The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-03
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The monetary economic policies which
have been so forcibly reannounced lie at
the very foundation OF our industrial ma
tional strength. They give vitality 10 our
manufactures and commerce, and n Inn
paired or overthrown. there would inevtt-
ably ensue a period OF Industrial depres-
sion, 10 the serious injury OF the vast
interests OF both labor and capital
THE GOLD STANDARD.
THE Republican party since II pre-
served the integrity of the republic and
gave freedom TO the oppressed. never
rendered a more important service 10 the
country than when IL established the
gold standard Under II we have increased
our currency supply sufficiently 20 meet
the normal requirements OF business. II
is gratifying that the convention made
frank and explicit declaration OF the In
flexible purpose OF the party TO maintain
the gold standard II is essential not
only that the standard should be as good
as the best I'm the world but that the
people should have the assurance that
II will be so maintained.
'"The enemies of sound money were
powerful enough TO suppress mention OF
the gold standard I'm the platform lately
adopted by the Democratic national con-
vention. The leader OF Democracy in
two great national campaigns has de-
vention that az soon as the election Is
over, he will undertake 10 organize the
forces within the Democratic party for
the next national contest. for the purpose
OF advancing the radical policies for
which his element OF the party stands.
He frankly says that the money ques-
ton is for the present in abeyance. In
view OF these pdipable facts It is not
the part or wisdom to abandon our
Ni i0Iia In "a vdf ha Int
of our money system. We must have not
only q president who is unalterably COM
mitted 70 the gold standard. but both
houses OF congress i'm entire accord with
him upon the subject.
I'm congress and not with the president
rests the supreme power 10 determine
the standard OF our money. Though the
chief executive should oppose congress-
acting within It's independent constitu-
tional authority. could at any time over
throw or change the monetary standard
WISDOM OF PROTECTION.
'The wisdom of our protective policy
finds complete Justification I'm the in
dustrial development OF the country This
policy has become most vital part of
our Industrial system, and must be main
tained unimpaired. When altered con-
ditions make changes in schedules de-
sirable. their modification can be safely
intrusted TO the Republican party II
they are to be changed by the enemies
OF the system along free trade lines. un-
certainty will take the place OF certainty.
and reaction will surely follow 70 the
Injury OF the wage earners and all who
are now profitably employed Uncertainty
mdermines confidence, and loss OF con-
hdence breeds confusion and distress in
commercial affairs
The convention was wise not only I'm
Its enunciation OF party policies. but I'm
Its nomination OF candidate for the
presidency. During the last three years,
President Roosevelt has been confronted
with large and serious questions. These
he has met and solved with high wisdom
and courage. TIE charges made against
him In Democratic platforms had an ire
futable answer In his splendid adminis-
tration, never surpassed In all the history
OF the republic. and never equalled by
the party which seeks to discredit IT,
THE election OF the president is i'm
peratively demanded by those whose sue
cess depends upon the continuance OF a
safe, conservative and efficient adminis-
tration OF public afrsirs.
A RECORD OF DEEDS DONE.
I'VE have an ample record OF deeds
done. OF beneicent things accomplished
In the public interest The vast business
OF the government has been well admins
tered. The laws have been enforced fear
lessly and impartially. the treasury has
been adequately supplied with revenue,
and the financial credit OF the govern
ment was never better our foreign trade
balance continues to increase our wealth
We have adopted an Irrigation policy
which will build homes in the arid re-
gions OF the west. The Panama canal.
the hope OF centuries. is In course OF con-
structlon. under the sole protection OF
the American flag.
I'VE have peace and great prosperity at
homo, and are upon terms of good neigh
borhood with the entire world. These CON-
ditions constitute the strongest possible
assurance for the future
Later shall avail myself OF favora-
BILE opportunity TO submit to you, and
through you. to my fellow citizens fuller
expression OF my views concerning the
questions now at an issue.
Permit me again TO thank you and to
express the belief that we may confident
ly submit our cause to the candid and pa
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