Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26

been captured for the American producer.
Our domestic trade is greater than the en-
tire international commerce OF the world
and American exports have passed those of
the British empire, and the republic Is at
last the first commercial power on earth.
Let the opposition explain-there stands .he
fact
"our reciprocity with Cuba redeemed
American honor opened Cuban markets to
American products and will eventually close
them to Americas rivals. The opposition
denounced but could not hold their vote
against it, and the sheer wisdom OF our
policy made patriotism victor over partisan
ship Let the opposition expain-there
stands the fact.
WITHOUT disturbing the nations ordinary
business. we have applied existing laws TO
organizations of industry; and that these
servants of the people shall be preserved
from tendencies hurtful to the republic and
to themselves we have. In addit on, proVld-
ed publicity and established. in a new de-
partment OF the government the begin
nings of national supervision OF every cor
poration doing business across the pounoa-
ries of states. The opposition ciamorih ,s
for their destruction which Is impossible
and wrong. proposed no remedy for their
evils. refused when in. power to enforce ex-
listing laws. and finally, In House ana sen.
ate by their votes testified to the merit CT
our measures Let the opposition explain
there stands the fact.
Canal an Historic Purpose.
1--WE have made certain the canal, that
historic purpose of the American people.
The opposition resisted, but in the end half
their votes sustained US. and partisan nope
was wrecked by collision with the Will ot
the nation Let the opposition explain
there stands the fact.
'In a period so short history tells or no
achievement for the bettermeht OF an u t,',
developed people equal to our work IN tile
Philippines-work to Filipino uphl.Hie e
and American advantage. Inc oppositlol
violently attacked our policy whi Sna T he'
come impossible they still assailed every
step to establish civil government every
measure to improve Philippine conuitions'
every plan. to promote American inteIes.S'
every effort for the advance OF ciVilZauoh.
Iet the opposition explain-there stands the
fact. -. Co.. .,o ra,uh-
lican party at our state convention II Mas
said that all these things would be done;
TWO wears ago in November the people saio
at the polls that they commissioned us 70
do tben. TODAY they are accomplished and
plenty surrounds the countryS nreSiaeS' 10
not the welfare of the home the emo anu
proof of good government! LABOR empio ~
ed and families well-conditioned are tne
very purpose of all theories for the toller
betterment; and employment ana weli-pro-
yisioned homes are here
Work Has Proven Judgment.
"CalmIy. yet swiftly. we have wrought
into deeds the nations thought When mas
any administration builded more wisely
solidly evenly? When has work better
proyed the Judgment of it's craftsmen? Let
the opposition attack-there stands the rec
ord. impregnable.
"Credit to whom credit is due, ana no
more credit than is due. We ask no I'M
iust praise Some mind planned what we
have done-a mind greater than any one
mans intellect, greater than the plans VI
nd n
millions We were only the executing hand.
Resisting and then half yielding, op-
structing yet finally dividing. denounclns
yet forced to applaud. the opposition is ui-
yfded even in its objections. In affirmative
policies it is confused and stormy. THESE
are not partisan words. for even ex-fresl.
dent Cleveland declares that the best tnat
can now be said of the opposition Is tnal
IL shows symptoms of returning sanity
and Mr. Bryan answers the oppositions
cry of get together with the question.
What shall We get together forE
A Babel of Discussions.
"Is this babel of dissensions fit council
to rule the country? Is business willing
to hazard the government to such incoher-
ent control? Could the wisest. strongest
man. made President by such an assem-
biage of antagonisms, reduce his followers
to system make harmonious elements so
hostile and bring out of that chaos OF con-
tradictions either unity or wisdom? Is II
good sense to invite disaster so certain TO
attend such an administration of discord!
Contrast with this the unity OF our work
Harmony has ruled our councils. Behlnd
each act our votes massed solidly; ana
under the leadership of our fellow worker.
Theodore Roosevelt. strong and honest, we
have sought to accomplish the peoples set
tied purposes. And two Judges will declare
that he has done this-the American peo-
pie. registering their calm judgment at the
polls. and history writing her final word
on the imperiShable page.
Spirit, Not Deeds, Most Important.
Deeds are important; but the spirit be-
hind them is more important. Otherwise
good acts might be mere accident. Steadi-
ness is vital. American character Is con-
sentative: and our party Is organized con-
servatism. That is why our measures have
even captured votes of our adversaries In
Congress.
1.-THE ablest man is liable to err and to err
often. The man who faithfully represents
the instincts of the people cannot go far
or frequently wrong. Ability, courage. in
dustry, Integrity are Indispensable: yet.
even these do not necessarily mean safety.
Harmony with the thought OF the millions
means safety. You may depend upon the
man who heeds the voice from the homes
of the nation.
such man is our leader. He has the
great gift of ACCESSIBILITY. Note his cabinet
and its unity in spite of the towering indi-
viduality Of its members.
Prizes Peoples Judgment.
Witness the concord between Congress
and executive. But above all advisers
Theodore Roosevelt prizes the peoples
judgment The people can trust him If
they can trust themselves.
By this man, who is their personification.
the American people will therefore stand
mistaken by appeal of faction. To the
party which thus has realized their pur-
poses the people will again deliver their
commission And to the people we will con-
unue faithful.
I'VE will keep close to farm and shop and
Rill-close to the American home For
there rise the springs of the republics wis
dom. purity and power; there Is the coun-
try's safety and salvation-there, in the
homes of the millions. whence comes the
Will that we obey and in obeying find our
abundance, exceeding great reward Yes,
ele Sc TO farm, shop. mill and hreside will
we abide-there is the flag"
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