, 1898-09-29

graduate the people Of Wyoming upon
the enactment Of this law, which has
directly benefited our two great indus
tries, viz: the raising of live stock and
the mining Of coal, by which both d.
rectly and indirectly have brought
prosperity to every business within our
state.
We most cordially approve the ad-
ministration Of President Mckinley.
He has met the unusually grave and
difficult questions which have arisen
since his i~ncumbency OF the presiden-
tial office in a manner so wise and pa
triotic as to challenge the admiration
Of all parties at home and to win the
approval OF the best people throughout
the civilized world. We express our
earnest approval Of the vigorous prose-
cution of the war and our entire con-
fidence in his ability to secure such
terms Of peace, which we believe to be
near al hand, IS will advance human
liberty and comfort, with the honor
and dignity OF the American people.
We believe our country under a repub-
lican administration Is entering upon
It's greatest period Of power, happi-
ness and responsibility, and we realize
the mighty future of successful progress
and duty which is even now before us.
supported by the republican party, is
fully able to pursue a policy upon the
declaration Of peace with Spain which
will at once maintain the dignity and
perity to the Islands which will come
under her control and protection.
We extend to the brave men on land
and sea who have gone forth to battle
for the glory of our flag and the cause
of human liberty, our deepest sympa-
thy on account OF the sacrifices they
have made and the h%ardships they are
called upon to endure, and our warmest
praise for their unconquerable valor;
we honor, congratulate and applaud our
country's heroes throughout the entire
nation, and especially those from our
own commonwealth, who have once
more proved the matchless intelligence
devotion and courage Of American
manhood.
W. hold in undying honor the SOL
diers and sailors whose valor saved
The life OF the nation and also those
who were but recently called to arms
in v%indication of their country's hon
Or and the cause Of human liberty II
the war, with Spain, and we favor Just
and liberal pensions OF all deserving
soldiers as a sacred debt Of the nation
and believe the widows and orphans Of
those who are dead are entitled to the
care Of a generous and grateful people
We most heartily approve Of the an.
nexation Of the Hawaiian islands, and
hail with pleasure the American flag
which has been there planted as an
emblem Of liberty by the republican
administration.
Believing in the great advantages Of
the proposed Nicaraguan canal and o.
the United States control Of the same
we most earnestly commend such q
project to the consideration Of our rep
~resentatives in congress.
We condem the democratic party
in this state for again attempting to
deceive the people Of Wyoming by mis-
representations and ISLANDERS upon the
present state administration. We CON
denim the attempts Of the democrats
party to sneak back into power by
means Of calumny and false represen-
tations, as set forth In their so-called
platform, and we invite q comparison
between the low wages and the low
prices Of live stock and farm products
which existed prior to the adoption Of
the Dingley bill by a republican con-
g-ess. and the condition of the present
time, and call attention to the fact
that the congressman elected by votes
largely secured through misrepresen-
tation at our last state election, voted