Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-25
Platform of the Indiana Republicans
Outlines the Issues of the Next
Campaign.
Strongly Opposes Trusts and Combi-
nations of Capital and Favors
Preventive Legislation.
Administration Course in Philippines
Indorsed and Protection Policy
Affirmed

The first business was the presenta-
tion of the report of the committee on
resolutions. The committee was not
able to report promptly because it was
unable to agree even as late as $3.50
a hot fight over the insertion of the
clause endorsing the gold standard. It
had been decided to advocate a plank
IN which some members of the CON-
kittee thought they could detect an
approval of bank asset currency. 1t
was stricken out after lengthy de-
bate and the plank found in the plat
form was adopted. The resolutions
! committee reported at 9:45. The re-
port was read by Chairman Charles
Jewett of New Albany and was adopt
ed unanimously. It was as follows:
'We- cordially affirm the platform
convention at Philadelphia in 1900 and
pledge anew our adherence to the prin-
ciples therein enunciated.
''The party is to be congratulated
that it enters the campaign united and
harmonious. We view with pleasure
the unprecedented measure of prosper
ity which prevails throughout Indiana
and the entire country, the rich fruit
of Republican policies and Republican
administration; and we deprecate ev-
cry effort to overthrow the laws and
the administration under which such
results were accomplished"
After expressing regret at the death
Of the late President Mckinley and eu.
logizing his career, the platform con-
tinues:
1--WE cordially endorse the able and
patriotic administration of President
Roosevelt. Succeeding to the presi-
dency under tragic circumstances and
! pursuing the policy of his illustrious
/ predecessor he at once won the conf
i dence and approval of the American
| people. We are proud of his courage,
his purity and devotion to the inter-
ests of the entire country and pledge
him the earnest support of the Repub-
icans of Indiana in all his efforts to
continue and advance the prosperity
OF the people at home and the glory of
the republic abroad. 4
In Regard to Cuba.
eve are gratified that Cuba will
soon pass to the control of her own
people and that new republic has
| We favor just and liberal reciprocal
relations between the United States
and the republic of Cuba, which by the
valor of American arms and the wis
dom of American craftsmanship is
added to the family of nations.
| 1--WE approve the course of the ad-
ministration in establishing peace and
civil government in the Philippine isl
I ands. We oppose those who continue
| to resist the authority of the United
States, whether openly in arms in the
Philippines or secretly or openly in
the United States in sympathy with
! the insurgents. We hold to the doc
trine that American sovereignty must
be respected within the United States
and all territory under it's jurisdiction.
| I'VE favor the establishment Of abb
solute peace in the Philippines and the
\ erection of civil government therein.
We insist that the people of the ISL
/ ands shall be given increased partici-
patton in the administration of their
/ domestic affairs as they shall demon
starte intelligence and capacity for
! self-government.
I'VE are opposed to all trusts or
combinations of capital whose purpose
or effect is to restrict business. or con-
4 troll prices. And we especially de-
/ nounce those whose tendency it is to
increase the cost of living and the
necessities of life. We favor legisla-
! tion to prevent such abuses. We ap.
i prove the sincere; and determined eff
fort Of President Roosevelt to enforce
the laws against illegal combinations
in restraint of trade, and demand that
administrative officers, state and ma
tional, shall enforce the laws in the
most vigorous manner so that the le-
! gitimate competition shall not be en-
barrassed or destroyed.
Policy of Protection Endorsed. 4
i eve adhere to the policy of protec-
4 tion. Under it our industries have de
4 veIoped and the hopes of labor have
4 been increased and wages maintained
i at a higher rate than would have been
I otherwise possible.
1--WE favor the extension Of our mar
kets through carefully guarded reci-
procity arrangements with other coun.
4 tries wherever it can be done without
Il j&sinterrupting our home production
I! While we favor such notifications Of
tariff schedules, as from time to time
3 are required by changing conditions,
we insist that such changes shall be
made in line with the fundamentals
principle Of protection. IA
Our faith in the gold standard has
been amply justified by the wonderful
4 strides OF American industry and com.
i merce since its adoption.
4 1--WE favor the most stringent ma
4 tionaI and state legislation to suppress
anarchy. III q N sS8
1--WE approve the enactment by con
4 arass nf lerislatinn which will dahai