The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-25

~ tAAt SHlA4l VI 9tlI AilSIAlLl4tllS ali d.
tempts to deprive OF their inalienable
rights millions of our felIow-citizens in
certain states OF the Union We there
fore cali upon our Senators and Repre-
StntatiEeS in Congress for such legislation
as shall secure the strict enforcement Of
constitutional measures. guaranteeing to
every citizen the right of franchise, with
Out OlSIncJlon as TO race. color. or pre-
VlouS condition of SerVitude- And we de
mand that representation in Congress and
in the Electoral College shall be based on
the actual voting population as provided
in the Constitution, prOportionate reduc-
ton being made for any State in which
the right of suffrage is denied except for
crime.
All criminals should be punished by
due process OF law. and we denoUnCe the
crime of lynching as a foul blot upon
civilization
"A war forced upon our country was
waSed to q successful close in one hun
dTed days and Spain driven from the
" esteTn Hemisphere Our victory i'm
posed responsibilities and obligations
greater than any which have arisen in a
generation, the blessings of liberty have
been extended to miiii6nS of human be-
ings. The Monroe Doctrine has been
firmly upheld
THE SUPREME COURT DECISION.
The Republican principle that Congress
has power to govern our new possessions
according to the needs of their own peo-
pie and in the interest of the people of
the United States and the policy of the
Republican Administration IN dealing
with the territory which has come to us
as result Of the Spanish war have been
justified and sustained by the final de-
CiSiOn of the Supreme Court The moment
Gus determination that the Republic IS
nation with the powers Of a nation in aC-
duir1ng and governing territory has been
fixed by the Supreme Court decision up
holding the Foraker law, a measure
framed by our senior Senator, enacted by
a Republican Congress and approved by
Republican President.
The prudent and successful manage
menC of American interests in China by
President Mckinley has added new glory
10 American arms and American dipIo-
macy The petition of the Chinese people
| that - soldiers be kept in Pekin to pro-
tect that portion Of the city assigned to
their charge is a tribute to the army of a
foreign nation without parallel in history
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 today is enjoying more national
prosperity than ever before. We con-
graduate the people of Cuba upon wise
and conservative action in favor Of stable
government
Porto Rico is ffourfshing beyond all her
former experiences. Hawaii entrance
into full territorial relations with TIE
United States Government has been
marked by the most marvellous progress
known III the history of those iSla ndS. In
the Philippine Islands wicked iRsurreC-
ton has been suppressed, the chief lead-
eTS have taken the oath Of allegiance ana
the anticipated large increase in our reg
ular army has been rendered unnecessary
Civil government, contemplating the larg-
est practica BILE degree = home rule. has
succeeded military control. trlv american
educational system has followed the flag
into these Islands and personal freedom,
with an equality of rights heretofore to
them unknown, IS secured to every inhab-
itaEt-
..AlI these beneficent results have been
accomplished by the enactment into law
OF Republican principles and we congTat-
ulate President Mckinley upon his wise,
patriotic, and brillant- Administration
Facing unforeseen and grave responsible
ties. he has net them pTudently, bravely,
and successfully, and We assure to him
the unqualified appreciation OF the Repub-
licans Of 0nio.
Democratic administration has always
resulted disastrousIy wherever that party
has been in power in the State or nation,
and Democratic success IN Ohio this year
would be menace TO our great prosperity
and our national progress. The admins
tration of State affairs by Gov. George X
Nash has been wise, able prudent, honest.
and economical He has solved all queS-
tions wisely and well and has been an
honor TO his high Office His administra-
ton merits the approval Of the people.
and We pledge him our best efforts for
reelection in November. We call atten-
tion to continuous Republican supremacy
IL Ohio for the past ten years So salts
factory has been the administration Ct
State affairs during that period as to put
it above and beyond the criticism Of our
opponents
we favor such revision of the tax laws
OF the State as viii require all classes Of
property TO bear their equal and Just
share Of taxation, and We recommend the
creation Of such machinery for fixing ana
equaliZing valuations as VIII be adequate
at ali times TO correct error and take hct-
ice of changes in value
During the last ten years, the General
Assembly has increased the revenues OF
the State by forms of taxation other than
by levieS upon real and personal prop
erty We favcr further legislation IL this
direction, to the end that the burden Of
taxation upon property may be leSsened
and We denounce as unjust any scheme
which aims TO cast the entire burden or
taxation upon real estate
ohio has just reason 10 be proud Of her
distinguished Senators, Joseph b Foraker
debate and wise in counsel To them and +.
to our Republican members Of the House
Of Representatives we extend our fun and
cordial approval Senator FORAKER has |
rendered splendid and conspicuous SeTV- /
ice to our country during his term in the
United States Senate and We earnestly !
endorse him for . second term
ITO this declaration of principles and
to the candidates nominated and endorsed /
by this convention We pledge our loyal |
support
NOMINATED BY ACCLAMATIoH-
Hon Henry c. Taylor then presented !
the name of Hon. George K Nash for |
Governor He was nominated by accla- |
nation. Henry Hoffman. of Hamilton |
county, presented the name Of Carl L !
Nippert for Lieutenant Governor. This |
nomination was also by acciamation.
In calling the vote, Chairman Hanna |
caused a laugh by saying: COntraTy-and !
II is a vote" He added that's business
When Governor Nash appeared, Mr.. |
Hanna called for applause with wave of |
his palm leaf and the boys" responded |
with vigor. Governor Nash appeared |
smilingly. though evidently in feeble |
health He thanked the convention for /
the honor and promised to put forth his |
utmost efforts for Republican success
next fall
. .carnrcnr rApr pnccrr