New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-07
THE platform.
DECLARATIONS OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY OF MASSACHUSETTS.


PARTY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Boston. Oct e-The following platform was
adopted by the Republican State Convention to-
tsy:
The Republicans Of Massachusetts. through their
delegates in convention, reviewing the political!
events Of the period Of the present Admlnisrsti9n.
tons platform Of the Republican party for a Wig,
Srous foreign policy and for effort by the United
e,aies TO restore peace and give independence 10
the island OF Cuba" has been fully discharged IN
foreign war begun and ended; the expulsion OF
Spain from the hemisphere, the pathway opened 70
liberty and law for peoples long governed by OPP
PRESTON and violence, Hawaii annexed. and the
prestige Of the Nation signaly advanced.
The demand for a tariff really protective, and
that should provide ample revenue for the needs OF
The Government has likewise been fully met in the
Dngley bill. Under its operation exports of manu-
featured goods have increased and imports dimin-
ished, the number Of persons employed and the
amount OF wages paid have been greater. and the
rate OF wages. looking at our Industries as whole
has been higher. As producer Of revenue 1t has
demonstrated its ability to furnish more than can
be required In time Of peace. Under II the credit OF
the Government has been restored. We no longer
issue bonds for ordinary expenses. sell our war
tract az e1orbitant rates of interest and enormous
profits 10 the purchasers at the expense OF the
people. The gold reserve behind our demand cur
Upon results ALREADY attained under Repub-
hcan Administration we base our appeal to the
people for their further confidence our future &C
lion will be guided by the principles oil the 81.
Louis platform, to which we here now renew our
allegiance
WISE PRESIDENT.
Massachusetts, Joins In the universal tribute to
The President To the year Of peace and recupera-
lion that followed his inauguration his wise guild
ance has done much 10 restore prosperity and
confidence. When war threatened he was
patient and tireless in efforts TO avert the caiam-
iy. but carrying forward at the same time prepa-
rsions for the struggle with rapdly ana a, mag.
was equally President ana C0mmanCer-ln-Cne
IN determining the conditions Of peace ne was FAR;
and FIa n
OF praise a grateful Nation now Oners hln. 49,
The imperishable deeds Of our Army and Navy
.hd sea The eager response OF ne rou.eef f ~, 10
me call Of the President was the admiration OF me
country. In their achievements upon ine nero
Massachusetts, will be closely connected IN
history with the respondent proves OF our Nay
fif sailors ard marines were upon every snip i ne
names Boston and Concord are as inseparaoe from
ne hrst battle Of the with Spain as rom mat
which opened the struggle for independence
We have heard with deep concern assertions ina I
ne hsrdshps OF our soldiers had been agsraIa,ed
y oMcisl incompetency and neglect We lhd0ls Sc
the action Of the President In providing for thor
seceh and searching investigation. that the Amer
=, a. people may have fun and early ihlornia''o"
The practical lessons Of the war must be care
Am needed They teach the necessity OF aes
~ e.s OF discipline and equipment: reorsanization
en- NATIONAL Guard 10 be always In conoltiSn OF
sslclency for immediate service; a larger Navy
sy,.nmssnsurate with our power our commerce. our
,,a, line OF coast; the early completion OF GU,
rg peace
FOR THE GOLD STANDARD.
we amrrn our support OF sound money
!, ue 10 the pledge OF the 81. Louis platform. the
PRESIDENT and Congress earnestly and in good faith
I've 10 secure an agreement OF the great com
e'c'al nations 10 the coinage Of silver and gold 81
ilsd ali op rso me rn,,, y.., upon The single
ss suadasd Every dollar must b kept seuaI n