The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-01
The
PLATFORM IN FULL,
Deciaration of Principles Adopted at the Chi
caBo Sonvention-Its Treatment Of the
= aritf. Trusts and Other Questions.

ton can be safely intrusted. When the
only tree trade country among the great
nations agitates a return to protection.
the chief protective country should not
falter in maintaining it.
We have extended widely our foreign
markets. and we believe in the adoptton
Of all practicable methods for their fur
ther extension, Including commercial
reciprocity wherever reciprocal arrange
ments can be effected consistent with the
prlnciaies OF protection and without in
hurry to American agriculture, American
SRapor or any American, industry.
The Currency Question.
ne believe 1t to be the duty of the re-
erSS1Gan party to uphold the gold stand
natiosRd the integrity and value of our
I ~ aas4 currency. The maintenance of
nnh,Sfn u.nAstandard established by the re-
J, tad ~ thparty,t cannot safely be commit
sistaa - democratic party, which re-
sisted It's adoption and has never given
~ preoI since Mat time Of belief in it
na ! aiis every othes industry has pros
psled under the fo4ering Aid Of rennb-
lean legislation, American shinninr an
saseo IN foreign trase in cnmnetition
49, me low cost OF Sonstrnction low
mases and heavy subsidies of fnreipn
ce,wad f ell has not for many years re-
ed stat from the government Of the Unit
i,i,s adequate encouragement If anv
Aiho. We, therefore fayorN lac, l. !, ! t ~
$3.50 VIII encourage and buhd in the
ssui1lsan merchant marine, and we cor
LAZY approve the legislation Of Mo 41ast
r,na Wnich created the merchaht ma
port upon this subject.
navy powerful enough to defend fba
oniteu states against any attack. to I'M
~ tAs monroe doctrine and watch over
our mmer Is essential 70. the safety
ana the welfare Of the American neonIe
To maintain such a navy Is ia 49, sans
Icy of the republican party
Presidents Attitude Approved.
We cordially approve the attituda Of
President Roosevelt and congress in re-
gard to the exclusion of Chinese labor and
promise a continuance of the republican
policy in that direction.
The civil service law was placed on the
statute books by the republican party.
which has always sustained it, and we
renew our former declarations that it
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
international differences by arbitration.
We commend the vigorous efforts made
by the administration to protect Amer
lean citizens in foreign lands and pledge
ourselves to insist upon the just and
equal protection Of all our citizens abroad.
1t is the unquestioned duty of the gov
eminent to procure for all our citizens,
without distinction, the rights Of travel
] and %sojourn in friendly countries and we
declare ourselves in favor of all proper
efforts tending to that end.
Our great interests and orr proUipo
commerce in the orient render the con-
dition of China of high Importance to
the United Statss. We cordially COM
mend the policy pursued in that direction
by the administrations of President Nc
Kinley and President Roosevelt.
We favor sucn congressional action as
shall determine whether by special dis
elimination the elective franchise in any
state has been unconstitutionally limited,
and, If such is the case, we demand that
representation in congress and in the cleo
toral colleges shall be proportionately re-
duced 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 IN
infringe upon the rights and interests Of
the people. Such combinations when law
fully formed for lawful purposes are alike
entitled4testhe protection of the laws INF
both are subject to the laws and neither
can De permitted TO break them. Bs
Praise for Mckinley.
The great statesman and patriotic
American, William Mckinley, who was re-
elected by the republican party to the
presidency four years ago, was assassinat-
ed just at the threshold of his second term.
The entire nation mourned his untimelv
7 death and did that justice to his great
! qualities OF mind and character which his
e tory will confirm and repeat.
The American DaOn1A ware fnrt,,ro+a -
! his successor. to whom they turned with
q trust and confidence which have been
fully justified. President Roosevelt
a brought to the great responsibilities thus
sadly forced upon him a clear head. q
: brave heart. an earnest patriotism and
high ideals OF public duty and public serv-
: ice. true to the principles of the re-
publican party and to the policies which
8 that party had declared, he has also shown
. himself ready for every emergency ana has
met new and vital questions with ability
: and with success.
7 Ine confidence of the people in his ius-
lice. inspired by dsfpublic career, enabled
MIN to render personally an inestimabIa
: ssrylce .tosthe country by bringing about
q settlement OF the coal strike wbiot
threatened such disastrous results az rha
opening of winter In 1902.
The Foreign Policy.
: Our foreign policy under his .dmt,
Q tstration hassnot only been able vig,rnu.
ana disniied, but in the highest 5enras
: successfui. The complicated uuestsans
which arose4::n veneaueIaawere s stIIapa y
2 such e way by President Roosevelt thai
sne, Monroe doctrine was signally vinai.
caled and the cause of peace and arh,.sa
Estion greatly advanced.
s His prompt andNv!go tous action In pon
Z ana. which ssyescommsnd in the highest
terms. not only secured to US the easss
ETonte, but avoided foreign comvl.ca,iasa
g which might have been ola very ssrions
As has continued the policy ], 81.
Z tio I IN Et ,9essS1natn orient and SUI 100.
mmer treaty with that eynr,r recent
never bsen so high. empire, has
aunder his guidance we And o,,r..,,,
aSaawtthsall world. and nay ve,ves az
j. We more .respectad or our wisbas were
NJ re$araed by foreign nations. 4sus mora
IN an.
Nh qNf foreign relations. he has Ma aru to-
. 1 unsa lGFsunata a a dealing With dom aaaaI,
the paDlic credtt and the na nlown that
q EIshsyE we're Absolutely Ssafas IN s w cur
e oI MS ADMINISTRATION Ia I'M she nanda
!. Emsn1 soIs the lays he has shows e norce-