Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
The Platform.

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together in a mastery manner that re
fleets great credit on its authors. It i.
a platform Of patriotism and progress
sound and strong in every detail. upor
which the whole party can stand IL
Harmony and with loyal purpose. 1t il
a platform that rings with sincerity
1t is not a sham to deceive voters and
catch votes but a full and honest
statement of the party's position or
the issues of the day, together with ar
epitome of the administrations grand
fore the country with an appeal fol
continuance in power.
The platform is rather longer thar
usual. but there are good reasons fol
This in the unusual number and i'm
portance of the matters touched upon
| 1t draws a sharp contrast between the
| Cleveland hard times and the McKin-
| ley good times, and dwells upon the
| glorious results of the unsought wal
with Spain. undertaken in the name OF
| liberty and human rights. which has
| given to millions of the human race a
new birth of freedom, and to America
| new and noble responsibility. The
endorsement of President Mckinley
| alp mi N CT ra tipn is Sinrara
The people know it is deserved that he
| be characterized as a man who has
been in every situation the true Ameri-
can patriot and the upright statesman.
clear in vision, strong in judgment,
| firm in action, always inspiring and de-
serving the confidence of his country
men"
In its declaration of principles the
allegiance to the gold standard is re-
affirmed with emphasis, and the good
results Of the national currency legis-
lation pointed out Sixteen to-one is
condemned along with the rest of the
Chicago platform. Second place is
given to the trust issue and here again
Honest cooperation of capital to eX-
{ nd our trade is approved Of, but con-
Spiracics ana combinations 10 restrict
trade, control prices. limit production
or create monopolies are condemned
with vigor ana legislation favored
which will prevent such abuses and
secure the rights Of laborcrs and all
engaged in industry and commerce.
The protection policy is rcaftirmed. the
more effective restriction Of immigra-
ti1n is urged. ana q liberal pension
policy IL favored. The platform stands
square for the encouragement OF
American shipping. and for the main
| t.nance of an efficient civil service
The effort of certain states to eyade
| the purpose Of the 18th amendment is
strongly condemned. The extension of
| rural free delivery is favored and
| cordial support given the good roads
| movement. The early reduction Of the
war revenue taxes is promised. The
government construction and control OF
an isthmian canal is urged. To the
| end that our foreign trade may be up
built. the creation of Il department o!
| commerce and industries with seat
| in the cabinet is urged. a steadfast
adherence to the Monroe doctrine is
ing clear Of foreign alliances empha-
sized. The foreign policy of the ad-
| minstration in relation to Samoa anC
| the South African war is heartily en-
| dursed. and the annexation of Hawai-
| is made the occasion for congra tula-
| tons
The expansion issue is touched upor
last and the stand taken is the fail
| and honorable one, the one consistent
| with American traditions and Ameri
can dignity. No other course wa:
| possible than to accept the response
|
Philippines are ours to restore to order
and to invest with liberty and civil
zation our authority cannot be les
than our responsibility. All the self
| government consistent with the wei
fare of the islands and with our owl
duties will be allowed them. Thu
pledge of Cuban self-government an'
independence shall be performed to TIL
letter.
| Such in brief is the outline of TIL
platform adopted, this week, at Phila
delphia. 1t is worthy the Republican
party, and upon such a platform
backed by the glorious record made il
} the past. the party confidently invoke
the approving judgment of the Ameri
Z can people.
| Since the gold standard law wen
into. effect, three months ago, Their