Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-06-30

alike entitled 10 the protection of the
laws, but both are subject to the laws,
and neither can be permitted 10 break
them.
The great Statesman and patriotic
American, William Mckinley. who was
reelected by the republican party to the
presidency four years ago. was assassin
ated just at the threshold of his second
term. The entire nation mourned his
untimely death, and did that justice to
his great qualities of mind n character
which history will confirm n repeat.
The American people were fortunate In
a trust n confidence which have been
frequently justified. President Roosevelt
brought to the great responsibilities thus
sadly forced upon him, a clear head, q
high ideals of public duty'and public serv-
ice. True to the principles of the repub-
lican 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 questions with
ability and with success.
The confidence of the people in his JUS
tice, inspired by his public career, enabled
him to end personally an inestimable
service to the country by bringing about
a settlement of the coal strike which
threatened such disastrous results at the
opening of the winter in 1902.
Successful Foreign Policy.
Our foreign policy under his administra-
llOll mas llOl OllN uGtI dplC, NlSOlOuS dHQ
dignified, but in the highest degree sue
cessful. The complicated questions which
arose in Venezuela were settled in such
a way by President Roosevelt that the
Monroe doctrine was signally indicated
and the cause of peace and arbitration
greatly advanced.
His prompt and vigorous action in Pan
ANA, which we commend in the highest
terms, not only secured to us the ana
route, but avoided foreign complications
which might have been of a very serious
character. He has continued the policy
of President Mckinley in the orient, and
recent commercial treaty with that en-
pre-, has never been so high.
He secured the tribunal by which the
yeNed and perilous question of the Alas
kan boundary was finally settled.
Whenever crimes against humanity
have been pe~rpetrated, which have
shocked our people, his protest has been
made and our good offices have been
rendered, but always with due regard to
international obligations.
Under his guidance we find ourselves
az peace with all the world, and never
were we more respected, or our wishes
more regarded by foreign nations. Pre-
eminently successful in regard to our
foreign relations, he has equally been for
Lunate in dealing with domestic questions.
The country has known that the public
credit and the national currency were
absolutely safe in the hands of his ad-
ministration. In the enforcement of the
laws he has shown not only courage,
but the wisdom which understands hat
to permit laws to be violated or disre-
Sarded, opens the door to anarchy, while
the Just enforcement Of the law is the
soundest conservatism He has held firm
y to the fundamental American doctrine
that all men must obey the law, that
there may be no distinction between rich
and poor, between strong and weak, but
that justice and equal protection under
the law must be secured to every citi-
zen without regard to race, creed, or
condition.
His administration has been throughout
vigorous and honorable. high minded and
patriotic. We 1t without res
ervation to the considerate judgment of
the American people.