New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-07

value TO the dollar In gold. All ,evernmen. jnaeh..
edness which by the terms of the contract II pay:
Grsaior S rejoice sG 'sf Rsf s
resolution 1,r.! IN Republican House Of Representa-
, ,,y Of onj monetary system and the fair fame OF
enc the direction of Of the "s rsaSy Of
its different forms each into the other and the re.
quaie provision FOR the extension Of bs hiking faci-
TO the the "a and ess Ss s tssss
lions capital may he responsive 10 the demands a.
business and lower rates Of inieres. prevail,
CUBA AND THE PHILIPPINES
The war with Spain, undertaken by tho United
States from the highest motives, has been justs
fed In the intelligence and compassion Of mankind
our brilliant Victories have brought us solemn OBJ
legations and grave responsibilities. for cannot
In the Interests OF honor humanity or civilizations
return to Spain the peoples whom we have freed
not propose to abandon tie ancient doctrines Of
rep M nc liberty upon which the CommonWeath
American people have grown 10 he without rival
among the nations In wealth power and happ;
be enjoyed by all other peoples especially by those
whom the valor Of our soldiers and sailors hove
we would no, interfere with the diplomatic nego-
tations now In progress we desire that they he so
r9ninnoed and terminated as TO secure to the
The building of the Nicaraguan Canal, con-
trolied and operated by the United states. Is now
imperative Our possessions in the Caribbean Sea,
the annexation Of Hawaii our position in the Phil
ippine Islands and the notable voyage Of the Ore
ndently LOOK TO Congress for the early undertake
Ing Of this work and It's completion with all rea-
sonable dispatch.
The Jaws Of passed in the Sor inter-
labor. compulsory education for children. frequent
payments OF earnings; guarding. as far as prae-
chinery. and demanding the best sanitary eondl-
tons for the workshop and home. have proved VIZ
OF the cnuntrW ,bey have become adverse factors
In competition the remedy Is not In their repeal
but through education and the efforts OF organ
lied labor TO procure the enactment or similar laws
in the other States of the Union
TO RESTRICT IMMIGRATION.
The high standard Of citizenship in Massachu-
sets must be maintained. Depending largely upon
the rate OF wages 1t will inevitably decline when
met with cheap labor. Intelligence in the i"n-
grant and his capability Of early assimilation into
the body Of American citizenship are essentials 10
both the welfare and safety OF the Nation We
therefore favor further restriction OF inning anpn
by requiring OF the intended lmmlsrahi ma ny Ioo
for the early passage of the Dill provloihs tIs Ia
oationa test. already passed by the senate anu
pending in the House of Representatives , -
The American fisheries in the North Atlantic nave
hAen the constant care of Massachusetts ihey
have played great part in her settlement ana ue
nurseries Of merchant marine and Naav., w,
consider their preservation as OF the ms tn, H.
portance 10 the Nation. and we protest asaih =;
and will oppose any action which Will put thein III
peril. -,-..,.- -, o,,r s,a+A
Government for the last year as In accpru VIZ VIZ
traditions We submit the names OF the faltniuI
public servants by whom that admins 'ratl0h mas
have enuncjated to-day and ask the approval OF
the people of the Commonwealth.