The Monte Vista journal., 1897-09-11

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was unanimously adopted:
The representatives Of the Republi
cana Of the state OF Colorado, a1oem'
bled in state convention, reamrm thsll
allegiance to the principles Of the
party Of Lincoln, a. promulgated IN
our state and national platforms o1
1895.
I'VE congratulate the people On the
majestic industrial march Of he m.
ton already commenced under the
banners inscribed with the principles
Of our national platform Of 1898, vim
dicated by victory at the polls, by
prosperity in our fields and workshops
and the approach of universal buMnese
revival.
I'VE unqualifiedly indorse the ad.
ministrat ton Of President Mckinley.
which will pass into history - one
Of the most glorious In the annals Of
the Republic. and we point to the pub
Lie and private life of the President ~
typical product of our free institu-
tions.
I'VE are emphaticaily In favor Of
the protection of American labor and
American Industries. and We exhibit
In justification Of our faith the won
derful impetus given to every depart
ment Of business life by the passage
Of that great Republican measure, the
Dingley bill. which will raise revenue
sufiicient to support the government.
prevent the issue Of interest-b bearing
bonds. protect American labor and
maintain the national credit.
Resolved. That the Republican
party OF Colorado unquallfiedly in
dorses the determination OF the Ma
tional Republican party to restore the
value Of silver bullion and secure per-
manent bimetallism by appointing n
monetary commission to secure an In
ternationnl agreement. That in ap-
pointing Senator Wolcott at the head
or said commission, and backing the
Efforts Of said commission by the
whole diplomatic power Of his admin
istrntion. President Mckinley is en-
titled to the nauimOus support Of all
citizens Of Colorado who desire the
restoration Of silver.
I'VE earnestly commend the efforts
OF Senator Wolcott In his active prose-
cution Of the only rational attempt
that has hitherto been made TO secure
enduring bimetallism, and we de-
nounce as Infamous the calumny that
has been heaped upon him by the
Democratic and Popullst press.
I'VE are inalterably opposed to
system Of civil service that builds up
mn official class. especially life ten
ure. in almost all branches Of the pub
lie service. and condemn law aA un-
American which permitted the Cleve-
land administration, in the name Of
civil service reform. in displacing 49,
600 Republicans with partisan Demo-
Gratis. and then by presidential procla-
nation guaranteeing them their offi-
cial positions for the remainder OF
their lives. We approve the senti-
ments OF General Washington nH ex-
pressed to his secretary OF war when
he declared:
81 shall not. whilst have the honor
to administer the government. bring
a man into any Office Of consequence
knowingly whose political tenets are
adverse to the measures which the
general government are pursuinG: for
this. In my opinion. would he q sort Of
positical suicide. That II would en-.
barra&s ks movements In most Ger.
tain
Resolved. That We cordially vel
come to our ranks those Republicans
who temporarily stepped outside the
party to vote for the free and unlim-
tied coinage Of silver. hut who now
believe that only through the Republi-
can party cnn bimetallism he estab-
li~hed and maintained.
Resolved. That the chairman Of the
Republican state central committee
and the secretary thereof be. and are
hereby constituted q committee and
are authorized and empowered n
such - oil any and all vacancies
which may occur in the state ticket
nominated by this convention to he
supported at the ensuing election
which may occur by reason Of omis-
slon to nominate. re~iEnat ton. death.
or otherwise. and nid
chairman and secrctary are aiso au.
th0Fi1ed and directed 10 hle with the
proper ofiicem q certificate Of the
same In accordance with law.
Resolved. That the convention e.
lect the American eagle ~ Its emblem
to Designate Its act Of nominations.
ald emblem being the same a. here
tofore nscti by the Republican party"
Nominations were declared In order. |
and Immediately. without q speech.
Alexander Guliett of Gunnia0- nomi-
mated Charles n. Hayt. The nomina-
lion was seconded by c. G. Goodale Of
I'rower~ county: r. r. Webster. Cone
los: J. ". Shields. Cnssliia: Greeley |
W. Whitforti. Arapahoe: J. II. Rax.
Ter. Rio Granhe: r. W. Sweeney, Huer. |
fano: w. r. McClelland. Fl Paso. and
y: .. Adams Of Fremont county.
The nominations were declared
rloerd and Mr.. Hayt waa nominal ted |
BY acciamatiou. Adjourned.