The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-11-12
Republican Platform.

Platform and Resolu ions of the Republican
Party, adopted September 10. lSJ0:-Tue Ae-
publican farty OF Nevada, in State convention
assembled at Reno, This 18th day OF September.
1873. enters upon the present campaign with
the good of the state and ia ion ut heart, de-
voted 10 the b ST interests of all, and rs an
mandatory OF It's views upon the political qu.s
tions OF the day, ana as Il platform upon which
The Republican party OF Nevada and its cundi-
dates snail stand, does hereby resolve:
fsesolYcd: That in behalf of the Republican
party of the State OF Nevada We thank our gai
liant sailors and soldiers who have periled their
lives in defense OF the country aud In upholding
the sacred honor OF its nag. To Dewey. Schley,
Sampson, wainwright and HObson for thei
Brilliant victories upon the sea, AID 10 Miles.
Shafter, Wheeler, Roosevelt and Lawtou, Our
faithful leaders and brave defenders upon land,
the undyiDg gratitude of the Nation is due.
For these loyal Survivors,. who are RETURNING
disabled and with honorable wounds received
in the service OF their county, ample provision
for just pensions should be made by Congress.
unhalnpered by technical or burden some re-
strictinns. We yenerate our fallen heroes,
Grldley, ONeill, Tagley, Fish and all others
who fell fighting beneath the Stars AMI Stripes.
They are the nations dead. Their memories
viii be enshrined in the hearts of a grateful
people, and the Republican party stand !
pledged IN the care of their widows and orphans.
I,esolveh: That history has inscribed ON her
pas ) records of wars for conquests, wars for
ambition and revenge, wars for religion and
wars for pr ople's independence. But in Ihc
closing Yea s OF this century, aud in tie begin
ing Of u new era in the history OF the world, II
4stN " I'll L lOl bGI lOClt ItDuDfIN u
wage a var solely In the cause of humanity.
We congratulate the American people on the
successful termination OF this war, and CON-
mend william Mckinley, President, states
man. soldier. citizen, for his rrmD .ss in his
stand for forcibie Intervention as justified by
omnon humanity and in refusing to recognize
thu Independence If the so called Cuban Re
pubic. We heartily approve the wisdom OF
the policy Of the administration In the conduct
OF this war with Spain. firmly believing that
commentator will be given when meiited and
that investil alton and censure viii follow tae
unIeserYinE.
Resolved: That our great source Of National
Str NTH and defense is iudustrialism. not mill
taris.n. The policy # me Nation should b. The
deFetpprleIt Vi IS t'ulat site Industry. Never
~ilclesa ;ts Il safeguard 10 our sociat order and
permanency we favor the continued enlarge
mert of the navy. Il complete system OF harbor
aud Sta-r1aSt defcuSes, and u standing army OF
such strength as will be commensurate 10 the
luairtenalee Of the dignity and honor OF the
Republic.
Resolved. That we stand for the policy of
territorial expansion. The craftsmanship OF
tie 'Yar LAS Intervention in behalf OF Cuba the
stat asnahsaip OF the peGea tooav Is freedoru
fpv the oppressed peoples of all i0ncs acquired
by tie splenaid Victories Of our arms. IfcSt
v%icioaie8 degnlna rot ONLY expansion Of terri
fary. bat. il he interest OF Justice and. Elmap-
ilg, tLcy eealil.'t expansion ef civilization,
wtiirn " HnS fog the Philippines. for Porto
EiGo, ff the ladsones free schoois. Il free
ch1roA. open courts. no caste, and equal rights
10 AIT Iii oSe magnificent buiwarkS of liberty,
i3rFolyad: Tat we commend the ASSOCIATION
fthf Sund@ich islands. il meals the UNFIT
mT nf a struggling people and The opening TO
fnem an1 tseir Children OF new avenues of pro
mae 4ith wider ard flofe hopeful prospects.
prof e. tte2 aAestrg class Of these is,aa6s, as
Well as tADss oI Any ottHlf I|orritrrg that maf
h, acquired be tho Cnited States from tlo
r%uirons cox veti-io Of cheap contract labor.