Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-18
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The Republican party of the territory
of New Mexico, in convention
| at A~lbuuueruue, on the LIST day of Octo-
Der, A. D.. 1898, reattirms its faith In the
| declaration of principles set forth In the
national Republican platform of 1896
| and it is with pride that we can again
| point to the fact that under a Eepubl1-
can administration public credit has
been restored, industry revived, facto-
ries and workshops reopened and pro-
lection given to American interests, UNI
der which the people are enjoying re-
newed confidence and prosperity.
We most heartily indorse the Dingley
tariff law, enacted by a Republican con-
gress, despite the persistent opposition
Of the Democratic party. Under that
law the sheep and wool and live stock
interests have been greatly benefited,
and the wealth of this territory benefit
ed by many millions Of dollars.
We believe in sound money, and in q
volume OF money sufficient for all
business demands. The policy Of the
present administration in giving en-
ploymeLt to labor, and protection to III
various industries is a solution of the
financial question. We are opposed to all
financial heresies which call for cheap
money, believing as we do that all
money issued by the government should
be of uniform and equal value.
We congratulate the country upon the
great success of the present national ad-
ministration, in which our president
has distinguished himself as a states
man and a patriot in dealing with do
nestle and foreign affairs; and In which
he has shown so much wisdom in up
holding the honor of this nation
We heartily approve the wisdom of
the a%nnexing of the Hawaiian islands,
and we favor the retention by this gov
eminent Of all territory acquired by our
army and navy where justice and HUI
mainly demand it. We favor the con-
struction of the Nicaragua canal under
the immediate supervision and eXclu-
sive control of the United States gov
eminent. the necessity for the canal
having been more strongly emphasized
by recent events.
We congratulate Governor Otero upon
the success of his administration and
commend him for his efforts IN behalf OF
good government and the advancement
of the material and financial interests
of New Mexico, both at home and
abroad, and we tender to the president
of the United States our thanks for the
appointment Of a governor from the
ranks OF the people, a man who by rea-
son of his lifetime residence in New
Mexico, and of his intimate acquaint-
ance with the needs Of our people is best
able to perform the duties of an exec
utive in this territory.
We heartily indorse the present Re
publican administration in all Of it's
branches During Inc br.ef period In
which the present executive has occu-
rtDl tlA vocation, he all, NAuy nTayton
has attained a place in the hearts of the
American people never before accorded
it. The patriotism Of citizens in send
ing forth a larger proportion of soldiers
to the Spanish-American wal than Is
credited to any other state or territory,
md the bravery of our soldiers dis
played on the field of battle, are a guar
antee of our right to full citizenship
in the American union. We poinr with
pride to the immortal record made by
the New Mexico squadron Of Rough
Riders in the battles of La Qua q ma
md San Juan. by which was established
the intelligence, patriotism and iniom-
table courage Of our people, and where
in they have won for themselves the ad-
miration of the civilized world, anu ten
der to the relatives and friends of those
| who fell in the struggle for humanity
JuollSG Cllo SlN1ilHASioAAt IA hS~A -
| sympathies Of a grateful people. We
| congratulate the nation on the retu:'n o.
| peace, and heartily indorse PresidenI
Mckinley upon the careful, patriotic
| and successful manner in which the dig
| nifty Of this nation has been preserved II
| the wal with Spain.
We congratulate the people of New
Mexico upon the appointment by thu
president of the present b and fear
less judiciary, and commend h mem
bers thereof for their devotion to dut!
and their answering interest In the ad
ministration of Justice.
The present congress of the United
States is Republican In politics, and an.
acts of that body favorable to New Mex
leo are Republican measures and canno
be credited to the efforts Of a Demo
cratic delegate from this territory.
The attitude Of the Republican part.
Of New Mexico has always been consist
ent on the question of the admission o
the territory as q state. We favored tn
admission of the territory when tn
Democratic party was united in thei
opposition against it. We still favor IT
admission, believing that there is NJ
good and substantial reason for keeping
us out of the Union as a state and be
lieve that this a best be accomplishet
by the election OF a delegate TO COnBreS
who is in harmony with Republican pol
itics and principles.
Our heartfelt gratitude is extended t.
the army and navy for their noble sac
rifces in behalf of their country, an
their brilliant achievements on land an
water: and we emphasize our apprecia
ton of those brave soldiers known a
the Rough Riders" to whose ranks GU
territory has so literally contributed
and whose acts of bravery and heroisn
have inspired the world with a nev
faith and confidence in American cour
age and valor.
We are In favor of increasing boil
our army and navy to a size common
surate with the interest Of the country
thereby placing the nation in a position
that will insure 1t a rightful influenc
and power among the nations Of tn
earth. We believe in the expansion o
American industry and commerce, an
in the full protection Of American citi
zens everywhere; wherever the Ameri
can flag has been hoisted in the name @
humanity and freedom, we believe
should stay until every vestige Of DIES
potism has been removed.