New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

maintenance Of the princlpl. that the American h,,
viii protest 1t; h pescsd eSo the s open
hostilities, In the prosecution OF the wa, trie
President has consistently fo9Tsq r ibe ancen
traditions and the recent policies OF the RepuDcai'
tightened nations Of the world. A Republican Con
gress stood at his back and intrusted 10 nm oie
the Legislature. behalf of this State. promptly
and generously contributed It's share to meet the
burdens Of the war New-York being the first State
70 pledge portion Of lis resources to the support
But peace hath her Victories for the Republican
party in New-York State not less reno" ned man
those of war. The Executive and leeisauye
branches of the state Government have been in the
hands OF the RepubNcans. Repuehcan Coy
wisely; honestly. efficiently and ec9nomicany. =
Republican Legislature has enacted Just laws ann
property interests and vested rights Economy
prcyaied in the eEPenGr~ oc ol for cnref ard
prudent dealing in All matters ny9 d 1n9 ,bc 1 Tt
publican party was strictly adhered TO-
LOWER TAX RATE.
By reason Of these policies the Legislature was
enabled TO give the people. in great measure. re-
lief from the burdens OF direct taxation. The tax
rate for The year IS 2os mills. decrease OF
nf,y-rinc points from the rate Of last year. ana
loWer than Il has been before Tor many year.
The general onactments OF the Legislature werc on
such high plan. Of such beneficial ana vie
nature. and 50 satisfactory to the whole poop'
that the biteres critics of the party were sienc"i
and the record of the year receives universal COM
,nendatiOn. -.
Controlled as It was by Republican majority.
Il Leaves the party unassaiable by it, enemies ID
This campaign will be Of National importance
4 complete STATE government WI! be chosen IN
cludlug both Executive and Legislative coifut
noats and Reprosenlauves IN C9nsress rne hands
Of me President must he Upheld, ana for me pEf-
pose Of admnist, r.nr III" government whctAr'
ihere lie a continuance Of me war or the ADJUST
ncni Of a victorious peace. 4 sympathetic Congress
re National credit. which the Republican party
n sho Ti he be me mained aeanst all ray
financial schemes which are even now threatening
II The way continues il should be prosecuted with
The vote IN the United states Senate oi The Dem
Ocratc member from this state. in itVor Of the
reputation embraced in the Teller resolution has.
with especial elnphass. brought tho issue Of hon
81 money or Icpudiat.ee inio TIE G3mpmiEm ~
stands where Il has always stood, for nc gold
standard of values and the full payment Of Just
Factiouai s,ri,o which would divide our strength
should not BE- tolerated by any Re9uhlican The
duty Of Republicans Is % present united front.
treason TO the flag.
This committee believes that al Republicans win
he united IN the coming campaign. and. confident
I'm the right of Republican doctrines inspired hv
pledged TO the siinport Of the Administration in
tho present and future viii enter the battle with
the firm assurance Of overwhelming victory.
After the State Committee adjourned. the Execu-
tive Committee held a meeting Mr. Odell re-
signed the Office Of chairman OF the Executive COM
mi:tee and " lliam Barnes jr. was elected 20
tho Office William J. Youngs made A statement
concerning the creation Of the new county OF
Nassau and the necessity Of creating separate Re-
publican coui ~ committees for The counties OF
Nassau and Queens. A subc omnit;co consis,lrs
of Messrs. DcIlort Van Cott. and Olon. was ai-
pointed to attend to tho organization q The SOFA.
hold meeting next Saturday at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel for that purpose.