The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-08-13

the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt
Wise ana safe custodian OF our prin-
ciples, which justlfes us 10 the firm
faith and belief, that his election as
our next president will insure the
continued happiness aud prosperity
Of our people al home and the high
standing Of our nation abroad. And
we further recognize ia the nomina-
ton Of the Honorable Charles w.
Fairbanks to the high Office Of vice
president, the selection Of one Of the
first citizens Of the nation TO that
high Office, who brings every neces-
sary qualification OF patriotism and
ability TO the fulfilment Of the duties
OF such office, or TO the performance
Of any duty that may, under any
circumstances, deyolye upon him By
virtue Of iuch nomination and cleo
tion.
Section 3-We heartily commend
aud indorse the present republican
administration OF the affairs of the
state OF Idaho for honesty, ability.
fairness and coBscientIousBass with
which the duties Of the several Offices
Of the state have been performed,
and we unhssitstingiy commend such
performances Of duty By our present
sdmiDistration as q guarantees Of the
patriotism, ability, honesty and
wisdom Of the republican party TO
perform the high trust aud duties Of
the state government.
Section We pledge the people
Of the state Of Idaho upon our record
that wbosoeger may be nominstad
aud elected by the republican party
10 perform the duties Of the state
government will administer such
government upon the highest plane
Of integrity and ability. maintaining
the rights Of the people, individually
and collectively, In the enjoyment
and preservation Of their property.
Section 5-We are unqunlifedly
10 favor Of maintaining the protect
/ i've tariff policy Of the republican
B party, aud we believe that the only
safe guardian Of that principle
whether for lite maintenance based
upon present schedule or Of any
notifications thereof. lie the party Of
+ lie parentage, IN whose hands ex-
perieBce has taught US that It's ex.
istence il safe. We recognize that
the material interests Of the state Of
Idaho rest for their prosperity upon
the republican principle Of protec.
tiou.
Section Eve heartily believe
and Indorss the principles Of the
national republican platform ~
adopted at the national republican
convention held at Chicago, on the
22nd day Of June. 1904, as an sssur.
anee of cur continued purpose to
maintain the high ideals Of cur
nation.
Section We indorse the action
Of the present national republican
administration in it's policy at home
aud abroad 1t has advanced furi her
10 the front the world standing Of
our country than spy previous
administration, and has actually
begun the great work Of constructing
the Panama caual. v hich has been the
dream OF not only our own people.
hnt o. the civilized world for
decade.
Section s-We are in favor Of the
preservation Of the forests Of Idaho.
whether 10y means Of forest reserves
or by such other means as msy be
found oNpedient against spoiIutiuu
aud waste for the purpose Of con-
serving the water supply necessary
and useful fer the irrigation Of those
arid lands within our state where ir.
riestion Is needed.
Section I've are opposed to the
withdrawal Of any lands within the
state from settlement except such
temporary withdrawal ss may be
necessary, pending the organization
aud equipment OF irrigation reserves,
and we are opposed to the creation Of
any forest reserves within that section
Of cur state wherein the rainfall is
sufficient TO avoid the necessity Of
any general system Of irrigation.
Section love believe that every
acre Of land within our state. except
such reservations necessary for irriga-
tion Rs hereinbefore described,
should be open TO selection and set.
/ Element by the home maker under
the homestead and desert acts, and
to purchase under the stone and
timber act, and that II these laws
should be found insufficient TO pro.
tect the people against fraud, that
they should be amended 10 accom-.
plisb such purpose Of protection, but
never repealed or loaded with embar-