<P> Besides these measures, the platform called for reductions in the tariff and limitations on naval armaments by international agreement . </P> <P> The biggest controversy at the convention was over the platform section dealing with trusts and monopolies . The convention approved a strong "trust - busting" plank, but Perkins had it replaced with language that spoke only of "strong National regulation" and "permanent active (Federal) supervision" of major corporations . This retreat shocked reformers like Pinchot, who blamed it on Perkins . The result was a deep split in the new party that was never resolved . </P> <P> The platform in general expressed Roosevelt's "New Nationalism", an extension of his earlier philosophy of the Square Deal . He called for new restraints on the power of federal and state judges along with a strong executive to regulate industry, protect the working classes and carry on great national projects . This New Nationalism was paternalistic, in direct contrast to Wilson's individualistic philosophy of "New Freedom". However, once elected, Wilson's actual program resembled Roosevelt's ideas, apart from the notion of reining in judges . </P> <P> Roosevelt also favored a vigorous foreign policy, including strong military power . Though the platform called for limiting naval armaments, it also recommended the construction of two new battleships per year, much to the distress of outright pacifists such as Jane Addams . </P>

In the presidential election of 1912 progressive politicians