Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-08-31

tory recently won and confident in the belief
that still larger majority awaits them at the
close of the contest now open.
They review with the utmost satisfaction the
campaign last year. and congratulate not only
the republicans. but all the people upon the
triumphant election of William Mckinley as
president OF the United States. and highly COM
mend his wisdom and energy in directing the
whole force OF the administration toward the
early and complete fulfllment of all pledges Of
the platform at st. Louis
Ihey applaud the acts Of congress In so quick
ly reforming the tariff from against
the interests OF this country into an adequate
protection for the men and women of the
United States. And with qualification they re-
fer TO the efforts of the senators and representa-
tives from Iowa. influential in the prompt
passage of this measure.
Under these suspicious conditions this con-
yontiOn declares the following principles, upon
which Il asks the confidence and seeks the suf-
frages of the voters of Iowa:
1t realirms and adopts in every part the
declaration of principles announced by the re-
publican national convention in 1896 and pledges
for Iowa that the election in November next
shall he a SIN more emphatic evidence of the
strength and Justice of republican doctrines
II again especially declares for protection and
honest money
1t demands a most rigid economy, consistent
with prDlic welfare, in all governments. national.
state, and municipal, to the end that the bur
dens of taxpayers win be lessened.
1t demands system of taxation that will
justly distribute among the taxpayers the
amount necessary for public expenditures, and
1t insists that all individuals and corporations.
in whatever business they may be engaged, shall
lie taxed that they shall not escape their
fair aud propOrtionate share OF the burdens.
1t recognizes and insists upon the broad and
fundamental principle that government among
men is Instituted to insure fair and equal OPP
portunlty 10 every human being in the struggle
of life. that TO afford such opportunity selfish
ness must be rebuked, righteousness held In
check, and power Of combination restrained.
And the republican party inyokes it's birth and
history a guarantee of it's pledge that it
lists only TO do justice among men. to add dig
nifty and comfort TO the lives of the poor. and
Ia make equality of opportunities not abb
stract idea, but living reality.
We point with satisfaction aud pride 10 the
long record of wise and economical admins
trution OF state affairs by the republican party,
to the benevolent institutions established aud
splendid edihces erected and paid for, a rate
of taxation uniformly below that OF our sister
states. We commend the general assembly for
Its earnest and thorough efforts TO reduce the
expenses of government 10 the lowest practicable
point.
We indorse the capable and faithful admin
istration of Governor Drake and trust that he
may early find complete restoration to health
and enjoy long life in the state which he has
served with such honorable distinction upon
the field of battle and in high official posi-
lions.
We congratulate the farmers of the United
States in the selection of James Wilson as SEQ,
rotary of agriculture. His eminent fitness for
the honorable place he holds aud his earnest zeal
for the development Of agriculture combine TO
make him not only the pride of the state but Of
the nation
We believe in the justice of those laws here