The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-10-14
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
Resolutions Adopted by tho State Con-
vention at Dubuque.

1.-THE republicans Of Iowa, in state con-
vention assembled, declare:
"That we congratulate the country upon
the wise and patriotic administration OF
President Mckinley, and wo regard the
measures and policies thereof as the con-
crete expression OF republican statesman
ship; and especially do we commend his
course during the present war with Spain,
his wisdom and forbearance in seeking
peaceable solution Of the Cuban question
before resorting to arms, while at the same
time prudently preparing for war, and,
when circumstances finally made armed
intervention necessary, his vigor and en-
ergy in the prosecution of the war.
".rhat the experience Of the past two
years has fully approved the gold stand
ard policy OF the republican party as de-
clared by the national convention OF 1896.
We recognize the necessity Of comprehen-
sive and enlightened monetary legislation.
The monetary standard of this country
and the commercial world is gold. The
permanence Of this standard must be as
sured by congressional legislation. giving
to it tho validity and vitality of public
parity with gold. Our money, like our in
stitutions, should DO maintained equal to
the best In tho world. On this plank we
invite the support OF all voters who desire
honesty and stability in business affairs
and an immediate and permanent settle
value.
"That we rcafflrm our belief in the re-
publican doctrines Of reciprocity and pro-
lection. We congratulate the peopleo the
fact that republican congress has enacted
a protective tariff which has brought pros
perlty to our country, and we pledge our
selves to favor such changes In the present
rep. blican revenue law as experience may
from tiYne to time dictate or change il condl
tions demand.
s'That we favor the upbuilding Of the
American merchant marine, the speedy
construction of the Nicaraguan canal, the
! securing OF naval and coaling stations and
the protection Of American rights in every
quarter of the world with an adequate
navy.
.sIhat the republican party, under whose
policies and administ ration prosperity has
been restored ana foreign war success
fully conducted, has earned the right to
1 be further entrusted with the task of solv-
! ing the territorial. colonial and commercial
/ problems that have resulted from the war.
"That it is due to the cause OF humanity
and civilization for which the war with
Spain was fought, thatno people who have
in consequence thereof boon freed from
through the indifference Of the United
States, be returned to such oppression OF
permitted to lapseinto barbarisln
"That the soldiers. sailors and marines
both regular and volunteer, OF the army
and navy, have in the war with Spain ex.
emplified bravery and self-sacrifice, like
unto that displayed by previous defenders
of the republic. Not only have they earned
the most profound gratitude Of the nation
but they have given the United States q
new dignity and rank among the greatest
and most powerful nations Of the earth
"That the Iowa volunteers, who this
year SO promptly responded to the presi
dents call for enlistments, have won the
proud appreciation of the state Though
they have paid and are yet paying in hard
ships, self-sacritces, sickness, and ever
death. the price of soldierly duty. Theil
needs should have the promptest consider
alton and attention which the state o.
nation can give
eve heartily endorse the able ant
businesslike administration OF Govcrno,
Shaw. as displayed by his prudent ant
conscientious discharge of public duties
and especially do we commend him for hi
constant and untiring efforts made on be
half of the Iowa soldiers, whether in CAM
or sick in the hospitals.
''That we tender grateful acknowleds
ment to all who have helped the party Il
the opportunity to do the great good it ha
done, and especially do we appreciate tn
services Of independent voters of 1896 an
1897, who placed the honor of the countr
above party. We invite, for the party
present financial and other policies, the &C
operation and support of all"
The republican state convention passe
the following supplemental resolution:
"Resolved, That the state central con
mittee be instructed to call the next stat
convention in Des Moines, provided tina
the gathering and appropriate enter
tainmeutD