The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-28
Issue an Elaborate Declaration
of Principles.
PRAISE FOR M'KINLEY.
Administration Re-
ceiyes Honorable Mention.
Commended For Adherence to
Predecessors Policy.

AieNG1aQQs May Zo.--f men Tic CR0D
Iican state convention reassembled today
Gov Nash as the temporary chairman
called for reports. The reports Of the
committees on credentials, rules and or
der of business We're submitted ana
adopted The report making Gen Chas-
H. GrOsNenor permanent chairman ana
continuing the rest of the temporary
organization was then adopted. When
Gov. Nash presented Gen. GrOSvenor,
the latter received quite an ovation
At the conclusion of Gen. GrOsvenOr' 8
address, the platform was reported by
Gen. Dick, chairman of the committee
on resolutions. The references TO
Roosevelt Hanna, Foraker and GOV
Nash were loudly applauded. On Gen
Dicks motion the resolutions were
adopted. They are as follows:
THE PLATFORM.
1.-THE Republicans of Ohio, in repre-
sentative convention before dealing
with questions which Immediately con-
Germ the living, turn aside with pro
found reverence to lay their tribute on
the grave of the dead Our beloved
leader has passed to the great beyond
None can miss him more than we who
knew him best.
I'VE deeply lament the tragic death
of President Mckinley and cherish the
illustrious life and noble example as the
highest inspiration to patriotic conse-
Grafton and service. Enshrined forever
in the hearts of his countrymen, their
unceasing devotion garlands his MEM
ory and on their augmented content
and greatness under his sure guidance
is reared his worthiest and most endur-
ing monument. What he was in his
great and gracious personality and
what he did in his lofty and lasting
work remain a precious heritage for his
people.
Through his legislative and admins
tratiVe accomplishments he is justly
recognized as the chief architect of our
later industrial growth, and as the
pathfinder of our opening career OF
commercial expansion. His measures
restored prosperity, diffused confidence
and security, promoted fraternal con-
ceTn. pointed the way to reciprocal ad-
vantages in commercial exchange, en-
larged the republic, advanced its pres
tige and influence among the nations
carried liberty to oppressed peoples
and placed our country in the van OF
the forces for civiIia ton and humanity
while he lived his moral power and
wisdom and patriotism were the pillar
of public safety and after his death his
fixed and we'll defined policies continue
to be the hope and strength Of the ma
ton.
HONORABLE MENTION.
I'VE cordially sustain President
Roosevelt in his pledge to carry for
ward the great work which came to
him as a scored legacy. We recognize
his earnest and conscientious devotion
to the welfare of the people and approve
the high aims and character of his ad-
ninistration. He faithfully maintains
the Dlighted faith of the nation, uphOldS
the best standard of the public service,
and stands by the policies which as
sure stability and confidence. He repre-
sents a civic policy of the highest type
and is entitled to full and unreserved
support.
I'VE congratulate the people of Ohio
upon the business-like and patriotic
services of Governor George K Nash
and the state officers of his administra-
and their
economic conduct of state affairs
I'VE commend and approve the seventy
fifth general assembly for its wise eco
nomieal and patriotic legislation We es-
peciany commend it for its reduction Of
taxation upon real and personal prop
eTty in this state. thereby redeem1ng our
pledges made in convention one year ago,
and carrying out a state policy inaugural
ed by the Republican party and consum-
mated by Republican legislature. assist
ed by Governor Nash and his administra-
ton The burden of taxation on all prop
erty in this state. by the reduction of the
state levy from 2S9 to 1-35 mills, lessons
the amount to be assessed on the real and
personal property of Ohio over three mil
lions of dollars
The resolutions warmly commend Sena-
tors Foraker and Hanna and endorse the
record of Republican congresses, es-
peciaIly those since the inauguration of
William Mckinley
We deem it especially proper that the
Republicans of Ohio the state of William
Mckinley, should at this time call atten-
ton to the general prosperity which fol-
lowed his first election to the presidency.
A protective tariff law was quickly
passed and the gold standard firmly es-
tablished From condition of great bus
mess depression and uneXampled suffrage
among those dependent upon our indus
tries, the result of Democratic free trade.
the country quickly passed to that state
of great business activity and universal
prosperity. the most remarkable in the
history of the world
ALL LABOR EMPLOYED.
"All labor is now employed at wages
higher than ever before known Farm
products haved oubled in value and earn
ings and savings have largely increased.
The products of the farm, the forests, the
mines the shops and factories. not only
supply the n1arvelously Increased home de-
rnand but have permanently placed the
United States at the head of the worlds 5
exporting nations Expectations of the
manufactures now constantly exceed their
the history of the country prior to 1887,
and our favorable balance of trade has
tory of the United States, but in the his
tory of nations.
so great is the eountry's prosperity and
so ample the revenues under the Dlngley
tariff law that the present Republican
congress has been able to redeem party
pledges by repeating war reyeneue as-
gregating $40 600. 600 annually thus reduc-
ing taxation to a peace basis, while the
army is still on war footing
Democratic success would threaten the
destruction of the protective system un-
der which our splendid prosperity has
come. and the mere shadow Of impending
free trade would destroy confidence, un-
settle business. alarm industrial interests
and INN ediately check the demand for
labor.
we congratulate the country upon
a record of diplomatic achievement
which is unparalleled in our annals and
which will forever rebound to the credit
Of an administration which. avoiding
alliances and entanglements in its for
eign policy, has kept steadily in view
growth and spread of American com
rnerce, the steadfast support and main
tenance of American doctrines and ira
ditions, and has fraught for the pres
ent and the future in the interest Of
worldwide peace and progress.
NO question now pressing for atten-