The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-28

Ind capital together on common ground In
ne adjustment Of such questions as may con-
'ern these two great factors in production, 1t
5 necessary that labor should be intelligent
$ organized. We believe in fewer hours and
anger rewards for labor and favor such laws
80 will harmonize the interests of labor and
capital, and tend to tighten the burden of
Toll.
In our declaration of principles we favored
renewal of the, wise provisions by which
the unrestricted immigration of Chinese has
been prevented and we now commend con-
gress for re-enacting the Chinese exclusion
law, thus insuring continued protection to
american labor from Chinese immigration.
1.-THE resolutions favor continuance of
The liberal pension policy inaugurated by
he republican party; advocate the extern
sion of the postal rural free delivery serv-
ice, wherever it's extension may be JUS
tifed"; recommend a substantial and IN
interrupted increase in the strength OF
the navy and urge legislation that will
expedite the construction Of the isthmian
Canal.l
- The Trust Issue.
We recognize the necessity of cooperation
in order to meet new conditions in the indus
trial world and to compete successfully for
the worlds markets; but all combinations
that stiae competition, control prices limit
production, or unduly increase profits or val
ues, and especially when they raise the prices
OF the necessities OF life, are opposed to pub
lie policy and should be repressed with a
strong hand
The republican party Is the only one that
has dealt courageously and honestly with the
trust question. 1t enacted as early as 1890 a
law framed by that distinguished statesman,
John Sherman, to prohibit and punish combi-
nations in restraint Of trade. the control OF
wages or the advancement of prices.
This act framed by republican states
man, passed by republican congress and
signed by a republican president, has proved
helpful in preventing abuses by such combi-
nations where such abuses were found to ex-
list, and is now being vigorously applied by a
republican administration in the prosecution
of unlawful combinations.
Subsequent to the enactment Of this law the
democratic party obtained control OF both
branches of congress and the presidency. 1t
constantly asserted hostility to trusts. but
failed to place upon the statute cooks single
line of legislation which would aid in their
control. ~ 'G"+
Cuban Reciprocity.
We congratulate the new republic of Cuba
upon the final fruition Of the hopes and strug'
giles Of her people for freedom and 1ndepeno'
ence. We welcome her to the family OF ma
tons We wish her success and prosperity
peace ana happiness For such part as we, as
nation, have had in assisting her in accom-
plishing her independence. we ask no, guer'
doIl-save that we have-the gratitude or
free people. Furthermore. we believe 1t II
due alike to Cuba and to ourselves tnat. II
accordance with the republican principle o.
| reciprocity, proper and reasonable trade con
cessions shall be made by our government u
| Cuba. in return for her concessions upor
American products, so as to benefit the trade
of both countries and to fully and generousl!
carry out every obligation Of our nationa
| honor, whether expressed or implied.
The Matter of "Colonies." r. .
| Additions ito our territory since 1897 have
| been fully justified both by improved con
| dftions in the islands themselves and the i'm
| proved commercial relations between then
| and the United States. These islands vii
| not be exploited for the gain of adventures
| but will he developed for the mutual bench
| Of their own people and honest investors
| and will in time make the United states
| complete commercial entity. capable OF pro
| ducing within it's own area practically al
| the articles required FOR tne daily lile ans
| comfort of man.
We congratulate the president and the army
on the satisfactory progress made in tht
| Philippines in suppressing 1nsurrectlon ane
| establishing order, and we 'unquallnedly IN
| dorse the policy Of our government IN cnos'
| islands. "
The war with Spain was forced on III
against our will, and the Philippines CAM
| to us as one Of the results Of that conflict
1 We are responsible for peace and order II
| the islands, and our sovereignty must be al
| absolute as our responsibility. Our title" e
| the islands is as perfect as was that OF SPAR
| after nearly 400 years Of undisputed posses
| sion. We will give their people better gov
ernment better schools, more civil and po
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broader freedom than is possible for them II
| any other way. Our flag is in the Philippines
and there it will remain.
! The American army has taken up work
| of establishing order and maintaining author
| itys In the distant Philippines, and while W.
| deplore and severely condemn any instance.
! Of cruelty which may have occurred we re-
4 member that our soldiers are fighting bar
! baToils and treacherous foe, who have otter
inflicted most inhuman and revolving atroci
! ties upon their prisoners. It is the nation
| army, drawn from every section OF the coun
try, knowing no politics or creed, but fight
! ing the nations battles under the nations
| flag, and we resent with indignation recen
democratic efforts to drag it's honor in thu
/ dust and to cast reproach On its fair name!
2sH: No Place for Anarchy.
| In d government like ours there is no plac.
4 for anarchy, and we demand that congress.
1 enact stringent laws against attempts on h'
| life Of the chief magistrate, or Of any per
son in the line of succession. A murderou
| attack on the president is blow struck q
| the government itself and should be pun
ished as treason is punished. Our laws guar
antee liberty Of speech and Of the press, bu
afford no license for the teachings or prac
! tice Of anarchy. 5aa.-.. Il
| We also denounce lynching and all form
| of mob violence. --.-s
Nomination of State Officers.
For secretary of state the name of L. c
| LayIin was presented by Judge G.
Norwalk. Laylin was nominated without
opposition and made a speech of accept
a1lce. &
t For supreme Judge, William B. Crew o
McCunnellsville, was named on the f1ftl
| ballot. q
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