The Iola register., 1902-05-30

splendid and enduring history OF the republic.
ANARCHY.
We have not forgotten the lesson so bitter
y taught by his death at the hand Of an an
archist assassin ana we earnestly demand the
early passage of a law for the protection OF
the lives OF our presidents and other high
Oncals, against the assaults OF those who
seek the destruction OF our free Institutions
ROOSEVELT
Tho Republican party of Kansas unqualified
ly indorses the administration OF our presi-
dent, Theodore Roosevelt. II is proud OF all
he has been and all he is A brave soldier,
neither family, friends the comforts OF home,
nor OF high oficial position he held Mt Wash
ington could keep him at home when he felt
that his country needed him and the gallant
souls that gathered around him. A splendid
executive when New York called him to the
governors chair, he demonstrated in every
way his fitness and capacity To rule No in
terest was powerful enough to coercc him in.
to doing wrong and no interest so weak but
thatit was sure to receive needed protection.
We recall with satisfaction the facts that the
Kansas delegation in the last Republican con-
ventiUn led the van IN the lpht 10 place the
name of Roosevelt second on the ticket.
subsequent events have proven the wisdom
est place he has woA the admiration OF Nhe
entire country. lie is simple. direct and unaf-
fected. lie is in constant quest OF the truth,
always striving To do the thing that is right
and best viewed from the highest standpoint
Clear ana quick in perception, prompt and
reSolute in action, he merits ana receives uni
yersal public confidence and affection. Hon.
| est and brave, there is no power strong enough
to divorce from him the people OF ne West
Kansas looks forward with JOY to the coming
time, but two years discant. when again her
delegation representing % united Republican
party viii march under banners bearing the
inscriptions For President, Theodore Roose-
welt "
CUBA
In honorable tulillment OF the pledge made
nearly four years ago, the united states
after aiding the people of Cuba to establish
a stable government, has retired from the
island ana the republic of Cuba has taken its
place among the free ana Independent nations
OF the world. We most heartily congra tulate
the Cuban people upon the auSpicou- begin
ming OF their national career, and we lender
them our best wishes for their continued
peace, happiness aud prosperity 1t viii ever
be "a source OF pride To- the people OF this
country thdtit was by the noble generosity Of
American impulses, by the yalor Of American
arms ana the wisdom of American statesman
ship that Cuba was freed from poverty and op-
preston and u new republic added to the
family OF nations.
We indorse the recommendation OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt that the United States should
enter into just and liberal reciprocal trade re-
lations with the republic OF Cuba, ana we
look to a Republican Congress to establish
these relations on such terms that the
benefits arising therefrom will go to the peO-
pie OF Cuba and to the people OF the United
States, thus resulting IN mutual advantange
and good will
PHILLIPPiNEs
by the terms OF tho treaty with Spain, the
Philippine islands became the territory of the
United States and this nation is bound by
every consideration OF honor and good faith,
as well as of self-interest, to assume the re-
sponsbility which such ownership entails
We heartily approve the administration in
the action IL has taken to suppress insurrec-
tion ana establish the national authority in
the islands, as well as the policy 10 has pur-
sued In iu,titu'ng civil government therein rs
rapidly as possible and with "a large as pari-
cipation on the part of the people as can be
safely and consistently permitted
PENSIONS
The Republican, %, Kansas have always
been the firm friends of the veterans who
fought through the civil war to preserve the
Union, and We hereby renew the c2ureS, ON of
our gratitude to them and favor liberal pen
siDus FOR them, their widows ANA orphans.
We are a'soqoydl t1 their sons. the soldiers OF
this dav, who under Tine leadership OF WheA-
ton and Lawtou and Macarthur and Funston
have proven themselves worthy of their heroic
sires, ara wr condemn i'm unmcusured terms
the false charges made against them ana the
brutal attacks made upon them by those who
seek thus to gain paltry political advantage,
TRUSTS
We cordially indorse the energetic efforts
that are being made by the attorney gener
of the United States under direction OF the
president TO enforce the provisions Of the
Sherman antitrust law enacted by u Repub-
lican congress. The records OF our party in
| its opposition to combinations OF capital hav-
! ing for their purpose the restraint Of trade,
the crushing out competition or the arbitrary
and unwarrauted advancement OF prices is
| clear and consistent. And II 10 should become
| apparent thut existing laws ure inadequate to
properly regulate these combinations, the Re
publican party may be relied upon to ena st
| such for thor legislation as win fully project
the interests OF the people.
PROTECTION AND RECIPROCITY
The Republican principal OF protective
tariff was never more firmly fixed in our ma
tional policy than 1t is now. II has develored
| our industries preserved our domestic trade,
extended our foreign markets. contributed
more than yother one policy to our present
unparalleled prosperity.
Reciprocity has been woll described as the
handmaid of protection, ana under wise
Republican administration. reciprocal ar
rangements can be negotiated with other
nations which will resultin opening new mar
ketS for American products without In any
degree interfering with the prosperity OF our
homo industries We. therefore, reafirn our
adherence to these two cardinal tenets OF the
Republican faith, believing that both win be
OF the highest importance in helping the
United States to win and maintain theIcom-
mercial supremacy OF the world.
INII3RNpIDT.