Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
The Republican Platoon.

1.-The Republicans of Wisconsin in
convention assembled congratulate
the nation upon It's magnificent
achievements under the wise and pa
triotic policies Of the Republican party
Its most signal triumpns both in war
and in peace, since the organization
of that party. have been won under
its rule.
I'VE heartily approve and endorse
the administration of President Me
Kinley
His efforts to avert hostilities with
Spain, and gain the desired end
through peaceful means, earn for MIN
the approval of good men, and were
wise and right; when war became in
eyitable his resolute. vigorous action
demonstrated his thorough ccmpre-
hension of the nations needs and
wishes. and when the powers of the
enemy had been crushed and terms
of peace were asked his magnanimity
ana sense OF justice stood forth typi-
flying the noble traits of our American
character, and commanding the re-
spect and approval of the civilized
world.
1--WE welcome the return of peace,
and express our gratitude and thanks
to the brave men of the army and
navy. who have maintained the honor
Of our flag, and again prove to the
world the qualities of American pat
riotism. We extend joyous welcome
to our returning Wisconsin boys who
have deservedly gained the highest
honors and among the volunteer
troops.
1--WE express our perfect confidence
in the administration to wisely and
justly conclude terms of peace. having
regard for the welfare of the inhabit-
ants Of the conquered territory and
the best interests of our own people.
I'VE reaffirm the declaration of the
last Republican national convention.
I'VE believe that the declaration
in the St. Louis National Republican
platform for the maintenance OF the
gold standard and the party of our
forms of money shouldahe made and
kept, like all its institutions, the best
in the world.
I'VE congratulate the nation on the
return of prosperity.
I'VE endorse the present state adj
ministration.
"Wisconsin's prompt response to
the call Of the president for troops
and the attention given by our gov
ernor to the detail and equipment and
training, and constant solicitude for
their health and comfort in camp and
field are the source of qualification.
I'VE demand the enactment of such
| laws rs may be necessary to compel
all persons and corporations, engaged
| in business within the state, except
such fraternal and other associations
as are now expressly exempted from
taxation by law 10 contribute their
just and equal share towards the bur
den Of taxation.
I'VE demand the immediate enact
ment Of law forbidding any railroad
company, sleeping car company,
steam boat or steamship company. ex-
press company telegraph company or
telephone company. 10 issue or de-
liver 70 any public official in this state
any pass, frank or privilege free
transportation of himself or property
or the free transmission Of messages
over telephone or telegraph lines. and
that the giving or receiving Of any
such pass. frank or privilege shall Ne
made penal otfense, both as to giver
and receiver.
We believe in perfect liberty Of
conscience; uon-seetarianiSm in pub
lie affairs, separation IL church and
state; in free common schools. and
the utmost Independence Of individu-
III thought speech and action consis-
tent with law and the rights Of others.
recognizing that the present eau
Gus and convention law Is not free
freai defects. we favor such leriSla-
ton as will secure 70 every citizen
freest expression Of his choice in the
selection of candidates
I'VE condemn the practice, which