The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-30
Platform Adopted by Michigan Republi-
cans

We ifdorse the present national republi-
can administration aud sgive expression to
sur confidence in the honesty, integrity and
patriotism of our president, VIM. Mckinley.
During the trying times that eliminated in
awar with Spain, he displayed rare ability
and discretion until the final cessation of
hostilties. which we hope will speedily re-
suit in permanent peace.
We indorse our honored secretary of war,
Russell A. Alger, and commend his cousci-
entious, patriotic and unselfsh devotion to
the honor of the nation and the welfare of
the army We denounce the unjust attacks
made on him aud offer him our undivided
rapport and confidence.
We reaffirm the principles of the st Louis
platform and pledge them our support as
sure guarantee of national prosperity and
honor. We stand upon the existing gold
standard and condemn the proposition to
bamlt silver to free and unlimited coinage at
ne ratio OF 16 to by this country alone,
Believing that such proposition would ir-
reparably disturb business already recover.
ing from the shock of democratic misrule.
We congratulate the country upon the
gradual return OF business prosperity since
the return of the republican party to power,
and point with satisfaction to the successful
operation of the Dingley BILL that is now
producing ample revenue for all the Ordlna.
ry expenditures of the government. We
congratulate the country upon the restora.
ton of protection and the return of pros
perity as evidenced by the reopening of
mills, factories and shops aud the re-em'
ptoyment of idle men and women.
We offer our deepest honor and devotion
to the men of Michigan who offered their
services in the cause Of freedom; and we
hold in loving memory all who have given
ID their lives on the battlefield or in camp,
and extend our sympatbies to the families
Of the dead.
We congratulate the nation upon the
victories recently won on land and sea and
offer our tribute of praise to the heroes of
Manila and Santiago, whose deeds have
5roadened our national horizon and won the
respect and admiration of the civilized
nations of the world.
While believing that Providence has made
of an oppressed people and believing also
that our flag once raised should never be
lowered; nevertheless We leave our future
destiny in this regard in the hands OF the
Aalo
that they will act for the glory and honor of
the nation and the elevation of mankind
We indorse the administration of Gov.
Hazen S. Pingree, and commend his patriot
ism and energy displayed in his efforts to
equip and send to the front Michigan's
volunteers; and especially do we commend
his unselfish and fatherly devotion to tue
interests of the sick and dying soldiers of
Michigan and the bereaved families of the
pead
We commend the present state admins
ration for its earnest efforts in favor OF the
equal and Just taxation of the property of
railroads, telegraph, telephone and express
companies. We favor the immediate re.
peal of the tax upon the gross earnings of
railroad companies and favor tax to be
levied upon the true value OF railroad tele
graph, telephone and express companies
property; this value to be determined by
state board. The taxes collected therefrom
shall be paid into the primary school fund.
We indorse the principles of the Atkinson
bill and pledge the support of the republi-
can party thereto.
We favor the readjustment of the assess
ment laws of this state, so that all taxable
property shall be placed upon the assess
ment rolls at just value, and be taxed
equally with all other taxable property in
the state.
We favor also the development of all
portions of the state and recommend the
establishment of state immigration bureau
for the purpose of promoting the settlement
and development of unoccupied lands of
the state.