Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-08-14

Resolved, By the republicans of Iowa in
convention that we express our qualification
over the endo, sement given tn the admins
tration Of President MeKin ey by the decisive
manner of last year, and rejoice in the mani
fold benefits resulting to the co ntry from his
reelection. It has inspired new confider ce to
the business world, established authority ana
order in our new possessions and strengthen
ed the position of this country before the
world. , hat we congratulate the people OF
this country upon the enjoyment Of a state OF
prosperity that blesses every class and COM
munity. Our products, after providing for
the comfort of our people to a degree known
in no otier land, overflow into all markets
and create new trade balances that are the
amusement of the world. The results of grow
ing wealth and of a wise financial policy are
seen in the reduction of interest rates and the
expansion of industry, while the demand for
labor in every field is imperative and the only
workers out of employment are those seeking
10 better their condition.
That we view with satisfaction and ap-
proval the work of the Fifty-sixth Congress,
Its action for the reduction of taxation ana its
constructive legislation giving effect 10 the
party decaratitions of 1896 and 1900.
We would emphasize our endorsement OF
its action in more firmly establishing our
monetary system upon Id basis, and In
providing for civil government in Porto Rico
and the Philippines and for the relinquish-
ment OF our authority In Cuba The policy of
the government toward these islands has fol-
lowed inevitably upon our expulsion OF the
authority of Spain. II has been dictated by
the conditions present, has been consistent
with the spirit and within the provisions OF
the constitution and the paramount consider
alton has been IT, secure the lasting welfare OF
these people whose fortunes a destinies
have become in large degree dependent up
on us. The fact that our authority there is
the result of q war waged not for our aggran-
dizement but in the name OF humanity must
forever govern and inspire our relations TO
them.
That we are opposed to all legislation de-
signed 10 accomplish the disfranchisement of
citizens upon lines of race, color or station OF
life, and condemn the measures adopt by
the democratic party In certain states OF the
Union to accomplish that end. That we stand
by the historic policy of the republican party
in giving protection to home industries and
point for its ample vindication to the extra
ordinary rapidfty with which our natural re-
sources have been developed and our indus
trial and financial independence secured. We
favor such changes in the tariff from time to
time as become advisable through the pro-
gress of our indus ries and their changing re-
latIons to the commerce of the world. We en-
dorse the policy of reciprocity as the natural
compliment of protection, and urge its de-
velopment as necessary to the realization OF
our highest commercial possibilities.
That we assert the sovereignty OF the people
over all corporations and aggrega'ions OF cap
ital and the right residing in the people to en-
force such regulations, restrictions or prohi-
bitions upon corporate management as will
protect the individual and society from abuse
or the power which great combinations OF
capital WELD
we favor such amendment ( the inter-
state ,mmerce act as will more fully carry
out its prohibition of discrimination in rate
making, and any modification of the tariff
schedules that may be required to prevent
their affording shelter to monopoly.
That the republican party will seek faithful
ly 10 guard the interests of all the people, TO
develop the resources of this country forNthe
common welfare, TO levy the necessary taxa
tiOn without bias or favor and to secure that
Just recognition of the rights of every II divid-
ual under which all md security and prosper
ity together.
That we voice the pride of Iowa in the pres
tige won for the state by its senator's and
representatives in congress. The character OF
the delegation, the important positions held
distinguished career of the older members
have acquired for the state an influence Ia the
legislation of the country which Is CRAFTY TO
be priced. We take special pride in the eleva-
tion of an Iowa member TO the post OF speak
er of the house of representatives and the dis
charge of the duties of that high office by
David b. Henderson to the satisfaction of the
whole country.
We hold in highest esteem the ability, SER
vice and influence of our distinguished sena-
tors-WiIliam b. Allison and Jonathan. p.
Dolliver; endorse the records they have made,
and heartily favor their reelection at the
hands of the general assembly to be chosen
this fall.
We endorse the pride of the dmiuistraton
of the affairs of Iowa during iorty years OF al
most uninterrupted republican rule. 1t Is q
record of capable and faithful management
which will bear comparison with the govern
ment of any other state.
We particularly commend and endorse the
adm nistration of Governor Shaw. II has
been eminently practical and successful, while
his discussion before the people on the great
questions in national politics has made him
Justly a leader OF national influence and re.
nown. He will leave the executive chair hav-
ing reflected honor upon the state and bear
ing the confidence and regard of its people.