The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-29
THE REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.


The Republicans OF Kansas. in 'conven-
tion assembled, declare as follows:
We cordially reaffirm our continued ad-
herence 70 the principles enunciated in
the National Republican platform Of
1900, and heartily congratulate the coun-
try upon the benefeent results that have
followed the practical application Of
these principles To governmental affairs
We deeply mourn the untimely death Of
our beloved president William Mckinley.
His gentleness inspired the love of every
citizen while the strength and majesty
OF his character commanded the admira-
ton of mankind. y statesman whose pro-
found wisdom made him the most potent
political force among the rulers ri nations
and who by his unseifsh and patriotic
devotion TO his country's welfare be
came the idol of the entire people.
Under his administration our country
attained a degree of unparalleled pros
perity and won the highest prestige
among the nations of the earth. The
whole civilized world shares our sorrow.
His name and services are a part Of
the splendid and enduring history Of the
republic.
We have not forgotten the lesson 50
bitterly taught BIZ his death at the hand
of an anarchist assassin. and We earn
for the protection of the lives of our
president and other high officials against
the assaults Of those who seek the de-
struction of our free institutions.
The Republican party OF Kansas I'M
qualifedly endorse the administration OF
our President. Theodore Roosevelt. It Is
proud of all nc has been and all he is.
A brave soldier. neither family. friends.
the comforts Of homo. nor Of high OIL
keep him at home when he felt that his
country needed him and the gallant souls
that gathered around him. A splendid
executive. When New York called him
to the governors chair he demonstrated
in every way his fitness and capacity 10
rule. No interest was powerful enough
to coerce him into doing wrons-and no
interest so weak but that il was sure TO re-
ceive needed protection. We recall with
satisfaction the fact that the Kansas
delegation in the last Republican conven-
ton led the van in the fight 20 place the
name of Roosevelt secOnd on the ticket.
Subsequent events have proven the wis
dom of our action. In the occupancy Of
the higher place he has Son the admiral
ton Of the entire country. He is simple
direct and unaffected. He is il constant
quest Of the truth-always striving 10
Go the thing that IS right and best
Clear ard quick in perception. prompt
and resolute in action. he merits and re-
Ceives universal public confidence and
affection. Honest and brave there IS no
power strong enough to divorce from him
the people of the west. Kansas looks
forward with joy TO the coming time
but two years distant-when again her
delegation representing united kepubh-
can party viii march under banners
fsar,rffrr che fre~rfrtffru For President
Theodore Roosevelt.
Tn honora Bile fulnllment Of the pledge
made nearly four years ago the United
States. after aiding the people OF Cuba
10 establish a stable government has re-
tired from the island. and the republic
OF Cuba has taken It's place among the
free and independent nations 81 the
world We most heartily congratulate
the Cuban people upon the suspicious be-
CHING OF their national career. and We
tender them our hest vfsnes for their
continued peace. happiness and prosperity.
Il viii ever be a source of pride % the
people Of this country that q was by TIA
noblc generosity Of American impulses
by the valor 81 American arms and the
wisdora OF American statesrna nsnip thas
Cuba was forced from poverty and op- +
preston and new republic added % the /
family Of nations
We endorse she recommendation =
President Roosevelt that the United
States should enter into just ard liberal +
reciprocal trade relations with the repub- 4
Sc II Cuba and we look 50 a Republican .
congress 20 establish these reiations Oh +
such terms that the benefits arising tnfre-
from win 20 20 the people q Cuca and !
10 the people Of che tinted States ffhus
resulting iH mutual advantage and good +
vlil)
Bv the terms ~ the treaty witl spain f
ne Philippine Islands became the terri
o-y 81 the United States. and this nation
: bound by every consideration ~ honor
,~n good faith as wcs a. = se.f-inteT-
81 10 assume the responsibility which .
such ownership entails
We heartily approve the admiristEa-