Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-02
REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM
Resolutions Adopted by tho State Con-
xentlon ct Dubnque.s

vention 1t Dubuque
"The republicans Of iowa. In state
assembled, declare:
.That we congratulate the country
upon the wise and patriotic administra-
ton Of President Mckinley, and we re-
gard the measures and policies thereof
as the concrete expression Of republican
craftsmanship; and especially do we
commend his course during the pres
ent war with Spain, his wisdom and
forbearance In seeking q peaceable So
A. ..C.1 u llle CUBAN Question: DeAOre re-
sorting to arms while at the same time
prudently preparing for war. and. when
circumstances finally made armed in
Prevention 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
declared by the national convention OF
1896. We recognize the necessity OF
comprehensive and enlightened none
tary legislation. The monetary stand
ard Of this country and the commercial
world Is gold. The permanence OF this
standard must be assured by congress-
ional legislation, giving to 1t the validity
and vitality Of public law. All Of the
money must be kept at a parity with
gold. Our money, like our institutions,
should be maintained equal to the best
in the world. On this plank we invite
the support Of all voters who desire
honesty and stability in business at
fairs and an immediate and permanent
settlement Of the question Of the stand
ard of value.
THAT we reaffirm our belief In the re-
publican doctrines Of reciprocity and
protection. We congratulate the peo-
Pile on the fact that republican con-
gress has enacted protective tariff
which has brought prosperity to our
country and pledge ourselves to favor
such changes in the present republican
revenue law as experience may from
time to time dictate or change If condi-
lions demand. NI.
THAT we favor the upbuilding Of the
American merchant marine, the speedy
construction of the Nicaraguan canal,
the securing of naval and coaling sta
lions 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 pros
perity has been restored and a foreign
war successfully conducted, has earned
the right to be further entrusted with
the task of solving the territorial, CO.
lonial and commercial problems that
have resulted from the war.
THAT it Is due to the cause of hu-
mainly and civilization for which the
war with Spain was fought, that no peo-
pie 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 barbarism.
THAT the soldiers, sailors and mar
ines, both regular and volunteer, of the
army and navy, have in the war with
Spain exemplified bravery and self
sacrifice like unto that displayed by
previous defenders Of the republic. Not
only have they earned the most pro-
found gratitude Of the nation, but they
have given the United States a new
dignity and rank among the greatest
and most powerful nations of the earth.
THAT the Iowa volunteers, who this
year 50 promptly responded to the pres
idents 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 pay
ing in hardships, self-sacrifices. sick
ness, and even death, the price Of SOL
dierly DUTY. Inelr neeOS SnOulQ nave
the promptest consideration and atten-
ton which the state or nation can give.
1--WE heartily endorse the able and
businesslike administration of Governor
Shaw as displayed by his prudent and
conscientious discharge Of public du-
ties, and especially do we commend
him for his constant and untiring eff
forts made on behalf Of the Iowa SOL
diers, whether in camp or sick in the
hospitals. Il
"That we tender grateful acknowl-
edgement to all who have helped the
party to the opportunity to do the great
good 1t 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 cooperation and
support Of all"
The republican state convention
passed the following supplemental res
olution today:
Resolved, That the state central
committee be instructed to call the next
state convention In Des Moines, pro-
vided that Des Moines furnish a suit
able building for the gathering and ap-
propriate entertainment"