The herald., 1898-08-25
THE PLATFORM

THE PLATFORM
Certainly Big Enough for Candidates
to Stand On
The Republican party of California, in
State convention assembled at Sacramento
this 23d day Of August, 1898, as expressive
Of It's Views upon the political questions of
the day, and as platform upon which
all the candidates of the Republican party
in California shall stand, does hereby re-
solve:
st. Louis Platform Affirmed
F1rst-That we reaffirm our belief in and
adherence to the statement of the princi-
pies OF the Republican party as adopted
at the National Convention held in st.
Louis in June, 1896. Time has tested the
strength and proved the truth of the doc
trines therein enunciated, while the coun-
try at large has under the influence of their
enforcement grown In riches and happi-
ness.
Thanks to Soldiers
In behalf of ourselves and of the Repub1i-
can party of this State, we thank those
brave sailors and soldiers Of the great
army and navy of the republic that have
achieved such brilliant victories while
marching behind the Star-Spangled Ban
ner, and who have made the American
flag respected and honored in every quarter
Of the world. We congratulate the nation
upon the fact that 1t has produced such
leaders upon the ocean as Dewey. Sampson,
Schley and Hobson. and upon the land as
Miles, Shafter, Wheeler and Lawton, who
have written their names upon the scroll Of
the history of the world as leaders exceIled
by none and equalled by few since the be-
ginning Of time.
Sailors Praised
Their genius, however, would have been
unavailing but for the valor and stead
fastness to duty displayed by the sailors
who, for many long months, were confined
to the narrow limits OF their ships in the
heat OF the tropics; and the soldiers who
faced death not merely by the bayonet,
the rifle or the cannon, but by dread disease
in Cuba. and who have proved that the
American makes the best citizen In peace
and the best fighter in war of any nation
upon the civilized globe, and we repudiate
with indignation the accusation made by
the Democratic candidate for Governor of
this State, at the commencement OF the late
war, that the seizure as prizes Of war by
the gallant sailors Of our navy OF certain
Spanish vessels was no better than piracy.
We rejoice in the deeds OF the sailors
and soldiers, Admirals and Generals, and
pledge to them and their families the I'M
dying gratitude OF the American people,
whose spirits have been exalted by the spec
tacle of the flag OF the Union borne in tri-
umph around the habitable globe by the
army and navy of the United States
New Duties Assumed
The victories won by our sailors and
soldiers at Manila and Santiago, and the
consequent acquisition Of new territory
have increased our national horizon and
imposed new and great duties upon us.
To properly care for what we have con-
quered. to adequately protect American
citizens engaged in travel or business
abroad, to appropriately guard our ma
tional honor and make our flag the safe
guard of all who seek the shelter OF its
folds, demands OF us a navy large enough
to compel foreign nations-whether saw
age or civilzed-to recognize the claim
of American citizenship wherever made,
as emitting the claimant to safety and
protection for his property, his business
and his person.
Large Navy Wanted
We pledge our Senators and Representa-
tives In Congress and our candidates and
our party to work and vote to secure the
building of an adequate navy, as recon-
mended by the present Republican Secre-
tary OF the Navy, and request that a pro-
portionate share thereof be constructed on
the Pacific Coast.
Mckinley Lauded
The wisdom OF the peoples choice in 1895
has been made more and more apparent as
time progresses. The patriotic devotion
to his country which called our candidate
In that campaign to the ranks OF its SOL
diers in the hour OF rebellion. has charac-
terized his every act since his Inauguration
as President. He has remembered the
claims Of his friends and his party, but
never at the expense OF the nation. He
has protected the credit and maintained
the honor Of the United States. HIS firm
ness prevented the mistake OF recognising
Cuban befligerency and the plunging OF
the country into war unprepared, while
clared has made possible the glorious sue
cesses we have achieved on land and on
sea. He has proved himself equal In d.
plomacy to the astute ministers Of the old
world and has inaugurated the reign Of
honesty and fair dealing in the diplomacy
OF the age.
Each day adds to his glory and deepens
the satisfaction we have in the Republican
we nominated and elected In 1896. whose
Official career since March 4. 1897, is APP
proved by all classes and parties and whom
all delight to honor as president, William
Mckinley.
Sectional Issues Dead
We congratulate the people of the United
States upon the fact that the broad Amer
lean policy Of our president, William Nc
Kinley, has dissipated all sectional issues.
His policy, both as to the leaders and the
rank and file and in all matters pertaining
to the late war. has been Of the broadcast
and most patriotic character, SO that side
by side, for common flag and common
cause. have marched and fought the son
Of our departed hero and patriot, U. 3.
Grant, FitEhush Lee, Shafter and Joe
whesler and the boys who wore the blue