The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-25
The Editors Resolutions.

Before adjourning their session the ed
itors adopted the following set of resolu-
tons:
Resolved, That at this, the first, meeting
of the Indiana Republican Editorial Asso-
citation since the death by assassination
of our great and beloved leader, Presldeht
William Mckinley, it is proper that we give
expression to our sorrow because OF the
terrible crime Of a worthless monster,
whose heartless act robbed the beloved
President of his life and our country and
the world of the services of one OF the pur-
est and best men that ever liyed-a states
man of wisdom, a soldier of exalted pa
triotism and executive of broad states
manShip and trained diplomacy. This
death is a loss to the world, but more es-
pecially TO our own country and it's insutu-
tons the benefeence of which he labored
so faithfully TO spread TO other peoples. I'm
der his leadership the United states has at
tanned its present prestige as the foremost
nation of the earth in all the principles OF
liberty, Justice and mercy in dealing with
it's own citizens and those of other coun-
tries; has been enabled through the valor
of its soldiers and sailors 10 sweep tyranny
and oppression from Cuba, Porto Rico ana
the Philippines and establish therein the
agencies of American free institutions that
shall bless all peoples; best of all, under
his guidance and policies our own people
have been brought to a condition OF pros
perity, independence and happiness surpass-
ing that of the people of any country in
the world.
We mourn his death with unspeakc BILE
grief but his name and achievements are :
heritage that shall inspire oncoming gener-
ations in true patriotism, love of liberty,
justice, mercy and exalted nobility of char
acter. We pledge ourselves anew to the
principles and policies he championed and
to the measures he advocated during his
life.
Resolved, That it is the imperative duty
of Congress to enact measures that shall
stamp out anarchy and its false teachings,
and rid the American people OF persons and
hostile
its institutions, and shut out lawleSS enc
mics of our free institutions.
Resolved That while yet under the shad-
ow of the great national sorrow because of
McKinley's DEATH we rejoice that in Pres
ident Roosevelt have a chief executive
of kindred heart and patriotism to whom
the whole country looks with full conf
dence, who has now fully entered upon his
exalted duties and has expressed 1t as his
highest ambition to carry out the policies
of Mckinley; and we recognize in President
Roosevelt a chief magistrate wise, patriotic
and cautiOus-One who has borne an hon
orable part in the great results of recent
years in what has been accomplished by the
American people, whose patriotism and
keen insight into the needs of the new con-
ditions that are before US as Nation are
a guarantee that he VIII wisely meet every
responsibility so that the flag of liberty,
freedom and justice shall remain wherever
il floats with all its sacred and priceless
meaning TO our own citizens and the needy
and oppressed of every race and cline.
Resolved, That in the death of eX-Presi-
dent Benjamin Harrison and Ex-Governor
James A Mount the State and Nation sus-
tain an irreparable loss. Their devotion
and loyalty TO our cOuntry'S flag was I'M
Wavering and atteSted by faithful service
in the war for the preservation of the Union
under the call of Lincoln and Morton; their
wisdom and statesmanship has been felt
for the State and Nations welfare; their
names we cherish and revere and our deep
est sympathies are rendered the families of
the departed.
Resolved. That we send greetings and
congratulations to Indianas senior and
Junior senators, the Hon Charles w. Fair
banks and the Hon. Albert j. Beveridge,
upon their able, patriotic and loyal dis
charge Of every duty, and express to them
our admiration and approval Of their course
on public questions and their fidelity TO high
ideals OF patriotic statesma nship and to Re
publican policies and principles.
Resolved, That We indorse the Indiana
Republican delegation in Congress in their
loyal support of the principles and policies
of the Republican party, and commend
their fidelity 70 welfare of the country and
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves anew
10 the party Of Lincoln, Garfield and Nc
Kinley-a party whose principles and pol
icies have redounded 10 the welfare Of the
whole people and brought unfading glory
to the American name and enlarged liberty
opportunity and blessing to all peoples
With fidelity TO all that "Old Glory in
spires in patriotic hearts salute the
nag we love and press on 10 the duties
and destinies that await us as citizens of
the grandest, freest best government in
stituted among men.
Resolved. That we congratulate Governor
w r. Durbin upon his wise. conscientious
and efficient administration as Governor of
Indiana. His fidelity 10 the best interests
o. the State is manifested in all his acts
and commend his business-lke methods
in public affairs and take pride in the hon
esty and impartiality with which the
States penal charitable and benevolent in
situations are conducted under Republican
legislation and Governor Durbins faithful
direction.
and efficient services OF the Republican
State officers, and the steadfast adherence
OF the Republican majority in the last Gen
eral Assembly 10 the States best interest
in matters of legislation