Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-05
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

REPUBLICAN PLATINUM.
The Republican party of the territory
of New Mexico, in convention assembled
at Albuquerque, on the LIST day of Octo-
Der, A. D.. 1898, reaffirms it's 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 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 Dingley
tariff law, enacted by a Republican con-
gress, despite the persistent opposition
of the Democratic party. Under hat
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 all
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-
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 annexing 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
manity demand 1t. 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 u 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-
anc with the needs Of our people Is best
able to perform the duties Of an exec
.utive in this territory.
VTn hoo rty1tr ttNanpc.N thn nrnSnpt Pn-
publican administration In all OF its
branches During the BRIEF period Ia
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 war than Is
credited to any other state or territO!E y,
and the bravery of our soldiers dis.
played OH the field Of battle, are a guar
antee of our right to full citizenship
in the American union. We point with
pride to the immortal record mace by
the New Mexico squadron Of Trough
Riders in the battles Of La Guasi ma
and San Juan, by which was established
the intelligence, patriotism and indom-
table courage of our people, and where
in they have won for themselves the ad-
miration of the civilized world, ant. ten
der to the relatives and friends of those
who fell in the struggle for hllma nifty,
justice and civilization, the heartfelt
sympathies Of a grateful people. We
congratulate the nation on the return OF
peace, and heartily indorse President
Mckinley Upon the careful. patriotic
and successful manner in which the dig
nifty Of this nation has been preserved in
the war with Spain.
We congratulate the people of New
Mexico upon the appointment by the
president of the present able and fear
less Judiciary, and commend the mem
bers thereof for their devotion to duty
and their answering interest in the ad-
ministration Of Justice.
The present congress of the United
States is Republican in politics, and any
acts of that body favorable to New Mex
leo are Republican measures and cannot
be credited to the efforts of a Demo-
cratic delegate from this territory.
The attitude of the Republican party
Of New Mexico has always been consist
ent on the question Of the admission Of
the territory as a state. We favored the
admission of the territory when the
Democratic party was united in their
opposition against it. We still favor its
admission, believing that there is no
good and substantial reason for keeping
us out Of the Union as a state and be-
lieve that 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 to
the army and navy for their noble sac
ri1ces in behalf of their country, and
their brilliant achievements on land and
water; and we emphasize our apprecia-
ton of those brave soldiers known as
the Rough Riders" to whose ranks W
territory has so literally contributed,
and whose acts Of bravery and heroism
have inspired the world with a new
faith and confidence in American III
age and valor.
We are in favor Of increasing both
u army and navy to a size common
surate with the interest of the country,
thereby placing the nation In a position
that will insure it a rightful influence
and power among the nations Of the
earth. We believe in the expansion OF
American industry and commerce., and
in the full protection of American citi-
zens everywhere; wherever the Ameri-
can flag has been hoisted in the name OF
humanity and freedom, we believe 1t
should stay until every vestige Of des-
potism has been removed.