The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-06-28
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Declaration for the Principle Of the Goid
STANDARDIZATION the Istbmian Canal
Protected by United states.

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Protected by United states.
Philadelphia, Special. Following Is the
platform, in part. which was adopted unan-
imously by the Republican National Con-
vention:
The Republicans OF the United States,
through their chosen representatives, met
In National Convention, looking back upon
an unsurpassed record OF achievements,
aud looking forward into a great eld OF
duty and opportunity, and appealing to the
judgement Of their countrymen, make thess
declarations:
The commission issued by the people in
the last national election to the Republican
party to restore prosperity by means Of two
legislative measures, n protective tariff and
law making gold the standard OF value,
has been faithfully executed There Is no
longer controversy as to the value OF any
Government obligations. Every American
dollar is gold dollar or Its assured equiva-
lent. and American credit stands higher
than that OF any nation. Capital is fully
employed and labor everywhere Is profit
ably occupied.
The American people, sustained by the
Republican administration, have conducted
and 10 victory concluded war for liberty
and human rights. No thought OF National
ACKNOWLEDGMENT tarnished the high purpose
with which American standards we're un-
furled. II was war unsought and patient
ly resisted, but when It came tho American
Government was ready. The quick and
signal triumph OF our forces on land and
sea bore tribute to the courage OF American
soldiers and sailors and to the skill and
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ten millions OF the human race there was
given "a New Birth OF Freedom" and to
the American people a new and noble re-
sponsibillty.
The administration Of william Mckinley
Is indorsed. President Mckinley has been
In every situation the true American patriot
and the upright statesman, clear in vision,
strong in judgment, firm in action, always
inspiring and deserving the confidence OF
his countrymen.
Allegiance is renewed to the principle OF
the gold standard, and confidence is de-
clared in the legislation establishing the
gold basis by the Fifty-sixth Congress
Steadfast opposition to the free and unlim-
tied coinage Of silver is declared.
The necessity and propriety OF honest CO.
operation of capital to meet new business
cies and combinations intended to create
monopolies are condemned, and such legis-
la,ion as will effectually restrain and pre-
vent all such abuses is favored.
Faith In the policy OF protection to Ameri-
can labor, by which industries have been
established, diversified and maintained, is
renewed The associated policy OF recipro-
city is favored, us we'll as more effective
restriction OF cheap labor from foreign
lands.
The danger Of our present dependence
upon foreign shipping for nine-tenths Of our
foreign shipping is pointed out, and the nee
essity Of national defence In the event Of
war is urged as a motive for legislation
which will enable US to regain our former
place among the trade-carrying fleets OF the
world.
Liberal pension laws and their liberal ad-
ministration are favored.
Public Improvements looking to the per-
manent improvement OF the roads OF the
country are carefully approved.
Extension OF the rural free delivery SER
vice wherever its extension may be justified
is favored.
Home rule and the early admission to
Statehood Of the territories OF New Mexico,
Arizona and Oklahoma are indorsed.
The Dingley act amended to provide SUN.
cient revenue for the conduct OF the war has
30 we'll performed its work that 1t has been
possible to reduce the war debt TO the sum
Of $40 100000 The country is now justified
In expecting, and 1t will be the policy OF the
Republican party to bring about reduction
OF the war taxes.
The construction, ownership and protec-
tion OF an isthminn canal by the government
OF the United States are favored.
The efforts OF the administration to secure
the open door in China are commended.
The creation Of a Department OF Com.
merce and Industries is recommended to
Congress.
The reorganization OF the United States
Consular Service is demanded.
President McKinley's policy in regard to
the Samoan difficulties, whereby every
American interest was safeguarded, is espec-
tally commended.
The part taken by our government in the
Peace Conference at the Hague is approved
steadfast adherence to the policy announced
In the Monroe Doctrine is asserted, and the
hope that an honorable peace may soon pre-
vail In South Africa is expressed.
In accepting, by the Treaty OF Paris. the
just responsibilities OF our victories in the
Spanish War, the President and the Senate
won the undoubted approval of the Ameri-
can people. No other course was possible
than to destroy spain's sovereignty through.
out West Indies and In the Philippine
Islands. The largest measure OF self-gov-
ernment consistent with their welfare and
our duties shall be secured to them by law
To Cuba independence and self-government
were assured in the same voice by which
war was declared 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 considerate
and approving judgment OF the American
people.