The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-11

| ment of labor In charge Of a secretary. with
a seat In the cabinet, believing that the ele.
vation OF the American laborer will bring
with 1t increased production and increased
| prosperity to our country at home and TO
our commerce abroad.
Speaks for Liberal Pensions,
We are proud of the courage and fidelity
of the American soldiers and sailors in all
our wars; we favor liberal pensions to them
ana thelr dependents and we reiterate the
1896 that the fact of enlistment and service
shall be deemed conclusive evidence against
| disease and disability before enlistment
We favor the immediate construction
ownership and control Of the Nicaraguan
canal by the United States, and we de-
nounce the insincerity of the plank in the
national Republican platform for an 18TH
milan canal in face of the failure of the
Republican majority to pass the bill pending
in Congress.
Hay's-Pauncefote Treaty a Crime.
We condemn the -Pauncefortc treaty
as surrender of American rights and in
terests not to be tolerated by the Ameri-
can people.
We denounce the failure of the Republican
party to carry out it's pledges to grant
statehood to the territories of Arizona New
Mexico, Oklahoma, and we promise the peo-
pie of those territories immediate statehood
| and home rule during their condition as ter
ritOrles, and we favor home rule and a ter
ritorial form of government for Alaska and
Porto Rico.
We favor an intelligent system of inn
proving the arid lands of the West, storing
the waters for purposes of irrigation and
the holding of such lands for actual set
tiers.
Enforces Chinese Exclusion.
We favor the continuance and strict en-
forcement Of the Chinese exclusion law and
it's application to the same classes of all
Asatic races.
Jefferson said: ''Peace, commerce and
honest friendship with all nations, en-
tangling alliances with none.''
We approve this wholesome doctrine and
earnestly protest against the republican de-
parture which has involved us in SO-called
politics, including the diplomacy of Europe
and the intrigue and land grabbing of Asia.
and we especially condemn the ill-concealed
Republican alliance with England, which
must mean Discrimination against other
friendly nations, and which has already
stifed the nations voice while liberty is be-
ing stiied in Africa.
Upho1ds Boer Side of War.
Believing in the principles of self-govern-
ment, and rejecting as did our forefathers,
the claim OF monarchy, we view with indig
nation the purpose of England to over
lies Speaking, as we do, for the entire
American nation, except its republican Of
ficeholders, and for all free men every
where, we extend our sympathes to the
heroic burghers in their unequal struggle to
maintain their liberty and independence.
We denounce the lavish appropriations of
kept taxes high and which threaten the
perpetuaton of the oppressive war levies.
We oppose the accumulation Of surplus
to be squandered in such barefaced frauds
upon the taxpayers as the shipping subsidy
bill, which, under the false pretense of
prospecting American shipbuilding would
put unearned millions into the pockets of
favOrite contributors to the Republican
campaign fund.
We favor the reduction and speedy repeal
of the taxes and a return to the time
hoEored democratic policy of strict economy
in governmental expenditures.
Appeals to the People.
Believing that our most cherished insti-
tutiOns are in great peril, that the very ex-
istence of our constitutional republic is at
stake, and that the decision now to be rem
dered will determine whether not our
children are to enjoy those blessed privi
leges OF free government which have made
the United States great prosperous and
honOred, we earnestly ask for the forego
ing declaration of principles the hearty sup
port of the liberty-loving American people,
regardless of previous party affiliations
Third Day.
Convention Hall, Kansas City, No.
July 6.-The convention spent the entire
day in listening to speeches placing in
nomination candidates for the yice-presi-
dency. The feature of the day was the
positive declination of Former Senator
speech from the platform. He was clear
ly the choice of the convention and it was
with difficulty that he headed off STAN
pede to him. With Hill out of the way
Adlai 81. Stevenson, formerly vice-presi-
dent, was the favorite and all other
names went down before his. He re-
ceived 55912 votes on the first ballot and
his nomination was made unanimous.
The convention adjourned sine die at