Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-26

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 Inhabitants.
1t was the plain purpose Of the fifteenth
amendment to the constitution to prevent
discrimination 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 a permanent
improvement of the roads and highways Of
and we recommend this subject to the
nest consideration of the people and of the
legislature of the several states.
We favor the extension of the rural free
delivery service wherever it's 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
control of the distribution of water for irri-
tories
We favor home rule for and the early adj
mission to statehood of the territories Of
New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma
eo The Dngley act am to provide h SUI
has so we'll performed It's work that 1t has
been possible to reduce the war debt In the
sum Of $40OOO,0OO SO ample are the gov
ernment's revenues, and SO great is the
public confidence in the integrity of it's
obligations, that its newly funded per
cent: bonds sell at a premium The counl,,
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.
New markets are necessary for the lncreas-
ing surplus Of our farm products. Every
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new markets, especially In the Orient, and
the administration Is warmly to be com
all trading and colonizing nations to the
policy of the open door in China. In the
interest of our expanding commerce. we rec
ommend that Congress create depart
mert of commerce and industries, In the
charge of a secretary with a seat In the
cabinet. The United States consular sys-
vision of this new department upon such
basis and tenure as will render 1t still
more serviceable 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 cooperation 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 condl-
tions of European alliance for the gov
eminent of Samoa his course is especially
to be commended. BY securing to our uh.
divided control the most important island or
the Samoan group and the best harbor in
the Southern Pacific, every American inter
est has been safeguarded.
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waiian island to the United States.
We commend the part taken by our GOV
Hague. We assert our steadfast adherence
to the policy announced in the Monroe doc
trine. 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
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
the undonbted approval of the American
people. No other course was possible than
to destroy SPANS sovereignty throughout
the Western Indies and in the Philippine
islands. That course created our RESPONSE
bility before the world and with the unor-
ganized population whom our Intervention
maintenance of law and order, and for the
of good government and for
the performance of international obligations
Our authority could rot be less than our
and wherever sovereign
rights were extended it became the high
duty of the government to maintain its au-
thority to put down armed in: direction and
to confer the blessings of liberty and civil
cation upon all the rescued peoples. The
largest measure of government consist
ent with their welfare and our duties shall
be secured to them by law. To Cuba indie
pendence and sef-sQyernment were assured
ciared 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 renOmnated for the office
of President of the United States and
Gov. Theodore Roosevelt was chosen as
the candidate for vice-Dresident, by the
Republican national convention today.
The nominating speeches and an
nouHcement of the votes were received
with the widest enthusiasm. When Mr.
McKinley's nomination was declared by
Chairman Lodge pandemOnium broke
loose in enc swelling chorus Of enthusi,
aSm 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 ard then the chairman called for
order for the further event in store.
Chairman Lodges announcement that
Gov. Roosevelt had been nominated for
evoked 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.
On motion of Col. Dick, Senator
Lodge was placed at the head of the
committee to notify the President Of his
and Senator Wolcott at the
head of the committee to notify the vice
nrpSi6ontial nominee