress in order to enable the Interstate Commerce Commission thoroughly to Investigate and to give pub licity in the accounts of Interstate rail roads. We believe, however, that the In terstate Commerce law should be further amended so as to give railroads their right to make and publish traffic agreements sub ject to the approval of the commission, but maintaining always the principle of compe tition between naturally competing lines and avoiding the common control of such lines by any means whatsoever. We favor such National legislation and supervision as will prevent the future over-issue of stocks and bonds by interstate carriers. Laws Protecting Labor. The enactment In constitutional form by the present session of Congress of the em ployers' liability law; the passage and en forcement of the safety appliance statutes, as well as the additional protection secured for engineers and firemen; the reduction in the hours of laborers, trainman and rail road telegraphers; the successful exercise of the powers of mediation and arbitration be tween Interstate railroads and their em ployes and the law making a beginning in the policy of compensation for injured em ployes of the Government are among the most commendable accomplishments of the present Administration. But there Is further work In this direction yet to be done, and the Republican party pledges its devotion to every cause that makes for safety and the betterment of con ditions among those whose labor contributes so much to th progress and welfare of the country. The same wise policy which has Induced the Republican party to maintain protection to American labor, to establish the eight-hour day in the construction of all public work, to increase the list of employes who shall have preferred claim for wages under the bankruptcy laws, to adopt an ade quate child labor statute for the District of Columbia, to direct an Investigation into the conditions of working women and chil dren and later the employes of telephone and telegraph companies engaged In interstate business; to appropriate $160,000 at the re cent session of Congress In order to secure tion for the purpose of stifling competi tion and suppression of prices. Imprison ment for violation of this law was asked. The plank also contained suggestions that like penalty be made legal for the Sher man anti-trust law. The minority report recommended that there be added to the majority report two paragraphs dealing with publicity of cam paign contributions and expenditures. "Hooray!" came from a member of the Wisconsin delegation. The paragraph mentioned by Mr. Coop er recommended that .a Republican Con gress and a Republican President enact and enforce a law requiring the managers of campaigns dealing with National of fices to publish from time to time, "dur ing the campaign," the names of all con tributors and the amounts contributed or promised and the amounts and purpose of all disbursements and to whom paid. The report asked for a law regarding rates and services of telegraph companies. CURB INJUNCTION POWER Minority Report Favors Great Re , striction in Use of Writ. The minority plank recommending the enactment of a law prohibiting the issuance of injunctions in labor dis putes when such Injunction would not have been asked had ' there been no labor element involved. It was also asked that the issuance of injunctions should in all cases be forbidden where the exigencies of the situation can be covered by the ordinary process of law. Punishment for contempt of court it was asked should be Inflicted, only after conviction by a Jury, except in cases where -the offense was committed in the immediate presence of or in close proximity to the court. The report also, asked for the crea tion of a bureau of labor and mines, and for this department an appropria tion of sufficient funds to allow inves tigations of mining disasters. The final planks in the report asked for extension of the eight-hour - law to all departments of tbe Government. "I am the only member of the com mittee who signed that report," said Representative Cooper. "Hurrah, good," came from the floor. "And I am not ashamed of it and will never apologize to a human being for having done so," retorted Mr. Cooper, who then drew a mass of papers from his pocket and opened a' bulky one. "Louder," came the cries. "I am not going to read it," shouted the speaker. "Good, hurrah, hooray," cried several delegates in the Indiana and Wewt Vir ginia sections. COOPER ARGUES BRIEFLY Representative X'rges Convention to Adopt Minority Report. Cooper argued briefly the various planks offered In his report, saying he had no idea his time was to be cur tailed, as announced by the chairman. "We of the minority," declared Mr. Cooper, discussing one of the planks. Then amid laughter he said: "I use the 'we' In an editorial sense. PLATFORM. a thorough Inquiry into the causes of catas trophes and loss of life in the mines and to amend and strengthen the law prohibit ing the Importation of contract labor, will be pursued within Federal authority to lighten the burdens and Increase the op portunity for happiness and advancement of all who toll. The Republican party recognizes the spe cial needs of wageworkers generally, for their well being means the well being of all. But more Important than 11 other consid erations is that of good citizenship, and we especially stand for the needs of the Amer ican, whatever his occupation, in his capac ity as a self-respecting citizen. Text of injunction Plank. The Republican party will uphold at ail times the authority and integrity of the courts, state and Federal, and will ever in sist that their powers to enforce their process and to protect life, liberty and property shall be preserved Inviolate. We believe, however, that the rules of proced ure in the Federai-ourts with respect to the Issuance of the writ of Injunction should be more accurately defined by stat ute, and that no injunction or temporary restraining order should be Issued without notice, except where irreparable Injury would result from delay. In which case a speedy hearing thereafter should be granted. Among those whose welfare Is as vital to the welfare of the whole country as that of the wage earner Is the American farmer. The Republican party during the last 12 years has accomplished extraordinary work In bringing the resources of the National Government to the aid of the farmer, not only in advancing agriculture Itself but in Increasing the conveniences of rural life. Favor Good Roads. Free rural mall delivery was established over earnest Democratic opposition; it now reaches millions of our citizens and we favor Its extension until every community in the land receiver the full benefits of the postal service. We recognize the social and economical advantage of good country roads, maintained more and more largely at public expense, less and less at the ex pense of the abutting owners. In this work we commend the growing practice of state aid and we approve the efforts of the National Agricultural depart ment by experiments and otherwise to make clear to tbe publlo the best methods of road construction. Will Protect Colored Race. The Republican party has been for more than 50 years the consistent friend of the American negro. It gave him freedom and citizenship. It wrote into the organic law the declarations that proclaim his civil and political rights, and it believes today that bis noteworthy progress In prosperity, alle giance and good citizenship has earned the respect and encouragement of the Nation. We demand equal Justice for all men. with out regard to race or color. We declare nee more and without reservation for the enforcement in letter and spirit of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amend ments to the Constitution which were de signed for the protection and advancement of the negro, and -we condemn all devices T of the minority," he went on, launching into the problem of railroad rates. "As to injunctions," declared Mr. Cooper, "we would not tolerate for a moment the suggestion of an attack upon the courts. But remember, as well has been stated, that 'the discre tion of the courts Is often the begin ning of tyranny." Mr. Cooper yielded here to Herman Ekern, Speaker of the Wisconsin As sembly, for three minutes. Mr. EJcern devoted the brief time at his disposal to the Injunction and railroads. giving but a few words to the court con tempt plank. He read to the convention a protest signed by Mr. Fuller, of the National Brotherhoods of Locomotive "En gineers, Firemen and Trainmen, express ing disapproval In behalf of these organ izations,- of the antl-ln junction plank agreed upoif by the majority of the reso lutions committee. The protest declared that in the opinion of members of these organizations, it simply indorses existing law regarding the question of notice, but in it is contained a declaration against trial by Jury. State Senator Lockney, of Wisconsin, concluded the debate for the minority. CHEER MAJORITY J.EADER Senator Hopkins Calls Wisconsin Doctrines Socialistic-Democratic. Senator Hopkins, for the majority, then stepped forward and there was an out burst of cheering. "The report of the majority," he said, "was signed by 62 of the 63 members of your committee. The only question here Is whether you will stand by your com mittee pr adopt the Socialistic-Democratic doctrines of Wisconsin." "No, no," shouted several delegates. Wisconsin demanded a roll call on the adoption of the minority report and It was seconded by South Dakota. Governor Hanly, of Indiana, rose to a question of high personal privilege, ask ing for a separate vote to be taken on the section of. the platform relating to the publication of campaign expenditures. The chair stated the question could be divided. Separate ballots were also asked by Governor Sheldon, of Nebraska, on the section relating to the election of Sen ators, and by Governor Crawford, of South Dakota, on the physical valua tion of railroads. The first ballot taken was on the adoption of the minority except on the three sections which were to be voted upon separately. The first break in a perfect rain of Vnoes" came from New Jersey, which cast 23 votes no and one aye. South Dakota was the next to be cast away from a solid negative,, casting six noes and two ayes. Wisconsin was the supporting dele gation of the minority report, voting 25 ayes and one no. The minority report waa voted down by 952 to 28. "The question now is on the plank re lating to campaign contributions," said Chairman Lodge. "And upon that I demand a call of the roll," said Governor Hanly. "Wisconsin seconds the motion." "The call of the roll is ordered," said the chairman. "Those in favor of Inserting the pub- , that have for their real aim his disfran chisement for reasons-of color alone as un fair, un-American and repugnant to the supreme law of the land. Conserve Natural Resources. We Indorse the movement inaugurated by the President for the co-operative conserva tion of the natural resources of the country. We approve all measures to prevent xrasi of timber, and commend the work now going on for the reclamation of arid lands, and we re-affirm the Republican policy of the free distribution of the available area of 1 the public domain to the landless settler. No I obligation of the future is more insistent i and none will result in greater blessings to posterity. In line with this splendid un- , dertaking Is the further duty, equally Im perative, to enter upon a systematic Im provement upon a large and comprehensive plan. Just to all portions of the country, of i the water ways, harbors -and great lakes, whose natural adaptability to the Increas ing traffic of the land is one of the greatest gifts of a benign Providence. The Sixtieth Congress passsod many com mendable acts increasing the efficiency of the Army and Navy; making the militia first as an Integral part of the National es tablishment; authorizing Joint maneuvers of the Army and militia, fortifying new navai basse and completing the construction of coaling stations; instituting a female nursing corps for National hospitals and ships, and adding two new battleships, ten torpedo boat destroyers, three steam colliers and eight submarines to the strength of the Navy. Strengthen Army and Navy. Although at peace with th world and secure in the consciousness that the Ameri can people do not desire and will not pro voke a war with any other country, we nevertheless declare our unalterable devo tion to a policy that will keep this Repub llo ready at all times to defend her tradi tional doctrines, protect her citizens at home and abroad and assure her an 'appropriate part in promoting permanent tranquillity among the Nations. We commend the vigorous efforts made by the Administration to protect American citizens in foreign countries and pledge ourselves to Insist upon the Just and equal protection of all our citizens abroad. It is the unquestioned duty of the Government to procure for all our citizens, without dis tinction, the rights of travel and sojourn in friendly countries, and we declare our selves in favor of all efforts tending to that end. Under the administration of the Repub lican party the foreign commerce of the United States has experienced a remark able growth until it has at present an an nual valuation of approximately $.l, OOO.OOO. 0O0 and gives employment to a vast amount of labor and capital, which would other wise be Idle. It has Inaugurated through the recent visit of the Secretary of State to South America and Vexlco a new era of pan-American commerce and comity which Is bringing us into close touch with our twenty ajster American republics, hav ing a common historical heritage, a re publican -form of government and offering us a limitless field of commercial expan sion. Work for Cause of Feace. The conspicuous contributions of American statesmanship to the great cause of peace so signally advanced in The Hague conference are a cause of Just pride and gratification. At the last session of the United States Sen ate 11 Hagiu conventions were ratified, es tablishing the rights of neutrals, laws of war on land, restriction of submarine mines, limiting of force for the collection of con tractual debts, governing the opening of hos tilities, extending the application of Geneva principles and in many ways lessening the evils of war and promoting the peaceful settlement of International controversies. At the same session, 17 arbitration conventions with great nations were confirmed and ex tradition, boundary and naturalization trea ties of supreme importance were ratified. .-.We indorse - such achievements as the supremest duty a Nation can perform and proclaim the obligation of further strength ening the bond of friendship and good will with all the nations of the world. We ad here to the Republican doctrine of encour agement to American shipping and urge such legislation as will revive the merchant marine prestige of the country so essential to National defense, the enlargement of for eign trade and the Industrial prosperity of our own people. For Generous Pension Policy. Another Republican policy which must be ever maintained Is that of generous provi sion for those who have fought the coun try's battles and for the widows and or phans of those who have fallen. Wo com mend the increase In the widows' pensions made by the last Congress and declare for a liberal Administration of all pension laws, to the end that the people's gratitude may grow deeper as the memories of heroic sac rifice grow more sacred with the progress ing years. We reaffirm our former declarations that the civil service laws enacted, extended and enforced by the Republican- party shall con tinue to be maintained and obeyed. We commend efforts to secure greater efficiency in National public health agencies and such legislation as will effect this pur pose. In the interest of the great mineral In dustries of our country we earnestly favur Hetty plank In the platform will vote aye, those opposed no." - . The vote went steadily in the negative. Delaware answering "no" on this and all other amendments. FIRST BREAK IN IDAHO Mountain State Favors Publicity Plank in the Platform. The first break came in Idaho, which cast six votes aye. Indiana split her vote. 8 being nega tive, 14 in the affirmative. There were scattering votes of "aye" S1 'M Representative J. W. Fordney, of Indiana, Who Vrgred tbe Name of Cannon. in the delegations from Kentucky, Mis souri, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia and South Dakota. Nebraska cast 16 votes in the affirma tive. Wisconsin voted 25 ayes and 1 no. The territories and Insular possessions all went in the negative. Senator Beverldge. of Indiana, an nounced that his state wished to give the full vote of that state, which he de clared to be 13 ayes and 17 noes. The rollcall was changed accordingly. The final vote by which the publicity plank was lost was 94 ayes, 880 noes. The third roll call was on the amend ment covering the physical valuation of railroads. "Wisconsin demands a rollcall,'" said the chairman. A 'chorus of "no, no." went up from all parts of the hall. "Is there a second?" asked the chair man. South Dakota came to the front with a second to the motion and the rollcall was accordingly ordered. The calling of the roll resulted In the usual storm of "noes" until Indiana was reached. the establishment of a Bureau of Mines and Mining. . The American Government in Republican hands has freed Cuba, given peace and pro tection to Porto Rico and the Philippines under our flag and begun the construction of the Panama Canal. The present condi tions in Cuba vindicate the wisdom of main taining between that Republic and this im perishable bonds of mutual Interest and th hope Is now expressed that the Cuban peo ple will soon again be ready to assume com plete sovereignty over their land. In Porto Rico the Governmenf of the United States is meeting with loyal and patriotic support, order and prosperity pre vail and the well being of the people is being In every respect promoted and de served. We- believe that the native inhabitants of Porto Rico should be at once collectively made citizens of the United States and that all others properly qualified under ex isting laws residing in said island should have the privilege of becoming naturalized In the Philippines insurrection has been suppressed, law established and life end property made secure. Education and prac tical experience are there advancing the ca pacity of the people for government and the policies of McKinley and Roosevelt are lead ing the inhabitants step by etep to an ever increasing measure of home-rule. Time has Justified the selection of the Panama route for the great Isthmian Canal and events have shown the wisdom of securing full authority over the zone through which It is to be built. The work la progressing with rapidity and energy far beyond expecta tions and already the realization of the hop of centuries has come within the vision of the near future. Admit Two New States. We favor the Immediate admission of ttw Territories of New Mexico and Arizona as separate States in the Union. February 12. 19M. will be the 100th an niversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, an Immortal spirit which every family has brightened with the receding years and whose name stands among the first of those given to the world by the great Republic. We request that this centennial anniversary .be celebrated throughout the confines of the National Union by all tbe people, and espe cially by the public schools with exercises to stir the patriotism of the land. We call the attention of the American peo ple to the fact that none of the great meas ures here advocated by the Republican party could be enacted under a Democratic ad ministration or under one in which party responsibility Is divided. The continuance of present policies, therefore, absolutely re quires the continuance in power of that party which believes in them and which " possesses the capacity to put them into operation. Beyond all platform declarations there are fundamental differences between the die pub lican party and Its chief opponent, which make the one worthy and the other un worthy of public trust. In history the difference Between Democ racy and Republicanism is that the on stood for debased cOrrency, the other for honest currency; the one for free silver, the other for sound money; the one for free trade, the other for protection; the one for contraction of American Influence, the other for expansion ; the one has been forced to abandon every position taken on the great issues before the people, the other has held and vindicated all. In experience, the difference between Democracy and Republicanism is that one means adversity, while the other means high prosperity; one means doubt and debt, the other means confidence and thrift. Two Parties are Compared. In principle, the difference between Democracy and Republicanism Is that one stands for vacillation and timidity In gov ernment, the other for strength and pur pose; one stands for obstruction, the othpr for construction : one promises, the other performs; one finds fault, the other finds work. The present tendencies of the two parties are even more marked by Inherent differ ences. The trend of Democracy Is toward Socialism while the Republican party stands for a wise and regulated individualism. So cialism would destroy wealth. Republican ism would prevent its abuse. Socialism would give to each an equal right to take: Republicanism would give to each an equal right to earn. Socialism would offer equal ity of possession which would soon leave no one anything to posses: Republicanism would give equality of opportunity which would assure to t-ach his share of a con stantly increasing sum of possesions. In line with this policy, the Democratic party of today believes in government ownership, while the Republican party believes la government regulation; ultlmate'y, Democ racy would have the Nation own the people while Republicanism would have the peo ple own the Nation. Upon this platform of principles and pur poses and adherence to every Republican doc trine proclaimed since the btrth of the. party we go before the country asking support not only of those who have acted with us here tofore, but of all our fellow-citizens whe, regard I era of past political difference, unite In a deMre to maintain the policies, per petuate the bleeslngs and make secure the achievements of a greater America. "Pass Indiana for a time," requested Senator Beverldge. Missouri split with 3 ayes and 33 noes. Nebraska gave 12 ayes, four noes; New York, 3 ayes, 75 noes; Pennsylvania. 4 ayes: 64 noes. South Dakota, the seconding state, cast Its eight votes aye. Wisconsin split again with 25 ayes and 1 one no. Indiana finally voted eight ayes and 22 i hoes. j The physical valuation plank was lost by 917 to 63. DIRECT ELECTION IS LOST; Few Give Votes for Change in Sen- ! atorlal System. The final rollcall on the amendments ; was on the section calling for the election j of Senators by direct vote of the people, i "Nebraska asks a rollcall," said the ' chairman. "Is there a second?" There was none forthcoming for a few I seconds when the demand was seconded ' by Wisconsin. A volley of "No! no!" accompanied by ; a few groans, was fired at Wisconsin, but the chairman ordered the rollcall. ' Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missou- ' ri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington and 1 west Virginia gave scattered votes in the affirmative and Wisconsin again went 25 ayes and 1 no. The popular election plank for5enators went down and out by 866 to 114. Ha waii split 1 to 1. The question now Is, said Chairman Lodge, on the adoption of the majority report. The adoption of the resolutions was by viva voce vote, no voice being raised In the negative. Spring: styles Hunan shoes at Rosenthal'! DURING VACATION Repair ar.d refinish the piano dur ing vacation while the family Is away and the teachers are on their vacation. 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