The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-21

for child labor the protection of free labor against
tract convict labor and effective system OF labor nsur
ancc.
Our present dependence upon foreign shipping for
ninetcnt of foreign carrying is great loss to the
industry of this country. 1t also danger
trade, for its sudden withdrawal in the of European
would seriously cripple expanding foreign
The national defense and naval efficiency of this
country moreover supply compelling reason for legisa-
ton which will enable to former place among
the trade carrying fleets of the world.
The nation owes debt of profound gratitude to the
soldiers and sailors who have fought its battles and it is
the governments duty provide for the survivors and for
the widows and orphans of those who have fallen in the
countrys wars.
The pension laws founded in this just sentiment
should be liberal and should be literally administered and
preference should be given wherever practicable with
spcct to employment in the public service to soldiers and
sailors and to their widows and orphans.
We commend the policy of the Republican party in
maintaining the efficiency of the civil service. The ad-
mnstraon has acted wisely in its efforts for
public service in Cuba Porto Rco Hawaii and the Philip
pine islands only those whose fitness has been determined
by training and experience We believe that employment
in public service in these territories should be confined as
far practicable to their inhabitants
1t was the plain purpose of the fifteenth amendment
to the constitution to prevent determinations account
OF color in regulating the elective franchise. De-
vices of state governments, whether by statutory con-
stuonal enactment avoid the purpose of this amend
ment are revolutionary and should be condemned.
Public movements looking to permanent improve
ment of the roads and highways of the country meet with
cordial approval and recommend this subj to the
consideration of the people and of the legislatures
of the several states.
We favor the extension of the rural free delivery ser
vice wherever its extension may be ratified.
In further pursuance of the constant policy of the
Republican party provide free homes the public do
MAN, we recommend adequate national legislation to re-
claim the arid lands of the United States reservng control
of the distribution of for irrigation the respective
states and territories.
We favor home rule for and the early admission to
statehood of the territories of New Mexico Arizona and
Oklahoma.
The Dngley amended to provide sufficient revenue
for tie conduct OF the war, has well performed its work
that it has been possible reduce the debt in the
sum of SlOO000O0. So ample the governments rev.
cnues and great the public confidence in the integrity
of its obligations that its newly-undcd per cent bonds
sell at premium The country is justified in eX
pecting and it will be the policy of the Republican party
to bring about, reduction of the war taxes
We favor the construction, ownership, control ant
protection of Isthman canal by the government OF tho
United States.
New markets necessary for the increasing surplus
OF farm products. Every effort should be made tc
open and obtain markets, especially in the Orient
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