The state herald., 1904-09-02
REPUBLICAN, LATF0RM1904|

We have extended widely our foreign
markets, nnd VIZ believe IN the adoption OF
all practicable methods for their further
extension. Including commercial rcciproc-
ity wherever reciprocal arrangements can
be ehected consistent with The principles
or protection aud without Injury to Ameri.
can agriculture American labor. or any
The Gold Standard.
We believe 1t to he the duty Of the Re.
publican party to uphold the gold standard
aud the Integrity and value OF our national
currency. The maintenance OF the gold
standard, established by the Republican
party. cannot safely be committed TO the
Democratic party. which resisted Its adop.
tion and has never given any proof since
that time of belief In 1t or fidelity to 1t.
American Shipping.
While every other industry has prospercd
| under the fostering aid of Republican legis-
lation. American shipping engaged in for
eign trade In competition with the low
cost OF construction. low wages and heavy
subsidies Of foreign governments, has not
for many years received from the govern
ment Of the United States adequate encour-
ngement of any kind We therefore favor
legislation which will encourage and build
up the American merchant marine, and we
cordially approve the legislation Of the last
Congress which created the Merchant Ma
rine Commission TO investigate and report
upon this subject.
A navy powerful enough to defend the
United States against any attack, to uphold
the Monroe doctrine, and watch over our
commerce, Is essential for the safety and
the welfare OF the American people To
maintain such navy is the fixed 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 labor, and
promise . continuance Of the Republican
policy In that direction.
Civil Service.
The civil service law WIS placed on the
statute books by the Republican party,
which has always SUSTAINED 1t, and we re.
new our former declarations that II shall
be thoroughly and honestly enforced.
The Soldiers and Sailors.
We are always mindful OF the country's q
debt to the soldiers and sailors OF the
| United States and we believe In making
ample provisions for them and In the lib.
eral administration OF the pension laws
Arbitration.
We favor the peaceful settlement OF In.
| ternatiOnnl differences by arbitration.
Protection of Citizens Abroad.
We commend the vigorous efforts made
by the administration to protect American
citizens In foreign lands, and pledge our.
selves to insist upon the Just and equal
| protection Of all our citizens abroad. II
Is the unquestioned duty of the govern
ment to procure for all our citizens, with
out distinction, the rights Of travel and so
journ In friendly countries, and We declare
| ourselves In favor of all proper efforts
tending TO that end
The Orient.
Our great interests and our growing com.
| merce In the Orient render the condition
" China OF high Importance to the United
States, We cordially commend the policy
| pursued In that direction by the admins
trations OF President Mckinley and Presl.
dent Roosevelt.
The Elective Franchise.
We favor such Congressional action ns
shall determine whether by special dis
ordinations the elective franchise In any
| state has been unconstltutlonally limited,
and. II such Is the case. we demand that
| representation In Congress aud In the eiec
toral colleges shall be proportionnlly re.
duced as directed by the Constitution OF
| the United States.
mbinations of Capital and OF Labor.
Combinations Of capital and Of labor are
the results Of the economic movement Of
the age. but neither must be permitted 10
Infringe upon the rights and Interests OF
the people, Such combinations, when law
fully formed for lawful purposes, are alike
entitled to the protection OF the laws but
both are subject TO the laws and neither
eau be permitted to break them.
Our Lnmented President.
The grent statesman and patriotic Amer
lean. William Mckinley, who was re-
elected by the Republican party TO the
Presidency -four years ago, wp hsshs.
sinated Just at the Threshold Of HI. second
term; The .ntirs nation ,ip noatnsd his IN.
great qualities Of mind and character
which history will confirm and repeat
President Roosevelt.
The American people were forunste in
his successor, TO whom they turned with a
trust and confidence which have been fully
| Justified. President Roosevelt brought to
the great responsibilities thus sadly forced
upon him clear head, brave heart, an
earnest patriotism; and high Ideals Of pub
principles OF the Republican party and TO
the policies which that party had declared,
he has also shown himself ready for every
emergency and has met new and vital quss.
tions with ability and with success
The confidence of the people In his Jus
tice. inspired by his public career. enabled
him TO render personally an lnestimAblr
settlement Of the coal strike. which threat,
ensd such disastrous results at the opening
of wint-r In 1917
Our foreign policy under his Edmini.,ra.
! ti,n has not only been able, vigorous and
diGnined. but In the highest degree success,
The complicated questions which arose In
Venezuela were settled In such a wsy by
| President Roosevelt that the Monros doc.
| irine was slgnhlly vindicst.d and the cnnse
Of peace aud arbitration greatly advanced
His prompt and vigorous action IN Pan.
| sma. which We commend In the highest
terms, not only secured ia Us tho canal
route. but avoided foreign complications
which might have been Of very serious
! character
lie has continued the policy of Prssi.
dent Mckinley In the Orient. and our
| position IN China. slEnaliEed by our recent
commercial treaty with that empire. has
never been 80 high
lie secured the tribunal by which the
ye,ed and periious question Of the Alaskan
boundary was nnhlly settled.
Whenever crimes against humanity hsr.
N.N N.g. a.
people, his protest hss been made. and
| our good oflc.s have been rendered hut
always with due regard 10 international oh.
| lightlons
Undsr his guidance We md ourselves q,
pehc. with all the world, aud never were
". more respected or our wishes NOR. fr.
shrded by foreign nations
Pre- eminently 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 we're ab.
solutrly safe IN the hHuis Of his adminis
ttntion, In tn. enforcement Of the laws
he ha. shown not only courage but the
wisdom which understands that 10 per
nit laws to be violated or dl.f.xafdsd
opens the door 10 anarchy, while the iust
| enforcement Of the law Il the sonnh..t
| conservatism, lie has held nfmy 10 the
Fundamental American doctrine that all
men must obey the law; that there must
bs no distinction between ieh and poor.
between strong and Hsnt, bot that lns'
tie. snd equal protection under tho law
| must be secured 60 every citizen without
| regard to rnce. creed. or condition.
| Ills administration has been throughout
| vigorous aud honorable, hlEh minded aud
| patriotic. We commend II without tssef
| Walton 20 the consiieratc IudEnsHt " the
American people
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