The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-06-24

fulfilled We propose to continue these
policies. and We declare our constant ad-
herence to the following principles
Protection which guards and develops
our interests is cardinal policy of the
republican party. The measure of pro-
lection should always at least equal the
difference in the cost of production at
home and abroad. We insist upon the
maintenance of the principles of protec-
tion and therefore rates of duty should
be readjGted only when public inter-
est demands their alteration. but this
work can not safely be committed to any
Other hands than those of the republican
party. To intrust 1t to the democratic
party is to invite disaster. Whether. as
In 1892 the democratic party declared
the protective tariff unconstitutional or
whether it demands tariff reform or tariff
revision its real object is always the
destruction of the protective system.
Is ever the same. democratic tariff
has always been followed by business
adversely; republican tariff by bust
ness prosperity. To a republican con-
gress and republican president this
great question can be safely intrusted.
When the only free trade country among
protection the chief protective country
should not falter In maintaining it.
We have extended widely our foreign
markets. and we believe in the adoption
of all practicable methods for THAR fur
Their extension, including commercial rec
iproCity wherever reciprocal arrange
ments can be effected consistent with the
principles OF protection and without in
jury to American agriculture, American
labor, or any American industry.
We believe it to be the duty of the
standard and the integrity and value OF
our national currency. The maintenance
of the gold standard, established by the
republican party, can not safely be COM
mitted to the democratic party. which
resisted its adoption and has never given
any proof since that time of belief In
il or Adelity to II.
While every. other industry has pros
pered under the fostering aid of repub-
lican legislation. American shipping
gagged in foreign trade In competition
with the low cost of construction. low
wages and heavy subsidies of foreign
governments. has not for many years
ceived from the government of the United
States adequate announcement of any
kind. We. therefore. recommend legis-
lation that will encourage and build up
the American merchant marine, and we
cordially approve the legislation OF the
last congress which creatde the merchant
marine commission TO investigate and
report upon this subject.
A navy powerful enough to defend the
United States against any attack. to up
hold the Monroe doctrine and watch over
our commerce is essential to the safety
and the welfare of the American people.
70 maintain such navy Is the fixed
policy of the republican party.
we cordially approve the attitude OF
President Roosevelt and congress in re-
gard to the exclusion Of Chinese labor.
and promise a continuance of a republic
an policy in that direction.
The civil service law placed on
the statute books by the republican party.
which has always sustained it. and we
shall be thoroughly and honestly en-
forced
We are always mindful of the country's
debt to the soldiers and sailors of the
United States, and we believe in making
ample provision for them and in the lib
eral administration of the pension laws.
We favor the peaceful settlement of in
We commend the vigorous efforts made
by the administration to protect Ameri-
can citizens in foreign lands. and pledge
equal protection OF all our citizens
abroad. 1t Is the unquestioned duty of
the government to procure for all our
OF travel and sojourn in friendly coun-
tries, and we declare ourselves in favor
of all proper efforts tending to that end.
Our great interests and growing
commerce in the orient render the condi-
ton of China OF high Importance to the
United States. We cordially commend
the policy pursued in that direction by
the administrations of President McKin-
ley and President Roosevelt
We favor such congressional action as
shall determine whether by special dis
ordinations the elective franchise in any
state has been unconstitutionally limited.
and. II such Is the case. we demand that
representation in congress and in the
electoral colleges shall be proportionately
reduced as directed by the constitution
of the United States.
Combinations of capital and OF labor are
the results of the economic movement of
the age. but neither must be permitted
to infringe upon the rights and interests
of the people. Such combinations when
lawfully formed for lawful purposes are
alike entitled TO the protection OF the
laws. but both are subject to the laws
and neither can be permitted to break
them.
The great statesman and patriotic
American, William Mckinley who was
reelected by the republican party to the
presidency four years ago, was assassin
term. The entire nation mOurned his
untimely death and did that justice to
his great qualities of mind and character
which history Will confirm and repeat
The American people were fortunate In
his successor, to whom they turned with
frequently justified President Roosevelt
brought to the great responsibilities thus
sadly forced upon him, a clear head a
brave heart. an earnest patriotism, and
high ideals OF public duty and public serv-
ice. True To the principles of the repub-
party had declared. he has also shown
himself ready for every emergency and
has met new and vital questions with
ability and with success.
The confidence of the people in his JUS
tice, inspired by his public career, enabled
service to the country by bringing about
settlement of the coal strike which
threatened such disastrous results at the
opening OF the winter in 1902.
Our foreign policy under his administra-
ton has not only been able Vigorous and
sessful. The complicated questions which