The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-18

a party knowing how to govern the coun-
try for the security, welfare and glory of
its people. Inseparably connected with and
forming a part of that record Is the name
OF that wise and patriotic statesman whom
Republicans delight TO honor and whom all
Americans can safely trust, President Will
liam Mckinley.
cannot soon forget the paralysis in
business and industrial ruin wrought by
the disastrous financial policy as xempli-
fed under the last Democratic rule, nor
should we ever forget the marvellous
change that Immediately followed the cleo
ton of Mckinley in 1896. A change that
brought prosperity to the producer and Ia
borer, to the Democrat and Republican
alike Confidence was restored: the wheels
OF trade and commerce moved again and
the world was notified that the people OF
the United States would not allow its
credit destroyed nor it's currency made a
commodity.
1.-The searching test of application has
proved the wisdom of the position taken
by the Republican party on every national
issue. Every pledge has been redeemed.
every opportunity for the advantage OF
the people has been grasped; every crisis
unshrinkingly met and the unbroken rec
ord of its successes-at the minimum cost
of treasure and b~lood-causes the heart Of
the true American to swell with pride.
Clouds have gathered on the horizons
Of the great nations. Human foresight
cannot phophesy whether they will spread
or dispense. 1t is our duty as a people to
be watchful n prepared for whatever
complications may arise, or dangers threat
en- our ship of state; therefore IL behooves
us to continue at the helm our pilot tried
and true.
Figures are stubborn facts-and con-
v~incing-not figures of speech; these We
will leave to our Populist friend from Ne
braska. He has had four years constant
practice and doubtless has invented Others
as startling as the Cross of Gold upon
which the hapless American workingman
was to be crucified. The figures TO our
ntlrnnCQ ire tho good nl6-fQ ShlOnPd Kind
learned at school and which were clearly
presented for the consideration or the
American voter in a mastery manner by
the leaders of our party in the Philadel-
phia convention. The incontestable facts
which the Democrats will not see, and to
which the Republican ~triumphantly points.
that under the present financial policy we
have the largest circulation of money, per
capita. in the history of the Nation, and
that the country under the gold standard
Is prosperous to a degree that commands
the attention of other nations. has caused
the Populistic-D Democratic party to sub
ordinate the shiboleth of four years ago
to other forecastings of impending dis
aster. With prodigious effort, I'm solemn
conclave il brought forth the latest pigmy
of the brain and named it imperialism
placing ii upon a platform which they
fondly believed to be an impressive ar
raignment of the Republican party.
1T is a SenselesS cry and has not been,
nor ever will be. justified by any condi-
tions of our body polite. We do not set
forth our boundaries unchangeably. Ex-
pansion has been our opportunities and
the Philippines was the natural sequence
of events. commencing with the destruc-
ton of the Spanish fleet in Manila bay;
events followed each other with startling
rapidity, making a brilliant epoch for
Americans. in the closing years of the
century, and shall we think so lightly OF
those who asked only of glory the priv
ilege to sustain their country's flag on
those distant Stands and uvhn nnuv in Tho
flower of their manhood fill the humble
grave of a soldier? What those lives have
won shall we cast aside as of no con-
sequence? People from foreign countries
enter our gates by thousands. rejoicing
to possess homes and blessings. under our
flag. denied them in their native land. We
still have unbounded faith that wherever
that flag is raised, whether on mainland
or island of the sea, ii carries to all lib
erty, protection and peace.
1T is not enough to have able leaders, Ii
is not enough to have immortal principles
set forth in our platform. We must have
loyal and patriotic citizens who value the
privileges of American citizenship: men
who will lay aside partisan feeling and
vote along the lines of patriotism.
Patriotism does not alone consist in
following the flag to glory; ii is a senti-
ment implanted in the heart of loyal man
that will impel him to study his country's
every interest in peace as well as war. to
vote right as well as fight. Patriotism will
dictate to the honest American voter that
he study the economic and industrial ques-
tons which will be submitted for his con-
sideration. with an eye single TO his coun-
try's welfare, with a heart inspired for his
cOuntry'S glory. Then we can nave no fear
that, when the principles set forth in our
platform are understood and the worth and
merits of the men IN carry our standards
are fully estimated. the result will be the
overwhelming election of Mckinley and
Roosevelt.
'Of the duties of public men the i'm
mortal Lincoln said: They should be men
who know and realize that the first and
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 presented to the
voters of the country for election to the
high offices of President and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States; whose names are
synonymous with honesty. ability. loyalty.
courage and qualities that make men
great; whose ability in the highest council
chambers of the land has been amply
proved; whose courageous loyalty babe
them throw aside the pursuits and pleasures
of busy happy existence and hasten to the
battlefield at their country's call; one TO a
civil war which resulted in the emancipa-
ton of 100000 of slaves In our own coun-
try, the other 10 a war resulting in the
emancipation of 1900 600 imperialistic
SPANS subjects: and with the moral cour-
age equally great to bid defiance TO criti-
ClSn1 III loilON the pain - II UlbutSN uulNs
and these are the men under whose lead
ership the grand old party will in Novem-
Der sweep the land for honest government,
honest money and honest principles"
Mr.. Hayes, of Ohio, presented a resolu-
ton, which was adopted unanimously. I'm
dorsing the wise and patriotic admins
tration of President Mckinley and hearth
ly approving the character and principles
of hat gallant Rough Rider, Theodore
Roosevelt and directing that a copy OF
this resolution be sent TO President Nc
Kinley. The league then adjourned to 10
o'clock tomorrow.
After appearing before the convention
Governor Roosevelt was rendered an in
formal reception at the Commercial Club.
Later a public reception was held at the
hotel.
Senate Isaac Miller Hamilton. of Illinois,
still seems in the lead for president of the
league in the gossip about the hotel Hobbies.
For secretary the reelection of d. II. Slime,
of Kentucky, Is being vigorously contested
by Luther Mott, of Oswego, N. Y, and the
outcome is uncertain.
Senator Platt on the ommfttee.
NEW YORK. July 1~7.-Senator Platt has
accepted a place on the advisory board of
the Republican national committee and ex-
Mayor Strong may also become a member.
Mr.. Odell said the State has
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