Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-06-08
STONE SPEAKS
FOR M'KINLEY.
The Governor Says Pennsylvania
Demands the Presidents
denomination.
REPUBLICAN PARTY IN GOOD SHAPE.

Democrats Preparing For Lively
Fight at Their state Convention
pected at Harrisburg.
Especial Correspondence
Harrisburg. June o.-dovernor Stone
has returned from his fishing trip to
West Virginia very much benefited by
this brief period of recreation after
his arduous labors incident to the
closing out of the work that devolved
upon him In scrutinizing the bills Left
upon his desk by the legislature and
meeting the many serious problems
with which he was thus confronted.
The governor has come out in a
strong declaration in favor of the re-
election of President Mckinley, main
tanning that there can be no doubling
the fact that he Is the choice of the
Republicans of Pennsylvania.
president Mckinley" said Governor
Stone. enthusiastically, lis the natu-
raj and logical choice Of the people
of this state. He has made an eX
cellent president. Il satisfactory presi-
dent. He has never acted from any
desire but the welfare of his country.
He has never done anything with ii
view to his own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. He
has worked for the honor OF the great
Republican party and the benefit of
the people.
"He has been wise president, ex-
hibiting a clear foresight and sure
wisdom in all his dealings. This state.
and all the states, have prospered, for
Mr.. Mckinley has done well from
business standpoint as he has from a
patriotic point of view
MKINLEY'S FOREIGN POLICY.
Concerning the foreign policy Of the
president Governor Stone said:
Throughout his administration
President Mckinley has exhibited re-
markable wisdom. Judgment and for
bearance in his relations with foreign
countries OF the Spanish war there
need be but little said now. The peo-
pie are satisfied that it was a righteous
war and that Mr.. Mckinley acted
rightly in regard to Spain In the mat
ter. OF the present war in the Phil
ippines the same must be said. There
may be a few who would and do criti-
cize it adversely. AS there were and are
those who criticized the Spanish war
adversely. but it is recognized and un-
derstOod that the rebellion must be
put down before anything can be done
But not only in these two affairs has
Mr.. Mckinley given proof of his wis
dom. The able manner in which he
has conducted the negotiations with
Great Britain in our little dispute about
the boundary between this country and
Canada stamp him as wise and de-
termined man. He has earned for him
self and his country the admiration
and respect of Europe.
'Mr. Mckinley" remarked the gov
ernor, has won the confidence not
only OF his party, but OF the whole
country. He has been one OF the
best presidents. if not the best, the
country has ever had, and the people
will insist upon his denomination and
reelection"
Asked what he thought OF the pres
ent condition of the Republican party,
the governor replied:
"The Republican party was never
stronger or healthier than it is today.
In every state in the Union it has
become more solid. for it is satisfied
with the past and the outlook for the
future. In this state the party Is
stronger than ever. There have been diff.
ferences and unpleasantnesses. but the
decision of the counties has been given
from all parts of the state, and the
rule Of the majority must be sustained.
In every other respect the Republican
party in Pennsylvania was never in
better shape to give Mr.. Mckinley an
unprecedented majority"
BUSINESS MEN PLEASED.
Republicans of Pennsylvania are
pleased to see the leaders of the party
organization in this state declare so
promptly and enthusiastically in favor
of the denomination of President Nc
kinley," remarked Charles II. Mullil.
the extensive paper manufacturer ot
Cumberland county In commenting on
the interviews with Senator Penrose,
Governor Stone and State Chairman
Elkin, as voicing the sentiments of the
men at the head of the Republican or
ganization on this question.
This Is what the business men of
the country desire" continued Mr..
Mullin. with President Mckinley the
nominee the Republican party can give
assurance to the business interests
that there shall be continuance of the
conservative and safe administration
of public affairs, and the usual disturb
ance OF the commercial world incident
to presidential campaign will be
avoided"
What is new politically in your own
particular locality?" Mr. Mullin was
asked
I'VE have just had our delegate cleo
tion in Cumberland" replied the we'll
known manufacturer smilingly, "and
you could have drawn your own con-
clusions as to the result if you read
our resolutions, which not only com
mended the administration of Presi-
dent Mckinley, but also that of Gov
ernor Stone. and indorsed the action
of the governor In appointing Colonel
Quay to the United States senatOrship.