Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-07
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sons employed, and the amount OF wages
paid. have been greater, and the rate OF
wages looking at our Industries as q
Of revenue, it has demonstrated its ability
to furnish more than can be required In
time OF peace. Under 1t the credit OF the
government has been restored we no
longer issue bonds for ordinary expendi-
lures; we sell our war bonds 10 the peo-
pie, not to syndicates or by contract at
exor,bitant rates of interest and enormous
profits to the purchaser at the expense of
the people The gold reserve behind our
demand currency is more than sufficient.
Upon results already attained. under
Republican administration, we base our
appeal to the people for their further con-
idence. Our future action will be guided
by the principles of the st. Louis plat
form, to which we here renew our allegi-
ance.
Massachusetts joins In the universal
tribute to the President. In the year Of
peace and recuperation that followed his
inauguration, his wise guidance has done
much to restore prosperity and conf
dence. When war was threatened he was
patient and tireless in effort to avert the
calamity. but carrying forward at the
same time preparations for the. struggle
with rapidity and magnitude never
equalled. Through all the conflict he was
equally President and commandment
chief. In determining the conditions of
peace he was far-sighted and generous.
He has fully earned the need of praise a
grateful nation now offers him.
The imnerishable deeds of our army and
navy have added worldwide renown TO
cur arms On land and sea. The eager re-
Spouse of the volunteers to the call of
the President was the admiration of the
country. In their achievements upon the
field Massachusetts has borne a conspicu-
Gus part. Massachusetts will ever be
closely connected in history with the
resplendent prowess of our navy. Her
sailors and marines were on every ship
The names Boston and Concord are in
with Spain as from that which opened
the struggle for independence. We have
heard with deep concern assertions that
the hardships OF our soldiers had been
aggravated by official incompetence. and
neglect We endorse the action of the
President in providing for thorough and
searching Investigation, that the Amerl-
can people may have full and early in
formation of all the facts.
The practical lessons of the war must
he carefully needed. They teach the ne
cessity of "A larger army OF regular troops.
kept always in the highest state of dis
cipline and equipment; an organization of
the National Guard. to be always in con-
ation OF efficiency for immediate service; ;
a larger navy, commensurate with our
power, our commerce. our extended line
OF coast. the early completion OF our sys-
tenn of coast defences. In word. con-
spant readiness for war Is the surest
guaranty of lasting peace.
We are firm In our support of sound
money. Irue to the pledge OF the ST.
Louis platform. the President and Con-
eress earnestly and In good faith. strove
TO secure an agreement of the great COM
mereial nations for the coinage of silver
nd gold at an established ratio. The at
tempt has utterly failed. All our cur
rency must rest upon the single gold
standard Every dollar must be kept
equal in value to the dollar In gold. All
government indebtedness which by the
terms of the contract is payable in coin.
must be paid In gold at the option of the
sat -
Teller resolution in a Republican House
OF Representatives as the result of an
attack upon the integrity of our none
tary system and the fair fame of the re-
public.
The time has come for the reform of
our currency in the direction OF the ready
conversion OF it's different forms each into
the other, and the redemption of all in
gold upon demand, with adequate pro-
vision for the extension of banking facih-
ties to the agricultural and sparsely set
tied portions of the country. to the end
tsat in those sections capital may be re-
sponsive to the demands of business, and
lower rates of interest prevail.
The war with Spain. undertaken by the
United States from the highes. motives,
has been justified by the intelligence and
compassion of mankind Our brilliant
victories have brought us solemn obliga-
TONS and grave RESPONSIBILITIES for we
Garnet, in the interests of honor. human
f-y or civilization, return to Spain the
peoples whom we have freed from her
tyranny.
The people of Massachusetts do not
propose to abandon the ancient doctrines
OF republican liberty. upon which the
c9mmonweaith and the country are
builded, and by which the American peo-
ric have grown to be without q rival
amCng the nations in wealth. power and
happiness What they enjoy themselves
they desire shall be enjoyed by all other
peoples, especially by those whom the
valor of our soldiers and sailors have
wressed from Spain. and whose destiny
must now be determined by the United
States. While we would not interfere
with the diplomatic negotiations now in
progress. we desire that they be so con-
Quoted and terminated as to secure to the
philippine Islands and to Cuba in amplest
measure, the blessings of liberty and self
government.
The building of the Nicaragua canal,
controlled and operated by the United
States. is now imperative. Our posses
s.ons in the Caribbean sea. the annexa-
Lon of Hawaii. and our position in the
Philippine Islands, and the notable voyage
OF ...e Oregon; have. made its necessity
clear to all. We confidently look to Con-
gress for the early undertaking of this
work and its completion with all reason
able dispatch.
The laws of Massachusetts passed in
the interest of wase-earners. establishing
short hours of labor. compulsory educa-
ton for children; frequent payment of
earnings; guarding as far as practicable
by law. life and limb from the risks of
machinery. ana demanding the best sani-
| tary conditions for the work shop and
| home, have proved wise and Wholesome.
| Ii, in the industrial development of the
| countr'r they have become adverse fac
| tors in competition. the remedy is not in
| their repeal. but through education and
| the efforts of organized labor to procure
| the enactment of similar laws in the
| ether states of the Union.
| The high standard of citizenship in
MASSACHUSETTS,, must be maintained. De-
| pendin~ largely upon rate of wages il
| will inevitably decline when met with
| cheap labor. Intelligence in the immi-
! Grant. his capa bility of early assimila-
| ton into the body of American citizen
ship, are essentials to both the welfare
| Snd safety of the nation. We therefore
| favor further restriction of immigration
| by requiring of the intended immigran,
| that he be able to read and write and
| we confidently look for the early passage
| OF the bill providing this educational test
| already passed by the Senate. and pend.
| ing In the House of Representatives
/ The American fisheries in the North At.
lantic have been the constant care Of
! Massachusetts. They have played a grea;
| rart in her settlement an development
! They are schools of seamanship and nur
/ series of our merchant marine and navy
| We consider their preserva ton as of tn,
| iirst Importance to the nation and W,
| protest against and will oppose any ac
| ton which Will put them in peril w,
| commend the state government for tn,
past year as in accord with the high posi-
! ton of Massachusetts, and her past ira
dHions. We submit the names OF tn