The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26

of 1896 TO favor all measures designed 10
maintain inviolable the obligations OF the
United States has been kept by the pas
sage of an act confirming and declaring
the gold standard, and giving the execu-
tive department authority TO maintain
II under all conditions.
The Republican party pledges itself 10
support such amendments to the, bank.
ing laws as Will provide flexible and
sufficient medium of exchange, 10 the
end that capital may obtain fair returns,
that American commerce may be en-
larged and that labor may be assured OF
steady employment, and OF the largest
possible share In the fruits of our ex7
panding trade. L
The very prosperity of recent years has
had tendency to encourage combina-
tions. of capital for Industrial and com
mercial purposes 40 great ana unpre-
cedented as to require the serious ana
careful consideration of the people or
the nation. In so far such combina-
tionS are for lawful purposes they may
not he restrained.
The Republican party believes IL to be
the high and solemn duty of the nation
TO accept the Philippines and by provid-
ing for their adequate government upon
the principles of liberty and humanity.
II believes that TO abandon them TO local
anarchy or TO the lust OF the invader
would be cowardly and dishonorable.
and a betrayal OF. its trust. impossible
TO be contemplated by great, free, and
enlightened nations Not the material
interests alone of the nation, whose trade
and commerce are now competing. for
the markets of the world. but the high
est dictates OF duty require us 10 take
the people of these islands under our
protection to suppress disorder and vio-
lence. 10 restore peace, To dispel the
darkness and ignorance. to promote in
6ustry. ID teach them the duties and re-
sponsibilities OF local self government, to
secure to them civil and religious liberty.
and by these means TO establish order
and civilization in place OF anarchy and
barbarism. Not trade alone. but liberty
and civilization as well, have always fol-
lowed the American flag.
The resolutions favor the construction
Of an isthmian canal, the laying OF
Pacific cable and reasonable protection
TO American shipping. In conclusion the
Republicans of Massachusetts give their
hearty and unqualified endorsement 10
the administration of President McKin-
ley. Under his humane and patriotic con-
duet of the affairs of the nation and his
wisdom I'm dealing with the momentous
and difficult questions that have con-
fronted him. the honor and glory OF the
American flag have been advanced and
the United states has become pre-emi-
nent among the nations OF the world
The staunch Republican commonwealth
will give to him her renewed allegiance
and support, not only In the coming CON
Vention. but In the election next Novem-
ber. Massachusetts is proud of the rec
ord of her representative in the councils
OF the administration. She has many
times given proof of her confidence In
him. No trust however important. has
been imposed uDon him which has not
been discharged with honor nv his
brilliant and successful administration OF
the AFFAIRS OF the navy, he has won the
gratitude and esteem OF the nation. While
Massachusetts has never undertaken To
pledge or bind her delegates. we doubt
not they will give voice 10 the unanimous
sentiment OF her people In asking the
convention To honor both the common
wealth and the nation bv associating with
President Mckinley upon the national
ticket the name of John n Long.
The resolutions were adopted unanl-
mously.
II. T. Winship presented for dele
gates 10 the National convention the
names OF Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
of Nahant Hon. Samuel W. Mccall of
Winclits steT. Hon. William Il. Plunkett
OF Adams and Hon. Walter Clifford OF
New Bedford. They were then elected
by reclamation.
Hon. w. u. Schoneld of Maiden pre-
scnted the names OF the following for
lem Alfred Y. Rose OF Lowell. DR..
Samuel Courtney Of Boston Henry r.
Field OF Northampton. They were
elected by acclamation.
The convention then listened ~ a
spirited speech by Congressman Dolli-
vcr of Iowa. who happened L. be in the
city ard who was induced 10 attend
the convent ion.
Mr.. Dolliver spoke for some 20 min
utes his remarks arousing much enthu-
slasm. especially his reference 20 Ex-
Governor Long as "A candidate for vice
president. At the conclusion Of his
speech the convention adjourned