The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-29

same DiaLlUIfll lloAtS an abandoned deI-,
eilct upon q turbulent sea, sighted now
and then from some volcanic rock by
Debs and Altgeld. even yesterday by
somebody or other In our own state. but
never again to enter the haven OF
American confidence. 10 threaten ano
Alright.
To that creed OF Organism and dis
order the 81. Louis platform stood op-
posed. u won the fight In behalf OF
principle and national honor But The
Republican party has done more than
win: IL rls serupulousiy kept and
promptly performed its promises. 1t
mas maintained the gold standard. II
has ven what the people wanted and
believe in. tariff TO protect our laDor and
our industries, 10 furnish adequate rev.
enue to cur treasury-an American policy
for the American people.
We see Republican president institut-
ing an honest search for honest bi-
metallism which an international agree
ment alone can effect; under severe pres
sure for place rot merely maintaining.
but wisely extending the merit system
in our civil service; declaring 70 other
nations policy. dignifed and firm with
out arrogance patriotic always.
To the Republicans Of Massac chusetts
state control is not new; but never has
the sense OF their responsibility been
more alert. They maintain their funda-
mental belief in the unsectarian, free,
public school. They dare insist upon a
full enforcement of the liquor law.
They believe that the frequent approval
Of loans outside the debt limit is against
wise municipal economy. They think
the time has come to restrain the fur
ther extension CT boards and commits
sions. and 10 promote the rational simpli-
hcatlon OF many now existing. They
demand strict enforcement OF all statutes
and thereby q &ner blue book.
Recc snizing the importance Of ex-
tending our commercial relations. they
recommend the careful study of our con-
sular service so that its efficiency and
dignity may be increased. They would
secure safe and high citizenship, and
they therefore urge that the laws of
naturalization and immigration be SO
improved that our gates shall be prompt
ly and tightly closed against all who are
too ignorant TO understand or too vicious
70 appreciate our institutions and laws.
They declare that any man who is
capable Of aSsailing the foundations Of
credit and commerce by an adherence
TO Organism and the Chicago PLATFORM
or who maintains a vociferfous silence
when they are so assailed, should be
considered as unfit TO hold high munich
pal office as u administer state or federal
functions.
Fortunate, twice fortunate, does the
Republican party find itself today in
state and nation. Surrounded by a
cabinet, in which Massachusetts has the
right 10 feel especial pride. having an
invisible patriotism which obliterates
sections and ignores crCeds and condi-
tlons, stands the president OF the whole
nation, William Mckinley. With man.
hood unstained by fear or bravo. by
insincer,ty or selfish ambition, with wis
dom in the councils Cf state, with dignity
in the assemblies OF men. with a gra
-eieus geniality which makes him the
friend at every ilreside in the common
wealth. stands the man. iii TO rank with
the great historic governor of Massa-
chus it's. Roger WolcCtt.
Agaia the Republican party calls upon
the men Of this commonwealth TO re-
assert their belief in the great fact that
not principles alone or men alone are
sufficient guaranty OF good governmen
but that the honor of the state may be
trusted only TO that party which, giving
its voice 10 high and patriotic princi-
pies. places them in the executive grasp
of men honorable. wise, unselhsh and
PATRIOTS. To a party animated by such
principles and led by such a man this
convention pledges it's allegiance
Senator Lodge arose when nominations
were called for. and during an eulogy OF
Governor WclCott said: His course in
office has been all that Massachusetts
demands OF her governors. and she de-
mands much. He came to his office ia
miliar with every branch of the govern
ment. owing to his years Of service as
lieutenant governor. He took up the
reins with a practical hand. He has
shown marked ability and untiring in
dustry in dealing with his many per-
picking duties. Large questions and
questions Of detail alike have received
from him the same conscientious care
and consideration. He has not hesi-
tated TO encounter differences OF opin~
ion when his sense Of duty demanded
IL, and Massachusetts values more than
anything else in a public servant the
assurance that he is a man OF convic-
tions and possessed of the courage 10
stand by them. His administrator has
met with the approval of the people of
the state without regard 10 party"
Congressman Moody paid this tribute
to Lieutenant Governor Crane:
Let it he said OF anyone that he an
ticipates rather than answers the calls
OF friendship, again and again preferring
others To himself; that ne is of proved
capacity i'm affairs. public and private,
judicious in action and sagacious In
counsel, loyal Republican, a generous
open hearted man, and he may well rest
content. All these things can be said
OF william Murray Crane of Dalton.
now lieutenant governor OF the common
wealth"
Senator Roe OF Worcester addressed
the convention in behalf Of Attorney
General Knowlton. Last years ticket
was endorsed in its entirety.
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