The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-07-02

which proved that the kgesi dent Is wrong ard that
the beet sugar industry must te preserysd tbs de-
sires OF Kooseyet-reareo II the East in close assoc
citation with big manufacturing nterests-to the con-
trary. When the question canie to vote. the Roos-
evelt men lost by vote Of practically ten to one.
The PfAtf6rm.
The Republicans of Minnesota. assembled IN state
convention reaffirm the platform ADOPT ed by tho
Republican National Convention at Philadslph Ia In
1900, and pledge snsw their most loyal support TO
its principles.
We mourn the tragic death of our lat. Pres ident
William Mckinley. AS citizen, SOLDIER and states
man he yIaded his best service TO his countr v won
place among the great leaders Of the world and Is
enshrined in the hearts of his countrymen
We cordially indorss the able and patriotic ad-
ministration of President Roosevelt We are proud
OF his manly courage his purity and his devotion to
the interests of the entire country and pledge him
the earnest support of the Republicans of Mime sofa
in all his efforts TO continue and advance the pros
perity OF the people at home. and the glory Of the
republic abroad. II is therefore solved the sense
OF this convention, that President Roosevelt succeed
himself.
This Republicans of Minnesota lament the death
OF their peerless leader and state srnan Cushman X
Davis since the last convention of our party in this
state. He was brave soldier, one of the purest
wisest and most trusted statesmen beloved by the
people, and had won an enduring fame by his illus
trious service. We revere his memory and desply
mourn his loss.
We congratulate the people of Minnesota upon the
patriotic and tusnesslike administration of Cover
nor Van SAINT, and other officials Of the state We
especially commend the conscientious and faithful
supervision, by the governor. of the state nstitu-
tons. His official efforts have been Continually
directed to an earnest and upright administration Of
state matters.
The Merger Plank.
1t has been the settled policy, as declared In the
laws OF this state for quarter of century that
competing lines of railway shall not be m srged
We believe that the protection of the citizen and his
property as well as the safety of the state, in
Governor Van SAINT in his efforts enforce the laws
OF this state against the consolidation of competing
lines of railway.
We are in favor of such legislation as will eoualze
as tar as possible the burdens Of taxation and re-
quire all persons corporations and property to bear
their just proportion Of such taxation. The legis-
ative branch of our government having decided that
certain constitutional amendments are necessary be-
fore such legislation can BE- adopted wo pledge our
party to support these constitutional amendments
We also pledge our party to support the proposed
anencment increasing the gross earnings tax of
railroads to per cent.
We indorSe the course Of the administration in
the establishment of reace ard order and of civil
eoyernment in the Philippine Islands.
We favor the policy Of encouraging the particpa-
ton of the inhabitants of the Philippine islands in
their domestic government to the largest extent
practicable whenever peace and order are restored
and they demonstrate Intelligence. capacity and
desire for such responsibility.
We cordsmn those who continue to resist the
authority of the United States either openly in the
Philippines or secretly at home, and we condemn
strongly the malignant attacks upon our army and
navy which have won for the people of the United
States whether upon foreign or domestic soil or
sea, imperishable fame.
Adhere to Policy of Protection.
We adhere to the policy of protection. Under It
our industries have developed the opportunities for
labor have been increased and our country has passed
from state of business depression and terrible suf-
fefng to the most remarkable activity and prosperity
in the history of the world.
We believe that protection and reciprocity are twin
measures Of Republican policy and success or il
other words the correct application of reciprocity is
protection.
Under this doctrine we favor such modification in
our tariff schedules as is now or may from time to
time be required by changing conditions to remove
any burdens from our people and to hold and ex-
tend our trade among the nations
We heartily favor the wider extension of our
markets for the sale of all American products. To
this end We indcrse the policy of reprocity as de-
fined BY President Roosevelt in his annual message
to the fiity-s eventh congress. when h. said;
first duty is to see that the protection grant
ed by the tariff in every case where it is needed is
maintained and that reciprocity be sought for SO far
as 1t can safely be done Without injury to our home
industries, and as defined by our late lamented
Present. William Mckinley in his last utterance
BY sensiole trade arrangements, which will not
Interrupt our home production should extend the
outlet for our Increasing surplus. We should take
from our customers such Of their products as we can
use without arm to our own industries and labor"
Congratulations for Cuba.
We congratulate the new republic of Cuba upon
its entrance among the nations Of tho earth. We
wish for it PEACE prosperity and long and
full national career.
We favor reciprocity with Cuba urged by Presi-
dent Roosevelt, by a plan which will insure the
profitable interchange of commodities insure to the
advantage of both nations, help the Cuban people
needing assistance, but the chief benefits of which
shall not enrich trusts nonopoes or foreign specu-
ators, or which shall not interrupt home pro-
ducion.
We recognize the necessity of corporation In
order to meet new conditions in the industrial world
and to compete successfully for the worlds markets.
he s~I,
production control prices, unduly increase profits
or vaues, and cally when they raise the prices
OF the necessities fife are opposed to public policy
and should be depressed.
We favor legislation national and state to prevent
such abuses. We approve of the sincere and de-
ttermined efforts of President Roosevelt and Gov.
Van SAINT to enforce the laws, and demand that all
administrative officers shall enforce the law in the
most vigorous manner so that legislative COMPETE
ton sha! not be embarras' ed1or destroyed.
Our faith in the gold standard and the financial
legislation OF the Republican party has been amply
Justified by the wonderful strides of American in.
dustry and commerce., and in the universal conf
cence of the people in the ability of the government
10 meat every existing or future financial obligation
The Old Soldiers Plank.
We recognize as continuing OBLIGATION Of debt
and gratitude due from the republic to the soldiers
and sailors whose valor saved the life of the NATHAN
and those who won glory for its flag in the recent
war with Spain, in the Philippines and in China.
proper recognition Of this sacfed obligation demands
that liberal provision re made by pensions for the
OSaoe1 SURVIVORS OF these veterans and the widows
and helpless orphan of those who are dead.
we favor the most stringent national and state
legislation to suppress anarchy.
We favor the eection7of United States senator's by
the people.
The Republican party of Mime sofa for years past
has had Just pride in ifs representation in the SEN
ate OF the United States and Strongly indorses our
present senator's, Hon. Knute Nelson and Hon.
Moses r. Clapp, for their conspicuous and efficient
service Tor our state and nation. and believes that
our welfare is best subserved by continuance of
tneir eminence and ability in their present high
The Republican party of Minnesota indorses its
sentatyes from this state in congress- pr oud
OF lher aoIilty courage, independence and expert
ence IN Shaping legislation caring for the ntere SITS
o. our commonwealth, insisting upon the rights of
us memeers and maintaining the interests of the
producing classes of the West bringing added glory
ana honor to the state they so ably represent,
ne republican party of Minnesota recommends
mat eight hours should be considered days work
on al works controlled by public authority We ia
our the adjustment of Sunday labor where prac-
ticaols We earnestly solicit a better understanding
cetWeen capital and labor and heartily indorse the
approaching convention in Minneapolis where en-
ployers and employed will meet in friendly confer
ence: We favor the use Of the union label on state
supplies whenever practicable.
Wanted the Motion OverruIed
Justice Giegerich who has a fine sum-