Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-11
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM,

OIL New Mexico, In convention assembled
at Albuquerque, on the 1st day of Octo-
Der, A. D. 1898, reaffirms its faith in the
declaration of principles set forth in the
national Republican platform of 1896;
and 1t is with pride that we can again
point to the fact that under a Republic
can administration public credit has
been restored, industry revived, facto-
ries and workshops reopened and pro-
lection given to American interests, UNI
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 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 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 adj
m~inistration, in which our. president
has distinguished himself as q 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 Uro oyrnr fhn ratarfsDy, h., %t,1a 1911
eminent Of all territory acquired by our
army and navy where justice and hui
manity demand it. We favor the CON
struction Of the Nicaragua canal under
the immediate supervision and exclu-
siye 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 materialPand 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 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-
ance with the needs of our people is best
to perform the duties Of an exec
utive in this territory.
We heartily indOrse the present Re-
publican administration in all of it's
branches During Inc brief period In
which the present executive has occu-
pied the position he fills, New Mexico
has attained a place in the hearts Of the
people never before accorded
1t. The patriotism of citizens in send
ing forth q larger proportion of soldiers
to the Spanish-American war than is
credited to any other state or territory,
and the bravery Of our soldiers dis
played on the field of battle, are a guar
antee of u right to full citizenship
in the American union. We point with
pride to the immortal record made by
the New Mexico squadron of Rough
Riders" in the battles of La Qua 81 ma
a Juan, by which was established
the intelligence, patriotism and iniom-
liable courage of u people, and where
In they have won for themselves the 3D.
of the civilized world, ant. ten /;
der to the relatives and friends Of those
who fell In the struggle for humanity,
justice and civilization, the heartfelt
of a grateful people. we
the nation on the return of
peace, and heartily indorse President
Mckinley upon the careful, patriotic |
Ind successful manner in which the dig |
1ity of this nation has been preserved in
war with Spain.
We congratulate the people of New
upon the appointment by the
president Of the present able and fear
ess judiciary, and commend the men,
)ers thereof for their devotion to duty
md their unswerving interest in the adj
of Justice. @
The present congress- Of the United
States is Republican in politics, and any
acts of that body favorable to New Mex
co are Republican measures and cannot
credited to the efforts Of a Demo-,
delegate from this territory.
The attitude of the Republican party
If New Mexico has always been consist
mt on the question of the admission Of
he territory as a state. We favored the
admission of the territory when the
party was united in their
opposition against 1t. We still favor its
admission, believing that there is no
rood and substantial reason for keeping
out Of the Union as a state and be-
ieve that this can best be accomplished
~ the election of a delegate to congress
Who ia in harmony with Republican pol
tics and principles.
Our heartfelt gratitude Is extended to
he army and navy for their noble sac
'ifces in behalf Of their country, and
heir brilliant achievements on land ana
water; and we emphasize our a%pprecfa-
ion Of those brave soldiers known asJ
he Rough Riders" to whose ranks our
erritory has so literally contributed,
nd whose acts Of bravery and heroism
ave inspired the world with a new
aith and confidence in American cour-
ge and valor.
We are in favor Of Increasing both
army and navy to a size common
urate with the interest Of the country,
placing the nation In a position
hat will insure 1t a rightful influence
nd power among the nations Of the
arth. We believe In the expansion OF
! the fun protection Of American oiti-