The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23

vans aiming the troops a Santiago de
! Cuba
of the declaration of war, made by the
United States against Spain and pledge
our lives and fortunes for the purpose OF
bringing it to quick and successful ter
! mination.
S.-We endorse and approve the patri-
otto, American administration of William
Mckinley. We commend the great states
manship displayed by him IN his tireless
endeavors 10 secure an honorable settle
ment Of the Cuban question by diplomatic
methods, and his fearless refusal to be
driven into war until all hopes of a peace
fui settlement had failed. and wise and
needful steps had been taken TO prepare
for hostilities. We heartily endorse the
conduct of the war by the admiIi tration.
and feel confident that time will continue.
more and more, TO demonstrate the great
wisdom and matchless leadership of Pres
ident Mckinley, so far, remarkably dis
played in his management of the war and
its conduct, and We rejoice with him, that
in the present crisis the American people
are united in sustaining him and that pat
riotism has completely obliterated the last
NC9LlSS u StcliOndI IeeElng-
''9-Since the war with Spain could not
be avoided, we approve all that congress
has done to provide for the vigorous and
successful prosecution thereof, and CRATE
fully thank all members of that BODY.
who have periodically voted the revenues
necessary for its conduct. We also COM
mend the action Of congress in providing
for raising necessary funds to carry on
the war by popular loan, thus affording
an opportunity to citizens of moderate
means to invest in the bonds of the gov
eminent.
'10.-We re-affirm the Republican doc
trine that every qualified voter has a right
10 cast his vote and to have them counted
and we commend the action Of a Republi-
can congress in securing the right Of suf-
frage to our soldiers while absent from
their homes. fighting for the republic
against a foreign foe.
Tive send greetings 10 Admiral
Dewey, whose victory at Manila ecIlpsed
in cost and courage any naval victory Of
the world. To the friends and relatives
OF Ensign Bagley, whose noble life was
the first forfeit OF the war, we send con-
dolence. To Lieutenant Hobson and his
comrades, whose brave deed in sinking
the Merrimac in Santiago harbor has made
them heroes and endeared them to their
country. we send cheer and greeting and
commend the anticipated action Of the
president and congress in recognizing. in
a fitting way their courageous and heroic
conduct. and We demand that their treat
ment as prisoners Of war shall accord with
the rules and usages of civilized warfare
To the army and navy, to the boys wear
ing the blue upon land or sea, we send
greeting and encouragement, firm in the
belief that their service viii add Iustre
20 the American arms and bring victory
to the country's cause. We hereby pledge I
the Republican party Of Ohio and IT'S SEN /
ators and representatives in congress In /
their support and defense.
'12.-In the near future important prob /
lens VIII arise Oh. of the war. in which /
the nation IS now engaged. Among Others. /
Will be the disposition TO be made OF con- /
luered territory. The people can safely /
eave the wise and patriotic solution Of .
these great questions % Republican 4
president and Republican congress
'12-The civil service lax vas extended :
BY the last Democratic administration far
beyond its purpose and intent. and re
'avor such modification thereof and such
revocation of orders as will conform IL 20
he original spirit and object Of The law.
i've regret the enforced absence
rom this convention oil. Senators Foraker
md Hanna. but We earnestly commend
nat fidelity Of duty wa.ch prompts them
o remain a. Washington. and We heartily
.ppTove or thes- determination 20 stay
here unti the VII Of the American peo-
,,e IS carried and our flag once more
ioa-s over the HAWAIIAN Islands. never
gam 70 be hauled 5own.
I've t5ice e tne election of Marcus
l. Hanna DC the senate - the United
states. tor the short and long terms. "a
enan5ed bv -ns Z republican, u OHIO Is~t
ear. and We heartily approve - tae ae-
.1a u those members ~ the general as
emily who nave by -he.r voses and heir
aTty loyalty .a eteetlnE alm made e.
zctlve -hs wlI u ,se people a. expressed
. -ae polls IN %3vez5ar 5ast we com
lenE party loyalty everywhere as essen-
sl 10 ths triumph u cur great D-tzll-
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on q me executive affairs q .n!s STATE
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