Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-05-08
RESOLUTIONS,

We reailirm our belief in the principles
Of the Republican party as declared by
the National Convention held in ST.
Louis in 1896.
We endorse the administration of Pres
ident Mckinley and pledge him the sup
port of the Republican party Of Idaho for
re election as President.
We point with pride to the magnificent
record he has made as the standard bearer
of our party. By his conservative yet
firm course i'll the management of pubic
affairs he has advanced our country to
the very foremost place among nations.
Confronted as he has been by series OF
unexpected responsibilities, he has met
every emergency, both in war and in
peace, to our national advantage. His
craftsmanship, his courage. his regard for
the constitution, his open recognition
and discharge of his duty to all of our
citizens irrespective of party, commend
him as model among Presidents.
Through the skill and gallantry of our
sailors and the valor of our soldiers, the
war with Spain has left us with mum.
Der OF dependencies that are now under
the sheltering care of the nation. Our
flag, once raised over these islands, gave
to the inhabitants therein our solemn
promise that all the civllizing influences
and benefits of a strong government o
liberty loving people should be theirs.
The Republican party accepts the respon-
sbility OF their care and control, and il
will discharge this trust as it has al
others that in times past have been placed
in ITS hands for administration, bearing
-, a, the l,t., that
both to the people who have thus beer
brought within our protection and oui
own citizens i'll proper adjustment o
the several relations they bear to the
general government
True to the principles Of republican
faith and recognizing the duty and carr
of a government founded thereon to al
its people, both rich and poor alike, ant
not to any favored class, we denounc'
trusts as the most dangerous product o
aggregated capital and we recon- mend
the early adoption of such cooperative
national and state legislation as will de
strov their power for harm.
| We are proud of the heroic and patri
! otto record made by our brave and gal
liant Idaho volunteers in the late war will
Spain and against the insurgent forces il
the PHILIPPINE islands.
We pledge the faith of the republica
party to just appreciation of the SCI
vices of our soldiers who have fought tn
battles of our country in every war, an
we pledge to the soldiers who hav
served in the war with Spain and in tn
Philippines the same loyal and fair trea
ment that has been accorded to thos
who participated i'll the preservation {
the union in the war of the rebellion.
In 1896 the republican party gave i
pledge to the people that if it was n
turned to power prosperity should tax
the place of the universal business d.
preston then prevailing 1t has kel
lis promise. II has restored prosperii
TO the country, and if retained in pow,
il will continue such Legislative and a
miuistrative conditions as are necessal
to the maintenance of such prosperity.
We commend the constant vigilance
Senator George l.. shoup in all matte
affecting the interests and welfare OF Il
people of Idaho, and congratulate Il
poop Of the state upon the splendid 7
suits OF his efforts and the material ben
fits they have brought TO every section
the commonwealth. We heartily endor
Senator Shoups course i'll matters OF II
tional legislation as well, and especl