The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-07-05

republic abroad. 1t is therefore the sense of
this convention that President Roosevelt sue
coed himself as president of the United states
The Republicans of Minnesota lament the
death OF their peerless leader and statesman.
Cushman K. Davis, since the last convention
Of our party in this state, He was a brave
soldier one OF the purest, swisest and most
trusted statesman, beloved by the people and
had won an enduring fame by his ilustrious
service. We revere his memory and deeply
mourn his loss. 45Hs2f
: We congratulate the people Of Minnesota
upon the patriotic and businesslike admins
tration Of Gov Samuel r. Van SAINT and other
officials OF the state. We especially commend
the conscientious and faithful supervision by
the governor Of the state institutions. His
official efforts have been continually directed
to an earnest and upright administration of
state matters. ~
/ ,a5&g Merger.
1t has been the settled policy, as declared
In the laws of this state for a quarter of a
century, that competing lines Of railway shall
not be merged. We believe that the protection
Of the citizen and his property, as we'll as tho
safety of the state. rests in obedience to law,
and we therefore heartily commend Gov. Van
SAINT in his efforts to enforce the laws of this
state against the consolidation OF competing
lines Of railway. 800 go z55 :.
.a. Taxation. .s4
We are in favor of such legislation as will
equalizc as far as possible the burdens Of
taxation, and require all persons, corporations
and property to bear their just proportion CT
such taxation. The legislative branch of our
government having decided that certain con-
stitutional amendments are necessary before
such legislation can he adopted, we pledge our
party to support these constitutional amend
ments.z We also pledge party to support
the proposed amendment increasing the gross
earnings tax Of railroads to per cent.
The Philippines. ~
We indorse the course of the administration
tn the establishment Of, peace and order and
of civil government in the Philippine islands.
We favor the policy Of encouraging the par
ticipation Of the inhabitants of the. Philip
pine islands in their domestic government to
the largest extent practicable whenever peace
and order are restored and they demonstrate
Intelligence capacity and a desire for such
responsibility. 49, e. ..~c-s :. s~s.s>sr- =.
The Army and Navy.
We condemn these who continue to resist
the authority Of the United States, either open
ly in the Philippines secretly at home.
and we condemn strongly the malignant at
our a. and t navy have
whether upon foreign or domestic soil or sea.
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Protection. f. =.
We adhere to the policy OF protection I'm
der it our industries have developed, the OPP
poTtunities for labor have been Increased and
our country has >peSsed from a state of bust
ness depression and terrible suffering to the
most remarkable activity and prosperity IN
the history Of the world. We believe that
protection and rec;pro city are twin measures
of Republican policy and success. or in >other
words. he correct application Of reciprocity
is protection. ~ d.,
Under this doctrine we favor such modifica-
ton tn our tariff schedules as is now, or may
from time to time be required by changing cons:
ditions to remove any burdens from our peo-
pie and to hold and extend our trade among
the nations -, -. - < <
Reciprocity. +
We heartily favor the wider extension Of our
markets for the sale of all American products
10 this end we endorse the policy of reciprocity
as defined by President Roosevelt in his an
nuai message to the Fifty-seventh congress
wher- he said: s. " = - 81
''our first duty is to that the projections
granted by the tariff in every case where it Is
needed is maintained, and that reciprocity bas
sought for so far it be done without
injury to- our home industries - I% a.
And as defined by our late lamented presi-s
DEM. william Mckinley, in his last utterance
to the ppepopie at Buffalo when he said: e
by sensible trade arrangements which will
not interrupt our home production we should
extend the outlet for our increasing surplus
We should take from our customers such or
their products as we can without harm to
our own industries$, and Labor -, j: s>.-s
The New Republic of Cuba y :.
We congratulate the new republic of Cuba
upon its entrance among the nations of the
earth We wish for 1T peace, prosperity and
long and successful national career. &
We favor reciprocity with Cuba urged by:
President Roosevelt by plan which shall -en-5
sure 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 mot enrich trusts
monoDolieS or foreign Spectators which
snail not interrupt our home production. "a
Trusts. q
4. We recognize the necessity of cooperation in
Order to meet new conditions in the industrial
world. and to compete successfully for the
Worl is markets: but the combina lions which
stife competition. limit production control
prices. or unduly increase profits or values.
and especially when they raise the prices OF
the necessaries of life, are opposed to publio
ha SaHh 4 g. Z --r
We favor legislation, national and state. to
prevent such: abuses. We approve of the sim
cere and determined efforts of President sRoose-
welt 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 legitimate competition shall
not be embarrassed or DESTROYED. x
Finance. 80
Our faith in the gold standard and the f1nan-
cial legislation of the Republican party has
been amply justified by the wonderful strides
of American industry and commerce. and in
the universal confidence of the people in the
ability of the government to meet every ex-
listing of future financial obligation.
Pensions. . & s 4
We recognize continuing obligation OF 4
debt and gratitude due from the Republic IN
the soldiers and sailors whose vaor 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 recog-
milton Of this sacred obliga ton demands that
liberal provision be made by pensions for the
b1ed survivors of these veterans. and the
widows and orphans of those who dead.
y We favor the most stringent national and
state legislation to suppress anarchy &
We favor the election of United States sem
ators by the people. 2 y ~ (
Minnesota Delegation.
The Republican party Of Minnesota for years
past has had just pride in its representation
in the senate Of the United States: and strong
ly Endorses our present senators. Honorable.
Knute Nelson and Honorable Moses e. Capp
for their conspicuous and efficient service for
our state and nation and believe that our well
fare Is best subserved by continuance Of
their eminence and ability in their present high
station. -~--
+. The Republican party Of Minnesota. Endorses
It's representatives from this state in congress,
Is proud Of their ability. courage indie
pendence and experience in shaping legislation,
caring%for the interests of commonwealth.
in"isting upon the rights OF its members and
r1aintainrS the interests Of the producing
classes of the West, bringing added glory and
honor to the state they so ably represent
~ Labor.
The Republican party of Minnesota recon-
mends that eight hours should be considered
a days work I n all works controlled by public
authority. We favor the adjustment Of Sum
day labor where practicable. We earnestly
solicit a better understanding between capital
and labor and heartily ndorse the approaching
convention in Minneapolis where employers and
employed will meet in friendly conference We
favor the use of the union label on state sup
plies wherever pra cticable. g. -
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