The L'Anse sentinel., 1898-10-01

Grand Rapids; members of state board
of education, Prof. +. +. Johnson, Of
Ann Arbor. and f. A. Platt. of Flint.
Dexter NJ. Ferry, of Detroit, chair
man of the state central committee,
called the convention to order. In
his address Mr.. Ferry urged per-
petuation by this convention of every
republican principle by adopting a
thoroughlyrepublican platform. Grant
Fellows, of Hudson, president of the
State League of Republican Clubs, was
called to preside as temporary chair
man.
1t was late in the afternoon before
the credentials committee reported.
The report was adopted after a sharp
fight. L. o. Grosvenor, state dairy and
food commissioner, n Pingree APP
pointee, was made permanent chair
man. When the resolutions were re-
ported to the convention they were
unanimously adopted without debate.
The Platform.
"The republicans OF the state of Mich
igan, In convention assembled, make the
following declaration of political prn-
ciples
I'VE indorse the present national admin
istration, and express confidence in the
honesty. integrity and patriotism of Pres
ident Mckinley. During the trying times
that eliminated In war with Spain he dis
played rare ability and discretion. until the
final cessation of hostiities, which we
hope will speedily result in permanent
peace.
1--WE indorse our honorcd secretary of
war. and commend his conscientious. patri-
otic and unselfish devotion to the honor of
the nation and the welfare OF the army.
We denounce the unjust attacks made on
him, and offer him our undivided support
and confidence.
Flag should Never he Lowered.
"Whle Providence has made this nation
the instrument for the uplifting of an OPP
pressed people, and believing also that our
flag once raised should never be lowered,
nevertheless we have our future destiny
In this regard In the hands of the prop
erly delegated authorities, believing that
they Will act for the glory and honor of the
nation and the elevation of mankind.
I'VE indorse the administration of Gov.
Hazen s. Pingree and commend his pa
triotism and energy displayed in his efforts
to equip and send to the front Michgan's
volunteers, and especially do we commend
his unselfish and fatherly devotion to the
interests of the sick and dying soldiers of
Michigan and the bereaved families of the
dead.
For the Gold Standard.
I'VE affirm the principles of the st. Louis
platform and pledge them our support as
n sure guarantee OF national prosperity and
honor. We stand upon the existing gold
standard and condemn the proposition to
admit silver to free and unlimited coinage
at the ratio OF sixteen to one by this coun-
try alone, believing that such PROPOSE
tion would irreparably disturb business, al
ready recovering from the shock of DEM
ocratic rule.
I'VE 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 success
full operation of the Dingley bill, that Is
now producing ample revenue for all the
ordinary expenditures of government We
congratulate the country upon the restora-
tion of protection and return of prosp Gritty
as evidenced by the reopening of mills,
factories and shops, and the reempoyment
of idle men and women.
I'VE offer our deepest honor and devo-
ton to the men of Michigan who offered
their services in the cause of freedom, and
we hold In loving memory all who nave
given up their lives on the battlefield or in
camp. and extend our sympathies to fam
lilies of the dead.
1--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
broadened the national horizon and won
world.
state Taxation.
1--WE commend the present state adminis-
tration for its earnest efforts In favor OF
the equal and just taxation OF the property
Of railroad, telegraph, telephone and ex-,
press companies We favor the immediate
repeal of the tax upon the gross earnings
of railroad. telegraph, telephone and ex-
press companies property. This value to
be determined by a state board. The taxes
collected therefrom shall be paid into the
primary school fund. We indorse the prin-
ciples of the Atkinson bill. and pledge the
support OF the republican party thereto.
I'VE favor also the readjustment of the
assessment laws of this state. 80 that all
taxable property shall be placed upon the
assessment rolls at a just value. and be
taxed equally with all other taxable prop
erty In the state"
1--WE favor the development of all por-
tions of the state and recommend the es-
tablshment of state immigration bureau
for the purpose of promoting the settle
ment and development Of unoccupled lands
OF the state"