New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-13
ROOSEVELT. ODELL AND PLAT ENDORSED.
PLATFORM
ADOPTED BY THE NEW-YORK STATE
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

The Republicans OF New-York. by their repre-
eentatives in convention assembled, reiterate
their devotion 20 and confidence in the PRINCIPLES
~ their party. After half a century Of exist
ence they felicitate their countrymen upon the
ruth that the progress Of the nation has been
accomplished under chief magistrates who have
been the embodiment Of Republican ideas and
through the wisdom OF Republican statasroan-
ehip and Republican patriotism in Congress
After four years OF Democratic rule during
which the national finances We're rnismanaged
a deficit created the industries of the country
paralyzed, labor neglected and wages reduced.
The agricultural Interests ignored, the people
seeking relief from these errors again invoked
the protection Of Republican administration
and elected as President Of the United states
the foremost American Of his time, William
Mckinley
with his Inauguration and the restoration 10
power OF a party pledged TO the encouragement
o. domestic activity, an honest system of finance
and the expansion of our commercial interests
these conditions were reversed. The enforce
ment OF these policies was followed by a re-
newal OF confidence. capital emerged from its
hiding place, manufacturing enterprises no
longer languished. and the workingmen found
employment An adequate tariff safeguarded
the products Of the farm from the inroads OF
foreign agr1culturists and social and Industrial
advancement has been steady and permanent
DEMOCRATIC ATTACKS DEFEATED.
Il Is a singular fact that while the nations Of
The Old World were appauding the American
government for che ma gnanirnity and high
nindedness with which it disposed Of the grave
questions winch followed the with Snai0.
ct nome the Democratic party was unreserved
in its criticism and it's predictions Of calamity
with imperialism and militarism as its slogan
g attempted 10 mislead the people into the be-
sef that territorial acknowledgements was the ulti-
mate object Of the Republican policy. II
newed its assault upon that citadel Of our
etrenFth-the national monetary system-and
offered the Iallacy free silver at the rari Of
l6 70 ! a substitute for the basic principle
OF the god standard and an honest dollar, and
with numerous nischievous and untried theories
Of government endeavored 10 demOralize public
confidence and shatt@r the Saith OF the people
81 the party IN power HE popular verdict
against such teachings was overwhelming. and
testified to the common sense and loyalty OF
while We have witnessed the confusion OF our
pol+lcal opponents and the Reputation OF their
candidates and platform our ranks have been
AUGMENTED by thousands 81 patriotic, law abid-
ing citizens. who. no longer willing 70 tolerate
the declarations and practices Of Democracy,
progress and prosperity. In the same Spirit
that inspired them 10 embrace Republicanism
we welcome them and invite them TO cooperate
with US for sound government and the perpetua-
ton OF justice and right
ROOSEVELT ABLE AND HONEST
Tt. tragedy that deprived the nation Of the
exalted services OF President Mckinley shad-
owed every heart with sorrow, guy eIIIIs .ti
nevertheless. the truth that though men perish
the republic stiIl lives. The work OF rehaoilta-
ton inaugurated and successfully carried on oy
him. and the wise policies which charec1eTl1eu
tis a51,lir iStrarion. were taken UP by his sue
cessor whose courage IN the midst OF IrEliS
Ci-c1-77s-ances and whose ability. honesty OF
purpose ana sturdy Americanisr have ehcJeu
fhe admiration and respect OF all OF our people
WE Commend THEODORE ROOSEVELT FOR
.1HF FFaRIFsSNFSS AND GOOD JUDGMENT WITH
MITCH HE ENTERED TPON THE SOLUTION OF
PRoBI EMS OF SOCIAL ECONOMY AND GOVERN
nrrNT WE RECOGNIZE THE RARE CAPACITY
HE HAS EXHIBITED IN MEETING ALL The htS-
cITRFAFFNTS OF HIS GREAT OFFICE WE
REALIZE THAT HIS OFFICIAL ACTS HAVE JUSTI-
FLED THE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE WHICH Is THE
FUNDAMENTAL FACTOR OF HIS POPULARITY.
ACCORDINGLY WE INDORSE THE ADMINTsTRA-
TTON OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT. BELIEVING N
HIS LOYALTY TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE RE
PT-BIECAN PARTY RELYING on HIS DEVOTION
TO THE INTERESTS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS.
AND CONFTDING IN HIS WISDOM, HIS COURAGE
AND HIS sTATEsMkNSHIP. WE HEREBY DIRECT /
THAT THE DELEGATES THIS DAY CHOSEN USE /
ALL HONORABLE MEANS TO BRING ABOUT HIS !