The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-06-12

Deallhg with people whose instincts
srrang from an Inferior civilization,
and who have suffered under govern
ment calculated to repress material and
individual Developments people who
had been taught by bitter experience
TO regard government as synonymous
with treachery and oppression-1o
course was open to those who woul
save part of those people from them
selves, IS they had been saved by the
oppression of centuries, but to admin
lister Establishments, when other meth
DDS proved unavailing. to suppress brig
andagc and to compel respect for law
and order and the rights of those of
their neighbOrs who We're more enlight-
ened than themselves. 1t became ne
Cessary to carry war into certain neigh
hOrhoods. But we contend this was
done in the most humane manner posi-
bic; that the operations of the Ameri-
can peace army will go down to history
as a campaign of singular forbearance
of forbearance that paused only on
The verge of weakness.
Individual instances of violation (
orders may have occurred; but we look
with shame AMI modification upon the
attempt Of American citizens to make
partisan capital for themselves by de-
nouncing our brave soldiers as rber-
tines. as wanton dc stroyers of life AMI
property. We abhor their efforts TO
sully their country's flag, to contami-
nate its honor, IN the hope that by so
doing they might create a false political
issue when the wisdom of the Repuo-
lican party has left them no Legitimate
subject of criticism.
We have only pity for misguided phi
Enthropy or mistaken sentimentality
that serves in some measure to lend re-
spectability to a course that runs
counter to every instinct of patriotism
and national pride. We have no quarrel
with those who, differing with us, yet.
urt old their country's fair name and
the glory Of its armies. realizing that
destiny forced upon us the solution of
problem that no one foresaw until 1t
confronted US.
Manila is said, by competent witness
es, to he as we'll governed as any city OF
similar size in the United States. When
the same measure of security has been
extended TO all portions of the Islands,
and when those now actively or secretly
hostile to the enforcement of law can be
repressed and held within bounds by
civil officers. the fullest self government
will be extended. In accordance with
American institutions and American
ideas Of equal justice to all. But new
or. so long as the Republican party
lives to appeal to American patriot
ism will our Country's flag be removed
from the islands dishonorably. The
land made free by the blood of Ameri-
can soldiers will never be cast adrift,
subject for INSCRIPTIONS adventures
and European despotism.
The congressional delegation from
this state has more than merited the
confidence imposed In Its members by
the people who elected them. and the
appointment Of Senator Kittredge has
proved TO be an act that calls for warm
est approval. The senators and repre-
sentatives have labored faithfully and
ell for the Ipbuilding of their state
and nation. Harmonious and united,
they have accomplished much and have
our sincere commentator. They stand
with us In hearty accord with the ma
tional Republican party and its declar-
alton Of principles enunciated at Phil
adelphia.
We are proud of the manner in which
the public business of the state has been
conducted under the able administra-
ton of Gov Herreid. The interests or
the people have been the first consider
alton of the various officers; the laws
have been administered with unswerV-
ing fidelity: harmony hasAuled through
cut. legislation has been highly beneti-
ciaI. our financial affairs have been adj
roinistered with great fidelity; the
financial condition Of the state Is all
that could be desired; public institu-
lions of all kinds are floUrishing, while
their affairs are being administered
with intelligent economy and grand re-
suits to the people Gov. Herreid has
exercised the appointive power, In It
self a task Of serious Importance ana
always a difficult one, with great fore
sight and unwavering wisdom.
The past being the best guarantee for
the future, we point to the record OF
our administration. in all its branches,
w. evidence of what will be done here
after. We pledge our party to contin-
ne IFS labors for the upbuilding of the
state, for the growth and development
of its institutions. to the faithful adj
r,inistration and Interpretation of the
laws TO tine etlANliiiThb u '''' ANsn'N~
necessary or beneficial to our people.
We pIedge our party to further such
rolicies as will perpetuate and increase
he prosperity which we now enjoy, and
70 do all that may be needful to enable
the people 10 reap the fullest dement's
from the blessings with which bountiful
nature and good government have en-
lowed them.
Resolved, BY the Republicans OF
South Dakota. in convention assembled.
that we, sincerely deplore the death OF
James II. Kyle. United States senator
and John l.. Pyle. attorney general two
~ the most upright and able citizens OF
our state. and extend TO the bereaVea
for,ilies our heartfelt ymIathy.
The report was adopted.
The convention then adjourned untli
o'clock in the evening, at Whlch tiine
tho nominations were taken up, WIN
the result given above. Es Oh or the
candidates was accorded a unanimous
vote as no nominations were mace IN
onnosition to any of them.
The convention then proceeded 10
name a state central committee, py
counties. as follows:
Aurora county, w. G.. Andre"s' bea-
die. John Longstaff; Bon Homme, j. o.
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