The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-26

The platform reaffirms the principles set
forth by the last national Republican con-
vention at Philadelphia and with supreme
satisfaction in its past record and implicit
trust in its ability to meet every public
problem: and pledges loyal and undivided
support TO the Republican party and its
candidates throughout this campaign. In
regard to the tariff the platform says:
THE principle of protection has achieved
its most signal triumph in the results OF
the Dingley tariff law. 1t has given us
marked prosperity at home and a rapidly
growing export trade which are the envy
of the world. The Republican tariff policy
has made the farmer and the laborer more
prosperous than ever and no legislation
should be permitted which will imperil the
interests of either. Tariff schedules which
will protect American labor against the
low wages paid foreign labor must be main
tanned. We reaffirm all declarations here
tofore made by the Republican party in
favor of reciprocity and urge the making
of such additional treaties, based on the
protective principle, as will further extend
our commerce
I'VE favor the further strengthening Of
our navy and such legislation as will re-
store our merchant marine to pre-emi-
nence upon the sea so that our growing
foreign trade may be carried in American
built vessels manned by American sailors
under the American flag.
We urge the speedy construction of an
American ship canal through the Ameri-
can lStnmuS as an imperative PUBIC neeu.
I'VE recognize the right of both labor
and capital to combine when such COM
binations are wisely administered for the
general good. but combinations which
create monopolieS to control prices limit
production are an evil which must be met
by effective legislation vigorously enforced
on this subject has been enacted by the
Republican party. and that party can be
safely trusted to deal with this problem
Liberal pensions are urged and invasion
of ho ri oh nf
corning our insular possessions the plat
form says:
THE Republican principle that Congress
has power to govern our new possessions
according to the needs of their own peo-
pie and i'm the interest of the people of the
United States. and the policy of the Re
the territory which has come 10 us as a
result of the Spanish war have been justi-
fed and sustained by the final decision of
the Supreme Court.
The Nations pledge TO the Island of
Cuba is being faithfully kept. insuring
freedom and independence TO her people.
Order has been maintained. the interests
of the United States conserved. and the
island to-day is enjoying more national
prosperity than ever before. We cOngratu-
late the people of Cuba upon wise and
eminent. Porto Rico is fourishing beyond
all her former experiences. Hawaif's en-
trance into full territorial relations with
the United States government has been
marked by the most marvellous progress
known i'm the history of those islands In
the Philippine islands a wicked insurrec-
ton has been suppressed. the chief lead
ers have taken the oath of allegiance and
the anticipated large increase in our regu-
lar army has been rendered unnecessary
Civil government contemplate the largest
practicable degree of home rule has sue
ceeded military control The American
educational system has followed the flag
into these islands and personal freedom
with an equality OF rights heretofore to
them unknown is secured 10 every inhabi-
tant.
"All these beneficent results have been
accomplished by ,the enactment into law
of Republican principles. and We congratu-
late President Mckinley upon his wise
patriotic and brilliant administration
Facing unforeseen and grave responsible
ties. he has met them prudently. bravely
and successfully. and we assure TO him
the unqualified appreciation OF the Repub-
leans of Ohio.
Several paragraphs are devoted 10 state
affairs. and the platform closes with a
tribute 10 Senators Foraker and Hanna
Senator Foraker was accompanied to-
night TO Cincinnati by a large delegat ton
Senator Hanna and Governor Nash went to
Gambler. where they deliver addresses to-
morrow al the commencement of Kenyon
College.