Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-03
eantry should not fsher In maintaining IT,
Foreign Markets Exteaded.

We have rrrent~d widely cur foreign
markets. and we believe In the adoption os
al practicable methods fer their further
extension. including commercial reripyoe-
itF WHEREVER reciprocal arrangements can
be Effected consistent with the principles
q protection and without injury to Amerf-
ehu agriculture. American labor or Any
American industry
The Gold Standard.
We believe 1t 70 he the duty Of the Re-
puslicsn party to Uphold the gold standard
currency The maintenance Of the gold
standard. established by the Republican
rzrty. cannot safely be committed to the
peEnorr.ae party. which resisted its adop-
,iaa and has never given any proof since
that time OF belief IN IL or fidelity to II
American shipping.
Whiis every other Industry has prosperef
undes the fostering aid Of Republican legss-
etsa trade in competition With the low
cost Of construction. low wages. and heavy
sHestfies Of forsigu governments, has DOT
raeut Of the United States adequate eneour-
sxsm.nt Of any kind We therefore favor
legislation which viii encourage aud build
cordially approve the legislation of the last
Congress Which created the Merchant Ma
r;ne Commission 10 Investigate and report
upon this subject
A navy powerful enough TO defend the
rnitet States against any attack, TO uphold
the Monroe doctrine. and watch over our
-
the welfsr. Of the American people. To
ulslutaiu such a navy 10 the cxed policy Of
The Republican party.
Chinese Labor.
We cordially approve the attitude Of
President Roosevelt and Congress In re-
gard TO the exclusion Of Chinese abor, and
promise continuance Of the Republican
policy in that direction.
Civil Service.
The eistiseryies law was placed on the
which has always sustained II. and we
nsw our former declarations that Il shall
5e thoroughly and honestly enforced
The Soidie-. and Sailors.
We sf- always mindful os the oeuntry's
d-i; TO the soldiers and sailors Of t-e
suyle proyisious for them and in the lI6-
srsi administration q the pension laws
Arbitration.
We favor the peaceful settlement Of In
tsraztionai differences by arbitration.
Protection of Citizens Abroad.
We commend the visorou. Efforts made
- the adminlsfratinn TO protect American
citizens !n foreign lands. and pledge our
selves TO insist upon the Just and equal
protection of Al our citizens shrosd. II
n-ut 70 procure for all our citizens. wi.h-
eat distinction, the rights Of travel and so
iearn in friendly countries. and we declare
ezr.slvs, IN favor Of all proper efforts
The Orient.
Our great interests and our growing com
mere IL the Orient render the condition
e China Q, high Importance TO the United
pursued IN that direction BY the admins
tss;ieas ef President NeKiniey and Psesi-
eent Roosevelt.
The Elective franchise.
We faror such Congressional action a.
shsn determine whether by special dis
elective franchise
state has been enthusiastically limited.
and. II such Is the case, We demand that
torai colleges shall be propor,ionaIiy re-
daesf as directed By the Constitution Of
the United States.
Com binations Of Ca apitai and Of Labor.
Combinations Of capital ard Of labor are
the results OF the economic movement Of
the age. bot neither must be permitted 10
infringe upon the rights and Interests Of
tn. people. Such com blnatisus when law
feil, Termed tor lsrtsI purFc,.s ar. sliks
both are subject 10 the laws and neither
car be permitted 20 break them.
Our Lamented President.
The great s,stssmau and patriotic Amer
lean. William Mckinley. who was re-
elected by the Republican party to the
Presidency four years ago, was assss-
sinsted lost at the threshold Of his second
term. The entire nation mourned his IN
timely death and did that justice 10 his
great qualities o. mind and character
which history win eontrrn and repeat
President Roosevelt.
The American people were fortunate in
his successor. to whom they turned with a
justified. President Roosevelt brought 10
the great responsibilities thus sadly forced
upon him o clear head. q brave heart, an
ca s.rnss, patriotism; and hish Ideals Of pub
prineiples Of TIE Republican party and to
the policies which that psrty had declared.
be has also shown himself ready for every
emergency and has mot new and vital CUES
tfons with sbillty and with success
The confidence Of the people In his ms
tiee- inspired BY his public career. enabled
service to the country by bringing about a
settlement OF the coal strike. which threat
ened such disastrous results at the opening
Our foreign policy under his sdniinis.r.-
tion has not only been able, vigorous and
dtenifed. but In the highest degree success
fuL
The complicated question. which sro.. In
Venezuela were settled In such a way By
President Roosevelt that tn. Monroe doc
trine was signaiiy vindicsted and the cause
OF peace and arbitration greatly advanced.
His prompt and vigorous action IN Pan
ANA. which we commend In the highest
route. but avoided foreisn eompIic.tions
character.
He has continued the policy Of Presi-
position in China. signaiixed BY our recent
treaty with that empire has
never been so high.
He secured tho tribunal by which the
vexed and per1ious question Of the AIaskan
boundary was finally settled
Whenever crimes against humanity have
been perpetrated which have shocked our
people. his protest has been made and
our good oeices have been rendered but
aiways with due regard to international OBJ
ugations
Under his guidance We nnd ourselves n
peace with all the world. and never were
We more respected or our wishes more re-
gnrded By foreign nations.
Pre- eminentiy successful In regard to our
foreign relations, he has been equally for
tunAte in dealing with domestic questions
The country has known that the public
credit and the national currency were ab-
solstely safe In the hands Of his admins
trAtion. In the enforcement Of the lawn
he has shown not only courage, but the
wisdom which understands that TO per.
NIT laws to be violated or disregardsA
epens the door to anarchy. while the fuet
endorsement Of the law 10 the soundWS