The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-13

supplied them. From first to last Presi-
dent Mckinley has consulted with Ad
miral Dewey as to the situation in the
Philippines. and in almost every case
has been guided by his advice. He has
appointed two commissions and ex-
hausted every method of honorable adj
justment. He stands today as he has
from the beginning, for peace first, and
the settlement of the question of gov
eminent afterwards. A just, gener-
Gus, a patriotic and intelligent Presi-
dent has devised and executed our poll
cy in the Philippines; and he has been
supported by Congress possessing
these attributes. We need have no APP
prehensions or doubts as to the out
come, viewed from any point. When
order has been established, Congress
will determine what kind of Govern
ment shall be given to the Philippines.
The wisdom of the policy of President
Mckinley and the Republican party
will be fully vindicated before the open
ing of the campaign next year.
But, my friends, while the enemy, in
the hope of influenc cling the coming
elections in Ohio, Maryland, Kentucky
and Nebraska, have forced upon as an
issue which should never have been
raised, because it was conceived for the
purpose of creating division among the
people upon a question of loyalty and
patriotism, let us not forget that the
Bryan party continues to stand now, as
in 1896, for the free and unlimited coin
age of silver at ratio which would in
stantly destroy our national as well as
our individual credit, and wipe away
all of our prosperity. 1t stands for
States Rights, as it did in 1860, for its
denunciation of Government by in
junction" means States Rights, pure
and simple. 1t is as much today as
ever for free trade, no protection for
home industry, no protection to home
labor. 1t would meet all expenses of
national government by a direct tax,
for it has decried the tariff as being an
indirect tax upon our own people, and
it has openly cried out against customs
duties as being authorized by laws
enacted for the rich, and. denounced
custom houses as trading places which
foster trusts.
1t was defeated in 1896 upon these is
sues and it will be defeated again with
still greater force, now that it also as
sails the honor of the country and the
sanctity of the flag. And l am sure
that the Republican Editorial Associa-
ton of Michigan will do its part to
bring about republican victory, as it
did so CALAMITY in 1896.
After the reading of the papers the
following report from the committee on
resolutions completed the business of
the afternoon.
Whereas, Through the energetic and well
directed efforts of President Robert Smith and
Secretary e. o. Dewey, assisted by the public
spirited and generous citizens of Owosso, this
enjoyable meeting of the Michigan Republican
Newspaper Association has been planned and
conducted, Therefore be it
Resolved, That to President Smith and Sec
rotary Dewey we hereby extend our sincere
thanks and our grateful acknowledgment that
to them we are indebted for one of the most
successful meetings in the history of our Asso
citation. And be it further
Resolved, That to the citizens Of Owosso we
are grateful for the privilege afforded us of
pleasantly spending day or two in one OF
Michgans typical Industrial cities. It's well
ordered streets, handsome residences and beau
tiful homes, are evidently related as effect to
cause to its busy factories, it's thriving shops
and its prosperous industries. We are grateful
to its citizens to whom we are indebted for
personal and individual courtesies, for carriage
rides and for the anticipated splendid banquet
We are proud OF Owosso as city and commune
ty indicative of the spirit of American progress
and as illustrative Of purposes and effects OF
Republican policies.
PERRY +. POWERS,
CHASE S. OSBORN,
L A. SHERMAN.