Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-22
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The Republican party of the territory
of New Mexico, in convention assembled
at Albuquerque, on the LIST day of Octo.
Der, A. d. 1898, reaffirms its faith in the
declaration of principles set forth in the
national Republican platform of 1896
and it is with pride that we can again
point to the fact that under a Republi-
can administration public credit has
been restored, industry revived, facto-
rieS and workshops reOpened and pro-
lection given to American interests, un-
der which the people are enjoying re
newed confidence and prosperity.
We most heartily indorse the Dingley
tariff law, enacted by a Republican CON
gress, despite the persistent opposition
of the Democratic party. Under that
law the sheep and wool and live stock
interests have been greatly benefited,
and the wealth of this territory benefit
ed by many millions of dollars.
We believe in sound money, and in a
volume of money sufficient for all
business demands. The policy OF the
present administration in giving EN-
ployment to labor, and protection to our
various industries is a solution of the
financial question. We are opposed to all
financial heresies which call for cheap
money, believing as we do that all
money issued by the government should
be OF uniform and equal value.
We congratulate the country upon the
great success of the present national ad-
ministration, in which our president
has distinguished himself as a states
man and a patriot in dealing with do
nestle and foreign affairs; and in which
nc a shown so much wisdom in up
holding the honor of this nation
We haa rti1xr a nnyn1yo A. ..l -,
the %annexinG Of the Hawaiian islands.
and we favor the retention by this gov
mt of all territory acquired by orr
army and navy where justice and hui
mainly demand 1t. We favor the con-
structlon OF the Nicaragua canal under
the immediate supervision and excII-
sive control of the United States gov
eminent. the necessity for the canal
having been more strongly emphasized
by recent events.
We congratulate Governor Otero upon
the success of his administration and
commend him for his efforts in behalf of
good government and the advancement
OF the material and financial interests
VI New Mexico, both at home and
abroad, and we tender to the president
OF the United States our thanks for the
appointment Of a governor from the
ranks OF the people, a man who by rea-
son OF his lifetime residence in New
Mexico, and of his intimate acqllaInt-
ance with the needs of our people, is besr
aDle to perform the duties of an exec
utive in this territory.
we heartily indorse the present Re-
publican administration in all of its
During the brief period In
when the present executive has occu-
pied the position he fills, New Mexico
attained a place in the hearts of the
american people lever before accorded
IL. n patriotism of citizens in send I
ing ioftn a larger proportion of soldiers |
to the Spanish-American war than is
to any other state or territory,
ana the bravery Of our soldiers ;Sis /
played on the field Of battle, are a guar |
antee of Il right to full citizenship |
IN the American union. We poinr with |
PRIDE to the immortal record made by |
the New Mexico squadron Of "Rough |
Riders" in the battles of La Qua, Al ma |
ana San Juan. by which was established |
ne intelligence, patriotism and iniom-
courage of our people, and where
m they have won for themselves the adj
niration Of the civilized world, ant ten
Ter to the relatives and friends of those
fell In the struggle for humanity,
Justice and civilization, the heartfelt
vi 6AlICluI ptODlC, we /
the nation on the return of
peace, and heartily indorse President
Mckinley upon the careful, patriotic
successful manner.in which the dig
lity OF this nation has been preserved in
he war with Spain.
,. We eeopafGaf''il lat appointment by the
PRESIDENT Of the present able and fear-
ess judiciary, and commend the men,
,ers thereof for their devotion to duty
md their unswerving interest in the ad-
ninistration of justice.
The present congress of the United
is Republican in politics, and any
of that body favorable to New Mex
are Republican measures and cannot
'e credited to the efforts of q Demo-
ratio delegate from this territory.
The attitude of the Republican party
f New Mexico has always been consist
mt on the question of the admission of
he territory as a state. We favored the
admission of the territory when the
party was united in their
opposition against 1t. We still favor its
Omission, believing that there Is no
God and substantial reason for keeping
Is out of the Union as a state and be-
leve that this can best be accomplished
" the election of a delegate to congress
is in harmony with Republican pol
and principles.
Our heartfelt gratitude is extended to
he army and navy for their noble sac
ifices in behalf Of their country, and
heir brilliant achievements on land and
Tater: and we emphasize our a%pprecia-
ion of those brave soldiers known as
he Trough Riders" to whose ranks our
e%rritory has so literally contributed,
nd whose acts of bravery and heroism
ave inspired the world with a new
aith and confidence In American cour-
ge and valor.
We are in favor of increasing both
ur army and navy to a size comment
urate with the interest of the country,
placing the nation in a position
hat will insure 1t a rightful influence
nd power among the nations of the
We believe In the expansion Of
industry and commerce., and
\ the full protection of American citi-
ems everywhere; wherever the Amerf-
flag has been hoisted in the name Of
humanity and freedom, we believe it
hould stay until every vestige of des-
otism has been removed.
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