Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-22
UPHOLD THE ADMINISTRATION.
Nebraska Republicans Speak Point
edIx in state Convention.

The republican state convention at Oma
ha yesterday was one of the most harmo-
NOUS gatherings ever held by the party il
the state. NJ B. Reese of Lincoln was
nominated for supreme judge, and +. g.
McGilton of Omaha and William B. Ely of
AinsWOrth for regent of the State Cniver-
sity on the first ballot. Judge Reese has
served six years on the supreme bench, re-
firing six years ago to resume the practice
of his profession.
Senator Thurston and several others made
speeches, but the one that set the delegates
and spectators wild was that of Chaplain
Mailey of the LIST Nebraska His opening
sentence started the pandemonlum of
cheering. He said he had never voted re-
publican ticket in his life, but he intended
this fail to vote to uphold the hands of the
administration in the Philippines.
The committee on resolutions reported
and the resolutions were promptly adopted
On the question of foreign policy the plat
form states
I'VE heartily indorse the wise, conserva-
tive and patriotic administration of Pres1-
dent Mckinley, and congratulate the Pres
ident upon his success in dealing with the
delicate and difficult problems arising from
our war with Spain, and we repose implicit
confidence in his ability to cope with every
issue that may present itself for solution in
the future.
While we deplore the instruction in the
duties and obligations imposed upon our
nation by the victory of our navy and the
matchless valor of our arms. resulting in
the treaty of Paris. which imposed upon
the President the duty of maintaining the
authority of the United States over the
territory acquired thereby, and so long as
there is one gun pointed at an American
soldier. so long there is an armed enemy
assaulting our flag, so long must patriotic
and loyal Americans uphold our President
in effecting protection. tranquility and
peace to all who recognize our lawful &C.
cupation
valor of the 1st Nebraska Volunteers in the
Philippines. the platform deals with the
money queStion follows:
I'VE adhere unequivocally to the gold
standard, and are unalterably opposed TO
the free coinage of silver. Gold has been
standard since 1894, and is now the
standard of every civilized and important
country in the world. After more than
twenty years of harmful agitation and a
campaign of extraordinary earnestness and
full discussion of the people of the United
States. by a majority of more than oOO,NO,
decided IN favor of that standard. Our ex-
perience and present prosperity in the
amplest and fullest measure demonstrate
the wisdom of that decision
On the question of trusts the resolutions
declare:
I'VE denounce the attempt now desper-
ately being made to again array labor and
capital in hostile camps. The republican
party now, as always. opposes trusts and
combinations having for their purpose the
sitting of competition and arbitrarily con-
trolling production or fixing prices: but we
also recognize that legitimate business in
terestS fairly capitalized and honestly man.
aged have built up our industries at home.
given the largest employment to labor at
the highest wages, and have enabled us to
successfully compete with foreign coun-
tries in the markets of the world. Such in
dustries must not be struck down by legis-
lation aimed at dishonesty organized in
sttutions which destroy legitimate enter
prise and the opportunities of labor and
plumber the public. We favor the creation.
by act OF Congress, of a bureau of SUPER
vision and control of corporations engaged
in interstate business, with power similar
to those exercised over national banks by
the controller OF the currency, enforcing
such publicity and regulations as shall eff
fectually prevent dishonest methods and
practices. and generally such legislation,
state and national, from time to time
may be required for the correction of
abuses"
A liberal pension policy is recommended,
and the loyalty of the sound money demo-
Gratis commended
After the convention adjourned the new
state central committee met and organized
by electing E. ]. Hainer of Lincoln chair
man. Lincoln was selected as state head
quarters.