The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-18
CLUBS Of THE LEAGUE
IN SESSION At ST. PAUL
Continued From Page One.

sion has been our opportunity and pos
sibly our salvation. The possession or the
philippines was the natural sequence OF
of the Spanish fleet at Manila bay; events
which followed each other with start
n ling raPldiy making brilliant tn11nS
years Of the century; and shall we, think
lightly Of those who asked only Of
glory the privilege to sustain their coun-
tty's flag on those distant islands. and
who now I'm the flower of their manhood
I'll the humble grave Of a soldier? What
those lives have won shall we cast aside
as OF no consequence?
People from foreign countries enter our
gates by thousands. rejoicing to possess
homes and blessings under our flag de-
MED them in their native land We stili
have unbounded faith that wherever that
flag is raised. whether on mainland or
island Of the sea, 1t carries to all liberty,
protection and peace.
what Patriotism Dictates.
ut is not enough to have able leaders;
II Is not enough to have immortal prin-
ciples set forth in our platform; we must
have loyal and patriotic citizens who
value the privileges OF American citizen
ship: men who will lay aside partisan
feeling and vote along the lines of pa
triotism.
Patriotism does not alone consist in
shouldering the rife, or girding the sword.
and a readiness to follow the fluttering
flag TO far off fields of glory. 1t is
sentiment planted in the heart OF loyal
man lndt VIII lrnpel MIN TO study MS
country's every interest, in peace as well
as in war. to vote right as well as fight
right. Patriotism Will dictate TO the hon
economic and Industrial questions. which
will be submitted for his consideration,
with an eye single to his countrys well
fare, and with a heart Inspired for his
country's glory. Then we can have no
fear that when the principles set forth
In our platform are understood. and the
worth and merit of the men who carry
nnNr ntA 10 DO coll.
result will be the overwhelming election
OF Mckinley and Roosevelt.
or the duties of public men. the i'm
mortal Lincoln said: They should be men
greatest duty OF this nation IS to extend
individual liberty TO every foot of soil
where the fortunes of peace or war may
plant the Stars and Stripes Such men
have we in the Republican party, and
such are the men whose names are pre-
scented to the voters of the country for
election to the high offices of president
and vice president of the United States,
whose names arc synonymous with hon
esty, ability, loyalty. courage and all the
qualities that make men great: whose
ability in the highest council Chambers
or the land has been amply proven; whose
courageous loyalty babe them throw aside
the pursuits and pleasures of a pusv,
happy existence and hasten to the battle
field at their country's call and with
unswerving moral courage. equally great
to bid defiance to criticism and follow the
men under whose leadership the grand
old party will in November sweep the
land Tor honest government, honest money
and honest principles"
The Administration Indorsed.
Mr.. Hayes, OF Ohio. presented a resolu-
ton, which was adopted indorsing the
wise and patriotic administration of Pres
ident Mckinley and heartily approving tho
character and principles of that gallant
Rough Rider. Theodore Roosevelt" and
directing that copy of this resolution be
sent to President Mckinley.
The league then adjourned to 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
After appearing before the convention,
Gov. Roosevelt was rendered an informal
reception at the Commercial Club. Later
n public reception was held at the hotel
After the mass meeting tonight the gov
ernor will leave at % for Chicago and
the East. He stated emphatcally that he
will make no further speeches on the pres