Mower County transcript., 1902-07-09

tain constitutional amendments are
necessary before such legislation. can
be adopted, we pledge our party to
support the proposed amendment III
creastng the gross earnings tax Of rail.
roads to per cent. ~5s *.Ef 5=
We endorse the course Of the admin.
istratfon In the establishment Of peace
and order and fscivil government in
the Philippine islands,
We favor the policy AT ENCOURAGING
the participation Of the Inhabitants of
the Philippine islands In their domes-
tic government to the largest extent
practicable whenever peace and order
are restored and they demonstrate in.
tell1gence. capacity and q desire for
such responsibility.
We condemn those who continue to
resist the authority of the United
States, either openly in the Philip
pines or secretly at home, and we con-
demn strongly the malignant attacks
upon our army and navy which have
won foR the people Of the United
States, whether upon foreign or domes-
TIC soil or sea, imperishable fame
Policy Of Protection Approved
We adhere to the policy OF rutec-
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developed, the opportunities for labor
have been Increased and our country
has passed from state Of business
depression and terrible suffering to the
most remarkable activity and prosper
ity In the history of the world.
We believe that protection and recl-
proc1ty arc twin measures Of Repub-
lfcan policy and success, OF, in other
words, the correct application Of Eect-
procity to protection.
Under this doctrine we favor such
modification in our tariff schedules
as Is now OF may from time to time be
required by changing conditions. to
remove any burdens from our people
and extend our trade among the ma,
tions.
We heartily favor the wider extern
Sion OF our markets for the sale OF
all American prodtets. To this end
we endorse the policy of reciprocity
as defined by President Roosevelt in
his annual message to the Fifty-sey-
enth congress, when he said:
"Our first duty is to see that the
protection granted by the tariff in ev-
cry case where it Ia needed is main
tanned, and that reciprocity be sought
for SO far as If can safely be done
without injury to our home indus
trfes.' and as defined by our late pres
ident. William Mckinley, in his last
utterance to the American people at
Buffalo, when be said:
by sensible trade arrangements,
which will not interrupt our home pro-
duct1on, we should extend the outlet
toP our Increasing surplus. We should
take from ouP customers such Of their
products as we can use without harm
TO our own industries and labor"
We congratulate the new republic
OF Cuba upon its entrance among the
nations OF the earth We wish for 1t
peace, prosperity and a long and sue
cessfM national career.
Presidents Cuban Policy Endorsed.
, We favor reciprocity with Cuba,
urged by President Roosevelt, by q
plan which will ensure the profitable
interchange OF commodities, enure to
the advantage of both nations, help
the Cuban people needing assistance,
but the chief benefits of which shall
not enrich trusts, monopolies or for
eign spectators, or which shall not
interrupt our home production.
We recognize the necessity of CO.
operation in order to meet new condi
tions in the industrial world. and to
compete successfully for the worlds
markets; but the combinations which
stife competition, limit production,
control prices or unduly increase prof.
its or values, and especially when they
raise the prices of the necessities of
life are opposed to public policy and
should be repressed.
We favor legislation, national and
state, to prevent such abuses. We ap-
prove OF the sincere and determined
efforts Of President Roosevelt and
Governor Van SAINT to enforce the laws
and demand that all administrative
officers shall enforce the law in the
most vigorous manner, so that leg1ti-
mate competition shall not be emhar-
rassed or destroyed. -
Our faith in the gold standard and
the financial legislation Of the Repub-
lican party has been amply justified
by the wonderful strides of American
industry and commerce, and in the
confidence Of the people tn
the ability of the government to meet
every existing or future financial obH-
cation.
Libersa Pensions Favored
We recpgnfze as q continuing obi
cation Of debt and gratitude due from
the republic to the soldiers and sail.
ors whose valof saved the life OF the
nation and those who won glory for
its flag In the recent war with Spain,
in the Philippines and in China. A
proper recognition of this sacred obi
cation demands that liberal provision 1
be made by pensions for the disabled
OF those veterans, and the
widows and helpless orphans OF those
who are dead. ..s
We favor the most stringent national
and state legislation To suppress en-