The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-26

flag has been planted in the Antilles: it
has been raised TO be lowered no more in
the mid Pacific. Ii has, in humanftys
name been unfurled in the Orient, there
10 be caressed by the breeze and bathed
in the sunlight while time shall last.
VIII not discuss the Importance of this
strategic point both as a base of military
supplies and of commercial Importance.
SuInce II to say me flag will never be
an Presidents do not pull down American
flags. President Mckinley / believe TO DE
the friend of the common people. He has
urged legislation against all trusts and
monopolies formed to destroy competition
and restrain commerce. President Harri-
son urged prohibitory and even penal leg
lslation against trusts, and the Sherman
law was passed The Democratic party in
NV declared against trusts. but attempted
nothing in the way of enforcement or the
enactment of new laws. The Democratic
party was in power-Bryan was III Con-
gres, yet he opened not his mouth against
trusts when speech was opportune, but
waited until policy inspired his verbosity.
President McKinley's recommendation is
already being acted upon by the intro
duction of antitrust legislation. In con-
ouSiOn, President Mckinley has redeemed
his promises; the country has confidence
in his patriotism, his integrity and his
craftsmanship. Results speak louder than
promises; conditions are more potent
argument than theories.
"A WIDE
President Mckinley, in the worlds es-
timation, is a statesman of marked wis
dom, a dignified, conscientious, Christian
gentleman, worthy to be the President of
the Great American Republic, under whose
rule the credit of the Nation is safe, and
the liberties of the people secure
1.-The. ominous mutterings of war
throughout the earth denote unrest. Mighty
events are rapidly succeeding each other
in the worlds great drama. This is an
epochal period. Great questions involving
the peace, progress and prosperity of the
Nation are at stake. To meet these great
responsibilities the United States has, in
William Mckinley, a conservative leader,
an able statesman, patriotic American,
who Will guide the Nation through duty
to destiny He merits the confidence of the
people, he will have their support and he
will again be chosen as the preserver of our
prosperity and the promoter Of our best
interests.
Gentlemen of the Republican Editorial
Association OF Indiana, you have been po-
tent factors in promulgating the princi-
pies of the Republican party, and in the
election of William Mckinley as President,
the results of which have demonstrated
your wisdom and patriotism. The press is
the power that in a large measure deter
mines rulers and dictates policies. The
Republican editors can be relied upon TO
champion the interests of the masses and
again support the great commoner in whose
patriotism and wisdom the people have
faith.
M. w. PERSHING TALKS
Miss Cora Pershing, of Upton, was the
next speaker on the programme but she
was unable to be present. Her subject was
TO have been THE Editors Daughter.
and because of her absence Mr.. Howard
faf NJr h
ing to give toast on 1.-The Father of the
Association Mr.. Pershing said he was
charter member of the association and
probably because of that fact took deep
er and greater interest in the semi-annual
meetings of the association. We have done
a great deal toward turning the State into
a permanent Republican majority" said
Mr.. Pershing. 'rhe political organizations
largely depend upon the literature they can
get in the county and State papers, and
through our work we have accomplished a
great DEAL
The next person called upon by the toast
master, and man who needed but little
introduction to the editors, was Hon.
Charles s. Hernly, who was requested to
speak on the subject What Does the Party
opening his remarks. said he had not no.
ticed the subject allotted him but he
realized what the party owes the party
paper. Il have been engaged in politics
Il love to contest with the Democrats and
try to convince them that they are wrong
This year Will be one of the most event
full in the history of politics, Think Of the
comparisons We can draw of every act of
the Mckinley administration with the acts
of the Cleveland administration. You can
consider the last Democratic administra-
ton pulling down the American flag in
Hawaii but the Republicans planted it
there again. In some of the counties of the
State the Democratic leaders have en-
ployed men TO try to poison the minds of
citizens and to prejudice them against the
Republican party, but L believe that their
efforts will be fruitless. Our party is the
only one that ever touched on trusts and
the people will repudiate the Democrats
as being disorganiZers. We have to meet
the trust question in the coming campaign
and L am convinced that the party press
will do its full share. Everybody depends
on the press. You cannot organize
party without sentiment and you can't get
this sentiment without the party organs.
We owe you our loyal and hearty support
and L want to see each one of you during
the coming campaign"
A WOMAN'S TOAST
Mrs. Wallace b. Campbell, of Anderson,
gave an interesting talk on 1.-The Moral and
Educational Value of the Newspaper" She
said newspapers must cater to the tastes
of the community in which they are pub
uphold existing authority as there is moth
ing so useful as a newspaper to uphold
the law. She also said the newspapers
ought to make their readers more content
w. S. Haggard was not on the pro-
gramme, but his friends called upon him
to make a few remarks. He said the toast
given by Mr.. Hernly had suggested to him
a toast on What Does the Politician Owe
to the Party" He said the politician
should be honest, sincere and loyal to the
organization. 1.-The official" he said.
should be nOn-partisan in the conduct of
his Office, but 1 am in favor of complete
party responsibility in government. 1 want
no system in government that forbids criti-
cism by the press l believe in the doctrine
of expansion.
The members of the association ad-
journed to the parlors after the banquet
where a social session was held. The bust
ness of the association will be taken I'D
to-day. There will be many interesting
papers read and matters of Importance will
come before the editors.