The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-21

ed. We favor the policy of reciprocity, SO
directed as 20 open our markets on IA
vorable terms for what we do not our
seiNes produce in return for free foreign
markets.
In the futher interest of American
worknlen we favor more effective re-
striction OF the emigration Of cheap Ia
Dor from foreign lands, the extension OF
opportunities Of education for working
children, the raising of the age limit for
eaild labor, the protection OF free labor
as against contract convict labor, and
an effective system of labor insurance.
our present dependence upon foreign
shipping for n!ne-tenths OF our foreign
carrying Is a great loss TO the industry OF
this country. It Is also a serious danger
to our trade. for It's sudden withdrawal in
the event Of European war would seriously
cripple our expanding foreign commerce
The national defence and naval deficiency
of this country, moreover. supply a com
peilng reason for legislation which will
enable Us to recover our former place
among the trade-carryiug fleets OF the
world.
The pension laws should be liberal and
should be literally administered, and pref
erence should be given wherever practica-
bic with respect to employment IN the pub
lie service to soldiers and sailors or to their
widows and orphans.
CIVIL SERVICE.
we commend the policy OF the Republican
party in maintaining the efficiency of the
civil service. The administration has acted
wisely in its effort TO secure for public
service in Cuba. Porto Rico Hawaii and
the Philippine Islands only those whose
fitness has been determined by training
and experience.
We believe that employment IN the pub
lie service in these territories should be
confined. as far as possible. to their in
habitants. 1t was the plain purpose OF the
Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution
to prevent discrimination on account OF
race or color in regulating the elective
franchise. Devices of State governments,
whether by statutory or constitutional en-
actlnent 10 avoid the purpose Of this
amendment are revolutionary, and should
be condemned.
Public movements looking to permanent
Improvement of the roads and highways of
the country meet with our cordial ap-
proval, and we recommend this subject to
the earnest consideration of the people and
of the legislatures of the several States
We favor the extension OF the rural free
delivery service wherever its extension may
be- justified.
In further pursuance of the constant
policy Of the Republican party to provide
free homes on the public domain we recon-
mend adequate legislation regarding the
arid lands OF the country. reserving con-
troll of the distribution of water for irriga-
ton to the respective States and Terrific
rieS.
We favor home rule for, and the early
admission 10 statehood of the Territories
Of New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma.
REDUCE WAR TAXES
The Dingfey act. amended to provide
sufficient revenue for the conduct of the
war, has so we'll psrfcrmed its work that
it has been possible u reduce the war debt
iii the sum Of s40,010,00o The country is
now justified in expecting, and it will be
the policy of the Republican party to bring
about reduction OF the war taxes.
We favor the construction. ownership.
control and protection of an Isthmian
Canal by the government OF the United
States. New markets are necessary for
the increasing surplus of our farm pro
ducts. Every effort should be made to
open and obtain new markets, especially
in the Orient, and the administration is
warmly to be commended for its success
fui effort to commit all trading and colo
niZing nations to the policy of the open
door in China. In the interest of our eX-
panding commerce we recommend that
Congress create a Department of Com
nerce and Industries in the charge Of u
secretary, with seat in the Cabinet.
The American government must protect
the person and property of every citizen
wherever they are wronsfully violated or
placed in peril.
FOREIGN POLICY.
President Mckinley has conducted the
foreign affairs of the United States with
distinguished credit to the American Deo-
pie. In releasing sus from the vexatious
conditions of a European alliance for the
government of Samoa, his course is espec-
tally to be commended. BY securing to our
undivided control the most important ISL
and of the Samoan group, and the best
harbor in the South Pacific, every Ameri-
can interest has been safeguarded.
We commend the part taken by our gov