The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-29
SAYS STAND PAT.
Senator Hanna Opeas the Re-
publican Campaign in Ohio. !,

Akron. o. Sept 2s.-"I have only a
few words to say to you. for hope to
be with you all fall. A year ago it was
my privilege to attend the opening of
the Republican campaign. and after
looking over the situation came to the
conclusion that 1 should give you
piece of advice: Let well enough alone.
That was the whole chapter. that was
all there was in the campaign. Today
say stand pat.
With these words, in a speech here
opening the campaign in Ohio, Senator
Hanna gave the Republicans another
epigram upon which to stand as their
pla tfOrm. 1t was greeted enthusiastic
cally by the assembled thousands. and
it is predicted that stand pat" will
soon be heard from Republican rost-
runs throughout the land. Continuing.
the senator said in part:
"One word in reference to the United
States. Secretary Root and Senator
Foraker have made reference to the i'm
portance of retaining a Republican ma
jority in the house of representatives.
That matter cannot be overestimated.
All the success of the administration in
continuing the policy of Mckinley and
Roosevelt is dependent upon the ques-
ton of keeping in power a Republican
majority in congress.
IF you would paralyze the onward
and upward march Of progress In this
country give the Democrats majority
in congress, whence all legislation per-
tanning to the great economic principles
must emanate. Take away the power
from that body today to continue Re-
publican principles, and you begin the
work of harm by creating within our
people the suspicion of doubt as to the
future.
1.-The Republican party has no apollo
gies to make. 1t stands upon the plat
form that was made on it's birthday and
which 1 believe will remain for all time.
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ciples of the national administration OF
today.
Now we have come to the proposition
| that there is need for revision of the
tariff. I believe the tariff is good enough
as it is. If the time comes when the
| tarit needs revision 1t will be done by
the men who made the tariff. and if
| the men whose wisdom contributed to
| its constructions see that conditions re-
quire a change they will change it.
In regard to reciprocity with Cuba.
I want to say, my fellow citizens OF
| Ohio and of the United States, that 4
was from the beginning with President
| Mckinley and am now with President
| Roosevelt In strong support OF that pol
| icy, and which consider moral ques-
ton, and believe that the sentiment OF
the people of the United States shall
demand that we shall carry out.
| II say to the workingmen OF Ohio, go
back to the campaigns of 1896 and 1900
when the Democratic party, so-called.
knowing and appreciating the value OF
that great army of workingmen, under
| took to deceive them and use them In
the interest OF the Democratic party,
Notwithstanding that Mckinley had been
our candidate Mckinley. the man who
had been the lifelong friend OF the
workingman."
Referring to the speech of Mayor Tom
l.. johnson at the Sanduslxy4 convention,
Senator Hanna said that his endorse
! ment of tht Kansas City platform and
| the reimbursement of free silver was
like a man carrying water on two
shoulders.