The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-02

see to it then that their just demands are
accorded TO them.
The annexation of so0a,O0 10 1e,09o. 00o
Malays and Chinese, so many thousands
OF miles away, IS something that We should
no, attempt without duly counting the
cost. The war was one for humanity. and
humanity should be the gamer by our sue
cess. put We should carefully and wisely
consider the whole bearings or the qaes-
tons upon ourselves and to do 50 all the
light that can be obtained upon the whole
subject should be secured
Further legislation is needed TO relieve
our currency from ali question OF doubt
and danger. Legislation for the settle
ment of the questions growing out OF the
war should be enacted and such work
should not be entrusted to party that
was so shorVsighted as towish 10 carry
nthat war with the coinage of light
weight money and by the issue OF forced
loan of non-redeemable legal tender
money
A recess was taken when Mr.. Lacey
concluded. This afternoon Senator Alb
son was chosen permanent chairman
There was much cheering when the SEN
ator arose, the demonstration exceeding
tndl OF dIIy Dc-O1S- 1Hc ScheNOA $500 -
part:
Two years ago this fall We elected
Hon William Mckinley as president
Oong continued applause). 1 have heard
of no man in this state who regrets that
casting. The affairs OF this country OF
ours during these two years have bern
managed by him and his cabinet with a
fidelity and with a single purpose or pa
triotic efforts in a way TO fully meet the
appreciation of the American people We
have seen what l have never before seen
in a long service in the councils of my
country-vo;e after vote cast during the
last session of congress giving the nuani-
nous support of the representatives OF
the country to this great and good man
and his administration. We have trusted
the president and his advisors. We have
trusted the congress OF the United States
in this emergency, and they have met
every requirement with a patriotism that
should receive the thanks of the country.
BY the protocol of August II a war has
been suspended, and the results of that
war in part achieved; and We have Sc
looted, through our great president. the
remaining questions of the war. AS these
questions have been dealt with in the past
they will be dealt with in the future,
wisely and periodically, and for the in
terest of the 75, 100000 people Of this coun-
try
Senator Allison concluded with a high
tribute TO Governor Shaw and the state
administration. Nominations were then
taken up.
After the nominations Charles II. Han
cock of Dubuque was elected chairman OF
the state committee.
The PLATFORM was then read and adopt
ed 1t is IN part as follows:
I'VE congratulate the country upon the
wise and patriotic administration of Pres
fdent Mckinley and we regard the meas
ures and policies thereof as the correct
expression of Republican statesmen. and
especially do we commend the course
during the war with Spain, his wisdom
and forbea rance in seeking a peacea BILE
solution of the question before resorting
TO arms, while at the same time prudent
ly preparing for war, and when circum-
stances made armed Intervention neces-
sary. his vigor and energy in the prosecu-
ton of the war.
THE experience Of the past two years
has fully approved the gold standard poll
icy of the Republican party as declared
by the national convention of 1895. We
recognize the necessity Of comprehensive
and enlightened monetary legislation.
The monetary standard of this country
and the commercial world is GOLD. The
permanence of this standard must be as
sured by congressional legislation, giving
to 1T validity and vitality of public law.
All other money must be kept at a parity
with gold. Our money. like our inst1tu-
lions, should be maintained equal to the
best in the world On this plank we In
vite the support of all voters who desire
honesty and stability in business affairs,
and an immediate and permanent settle
ment of the question of standard Of
value"
The policies Of reciprocity and protec-
ton are reafirmed and such changes in
the present revenue law as experience
may from time to time dictate or chang
ed conditions demand. are commended.
The platform continues:
we AaNOT lHe OF Ilp5 AIIleE-
lean merchant marine, the speedy con-
stru6tion of the Nicaraguan canal, the
securing of naval and coaling station and
the protection OF American rights in ev-
cry quarter OF the world with an adequate
navy
Another clause Of the platform says:
1T is due TO the cause of humanity and
civilization for which the war was fought
that no people who have IN consequence
thereof been freed from persecution shau,
with the consent or through the indifer-
enoe OF the United States. be returned 10
such oppression or permitted to lapse
into barbarism.
The army and navy are congratulated
and the state administration Is heartily
endorsed.
The convention adjourned at O'Clock
FUSION FAILS IN WISCONSIN
Democrats and PopuIIst- Put Out