The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-26

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We reafrirm all declarations heretofore
mace by the republican party In favor OF
reciprocity and urge the making OF such
additional treaties, based on the reciprocal
principle, ms Will further extend our com
merce.
we favor the further STRENGTHENING Of
our navy and such legislation as viii re-
store our merchant marine 10 commence
9 tI"d 'pe sea- SO dnat ouE growing foreign
vessels, manned by American sailors, under
the American nag
We urge the speedy construction OF an
American ship canal through the American
isthmus to improve public need.
We recognize the right OF both labor and
capital TO combine when such combinations
are wisely administered for the general
good, but combinations which create mon.
opolies to control prices or limit production
legislation, vigorously enforced The only
legislation, naturally. In Ohio on this sub
tect has been enacted by the. republican,
party and that party can be safely trusted
10 deal With this problem
The near expiration by limitation OF the
Chinese exclusion act calls for a renewal
stricted immigration of Chinese into this
country has been prevented. and we ask
that congress and the treaty making pow
er enact Just, humane and reasonable laws
aud treaties for the continued protection
of American labor.
The soldiers and sailors OF the United
states for their valor and suffering ia de-
Tense OF their country deserve Its never.
ceaslng gratitude. A grateful country win
ever mold them In deep and affectlonate
remembrance and will care for their Wild.
ows and their orphans The republican
party mas enacted the most generous pen.
sion legislation ever known. and we ask
for It's most liberal application. SO that no
needy Or deserving veteran may suffer
want The law giving the veterans pref.
sttgInefe IN public employment should he
Tho right OF franchise is vouchsnfed TO
every American citizen In Federal legis-
when committed by theft than when nc.
compllshed with the shotgun and nv hal.
lot box stufhng and antagonlstlc to the
splrlt or our institutions all attempts TO
deprive Of the inalienable rights Of tho
1ASm,erlcan citizen In all States Of the
We therefore call upon our senator's and
representatives, In congress for such lcgis.
lhuon as shall secure the strict enforce.
ment of constitutional measures guarantee.
lhE TO every citizen the right Of franchise
without distinction as 10 race color or
previous condition Of servitude and we de.
manu- that representation in congress and
" the electoral college shall be based on
the actual voting population. as provided
IN the constitution. prOportionate reduction
being made for any state In which tho
crime.
Al criminals should be punished by due
process Of law, and we denouncc the crime
Of lynching as a foul blot on civilizations
war forced upon our country was
wnged TO a successful close in 100 DAYS
ana Spain driven forever from the West
our victory Imposed responsibilities and
obligations greater than any which have
liberty have heen extended to millions of
human beings, The Monroe doctrine hns
been firmly upheld, The republican prin.
ciple that congress has power to govern
our new possessions according to the needs
Of their own people aud in the interest
OF the people of the United states aud
Of 10 ron obi intu
tion With tho territory which has come 10
us as n result Of the Spanish war have
been been justieed d, and sustained by the hnaI
mentous determination that the republic
Is nation with the power Of a nation In
ACQUIRING and governing territory has beon
holding the Foraker law, a measure
framed by our senior senator, enacted by
a republican CONGRESS and approved by
The prudent and successful management
of American interests ~ China by, Preel-
dent Mckinley has added new glory to
American arms and American diplomacy.
/ The petition of the Chlgssse people that
our soldiers he kent u peEln to protect
charge. is tribute TO the army from
foreign nation without parallel in his
The nations pledge to the Island OF Cuba
is being faithfully kept lnsurlng freedom
and independence of her people. Order has
been maintained the interests Of the
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land today is enjoying more national pros
pcrty than ever before. We congratulate
the people OF cuba upon their wise and
conservative action In favor OF stable gov.
ernment
Porto Rico Is Furnishing beyond all her
former experiences. Hnwairs entrance into
full territorial relation with the United
States government has been marked 10y
the most marvellous progress known In the
history of those Islands. In the Philippines
wicked insurrectlon has been suppressed.
the chief lenders have taken the oath of
allegiance and the anticipated large In
crease In our regular army has been rem
templating the largest practical degree Of
home rule. has succeeded military control.
Tho American educational system has fol
lowed the flag Into these Islands and per
sonal freedom. with an equality of rights
heretofore 70 them unknown, is secured TO
every inhabitant.
All these beneacent results have been
accomplished by the enactment into law
Of republican principles and we congrntul
atc President Mckinley upon his wise, pa.
tlioUc and brilliant administration.
Facing Unforeseen and grave responsible.
ties. ne has. met them prudently braycly
and successfully and we assure 10 him
the unqualified APPROPRIATION OF the repubil
cans OF Ohio.
The administration Of Governor George
X. Nash was iudorsed
senator Foraker was Endorsed for re cleo
ton 10 tho United States senate.
MIR, Hanna stated that Senator Foraker
had already sounded the keynote and would
continue 10 do so In the campaign. when
all rcpt ilicans IN Ohio would he with him
| 10 n man. He euloglsed Mr.. Forakers
/ speech and his record IN the senate and
/ said MI the people in Ohio were for his re
I election except the democrats, He insist
/ ed that the coming contest In Ohio was
I one OF National character and on National
/ Issues II was the most important period
4 for the support and Encouragement Of the
! National administration. He then reviewed
/ the former administration Of President Me
/ KfnIev nnd Insisted that his second admin.
! istratiop wns still more important for the
| domestic. insular and foreign affairs Of the
| country. lie discussed financial Issues AZ
/ length and Insisted that the country dc.
| mond n continuance Of confidence in the
| government In order 70 have continued
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