Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-06-19


luz them declares that faith has been
kept In almost every instance. as Is
shown by the statutes which the last
rongress added 10 the laws OF the coun
try.
Especial attention is called TO the fact
that the platform Of 1896 promised that
the country should be put upon the gold
standard aud that this pledge has been
faithfully maintained There is clear
and distinct declaration for the mainte-
nance Of this standard. and the resolu-
tions 80 far as prepared make no refer
ence 10 bimctallism.
The resolutions also contain the usual
declaration for a protective tariff.
The presidents policy with reference
TO the Philippines is endorsed through
out and his conduct Of the war with
Spain Is upheld in the strongest terms
Of commendation and p'ais'.
The presidents course o1 the Bocr-
British enianglement Is also endorsed
and attention Is called 20 the fact that
under his guidance the United States
has been the only nation 20 offer inter-
vention between the warning nations.
4 The president comes in for praise be-
cause Of his attitude IN The Hague peace
conference
The administration is commended for
is accomplishment in the matter Of an
open door In China.
There Is no reference 20 the present
critical condition in China
The shipping subsidy bill is indorsed.
II. II. Hanna. who Is credited with
the authorship u the gold standard bill.
was IN conference with Messrs. Smith
and Foraker for some time Sunday In
reference % the financial plank Of the
platform. He isanxiOus that this plank
should be unequiyocal in its language
and that no concession should b. made
20 the silver interest. The representa-
tiyes from the wes-Fk states arc antag.
onizing him Aewhat os this subject
bat Mr.. H.- ina expresses \ onhdence
that no clncession will be- made.
The gislation towards which atten.
d,9n especially directed of having been
accomplished in accordance with the
party pledges in addition to that con.
cerning the finances. includes the Ding
ley tariff law, the annexation Of Hawaii
aud the liberation Of Cuba from Spanish
domination. The country is also felici-
tated upon the aquisition Of Puerto Rico.
The plank on the Philippines is prac-
ticaliy In the language Of the presidents
messages promising the restoration Of
order and the establishment of authority
IN the islonds and the granting Of laca.
self government 80 seon as the Filipinos
show that they are prepared for IT,
ON the question Of trusts the platform
I recognizes the right Of capital 20 com.
hine for industrial purposes, but con-
domns all conspiracies in restraint OF
trade and the limitation OF prices.
There will be- a declaration for an 18th.
mian canal rather than for canal via
the Nicaragua route specifically pend
Ing the report Of the committee appoint
: ed % investigate.
{ A promise will be made 20 redeem tbs
. promise to establish independence il
I Cuba as speedily as practicable and I
e demand willie be- made for the punish
, ment of crimes committed by American
a officers IN Cuba.
Legisatian for the restoration Of thl
= merchant marine will be endorsed
There Is proposition 10 at least tx
! press the hops with reference TO Chin
= that that empire shall not be dismem
j. hored 4 demand will b. name for th
protection of American missionaries AM
A other rAmericans In China.
i. a majority ef the delegates fror
I. Texas seated. and who will participat
In the temporary organization are Haw
. ley delegates,