New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23


Eheir chosen representatives met in National
Convention. looking back upon an unsurpassed
record Of achievement and looking forward into
= great field II duty and opportunity, and APP
5pealing 10 the Judgment Of their countrymen,
srake these declarations:
The expectation in which the American peo-
Ole turning from the Democratic party, intrust-
yed power four years ago TO a Republican Chief
Magistrate and a Republican Congress has been
.7net and satisfied. When The people then as
Eeubled at The polls after term Of Democratic
Legislation and administration. business was
Gead. industry paralyzed and the National
scredit disastrously impaired. The countrys cap
Etal was hidden away, and It's labor distressed
EEnd unemployed. The Democrats had no other
SpIan with which 10 improve the ruinous con-
Editions which they had themselves produced
k4han 70 coin silver at the ratio Of 16 70 I. The
kFepublican party. 6enouncing this plan as sure
sfo produce conditions even worse than those
from which relief was sought, promised 70 re-
store prosperity BIZ means Of two legislative
fTneasures-a protective tariff and law max
sng gold the standard Of value.
The people by great major1ties issued TO the
Republican party commission TO enact these
Jaws. This commission has been executed, and
ahe Republican promise IS redeemed Prosperity
rnore general and more abundant than we have
5ever known has followed these enactments.
Erhere is no longer controversy as 70 the value
lof any Government obligation Every American
dollar Is q gold dollar or its assured equivalent
yand American credit stands higher than that Of
lany nation. Capital is fully employed, and labor
keverywhere is probably occupied. No single
fact can more strikingly tell the story Of what
Republican government means TO the country
than this-that while during the whole period
lDf one hundred and seven years. from 1870 10
S1S9T, there was an excess Of exports over i'm
lports Of only S}S3 02S497. there has been in the
kshort three years Of the present Republican
administration an excess OF exports over I'm
sSorts IN the enormous sum Of 81, 4S3, 531 ,O94.
And while the American people, sustained by
ahis Republican legislation, have been achiev-
ring these splendid triunphs in their business
and commerce, they have conducted, and in vic
tory concluded, q war for liberty and human
rights No thought Of National aggrandizement
Ha-rished the high purpose with which American
.etandar6s were urfurled. L a war IN
sought and patiently resisted but when II came
the American Government was ready. It's fleets
were cleared for action. It's armies were in the
fed. and the quick and signal triumph OF its
forces on land and sea bore equal tribute 10 the
courage Of American soldiers and sailors, and 70
the skin and foresight OF Republican states
inanship. To ten millions Of the human race
there was given "a new birth OF freedom and
10 the American people new and noble re-
EponsibiIity.
We indorse the Administration OF William Nc
kinney It's acts have been established in wis
don and in patriotism, and at home and abroad
i has distinctly elevated and extended the in
Iuence OF the American Nation Walking untried
Paths and facing unforeseen responsibilities
President Mckinley has been in every situation
The true American patriot and the upright
Statesman clear IN vision. strong in Judgment
IEn II action. always inspiring and deserving
he confidence Of HIS coIntrvr1e0.
In asking the American people to indorse this
Republican record and 70 renew their commits
elon 10 the Republican party we remind them
q The fact that the menace 70 their prosperity
has always resided IN Democratic principles. and
no less in the general incapacity of the Demo
cratic party 10 conduct public affairs. The prime
essential OF business prosperity is public conf
oeIce r the good sense Of the Government and
Il It's ability t. GeaI intelligently with each new
problem q administration and legislation. That
confidence The Democratic party has never
Earned Il is hOpelessly inadequate. and the
SooItrys prosperity when Democratic success
q ne DoIs IS announced haIts and ceases in
mere authorization Of Democratic bIunders and
failures.
We renew our allegiance TO the principle OF the
9olc standard, and declare our confidence in
ne wisdom q the legislation Of the LVIth
congress by which the parity Of all our money
--o me stability OF our currency upon a gold
D@s-s have been secured. We recognize that in
bAtest rates are potent factors IN production
ana business activity. and for the purpose OF
1urther equalizing and Of further lowering the
rates OF interest we favor such monetary Iegis-
4ation as VIII enable the varying needs Of the
SEASON and OF all sectic- : 10 be promptly met
II order that trade may be evenly sustained
-sDor steadily employed and commerce enlarged
LIE volume Of money in circulation was never
20 great per capita as # is to-day We declare
our steadfast opposition to the free and IN
limited coinage Of silver. No measure 10 that
END could be considered which was without the
support OF the leading commercial countries Of
N's word However firmly Republican iegisla-