El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-06

prolonged struggle 10 committee.
IL here reprinted from the nornin!
Times:
We, representatives, of the demoora
tic party of the United States, Assem-
blso in national convention, on tn
anniversary of the Declaration OF lude
peudepce, do reafirm our faith in tb'
immortal proclamation OF 1naltenaol'
rights to man, aud our allegiance tt
the constitution framed in harmony
Herewith by the fathers of the rePub
lie.
IMPERIALISM.
We hold with the United States gu
preme court, that the Declaration OIL
Independence is the spirit of our gov
ernment, of which the constitu lion Is
the form ana letter. We declare
again that al governments instituted
among men derive the ir just powers
from the consent of the governed; shat
any government not based upon the
consent of the covered is tyranny: an
that to impose upon any people gov
eminent officer is TO III bstttute methods
of imperialism for those OF a republic.
We hold the constitution follows the
flag, and denouuce the doctrine THAI
the executive or congress, deriving
existence and power from the people,
can exercise un awful authority be-
no nation can long endure half rspuo-
lie and half EN- ire, and warn the peo-
pie that imperialism abroad Will lead
quickly and inevitably to despotism at
home.
PORTO RICO
Believing In these Fundamental prin-
ciples, we denouuce the Porto Rican
Jaw enacted by the republican con-
gress against the protest and oppos1-
tion of the democratic minority, As
bold and open violation of the nations
organic law and fragrant breach OF
national good faith. 1t imposes upon
the people of Porto Rico a government
without their consent and taxation
withous representation 1t dtshonors
the American people by repudiating
the solemn pledge made In their behalf
by the commanding general OF our
army, which the Porto Ricans well
oomed to q peaceful and unreststed
occupation of their land. 1t doomed
To poverty and distress the people
whose helplessness appeals with pecu-
liar force to our justice and magma
nimity. In this first act OF Its Imperial
lisb.c program, the rep bltcan party
seeks to commit the United States to a
colonial policy, Inconsistent with
repu blican institutions and condemned
by the supreme court in numerous de-
cisions.
We demand prompt and honest full
fillment of every pledge TO the Cuban
people and the world, that the United
States has no disposition Or Intention
to exercises sovereignty, jurisdiction
or control over the island Of Cuba, ex-
cept for its pacifcation. The war
ended nearly two years ago, profound
al isl
still the administration keeps the leland
from its people, while the republican |
carpet-bag officials plunder its re-
venues aud exploit the colonial theory
t. the disgrace Of the American peO-
pie.
THE PHILIPPINES
We condemn and denounce the Phil |
ippine policy of the present admins |
tration. 1t has EN- broiled the repub-
lie in unnecessary war, sacrificed the |
lives of many Of its noblest sons, and
placed tho United States, previously |
known and applauded throughout the |
world as the champion of freedom, in a
false and un American position, crush
ing with military force the efforts OF
our former allies instead of aiding |
them TO achieve liberty and self-gov-
eminent. The Filipinos caEpot be |
citizens without endangering our civil
izstiOo; cannot be subjects without i'm
periling our form of government, and
as we are not willing to surrender our
or convert the republic into
an empire, we favor an immediate de-
clsr alton Of the nation's purpose to
give the Fil1pinOs first, 8 government:
second. Independence; and third, pro-
lection from outside interference, such |
as has been given for nearly century
to the republics of Central and South
America.
ANTI-EXPANSION.
The greedy commercial SIN which
dictated the Philippine policy OF the
administration attempts to
justify itself with the plea, it will pay,
but even This sordid unworthy plea fails
when brought TO test the facts. 1.-THE
war. OF criminal aggression" Tag ainst
entailing annually an
expense of many millions, already has
cost more than any possible profit could
accrue from the entire Philippine trade
Tor years to come. Furthermore, when
trade is extended at the expense OF lib
erty, the price Ia always too high. We
are not opposed to territorial expansion
when 1t takes IN desirable territory
which can be erected into states In the
Union, and whose people are willing
md fis to become American citizens
w insor O'dOc SApduolOu ny every
peaceful and legitimate means. But
we are unalterably opposed to selling
Or purchasing distant Islands, to be
governed outside of the constitution
and whose people can never become
cit zeus.
: We are in favor of extending the
republics influence among nations,
but believe the influence should be ex-
Tended, not by force and violence, but
persuasive power of high and
honorable example.