The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-09-16
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
Resolutions Adopted by the State Con-
yention at Dubuque.

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v4Htion assembled, declare:
ssThat we congratulate the country upon
the wise and patriotic administration OF
President Mckinley, and we regard the
measures and policies Thereon as me con
crete expression of republican statesman
ship; and especially do we commend ms
course during the present war with SPAN,
his wisdom and forbearance IN seeking
peaceable solution of the Cuban questlon
before resorting to arms, while at the same
time prudently preparing for war, ana,
when circumstances finally made armed
intervention necessary, his vigor and en-
ergy in the prosecution OF the war.
tsThat the experience OF the past TWO
years has fully approved the gold stand
ard policy of the republican party as de-
clared by the national convention OF io9o.
We recognize the necessity OF comprenen-
sive and enlightened monetary legislation
The monetary standard of this country
and the commercial world is gold. The
permanence Of this standard must be as
sured by congressional legislation, giving
to it the validity and vitality OF public
law. All of the money must be kept at
parity with gold. Our money, like our in
stitutions, should be maintained equal to
the best in the world. On this plank we
invite the support of all voters who desire
honesty and stability in business aHalrs
and an immediate and permanent settle.
ment of the question of the standard OF
value.
NThat we reaffirm our belief in the re-
publican doctrines of reciprocity and pro-
lection. congratulate the peopleon the
fact that a republican congress has enacted
protective tariff which has brought pros
per1ty to our country, and we pledge our
selves to favor such changes in the present
republican revenue law as experience may
from time to time dictate or change if condl
tions demand.
tsThat we favor the upbuilding OF the
American merchant marine, the speedy
construction of the Nicaraguan canal, the
securing of naval and coaling stations and
the protection of American rights in every
quarter of the world with an adequate
navy; ,,naa, ,uhoso
policies and administration prosperity has
been restored and foreign war success
fully conducted, has earned the right to
be further entrusted with the task of solv-
ing the territorial, colonial and commercial
problems that have resulted from the war.
ssThat it is due to the cause of humanity
and civilization for which the war With
Spain was fought, that no people who have
in consequence thereof been freed from
oppression shall, with the consent or
through the indifference Of the United
States, be returned to such oppression OF
permitted to lapse into barbarism.
ssThat the soldiers, sailors and marines
both regular and volunteer, of the army
anu navy, udVo III ono Wal W LUZ y pom "a
empliied bravery and self-sacritce, like
unto that displayed by previous defenderi
of the republic. Not only have they earned
the most profound gratitude OF the nation
but they have given the United States I
new dignity and rank among the creates
and most powerful nations of the earth.
ssThat the Iowa volunteers, who thi
year so promptly responded to the presi
dents call for enlistments, have won tn
proud appreciation Of the state. Though
they did not reach the front OF battle
ships, self-sacrifces, sickness, and eve
death, the price Of soldierly duty. Thei
needs should have the promptest consider
alton and attention which the state b
nation can give.
seWe heartily endorse the able an
businesslike administration of Governc
Shaw as displayed by his prudent an
conscientious discharge of public dutle
and especially do we commend him for b
constant and untiring efforts made on b
half Of the Iowa soldiers, whether In car
or sick in tho hospitals.
"That we tender grateful acknowled
ment to all who have helped the party
the opportunity to do the great good it h
done, and especially do we appreciate tt
services of Independent voters Of 1895 al
1897, who placed the honor of the COUNT
above party. We invite, for the party
present financial and other policies, the
operation and support Of all"
The republican state convention pass
the following supplemental resolution:
sResolved, That tho state central CO.
mittee be instructed to call the next sta
convention in Des Moines, provided tn
Des Moines furnish a suitable building
the gathering and appropriate ente
tainment.''