Missouri Valley times., 1900-06-21
FORECAST OF The PLATFORM.
Outline of the Republican Dccla,

alton OF Principles.
Philadelphia, June Following is
A draft of the platform which it is be
lieved will receive the appreciation of
the convention. This document was
prepared in part before coming TO
Philadelphia by Postmaster General
Smith, and il is understood that it
was submitted TO the president for
luis inspection and approval.
NJ Smith WAS i'm consultation last
evening with Senator Foraker, who it
S understood, will be chairman of the
committee ON resolutions. The SEN
a'or had himself given considerable
attention to the preparation of the
declaration oil principles. aud he added
considerably to Mr.. Smiths draft. Ii
begins by calling attention TO the
promises that were made i'm The ST.
Louis convention of 1896. and ai-tcl
enulnerating them. declares that faith
nas been kept in almost every in,
stance. Especial attention is called TIC
he fact that the promise that the
country should be put on the gold
standard has been faithfully main
.aincd. There is Il clear and distinct
declaration for the maintenance of
This standard, and the resolutions so
!ar prepared make no reference to bi-
metallism. The resolutions also CON
.ain the usual declaration for Il protec.
tive tariff.
The presidents policy with refer
ence to the Philippines is indorscd
and his conduct of the war with Spai
IS upheld The presidents course on
fhn oh r1.,,
iorsed The president also comes i'm
peace conference, and the administra-
tion is especially commended for its
position and its accomplishment in the
matter OF am open door i'm China.
The shipping subsidy bill is i'm
lorsed. The legislation towards
which attention is especially directed
as having been accomplished in ac-
cordance with the party pledge, i'll ad-
slition to that concerning the finances
includes the Dirgley tariff law, the
annexation of Hawaii and the liberia
ton of Cuba from Spanish dominion
The country is also fclicitatcd upon
the acquisition of Porto Rico.
The plank upon the Philippines is
practically i'm the language of the
presidents message promising the res
loration OF order and the establish
ment of authority i'm the islands and
the granting of self government SO
soon as the Philippines show that they
.rc prepared for it.
On the question of the trusts the
platform recognizes the right of capi-
tai to combine for Industrial purposes
out condemns all cnnspiracics in re'
straint of trade and the limitation oi
prices.
There will be Il declaration for al
sthminn canal rather than for a cana
.in the Nicaragua route, pending tho
report of he committee appointed tt
investigate.
ccdcem the promise to establish in
dependence i'm Cuba as quick as prac-
icablc, and :; demand will be mad,
:or the condign punishment of crimes
committed by American officials in
luba.
Legislation for the restoration ol
the merchant marine will be indorsed
There is a proposition to at Least
Express the hope with reference tc
china that that empire shall not bt
lismcnbercd A demand will be
made for the protection of American
missionaries and all Americans il
China.
| III. H. Hanna is anxious that gole
standard plank should be adopted
| aud that no concession should b'
made to the silver interest.
The delegates from the western
states are antagonizing him some
what on this subject, but Mr.. Ham;
expresses confidence that no conccs
| SION Will be made.