The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-06-27

the Philippine islands only those whose
fitness has been determined by training and
experience. We believe that employment
in the public service in these territories
should be confined as far as practicable to
their inha bitantS.
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 enactment, to avoid the
purpose of this amendment are revolution
AIRY and should be condemned.
For Good Roads.
Public movements looking to permanent
improvement of the roads and his hways Of
the country meet with our cordial approval,
and we recommend this subject to the cal
nest consideration of the people and of the
legislature 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 pol
Icy Of the Republican party to provide free
homes on the public domain, we recommend
adequate national legislation to reclaim the
arid lands of the United States, reserying
control of the distribution of water for irri-
cation to the respective states and terri
tories.
We favor home rule for and the early ad-
mission to statehood of the territories Of
New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma.
The Dingley act, amended to provide suf-
ficent revenue for the conduct of the war,
been possible to reduce the war debt in the
sum Of $4O,OOO,OOO. SO ample are the gov
ernment's revenues and so great is the
public confidence. na the. integrity of it's
obligations, that it's newly funded per
cent bonds sell at premium. The coun-
try Is now justified in expecting, and it will
be the policy of the Republican party to
bring about a reduction of the war taxes.
We favor the construction, ownership, con.
troll and protection of an isthmian canal
by the government Of the United States.
G.
ing surplus of our farm products Every
effort should be made to open and obtain
new markets, especially in the Orient, and
the administration is warmly to be COM
mended for it's successful effort to commit
all trading and colonizing nations to the
policy of the open door in China. In the
Ommend that Congress create depart
ment of commerce and industries. in the
charge of a secretary with seat in the
cabinet. The United States consular sys-
tenn should be reorganized under the super
vision of this new department upon such
basis and tenure as Will render 1t still
more seryiceable to the nations increasing
trade.
The American government must protect
the person and property of every citizen.
wherever they are wrongfully violated or
placed in peril
Congratulate the Women.
We congratulate the women of America
upon their splendid record of public service
in the volunteer aid association and as
nurses in camp and hospital during the
recent campaigns OF our armies in the East
ern and Western Indies, and we appreciate
the faithful cO-ODeration in all works Of
education and industry.
President Mckinley has conducted the for
eign affairs of the United States with dis
tinguished credit to the American people.
In releasing us from the vexatiOus condi-
lions of a European alliance for the gov
to be commended. BY securing to
divided control the most important island Of
the Samoan group and the best harbor in
the Southern Pacific, every American inter
est has been Safeguarded.
We approve the annexation OF the Ha-
waiian island to the United States.
We commend the part taken by our gov
ernment in the peace conference at The
Hague. We assert our steadfast adherence
to the policy announced in the Monroe doc
trne The provisions of The Hague con-
vention were wisely regarded when Presl-
dent Mckinley rendered his friendly offices
in the interest Of peace between Great Brit
ain and the South African Republic. While
the American government must continue the
policy prescribed by Washington affirmed
by every succeeding President and imposed
upon us by The Hague treaty of non-inter-
vention in European controversies, the
American people earnestly hope that way
may soon be found, honorable alike to both
contending parties, to terminate strife be-
tween them.
Accepting by the treaty Of Paris the just
responsibility of our victories in the Span
ish war, the President and the Senate won
people. No other course was possible than
to destroy Spain's sovereignty throughout
the Western Indies and in the Philippine
islands. That course created our response,
bilty before the world and with the unor
ganized population whom our intervention
had freed from Spain, to provide. for the
establishment of good government and for
the performance of international obligations.
Our authority could rot be less than our
responsibility, and wherever sovereign
rights were extended it became the high
duty of the government to maintain its au
thority, to put down armed insurrection and
to confer the blessings of liberty and civil
cation upon all the rescued peoples. The
largest measure of self goyernment consist
ent with their welfare md our duties shall
be secured to them by law. To Cuba indie
pendence and self-gOvernment were assured
in the same voice by which war was de-
clared and to the letter this pledge shall be
performed.
The Republican party upon its history and
upon this declaration of its principles and
policies confidently invokes the considerable
and approving Judgment of the American
people.
The Third Day.
Philadelphia, Pa, June 21.-William
Mckinley was renOminated for the office
Of President of the United States and
Gov. Theodore Roosevelt was chosen as
the candidate for president by the
Republican national convention today.
The nominating speeches and an
with the widest enthusiasm. When Mr..
McKinley's nomination was declared by
Chairman Lodge pandemonium broke
loose in one swelling chorus of enthusi-
assn for the candidate. Up went the
plumes and standards. Up stood the
great audience, men and women, min
Cling their shouts and their frantic dem
onstrations. The band played Rally
Round the Flag" and the Hamilton club
of Chicago marched down the AISLE pre-
coded by New York and followed by
Pennsylvania The huge counterfeit of
an elephant was brought into the hall.
Around its neck were entwined garlands
Of flowers. Laughter and applause were
mingled as the great emblem was borne
about The demonstration in honor of
the Presidents nomination lasted five
minutes and then the chairman called for
order for the further event in store
Chairman Lodges announcement that
Gov. Roosevelt had been nominated for
yice-president evoked a burst of applause
that fairly shook the great steel-girded
building to its foundations. Gov Roose-
welt, now the candidate for vice-presi-
dent, was surrounded by delegates show
ering congratulations upon him. He
stood in the middle. aisle, the stern look
of recent days having given way to an
expansive smile.