Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-03
PARTY PLATFORM
Protection, Sound Money, National
Expansion Resolutions Adopt
ed by Republican Territor-
ial Convention.
COY. OTER0 CONGRATULATED
National Administration Indorsed-Patriot
ism of Citizens Praised Rough Rid
ers' Thanked Statehood Favored
Increase Of Army and Navy
Favored.

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The Republican party of the territory
of New Mexico, in convention assembled
at Albuquerque, OF 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 hat under a Republi-
can administration public credit has
been restored, industry revived, facto-
ries and workshops reopened and pro-
lection given to American interests. I'M
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
business demands. The policy of the
present administration in giving en-
ployment to labor, and protection to our
various industries is a solution of the
llldilCldl luCSlioll- wv dlC oppOoCu " GIL
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 upo the
great success Of the present national ad'
| ministration, in which our presiden'
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
We heartily approve the wisdom O.
the %annexing of the Hawaiian islands
and we favor the retention by this gov
eminent Of all territory acquired by oul
army and navy where justice and hu'
manity demand it. We favor the con
~struction Of the Nicaragua canal unde1
| the Immediate supervision and exclu
sive control of the United States gov
eminent. the necessity for the cana
having been more strongly emphasized
by recent events.
We congratulate Governor Otero upol
the success of his administration an
commend him for his efforts in behalf o
good government and the advancement
of the material and financial interest,"
of New Mexico, both at home a N
abroad, and we tender to the presiden
of the United States u thanks for tn
appointment of a governor from tn
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 hes
able to perform the duties of an exec
utive in this territory.
We heartily indorse the present Re
publican administration in all OF it
branches. During the brief period il
which the present executive has occu
pied the position he fills. New MeXic
has attained a place in the hearts OF tn
American people never before ACCORDED
it. The patriotism of citizens in send
ing forth a larger proportion of soldier
to the Spanish-American war than i
credited to any other state or territory
and the bravery of our soldiers dis
PLAYED on the field of battle, are a guar
Fantee of our right to a full citizenshil
in the American union, We point wit
pride to the immortal record made b.
the New Mexico squadron of ''RougI
Riders in the battles of La Guasim'
and San Juan, by which was established
the intelligence, patriotism and indomlt
able courage of Il people, and wherein
they have won for themselves the ad
miration of the civilized world. an
tender to the relatives and friends o
those who fell in the struggle 70
Humanity, Justice and civilization, tn
heartfelt sympathies of a grateful pee
pie. We congratulate the nation o.
the return of peace, and heartily in
dorsc President Mckinley upon tn
careful. patriotic and successful man
ner in which the dignity of this natiol
has been preserved in the war wit
Spain.
We congratulate the people of NeN
Mexico upon the appointment BY tn
president of the present able and feal
less judiciary. and commend the mem
bers thereof for their devotion to dut.
and their answering interest in the ad
ministration of justice.
The present congress of the Unite'
States is Republican in politics, aud an.
acts of that body favorable to New Mex
leo are republican measures and can no
be credited to the efforts of a Democrati
delegate from this territory.
The attitude Of the Republican part.
of New Mexico has always been consist
ent on the question of the admission o
the territory as a state. Wefavored tn
admission of the territory when TIN
Democratic party was united in thei
opposition against it. We still favor it
admission, believing that there is II
good and substantial reason for keeping
us out of the Union as a state and believ
that this can best be accomplished b,
the election of a delegate to congress
who is in harmony with Republican
politics and principles.
Our heartfelt gratitude is extended t,
the army and navy for their noble sacri
fees in behalf of their country, and theil
brilliant achievements on land ant
water; and we emphasize our apprecia
ton of those brave soldiers known a!
the Rough Riders" to whose ranks oul
territory has so literally contributed
and whose acts of bravery and heroism
have inspired the world with a new
faith and confidence in American
courage and valor.
We are in favor of increasing botf
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 it q rightful influence
and power among the nations Of thu
earth. We believe in the expansion O.
American industry and commerce, an6
in the full protection of American
citizens every where; wherever thu
American flag has been hoisted in the
name OF humanity and freedom, VT