Griggs courier., 1898-09-29

that eliminated in a war with Spain he dis
played rare ability and discretion. until the
final cessation Of hostilities. which we
hope will speedily result in permanent
peace.
I'VE indorse our honored secretary of
war. and commend his conscientious. patri-
otic and unselfish devotion to the honor OF
the nation and the welfare of the army.
We denounce the unjust attacks made on
him, and offer him our undivided support
and confidence.
Flag Should Never BE Lowered.
'While Providence has made this nation
the instrument for the uplifting of an op-
pressed people. and believing also that our
flag once raised should never be lowered.
nevertheless we have our future destiny
erly delegated authorities. believing that
they will act for the glory and honor Of the
nation and the elevation of mankind.
1--WE indorse the administration Of Gov
Hazen 8. Pingree and commend his pa
triotism and energy displayed in his efforts
volunteers. and especially do we commend
his unselfish and fatherly devotion to the
interests Of the sick and dying soldiers of
Michigan and the bereaved families Of the
dead.
For the Gold Standard.
1--WE affirm the principles OF the st. Louis
platform and pledge them our support as
q sure guarantee of national prosperity and
honor. We stand upon the existing gold
standard and condemn the proposition to
admit silver to free and unlimited coinage
at the ratio Of sixteen to one by this coun-
try alone. believing that such PROPOSE
tion would irreparably disturb business, al
ready recovering from the shock Of DEM
0cratic rule.
I'VE congratulate the country upon the
the return Of the republican party to power.
and point with satisfaction to the success
full operation Of the Dingley bill. that Is
now producing ample revenue for all the
ordinary expenditures Of government. We
congratulate the country upon the restora-
tion Of protection and return Of prosp Gritty
as evidenced by the reopening of mills.
factories and shops. and the unemployment
Of idle men and women.
I'VE offer our deepest honor and devo-
ton to the men Of Michigan who offered
their services in the cause Of freedom, and
we hold in loving memory all who have
given up their lives on the battlefield or in
camp. and extend our sympathies to fam
lilies Of the dead.
I'VE congratulate the nation upon the
offer our tribute of praise to the heroes of
Manila and Santiago, whose deeds have
broadened the national horizon and won
the respect Of the civilized nations Of the
world.
State Taxation.
we commend tne present state aQmlnl8.
tration for its earnest efforts In favor OF
the equal and just taxation Of the property
Of railroad. telegraph. telephone and ex-
press companies. We favor the immediate
repeal Of the tax upon the gross earnings
Of railroad. telegraph. telephone and ex-
press companies property. This value to
be determined by state board. The taxes
collected therefrom shall be paid into the
primary school fund. We indorse the prin-
ciples of the Atkinson bill. and pledge the
support Of the republican party thereto.
I'VE favor also the readjustment OF the
assessment laws Of this state. so that all
taxable property shall be placed upon the
taxed equally with all other taxable prop
| erty In the state"
1--WE favor the development Of all por-
tions OF the state and recommend the es-
tablishment of q state immigration bureau
for the purpose Of promoting the settle
ment and development Of unoccup:ed lands
Of the state 4