Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-21
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM,

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The Republican party of the territory
Of New Mexico, in convention assembled
at Albuquerque, on the LIST d3y of Octo-
Der, A. %. 1898, reaffirms it's faith III the
declaration of principles set forth In the
national Republican platform of 1896;
and it is with pride,that we can again
point to the fact that under a Republic
can administration public credit has
been restored, industry revived, facto-
ries and workshops reopened and pro-
lection given to American interests, un-
der which the people are enjoying re-
newed confidence and prosperity.
We most heartily indorse the Dingley
tariff law. enacted by q Republican con-
gress, despite the persistent opposition
Of the Democratic party. Under that
! law the sheep and wool and live stock
interests have been greatly benefited,
and the wealth of this territory benefit
ed by many millions of dollars.
We believe in sound money, and in a
volume of money sufficient for all
| business demands. The policy of the
| present administration in giving en-
ployment to labor, and protection to L
| various industries is a solution Of the
| financial heresies which call for cheap
money, believing as we do that all
money issued by the government should
be of uniform and equal value.
We congratulate the country upon the
great success of the present national ad-
| mlnistration, in which our president
has distinguished himself as a states
man and q patriot in dealing with do
nestle and foreign affairs; and in which
he has shown so much wisdom in up
holding the honor Of this nation
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the anneXing of the Hawaiian islands,
and we favor the retention by this gov
eminent of all territory acquired by our
army and navy where justice and hui
manity demand it. We favor the con-
structiOn of the Nicaragua canal under
the immediate supervision and exclu-
sive control of the United States gov
eminent. the necessity for the canal
having been more strongly emphasized
by recent events.
We congratulate Governor Otero upon
the success of his administration and
commend him for his efforts in behalf OF
good government and the advancement
If the material and financial interests
If New Mexico, both at home and
lbroad, and we tender to the president
If the United States u thanks for the
appointment of q governor from the
ranks Of the people, a man who by rea-
son of his lifetime residence in New
Mexico, and of his intimate acquainr-
lnce with the needs of u people is best
lble to perform the duties of an exec
utive in this territory.
We heartily indorse the present Re-
publican administration in all OF it's
branches During the br.ef per!ud In
which the present executive has orcu-
pied the position he fills, New Mexico
las attained a place in the hearts of the
american people never before accorded
t. The patriotism of citizens in send
'ng forth a larger proportion of soldiers
TO the Spanish-American war than Is
3redited to any other state or Territory,
md tho bravery of our soldiers lis
played on the field of battle, are Il guar
lntee of our right to full citizenship
n the American union. we PONY with
pride to the immortal record D1nIe by
he New Mexico squadron of Trough
Riders in the battles of La Quasi ma
md San Juan, by which was established
he intelligence, patriotism II iniom-
table courage of our people, and where
II they have won for themselves the ad-
niration of the civilized world, anu ten
Ter to the relatives and friends Of those
Who fell in the struggle for humanity,
| Justice and civilization, the heartfelt
| sympathies of a grateful people. We
congratulate lile UdllOLl VII tllt II u:l VI
| peace, and heartily indorse President
| Mckinley upon the careful, patriotic
md successful manner In which the dig
lity of this nation has been preserved in
the war with Spain.
We congratulate the people of New
| Mexico upon the appointment by the
| president Of the present able and fear
| ess judiciary, and commend the mem
| bers thereof for their devotion to duty
| md their answering interest in the adj
| n~lnistration Of justice.
The present congress OF the United
states is Republican in politics, and any
acts of that body favorable to New Mex
leo are Republican measures and cannot
be credited to the efforts Of q Demo-
cratic delegate from this territory.
The attitude of the Republican party
pf New Mexico has always been consist
ant on the question of the admission of
the territory as q state. We favored the
admission Of the territory when the
Democratic party was united in their
opposition against it. We still favor its
admission, believing that there is no
GOOD and substantial reason for keeping
rs out of the Union as a state and be-
lieve that this can best be accomplished
by the election Of q delegate to congress
who is in harmony with Republican pol
tics and principles.
Our heartfelt gratitude Is extended to
the army and navy for their noble sac
offices in behalf of their country, and
their brilliant achievements on land and
water; and We emphasize II apprecia-
ton of those brave soldiers known as
the Trough Riders" to whose ranks our
territory has so literally contributed,
and whose acts Of bravery and heroism
have inspired the world with a new
faith and confidence in American
age and valor.
We are IN favor of increasing both
our army and navy to q size commen-
surate with the interest of the country,
thereby placing the nation in a position
that will insure 1t a rightful influence
and power among the nations Of the
earth. We believe in the expansion OF
American industry and commerce, and
in the full protection of American citi-
zens everywhere; wherever the Ameri-
can flag has been hoisted in the name Of
humanity and freedom, we believe it
should stay until every vestige Of des-
potism has been removed,