The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-26
REPUBLICAN
Thi Strong Document Is Adopted by
the Convention.


This Strong Document Is Adopted by
the Convention.
Secretary Keegan read the platform.
which was adopted by the convention by a
rising vote. 1t reads as follows:
The Republicans of Indiana in State con-
vention assembled at the city of Indian
apolis adopt and proclaim the following
declaration of principles:
We emphatically indorse the wise and
patriotic administration of President Nc
Kinley. In the whole history OF this coun-
try there has been no period so
distinctively marked by prosperity and
progress as that of this splendid Repub-
lican administration. 1t furnishes a most
practical illustration of the difference be-
tween a party of capacity and one of in
capacity. Unde Its policies the country
has passed from extreme depression to un-
paralleled prosperity. Party pledges have
been scruplously kept; the dignity and
honor of the Nation maintained every
where; the niger and perpleXities or a
great foreign war successfully met; the
glory of the flag augmented; tmperishable
fame added to our army ana navy; the
public credit strengthened until the Ma
tons bonds, bearing a lower rate OF In
terest than any like securities in the world.
command a premium in the market; new
opportunities to labor created; additional
markets opened to our surplus products OF
every kind, taxing production TO its ut
most capacity to meet consumption and
demand; Spanish cruelty and oppression
forever banished from this hemisphere and
the Philippine islands: the open door policy
in China secured to all the commercial ma
tions of the world through American d.
plomacy; and a more fraternal feeling in
culcated between the North and South. We
offer this partial review of magnificent
achievements of the administration Of Will
liam Mckinley as a warrant for it's con-
tinuance in power. And we pledge the
hearty support Of the Republican party In
Indiana to his denomination and reelection,
as a just and well-deserved reward for his
splendid services to the Nation.
Indiana has been well and faithfully rep
resented In Congress, and we point with
special pride to and congratulate our SEN
ators and Republican representatives in
Congress upon their distinguished ability
and the conspicuous part they nave taken
in shaping national legislation, thereby
adding to the prestige of this great State.
Hobart, Thompson, LAYTON
1. We mourn the death of Garrett A.
Hobart, Vice President of the United
States, a statesman of exalted character,
of upright purpose and of great useful
ness to the country
With reverence we refer to the absence
from this convention of that grand old
man." Col. Richard w. Thomson. whom
enshrined in our hearts. Stilled is that
voice which, for more than half a century
gave utterance to Republican wisdom and
eloquence; at rest is hat silvered head,
which was as inspiring as were the white
plumes of Henry of Navarro.
In the death of Major General Henry w,
Lawton, Indiana's famous fighter. we rec.
ognize the pathetic yet glorious ending OF
a Soldierly career, full of years and honors
leaving to a devoted wife and loving chill
dren the richest heritage any man can be-
stow. He laid down his life where any
hero-soldier might well choose to die-un-
der the folds of the flag, on the firing line,
at the battles front.
The Spanish War
2. The conflict with Spain was begun
and carried on from humane and disinter-
ested motives. The possession of the
islands which came to our hands as a re-
suit OF that war was a consequence of II
not foreseen, but which could not be
avoided with honor and safety. We can.
not escape the responsibility resting upon
us. Our first duty Is to establish the au.
thority of the United States against armed
resistance: then TO replace military by
civil administration. The guiding principle
of our conduct in dealing with the people
of these islands should be to promote their
highest welfare. and we pledge the largest
possible freedom of control in their af-
fairs, as their ability for self-government
shall be developed. and TO use all proper
means to advance their civilization and en-.
lightenment.
administrator and Congress-
8. We unhesitatingly indorse and approve
the policy and course of the administration
and the legislation by Congress in respect
to our newly acquired possessions and ex-
press full confidence in the wisdom. In
tegrity and ability of the administration
supported by a RepuDucan Congress-. TO
deal wisely and justly with the questions
concerning the same, as they may arise.
The Gold Standard
4. The employment of the people is the
contentment of the people. The greatest
benefaction TO man is the opportunity to
labor. Our best hope for the continued
employment of labor lies in the domination
of the worlds markets by American agri-
cultural and mechanical products. Low
interest rates are potent factors in the ex-
tension of American commerce and indus
try. at home and abroad. The wise inan-
cial legislation OF the Republican party
has largely secured these results. We
therefore. congratulate the American people
in that the Republican party has kept its
beneficent pledge for the maintenance OF
the gold standard and the parity of all
our forms of money by comprehensive
courageous legislation. The Republican
party has always stood and now stands for
money laws that benefit all our people
alike, without preference of one over an
other, the borrower as well as the lender
and such as equaliZe and lower the rates
OF interest throughout the country. And
TO this end We favor legislation authorizing
elasticity in our bank currency for the
benefit OF our producers, the laborer, the
farmer and the manufacturer, and for the
general of our people, under the
guidance and control OF the secretary OF
the treasury.
Trusts
5. Combinations OF capital having as
their object or effect the control OF thu
production of commodities. or the markets
thereof. are hurtful and injurious to the
best interests of the people. This evil
should be overthrow without injury tc
honest trade. We. therefore. favor such
additional legislation. both State and ma.
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