The Washington weekly post., 1900-05-08
A Nebraska-madc Platform.


We. the Republicans Of Nebraska. rejoice that We
are citizens Of a mighty nation, whose revenues are
larger than at any previous period Of its his
tory; whose treasury is Overfowing with gold;
whose agricultural Industries flourish as never be-
fore whose laborers are generally and con-
tinually employed at profitable wages; whose fnan-
cia! policy commands the confidence OF the people
o. home and stimulates our trade with the nations
abroad.
These and other equally meritorious considerations
have endesred our hearts to our nations worthy
leader, William Mckinley, a President who has
wisely dealt with new and untried questions. who
has guided the ship OF state with safety and Sc
cUritv through unex pored channels and ~, .-rbed
waters OF sgitated seas, and in each hour Of dan
ger given evidence Of such mastery craftsmanship
that We unhesitstngly indOrse his magnificent ad-
ministration and pledge ourselves TO secure him
the vote Of Nebraska al the November election.
We point with pride 10 the remodeling OF our
tarin laws. which has increased our revenues and
not impeded trade.
We Indorse the legislation that has strengthened
our financial system and firmly established the, gold
standard, and made the American dollars safe
and secure that they are kept busy chasing one
another around the endless circle OF business, too
good TO 20 into hiding and too patriotic to steal
abroad. In answer to the cry for the free and un-
limited coinage Of silver and the claim that there
IS not gold enough a basis upon which 10 do
the business Of the country. the United States
Treasury puts in evidence the sl2O 900 600 in gold
that has come to il within a wear and the
S4I3 900 800 in gold held within its vaults, and
the uHexampled prosperity and measureless and
lmitIess and countless financial transactions thus
sustained without seeming effort
To the army and navy which signally and
suddenly humbled enemy and honored them
selves and doubly LoH0red country and the
cause OF humanity for which they battled, We ae-
know ledge our debt Of gratitude.
While We are unaterab!y opposed to imperialism
and niIitaTism. practiced BY European nations,
We are willing 10 accept all the legitimate results
Of honorable warfare. and We assume the burdens
Of governing and holding territory.
We are in favor Of increasing our navy 70 such
strength and power will make US secure from
foreign aggression, and the maintaining Of sucl
army as may be necessary TO quell nsurrection es-
taDlish peace and maintain good order in our isl
ands in the seas and protect the flag from insult at
home and abroad.
But We are opposed 10 a large standing army in
tine Of peace relying on the national ardor Of the
people 10 meet any emergency with the volunteer
sIltery. such has for more than a hundred
years challenged The admiration Of the world.
We applaud the action Of the administration in
securing to American merchantmen free access TO
trade with the Chinese Empire through the ports
and harbors now held by foreign powers. as one
Of the greatest achievements Of diplomacy.
The Republican party recognizes that legitimate
business. fairly capitalized and honestly mana0i
has built Up our industries al home given the
.argest employment 10 labor al highest wages. and
enabled US successfully 10 compete with foreign
countries in the markets Of the world But the Re
public now. as always, is unsIterably opposed
tC al trusts and combinations having for their
purpose the sitting q competition and arbitrarily
controlling productions or fixing prices We refer
10 the fact that all restrictive legislation il the
national Congress has been the product Of the Re
publican Party. and demand in substance the
following amendment 10 the Constitution OF the
United States. Congress shall have tie power 10
regulate any and al corporations cOpzrtnershipg
and Joint stock companies. and 10 enact such Iaus
as will prevent aIy znd all combinations in re-
s.rsirt Of production and trade the formation Of
trusts. and such other combinations Of espitsl -
operate 10 prevent free competition"
We earnestly recommend that Congress dsvsta
some q tie money E0W annually eHDended in I,-p.
Quantities for river and harbor improvements -
reaIainiug the arid lands o. tie West. ard o., -ti
erd We urge upoa cur Representatives and senate.
10 secure u possible appropriations for s,ran5s-
tUres In Irrigation IA he western part OF our srs,
Just before final adjournment d r1otio,
was carried inviting Senator ThurSron N
address the convention. He spoke briefly
thanking the delegates for the honor ron
ferred upon him and renewing his uIedeas
To the Republican party, for which he mr.
dicted a glorious triumph al the DOLLS +,
November.