, 1898-10-21
REPUBLICAN platform.

The republicans Of Wyoming. in con
vention assembled, congratulate thu
nation on its return to republican rule
which furnishes a sur guarantee Of tn,
stability and prosperity Of all our in.
situations and a comparison that gives
little hope Of q return to power OF the
democratic party. the party Of decep-
ton and disappointment.
We reaflrm the declaration OF facts
and principles adopted by the eleventh
national republican convention at St.
Louis, July II, 1896.
The financial policy Of the republi-
can party having brought prosperity
10 the entire country, and given us q
place among the nations OF the earth
and enabled us to conduct successfully
a foreign war. we. therefore. unhesi-
tatingly reaffirm the financial plank of
the platform as expressed by the ma
tional convention at ST. Louis.
We congratulate the country upon
the fact that in response to the demand
of the St. Louis platform, and.the will
OF the people expressed at the polls In
1896. protection and reciprocity. twin
measures Of republican policy, Dave
been re-established and have been en-
bodied in, by the enactment OF the
Dingley bill. and we esrecially con-
graduate the people Of Wyoming upon
the enactment of this law, which has
directly benefited our two great indus
tries, viz: the raising of live stock and
the mining Of coal, by which both d.
rectly and indirectly have brought
prosperity to every business within our
state.
We most cordially approve the ad-
ministration OF President Mckinley.
He has met the unusually grave and
difficult questions which have arisen
since his incumbency OF the presiden-
tial office in a ann 50 wise and pa
triotic as to challenge the admiration
of all parties at home and to win the
approval of the best people throughout
the civilized world. We express our
earnest approval Of the vigorous prose-
cution Of the war and our entire con-
fidence in his ability to secure such
terms OF peace, which we believe to be
liberty and comfort, with the honor
and dignity Of the American people.
We believe Jul country under a repub-
lican administration is entering upon
Its greatest period Of power, happi-
ness and responsibility, and we realize
the mighty future of successful progress
and duty which is even now before us,
supported by the republican party, is
fully able to pursue a policy upon the
declaration OF peace with Spain which
will at once maintain the dignity and
honor of our nation and bring pros
perlty to the islands which will come
under her control and protection.
We extend to the brave men on land
and sea who have gone forth to battle
for the glory of our flag and the cause
of human liberty, Jul deepest sympa-
thy on account Of the sacrifices they
nave maze anu tne narosnips tney are
ca''eu upon 10 endure Emu our "armeSt
praise LOT their unconqueraole Vaior'
We honor. congratulate and applaud our
country's heroes throughout the entire
nation, and especially those from u
OWN VINO nave once
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more proved the matcnless intelligence
ue'otion anu courage OF American
"ahnooo.
we hoiu III unoylts honor Inc SOL
aiers ana sailors whose Vaior saved
Inc lie Oh the nation ana also tnose
VINO were Dut recently called to arms
IN 'lndicatlon OF their countrys nom
OF n tne cause OF human liberty IN
the war with spain, and we ravor Just
n liberal pensions OF all deserving
soldiers as a sacred deDt OF the nation,
and believe the WIDOWS and orphans OF
enose VINO are dead are entitled to the
care OF a generous and grateful people.
we most heartily approve OF the an
neSation OF the aWaiian Islands, and
hail with pleasure the American flag
whlch mas cen there planted as an