The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-07-05
The Republican Platform.

Following is the platform reported by
the committee on resolutions at the
Republican convention at Bangor lasf
week adopted:
The Republicans of Maine recall with
admiration the Republicaa administr =
tion in our State and country. We take
pride IN the party's history and adhere
| to its principles In national affairs we
adopt and endorse the platform OF the
Republican National Convention, held in
Philadelphia, on the 10Th, 10th and 2lst
OF June.
We glory in the patriotic, wise and
able administration of President McKin-
ley, a great leader in war, a wise states
man in peace. We cordially and
thoroughly endorse his administration of
our domestic and foreign affairs.
We pledge TO William Mckinley of
Ohio and Theodore Roosevelt of New
York, and Republican candidates OF the
party for President and vice president,
the electoral vote of Maine, by one Of
the largest maiorities ever given.
We endorse the platform adopted by
the State convention held in Lewiston on
the 10Th of April last.
In state affairs we favor an economical
administration of our State government.
We are opposed TO the granting of any
appropriations beyond the life Of the
Legislature making and appropriations.
We favor the reaG ustment Of the sys-
TENS of taxation prevailing in the State
and the enactment of measures which
will lead to a more just and equitable
valuation and assessment of all forms of
property of every kind and description.
We commend as a business measure
the creation of the office of State auditor
in order that all the accounts of the
State may be carefully examined. and an
itemized account of each and every
State department published annually.
We favor free popular education
We favor such constant and intelligent
regard for all the resources of our State
as will tend to their development, and to
the keeping of Maine capital employed
in Maine. Good roads enhance the value
of property, especially in the farming
districts, attract thousands of visitors
who come to erjov the grand scenery
and healthful Influences of the State,
shorten the distance to market, and are
potent factors in the development of
every community. We favor such
action by the State as will bring to the
knowledge of local officials the most
successful methods of maintaining the
roads committed to their care, and pre-
mote effective legislation to that end.
We favor fidelity to he cause of tem-
perance, and such &c ion MS will keep
our State in the lead in this question.
We commend the distinguished and
faithful services of our United States
senators. and our delegation in the House
of Representatives in ali the efforts in
behalf of the great interests of our State
and country.
We tender our grateful appreciation
for the faithful and distinguished
services rendered to the State during the
past four years by our governor,
Llewellyn Powers. No one has deserv
ed better of the State. He has governed
wisely and well.
We pledge our faithful and loyal sup.
port to our esteemed fellow citizen, Hon.
John F. Hill, whom we have nominated
to be the standard-bearer of our party,
and to be the next governor of Maine.