The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-09-23
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
Resolutions Adopted by tho State Con-
Ia vention at Dubuque.

vehtion assembled, declare:
ssThat we congratulate the country upon
the wlse and patriotic administration Of
President Mckinley, and we regard the
measures and policies thereof as the con-
crete expression of republican statesman
ship; and especially do we commend his
course during the present war with Spain,
his wisdom and forbearance in seeking
peaceable solution of the Cuban question
before resorting to arms, while at the same
time prudently preparing for war, and,
when circumstances finally made armed
intervention necessary, his vigor and en-
ergy in the prosecution of the war.
That the experience of the past two
years has fully approved the gold stand.
ard policy OF the republican party as de-
clared by the national convention Of 1896.
We recognize the necessity of comprehen-
sive and enlightened monetary legislation.
The monetary standard of this country
and the commercial world is gold. Tho
permanence Of this standard must be as
sured by congressional legislation, giving
to it tho validity and vitality of public
law. All of the money must be kept at o
parity with gold: Our money, like our in
stitutions, should be maintained equal to
the best In tho world. On this plank we
invite the support of all voters who desire
honesty and stability in business affairs
and an immediate and permanent settle-
ment of the question of the standard OF
value.
ssThat we reaffirm our belief in the re-
publican doctrines of reciprocity and pro-
lection. Wecongratulatet the people on the
fact that a republican congress has enacted
protective tariff which has brought pros
perlty to our country, and we pledge our
selves to favor such changes in the present
republican revenue law as experience may
from time to time dictate or change if condl
tions demand.
"That we favor the upbuilding of the
American merchant marine, the speedy
construction Of the Nicaraguan canal, the
securing OF naval and coaling stations and
the protection Of American rights in every
quarter OF the world with an adequate
navy.
THAT the republican party, under whose
policies and administration prosperity has
been restored and foreign war success
fully conducted, has earned the right to
be further entrusted with the task of solv-
ing the territorial, colonial and commercial
problems that have resulted from the war.
That it is due to the cause of humanity
and civilization for which the war with
Spain was fought, that no people who have
In consequence thereof been freed from
oppression shall, with the consent or
through the Indifference of the United
States, be returned to such oppression or
permitted to lapse into barbarisln.
That the soldiers, sailors and marines,
both regular and volunteer, of the army
and navy, have in the war with Spain ex-
emplified bravery and self-sacritice, like
unto that displayed by previous defenders
OF the republic. Not only have they earned
the most profound gratitude OF the nation,
but they have given the United States q
new dignity and rank among the greatest
and most powerful nations Of the earth.
That the Iowa volunteers, who this
year so promptly responded to the presi-
dents call for enlistments, have won the
proud appreciation of the state Though
they did not reach the front Of battle,
They have paid and are yet paying in hard
ships, self-sacrifces, sickness, and even
death, the price of soldierly duty. Their
needs should have the promptest consider
alton and attention which the state or
nation can give.
ssWe heartily endorse the able and
businesslike administration of Governor
Shaw as displayed by his prudent and
conscientious discharge Of public duties,
and especial v do we commend him for his
constant and untiring efforts made on be-
half Of the Iowa soldiers, whether in camp
or sick in tho hospitals.
That we tender grateful acknowledge
ment to all who have helped the party to
the opportunity to do the great good it has
done, and especially do we appreciate the
services OF independent voters of 1896 and
1897, who placed the honor Of the country
above party. We invite, for the party's
present financial and other policies, the CO.
operation and support of all"
Inc republican state convention passed
the following supplemental resolution:
Resolved, That the state central com
m1ttee be instructed to call the next state
convention in Des Moines, provided that
Des Moines furnish q suitable building for
the gathering and appropriate enter