Massachusetts Republicans endorse Roosevelt and tariff reform
The Massachusetts Republican platform praises President Roosevelt for peace efforts and calls for enforcing anti rebates laws. It supports tariff revision when public interest demands it and urges Congress to protect workers and industry with fair trade provisions.
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Portsmouth
Far East
Roosevelt
Republican pledge praises Bates Guild in Massachusetts
The text lauds Roosevelt era Republican aims on education ballot security property protection wage earners and public welfare. It praises John L Bates and Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild Jr for their many years of trusted service and backs Guild for governor, pledging support for Guild and associates.
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Bates and Guild
Republican Party of
Massachusetts
John L. Bates
Commonwealth
Curtis Guild, Jr
Westfield
Notable speeches at the Massachusetts Republican convention
Congressman John W Weeks lauds Governor Douglas while criticizing militia methods and Democratic delays. He urges tariff protection with Massachusetts needs in mind and highlights reciprocity efforts, railroads, and ship subsidies amid a declared party stance on manageable tariff revision.
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Douglas
Massachusetts
Weeks
Roosevelt
Joint Committee
House
Senate
Old Bay State
Democratic Party
State House
Mr. Weeks
John Hay
Republican Party
Lawrence Speech Highlights tariff debate at party gathering
Chairman Lawrence delivers a platform address amid a family like convention. He notes Republicans straddle extremes on stand pat and tariff revision and cautions against overhauling business while calling for reasonable policy.
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Lawrence
Republican Platform Emphasizes Labor Reform and Naval Growth
The platform calls for a Commerce and Labor inquiry into child labor with aims to extend prohibitions beyond Massachusetts law. It argues for proportional congressional representation where states limit suffrage and supports Roosevelt’s fleet program to boost American merchant shipping and trade. It credits Republicans for decades of progress in justice education and public schools.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Massachusetts
Congress
United States
Roosevelt
South America
Orient
New England
Republican Party
Commonwealth
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Argentina
Canada
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ontario
Committee On
Chickering
George P. Lawrence
Henry Cabot
Merchant Marine