Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-17
KANSAS REPUeLlcANIsM o. K.

Inc republicans of Kansas at their
recent convention in Wichita made use
of no supertiuous words in declaring
their belief in sound republican doc.
trines. In a direct and forciful state
ment they expressed their expectation
that the republican national convention
will reafirm the good old policy of
protection" for which that party has
always stood. This is, in fact, but an
indication of what may be expected
from the republican state conventions
as they shall meet from time to time
to select delegates to the national
gathering in Chicago next June. 1t is
with certain qualification that the
republicans of Kansas send to their
party associates in other states con.
gratulat1ons because of the ''harmony
that prevails in the councils OF the or
ganization throughout the nation, pre-.
parlng another great victory in the
quadrennial conflict upon which we
are about to enter" And they further
say: I'VE congratulate the American
people, regardless of party upon thu
cumulative and convincing proofs of
wisdom of republican policies, plainly
evidenced for eigth years in unparalleled
ed prosperity, and in conspicuous CON
trast with the proceeding four years
of dire disaster which attested the I'M
wisdom of democratic doctrines in
practice"
1t is only natural that they should
evince a pride over being the first
state to select a delegation to the re-
publican national convention instruct
ed to vote for that intrepid soldier,
sound and safe statesman, and fearless
advocate and exemplary. officer of
righteousness, the worthy successor of
the late lamented Mckinley Theo-
dore Roosevelt" 1t is pleasing to note
also the recognition given by the Kan
sas republicans to the late lamented
Marcus A. Hanna, whom they honor
as great party leader and in whose
death they see a great loss.
Other points of national Importance
are touched upon and in each case
republican capability in the manage
ment of public affairs is evidenced
Republican appreciation of the
splendid services Of the soldiers and
sailors of this republic has been at
tested by liberal provision for their
comfort in the past and we promise not
to relax interest in their welfare
ITO the republican national conven-
ton we confidently look for reaffirm-
alton of the good policy of protection
( ESQ potent hitherto In promoting pros
perity), with only such notifications
from. time to time as the wisdom Of
its friends may direct
"We call attention with pardonable
pride to the fact that the wisdom of
republican financial policies is now so
we'll attested by the logic results that
the subject has been practically elimi-
mated from national politics.
eve heartily endorse the foreign
policy of the republican party, and es-
pecially commend the recent recogni-
ton of the republic of Panama and
the ratification of the treaty with that
country.
1--WE hail these events with great
strides toward the linking of the
oceans with a long needed and now
necessary ship canal. Neither cupid
ity nor cowardice must be permitted
to retard the proper progress OF Ameri-
can civilization"
The sound republicanism of such
declarations as those made by the re-
publicans of Kansas cannot for NOM
ent be questioned. They stand for a
sound government and indicate pro-
gressiveness that has always been the
characteristic of republican admins
trations. The republicans of other
states will Join with their Kansas
brethren at Chicago next June, will
nominate Theodore Roosevelt for pres
ident and frame platform out of
planks hewn from the sturdiest repub-
lican timber.