Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-17
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The Republican party of the territory
of New Mexico, in assembled
at Albuquerque, on the 1st day of Octo-
ber, A. d. 1898, reaffirms its faith in the
declaration of principles set forth in the
national Republican platform of 1896;
and it is with pride that we a again
point to the fact that under a Republi-
can administration public credit has
been restored, industry revived, facto-
ries and workshops reopened and pro-
lection given to American interests, un-
der which the people are enjoying re-
newed confidence and prosperity.
We most heartily indorse the Dlngley
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 a
volume of money sufficient for ali
business demands. The policy of the
present administration in giving en-
ployment to labor, and protection to our
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-
m~inistration, in which u 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 thn hnnnT nf fhiQ nation
We heartily approve the wisdom OF
the anneXing of the Hawaiian islands
and we favor the retention by this gov.
eminent of all territory acquired by oul
army and nav where Justice and hu-
manity 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 VI "a 5oNSl1IcA viz
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 u people is besl
able to perform the duties Of an exec
utiye in this territory.
We heartily indorse the present Re-
publican administration in all of its
branches During the br.nf period in
which the present executive has occu-
pied the position he fills, New Mexico
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 var than Is
credited to n other state or Territory
and the bravery Of our soldiers .3i5
antee of our right to full citizenship
in the American union. We point will
pride to the immortal record made by
the New Mexico squadron Of "Rougl
Riders in the battles of LA Qua 81 ns
and San Juan, by which was established
the intelligence, patriotism and iniom'
table courage Of our people, n where
in they have won for themselves the sd
miration of the civilized world, ALT. ten
der to the relatives and friends of those
who fell in the struggle for humanity
justice and civilization, the hearted
sympathies of a grateful people. w
congratulate the nation on h ra'u:n o
peace, and heartily indorse Prestden
Mckinley upon the careful, patrioti'
and successful manner In which the dig
nifty of this nation has been preserved II
the war with Spain.
We congratulate the people Of New
| Mexico upon the appointment by tn
| president Of the present able and fear
less judiciary, and commend the mem
| bers thereof for their devotion to dut.
| and their unswerving 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 a state. We favored tn
admission of the territory when tn
Democratic party was united In theil
opposition against it. We still favor 1t:
admission, believing that there is M
good and substantial reason for keeping
us out Of the Union as a state and be
lieye hat this can best be accomplished
by the election of a delegate to congress!
who is in harmony with Republican pol
itics and principles.
Our heartfelt gratitude Is extended tt
the army and navy for their noble sac.
rifices in behalf Of their country, ant
their brilliant achievements on land ant
water; and we emphasize our apprecia'
ton of those brave soldiers known as
the Rough Riders" to whose ranks oul
territory has so literally contributed
and whose acts of bravery and heroisn
have inspired the world with a new
faith and confidence in American cour.
age and valor.
We are in favor of increasing botf
our army and navy to a size commen'
surate with the interest of the country
thereby placing the nation In a position
that will insure 1t a rightful influence
and power among the nations of thu
earth. We believe in the expansion O.
American industry and commerce, ant
in the full protection of American citI
ZEN everywhere; wherever the Ameri
"a flag has been hoisted in the name O.
humanity and freedom, we believe Il
should stay until every vestige Of des'
potism has been removed.