Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-24

Frecr SAID:
"tsentlcmen OF the Convention.
"l'hc closing years of this con-
tury are fraught with grave qucs.
tions and responsibilities Tor the
magnificent neutrality-suspicious. In.
volving new duties aud enlarged
views of governmental life To the
citizens OF this wonderful nation.
~ think | voice the sentiment Of
every member Of this convention
and of evorv othcr thoughtful cit.
zen, when ! say that the Repubh.
can party can be trustcd TO safely
meet and solve these present and
coming problems. with patriotic
zeal aud fearless courage.
SIN all the past half-ccntury IL
has not been found wanting In any
National emergency or crisis.
"To II the people always turn
when danger threatens our institu.
ticns aud Republican principles.
Courageously and wisely il has
caused TO bo imheidcd In the foun-
dation of our national cdihce every
cardinal doctrine il has advocated
and every necessary protection To
f-government
''lts representatives have brave.
ly and intelligcn,ly interpreted the
wishes of the people, aud have uni.
formly been found ON tho side of
progress, development and security.
Asst has been m the past, NO Il
will bc in tho future.
81 fully realize tho responsibili.
ties and burdens resting upon
standard bearer Of our party in
these hours Of serious aud perplcx.
ing questions aud difficulties. We
want men of broad, constructive
views. ] shall strive 60 rise TO the
demands of the hour.
81 ann not afraid of territorial
expansion TO the danger of this
great nation, while the people rule;
and am IN favor Of humanity ex-
pansiou.
81 don't believe IA policy of
selfish isolation. believe in plant |
ing Old Glory on every crumbliag
rampant In the world. when IT'S gar
rison duplicates for the protecting
care of our generous arms aud the
ennobling influence of our Christian
civilization.
''Ihc wise, courageous and con
servatiye course Of President Nc.
kinley and his Cabinet aud gener.
ais, deserves, and must have, the
loyal, earnest support of every pa
triotic citizen. Thus far the policy
of the Administration has been nn.
paraileled for justice, mercy and
wisdom. Let rs stand by It TO the
end.
GREAT HISTORY WRITTEN.
"Just what our Democratic broth.
rem will say and do this year - hard
Go tell, rs IL always is. They arc
waiting for something to turn up.
The farmers won't believe them
when they look bnck OF the dreary
days Of 'o4 and '9G, aud then see to
day the hills and valleys once again
covered with hocks aud herds.
When they read Of 700. 600, 600
more exports than imports this year
and see gold and silver coming glad
ly back 90 these shores.
"The business man won't listen
when he sees improved business con.
ditions, mills humming, furnaces
roaring and busy toilers receiving
an honest dollar for an honest days
work.
'Onr monetary system ~ nov
the admiration Of the world. The
present gold stapdard must be re-
tained. IL Is today supplying our
brave army and navy aud creating
better business conditions sall over
the land; lo to - a. hollkw a fall
lacy today a. ever; only mere, it il
dead and damned fallacy. The
grass is growing green sver the
grave IN which il was buried In eg8
snd no Gabriel'sarumpet or Bryan's
horn can resurrect IL.
Honest money is no mere cam.
paign cry. It II ihe demand Of a
mighty people and the Republican
party il The defender Of that faith.
''The American principle Of pro.
lection 70 our labor aud industries
is a. dear 70 the Republican party
and the people ~ ever in days past
II ~ . part Of osr marvellous nation. |
~ lifes Il has made us al I'VE are.
let us stand by 10 90 the end-with
all n implies
CIVIL SERVICE.
"Therc is one thing want 10 ssy.
! am not in favor Of Civil Service
reform or civil service. a. IL I'll
known. J want 10 one 70 think ! /
am 10 favor of %. am opposed 10 I
it, AZ contrary To- the spirit Of our
government and IT, institutions. IfI
D. q relic of monarchy. " is not
Republican OF Democratic II can
only create a class in this govern.
nlent "by the people " Il ia de- (
nial Of pefs0usl liberty and letter
upon honorable aspirations Ith has 4
no place BOZ any political economy.
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