The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia

Republican Platformizes Foreign Policy and Domestic Reform

The platform asserts a firm pro US policy abroad with emphasis on preservation of traditions, opposing Democratic shifts, and supporting continued neutrality in Latin America, expansion of the Philippine policy, and a strong navy. It calls for tariff reform, regulation of railroads and trusts, rural credits, and national budget economy, plus civil service and labor protections. It argues against government ownership of ships and defends American industry, labor, and sovereignty.