Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-12

n mercantile marine nor ba title ships would
he the worst sort of weakness. but whsn
the greatest, strongest and richest nation
of the world asks for an open door with a
fleet commensurate with its power, necessi-
ties and rights. the answer will be wei
come without q shot fired or the peace OF
the world disturbed.
with a past unequaled in its splendor,
present unsurpassed in its benefcence, is
sues as clear as the sunlight and cand4-
date who represents better than almost
any man In our history the vigorous ilfe, Ill,
teErity. ability and patriotism OF typical
American the republican party Will
march once more To victory.
Tre committee on resolutions met imme-
dately after the recess was announced anu
Chairman Burnett read the draft or the
platform. An attempt was made to insert
the resolution offered by Warner Miller,
hut Mr. Burnett said there WAS clause
in the platform that touched on the SUB
iect The platform as presented was then
read. 1t contains an Endorsement Tor
President Roosevelt and instructs the dele
gates to- vote for him in the national con-
Neut.on.
Abstract OF Platform.
The platform rcaffirIns the devotion or
the republicans of New York 10 and conf-
dence in the principles of their party. Ii
declares that the election and Inaugural
tlon of William Mckinley and the restora-
ton To power of a party pledged to the
encourJ cement of domestic activity an
honest system Of finance and the expansion
of our commercial interests was followed
by the enforcement of these policies.
The democratic party, the platform as
scrts with impt rialism and militarism as
its slogan. attempted to mislead the people
into the belief that territorial aggrandiZe-
mCUt was the ultimate object or the repup-
liclu policy and offered the fallacy of Tree
silver at the ratio of sixteen to one as
frlfa fAV 4 hn has
gold standard and an honest dollar, and
with numerous mischievous and untried
theories of government endeavored to de-
noralize public confidence and shatter the
faith OF the people in the party in power.
Continuing. the resolutions say:
The Mckinley Tragedy.
The tragedy that deprived the nation Of
the exalted services OF President Mckinley
shodawcd every heart with sorrow. but EN-
phasized. nevertheless. the truth that
though men perish the republic still lives.
The work of rehabilitation inaugurated and
successfully carried ON by him and the
wise policies which characterized his ad-
ministra ton were taken up by his successor.
whose courage in the midst of trying cir
cumstances. and whose ability, honesty of
purpose and sturdy Americanism have
elected the admiration and respect of all OF
our people
We commend Theodore Roosevelt for the
fearlessness and good judgment with which
he entered upon the solution of problems
of social economy and government.
Recognize Rare Capacity.
We recognize the rare capacity he has
exhibited in meeting all the requirements
of his great Office. We realize that his
official acts have justified the public con-
fidencc which is the fundamental factor OF
his popularity.
Accordingly We indorse the administra-
ton of Theodore Roosevelt Believing in
his loyalty To the principles of the repub-
lean party. relying on his devotion to the
interests of American citizens and confid-
ing III his wisdom. his courage and his
craftsmanship. We hereby direct that the
delegates This day chosen use all honor
able means 10 bring about his nomination
for President at the national convention
10 be held In June.
Favors Panama Canal Legislation.
The Presidents action touching the Pan
anna canal is indorsed and the enactment
is favored of such legislation las shall
give to American-built ships. differed and
manned by American citizens. the carry
ing of the larger part of our foreign COM
merce. in order that the nation shall have
both the ships and the men as resource of
defense in time of trouble, and in order that
American workinsmen may have TIE
building and running of the ships employ
cd In doing our foreign carrying
The principle of a protective tariff is up
held and the freedom of the ballot with
cut discrimination as to race or color is
dema nded.
The administration of Governor Odell is
indorsed and the party representatives in
Congress are commended, special reference
being made TO the services of Senator Il.
G. Platt
Former United States Senator Warner
Miller then introduced the resolution intro
duced at the last national convention by
Senator Quay asking Congress to investi-
gate the alleged Acknowledgement of ne
groes in southern states.
For Free and Pure Ballot.
The resolution follows:
The permanency of republican govern
ment is based upon pure and free ballot.
We are opposed to either its corruption by
money or its limitation by depriving any
citizen Of the United States anywhere of
the right To deposit his vote. except for
causes permitted by the Constitution
To this end we demand the protection
aud permanency of all civil and political
rights OF our citizens without discrinina-
ton as 10 race or color. We ask Congress
I" make inquiry whether any state has lin
tied, for any cause. the elective franchise
and. if so limited. that the number of its
representatives in Congress be reduced in
proportion TO the number of voters so dis
franchlsed, as provided in the fourteenth
amendment; also to see TO il that the fit
teenth amendment is in no way violated
either directly or by subterfuge"
The resolution was referred. without de-
pate To the committee on resolutions and
the convention took recess until 4
O'Clock.