Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-20
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM,

The Republican party Of the territory
of New Mexico, i'll convention assembled
at Albuquerque, on the LIST day of Octo-
Der, A. d. 1898, reaffirms its faith in 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 Republi-
can administration public credit has
Deer restored, industry revived, facto-
ries and workshops reopened and pro-
lection given to American interests, UNI
der which the people are enjoying re-
neWed confidence and prosperity.
We most heartily indorse the Dingley
tariff law, enacted by a 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
present administration in giving en-
ployment to labor, and protection to our
various industries is a solution Of the
financial question. We are opposed to all
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-
ministration, in which our president
has distinguished himself as a states
man and a 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
of the material and financial interests
of New Mexico, both at home and
abroad, and we tender to the president
of the United States our thanks for the
appointment Of a governor from the
ranks of the people,, a man who by rea-
son of his lifetime residence in New
Mexico, and of his intimate acquaint-
ance with the needs of our people Is best
able 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 Inc brief a,eriud In
which the present executive has occu-
pied the position he fills, New Mexico
has attained a place in the hearts of the
American people never before accorded
1t. The patriotism of citizens in send
ing forth q larger proportion of soldiers
to the Spanish-American war than Is
credited to any other state or territory,
and the bravery Of our soldiers lis
played on the field of battle, are a guar
antee of u right to full citizenship
in the American union. We po:hr with
pride to the immortal record made by
the New Mexico squadron of Rough
Riders" in the battles of La Guasi ma
and San Juan, by which was established
the intelligence, patriotism and indom-
table courage of u people, and where
in they have won for themselves the ad-
miration Of the civilized world, AMI ten
der 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 the nation on the ra'u'n of
peace, and heartily indorse President
Mckinley upon the careful, patriotic
and successful manner In which the dig
nifty 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
less judiciary, and commend the men,
bers thereof for their devotion to duty
and their answering interest In the ad-
mlnistration 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 cannon
be credited to the efforts Of a Demo-
cratic delegate from this territory.
The attitude of the Republican party
Of New Mexico has always been consist
ent or 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 1t. We still favor its
admission, believing that there Is no
good and substantial reason for keeping
us out of the Union as a state and be-
lieve that this can best be accomplished
by the election Of a delegate to congress
| who Is in harmony with Republican pol
itics and principles.
Our heartfelt gratitude Is extended to
the army and navy for their noble sac
| rifices in behalf Of their country, and
their brilliant achievements on land and
water: and we emphasize u 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 cour-
age and valor.
We are in favor Of increasing both
our army and navy to a size common
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-
e n e~verywhere; wherever the Ameri.
can flag has been hoisted in the name Of
humanity and freedom, we believe II
should stay until every vestige Of des-
potism has been removed.