Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-28

ment that the president had been re-
nominated for the term beginning
March 4. 1901, there was the same
wild storm which had been raised by
Foraker, and when it was over
Roosevelt's Nomination
for the vice presidency evoked sue,
cession of similar demonstration
LATE Young of Iowa. who was with
Roosevelt in Cuba. nominated him on
behalf Of the state which had original
ly come to Philadelphia for Deliver.
His nomination was seconded by Del
egate Murray of Secretary Longs
state, Delegate Ashton of Washington,
which came here for Bartlett Trip.
Charncy Depew wound up the oratory
on behalf of the state which declared
for Woodruff. Depew's speech
aroused the most intense enthusiasm
when he pictured the dazzling drama
The Country'a Future.
During every pause the band played
but one air. the tune which Col.
Roosevelt had heard in the trenches
before Santiago.
AT 2:14 the convention, which had
done the unparalleled thing of NOM
mating both candidates for president
and vice president unanimously, adj
iOurned.
Gov. Roosevelt drove from the con-
vention hall with Mr.. Odell, seated in
the rear of an open landau. He lifted
his broad-brim hat to the continuous
salvos that greeted him as he passed
through the densely packed streets
like a cOnOuerins hero fresh from new
victories.
The Platform.
The following is a synopsis of the
platform unanimously adopted by the
convention:
The platform begins by calling attention to
the promises that We're made in the ST. Louis
convention Of 1895 and after enumerating these
declares that faith has been kept in almost
every instance is shown by the statutes
Which the last congress added to the laws OF
the country. Prosperity, more general and
more abundant than We have ever known, it IL
asserted, followed these enactments. 1t is
pointed out that while during the whole period
of 1O1 years, from 1870 to 1897, there was an
| excess of only 1888 OBS. 497, there has been in
the short three years of the present admins.
tratfon an excess of exports over imports in the
enormous sum of 81, Ash, 537. O34.
The administration of President Mckinley is
Endorsed. Its acts, says the platform, have
been established in wisdom and in patriotism,
and at home and abroad it has distinctly ele-
waited and extended the influence of the Amer-
can nation.
The general incapacity of the Democratic
party to conduct public affairs is the reason
given why prosperity halts and ceases when
Democratic success at the polls is announced.
Allegiance to the principles of the gold stand
ard is renewed. Steadfast opposition to the
doctrine of unlimited coinage of silver is de-
clared. No measure to that end. it continues,
could be considered which without the sup
port OF the leading commercial nations of the
world.
On the question of trusts the document says:
That while recognizing the necessity of
operation Of capital in the industrial enter
pr'ses. we are opposed to all combinations in
tended to restrict trade. to limit production,
to affect prices and to destroy competition, and
we favor such legislation will effectively
prevent evils TO arise from such combinations
The resolutions also contain the usual decar-
alton for a protective tariff.
There is also a declaration in the interest of
labor, with which is coupled demand for the
demand for the raising of the age limit of chill
| dren employed in factories and for eight hours
| of employment for all classes Of labor
The president is commended for his course in
| the ishBoer ENHANCEMENT, and the fact is
| pointed out that the United States has been
the only nation to offer arbitration between the
| warning nations.
| There is declaration in favor of liberal
| pension laws.
| The policy of the administration in main
| tanning the efficiency Of the civil service is
| commended.
| There is an expression favoring the retention
| of the rights of colored people in the South
| under the Constitution.
| An early reduction of the war taxes is prom
] ised.
| The construction of an isthmian canal is
| strongly favored.
The part taken by our government at The
Hague conference is commended and steadfast
| adherence to the Monroe doctrine is asserted.
The policy of the president with regard to
| the Philippines is Endorsed throughout and the
largest measure of self-government consistent
| with welfare and duties is promised the
| islands.
| Our pledges of independence and self-govern-
| ment to Cuba will be fulfilled to the letter.