The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-25

We approve the enactment by Congress
OF legislation which viii debar Chinese
from gaining admission 10 the United
States TO the injury Of American labor.
and we demand the enforcement OF immi-
grafton laws which shall exclude All IN
worthy and undesirable immi grants whose
presence menace our citizenship or inJure
our wage-NorkeFs
We recognize as a continuing obligation
the debt OF gratitude due from the Rcpub-
lie 10 the soldiers and sailors whose Nalor
saved the life Of the Nation, and those
who won glory for its hag in Mexico, IN
the recent war with Spain. I'm the Phil
ippines and in China A proper recogni-
ton OF this sacred obligation demands that
liberal provision be made by pensions Tor
the disabled survivors of these veterans.
and the widows and helpless orphans OF
those who are dead.
Indiana War Claim
We are gratified that through A Repub-
lican Congress and a Republican admin
istration Indiana will soon De. repaid by
the United States more than 100000 bal
ance due the State for money advanced in
her patriotic efforts TO preserve the in
tegrity of the Republic.
The Republican party Of Indiana indorses
the conduct OF its senators and represent
atives in the Congress of the Nation. and
Is proud of the ability shown. and the con-
spicuous and controlling part taken by
each in shaping legislation. and bringing
added glory and honor to the State they
ably represent.
Governor Durbin's Administration
by Governor Winfield T. Durbin has been
one of marked success. Devoted 10 the
best interests of all the people Of the COM
rnonweaIth he has the hearty Endorsement
OF the Republicans Of Indiana. Bringing 10
the discharge of the duties OF chief eNecu-
tive the experience OF a successful business
life. he has diligently and steadily labored
10 place the financial management or all
the departments along the lines OF most
careful accountings and competent. con-
sentative control. The supervision Of State
fuf4
His appointments on boards OF control have
been of a superior and representative char
acter, and his efforts have been earnest and
careful toward the very highest ernciency
both to mana cement and the letter and
spirit Of the laws
States Affairs
In the management of the States finan-
cial affairs the Republican party believes
that the State government is like any great
business institution, considered from the
standpoint of accountability and RESPONSE
bility 10 the people OF the commonwealth.
1t believes the humbiesI taxpayer is an
interested stakeholder in the financial af-
fairs of the States business and that inef-
hciency, indifference or waste in public eN-
ministration, expenditures or accOuntings
is a crime; and il believes that the present
system of State government is the most
economical and efficient that has ever been
established. The party takes especial pride
in the financial record made by its eff
Gent officers since taking control OF the
executive department. Since that time the
laws; the tax levy has been reduced; the
State debt has been decreased over one
half. and the present administration viii
furthr reduce the debt more than two mill
lion dollars. leaving the State free from
any debt maturing prior TO 1915.
During this time the State has established
a soldiers home, where the soldier Neter-
an and his wife may find comfort and care;
and the orphans of the soldiers and sail
ors are likewise cared for. educated and
fitted for the duties of life at their home
at fSfO N
time. the reformatory and benevolent in
stitutions have been enlarged and extended,
the management is humanitarian and nom
partisan, until Indiana leads the advance
in the progressive movement for the allie
Walton of the unfortunate classes COM
mitted TO her care.
Labor and Reform Laws
The legislative policies and measures OF
the party I'm enacting laws for the protec-
ton and benefit of labor, and laws regulat-
ing county and township business. have
proven successful and are an earnest OF
other advances and reforms which the par
" will give 10 the Commonwealth from
time to time when needed. We pledge the
people that the Republican party will not
confer special privileges on railway or
other combinations but will maintain and
preserve the right of lawful competition and
the supremacy Of the laws over all corpo-
rations and monopolies.
The laws touching the garnishment OF
wages should be revised And the laws
T, for the protection of miners must be OBJ
served and enforced.
Laws Regulating Nominations
The Republican party demands the adop-
| ton and enforcement OF proper laws regu-
| lating nominations. securing 10 every man
| the right TO express his choice for the can
| didate of the party 10 which ne belongs.
whether the nominations are made by d.
| rect primary or a delegate or mass conven-
| ton
The state central committee IS instructed
\ to prepare and adopt suitable and proper
| rules and regulations which shall. in the
| future, govern the mode and manner of the
selection OF delegates 20 state, congress
sional and legislative conventions.
| The completion of the monument raised
and dedicated to the soldiers and sailors or
| Indiana IS a tribute to the heroism and
| valor Of the brave men of this State whose
| services and sacrifices preserved the Re
| public and rendered possible the present
| happiness and glory of the Nation. 1t will
stand as a witness 10 the appreciation Of a
| grateful people