The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-10-22
Republican Platform.

Platform and Resolu lions OF the Republican
Party, adopted September 10, iS9S:-The Re
publican Party OF Nevada, In State convention
assembled ut Reno, this 18th day Of September,
loyo, enters UPON the present campaign With
the good OF the State aad nation ut heart. de-
voted to the best interests OF all, and as au-
mandatory OF It's views upon the political gu y.
tiona of the day, and as q platform upon which
the Republican party OF Nevada and Its candi-
dates shall stand, does hereby resolve:
Resolved: That In behalf of the Republican
party Of the State of Nevada VIZ thank our gal
liant sailors and soldiers who have periled their
lives In defense OF the country ind In upholding
the sacred honor OF Its flag. To Dewey, Schley,
Sampson, wainwright and Hobson for their
brilliant victories upon the sea, and TO Miles,
Shafter, Wheeler, Roosevelt and Lnwton, our
faithful leaders and brave defenders upon land.
the undying gratitude OF the Nation IL due,
For these loyal survivors. who are returning
disabled and with honorable wounds received
In the service Of their country, ample provision
for Just pensions should be made by Congress.
unbampered BY sechnical or bardensome ~
Gridlcy, O'Neiil, Bagley. Fish and all others
who fell lighting beneath the Stars and Stripes.
They are the nations dead. Their memories
will BIT enshrined in the hearts of o grateful
people, and the Republican party staui !
pIcdgcd to the care OF their widows and orphans.
Resolved: That history has Inscribed on her
pages records OF wars for conquests, wars for
ambition aud revenge. wars for religion and
| wars for peoples Independence. But In the
closing years OF this century, and 10 the begin
ming Of q new ern In the history OF the world, IL
| has been reserved for our noble Republic to
| wage n war solely In the cause Of humanity.
We congratulate the American peoplS ON the
successful termination of this war, and com-
| mend william Mckinley. President, 4 ates-
man, soldier, citizen, for his frmness in his
stand for forcible Intervention IN justified by
common humanity and In refusing to recognize
this Independence OF the No called Cuban Re-
public. We heartily approve the wisdom of
the policy Of the administration In the conduct
Of this war with Spain. firmly believing that
comuendRtiOn will be given when ulerised and
that Investigation and ccnsure will follow the
Resolved: That our great source Of National
strength and defense is industrialism, not mill
tarism. The policy OF the Nation should b. the
development OF It's domestic industry. Never
theiess as u safeguard TO our social order and
permnnency we favor the continued enlarge
lnent OF the navy. u complete system OF harbor
and sea-o0ast defenses, and n standing army Of
such strength as will be commensurate to the
maintenance of the dignity and honor Of the
Rep iolic
territorial expansion. The Craftsmanship of
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statsshanship OF the peace today is ffe.sdom
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v~ictoriaa g ma1d not nriy expansion Of terri.
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