The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
As Adopted by the State Convention at
Wichita.

Wichita.
The Republicans of Kansas in con-
vention assem- bled, declare as follows:
We cordially reatfirm our continued
adherence to the principles enunciated
in the National Republican platform
of 1900, and heartily congratulate the
country upon the benefcent results
that have followtd the practical appli-
cation of these principles to govern
ment affairs.
We deeply mourn the untimely death
of our beloved president, William Nc
Kinley. His gentleness inspired the
love of every citizen while the strength
and majesty of his character command
ed the admiration of mankind. A
statesman whose profound wisdom
made him the most potent political
force among the rulers Of nations and
who by his unselfish and patriotic
devotion to his country's welfare be-
came the idol of the entire people.
Under his administration our coun-
try attained degree of unparalleled
prosperity and won the highest pres
tige among the nations of the earth.
The whole civilized world shares our
| sorrow.
His name and services are part of
the splendid and enduring history of
the republic.
We have not forgotten the lesson so
bitterly taught by his death at the
hand of an anarchist assassin, and we
earnestly demand the early passage of
law for the protection of the lives of
our president and other high officials
against the assaults of those who seek
the destruction of our free institutions.
| The Republican party of Kansas un-
qualifiedly endorse the administration
of our President, Theodore Roosevelt.
1t is proud of all he has been and all
he is. A brave soldier, neither family,
friends, the comforts of home, nor of a
high official position he held at 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 interest was powerful enough
to coerce him into doing wrong-and
no interest so weak but that it was
sure to receive needed protection. We
recall with satisfaction the fact that
the Kansas delegation in the last Re
publican convention led the van in the
fight to place the name of Roosevelt
second on the ticket Subsequent
events have proven the wisdom of oui
action. In the occupancy of the higher
place he has won the admiration of tn,
entire country. He is simple, direct
and unaffected. He is in constant
quest of the truth-always striving t.
do the thing that is right and best
viewed from the highest standpoints
Clear and quick in perception, prompt
and resolute in action, he merits anc
receives universal public confidence
and affection. Honest and brave, there
is no power strong enough to divorce
from him the people of the west Kan
sas looks forward with Joy to the
coming time-but two years distant
when again her delegation represent
ing a united Republican party viii
march under banners bearing the in
scription, "For Observation-Disclosures
Roosevelt
In honorable fulfillment of the
pledge made nearly four years ago the
United States, after aiding the people
of Cuba to establish a stable govern
ment has retired from the island, ant
the republic of Cuba has taken it.
place among the free and Independent
nations of the world. We most heartily
congratulate the Cuban people upor
the suspicious beginning of their ma
tional career, and we tender them oul
best wishes for their continued peace
happiness and prosperity. 1t will evel
be source of pride to the people o
this country that it was by the nobl,
generosity of American impulses, by
the valor Of American arms, and tn,
wisdom of American craftsmanship
that Cuba was forced from poverty ant
oppression and new republic added
to the family of nations.
We endorse the Recommendation o
President Roosevelt that the United
States should enter into Just and lib
eral reciprocal trade relations witt
the republic of Cuba, and we look to
Republican congress to establish thes
relations on such terms that the bene
fits arising therefrom will go to tn
people of Cuba and to the people of tn
: United States thus resulting in mutua
Would Abolish IRISH Toll Bridge.
Waterford possesses the only tol
: bridge in Ireland. After 10S years
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