Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-17
THE REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.
ESPECIALLY Proud 10 Instruct the
Kansas Delegates for Roosevelt"

adopted at the Wichita convention
follows:
The republicans Of Kansas, in state
convention assembled, congratulate
their party associates in other states
upon the gratifying harmony which
prevails in the councils Of the organi-
cation throughout the nation, pre-
saying another great victory in the
quadrennial conflict upon which we
are about to enter And we cOngratu-
late the American people regardless of
party, upon the cumulative aud con-
vlncing proof of the wisdom of repub-
hcan policies, plainly evidenced for
eight years in unparalleled prosperity
and ia conspicuous contrast with the
preceding four years of dire disaster
which altested the unwIsdOm OF demo-
cratic doctrines in practice.
We are especially proud to lead all
the other states in the selection of
the first delegation to the republican
national convention bearing inStruc-
tions here and now gladly given to
vote for that intrepid soldier, sound
and able statesman, and fearless advO.
cate and exempar of civic righteous
ness, the worthy successor of the la
mented Mckinley, Theodore RooSe-
welt.
We pause to pay tribute to our Ia
mented leader, Marcus A. Hanna
When he died our party lost great
organizer, labor one Of its most practi-
cal and powerful friends and benefac-
tors, and the whole country wise
statesman and great lien. A kin
dred loss was suffered in this state
when death claimed that powerful ex-
ponent of republican principles, gifted
alike with pen and tongue, and that
truly great educator and preacher,
Dr. Carl Swenson.
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 rellX interest in their welfare.
TO the republican national conven-
tion we confidently look for a reaf-
firmation of the good old policy of pro.
lection ESQ potent hitherto in promot-
ing prosperity with only such modi-
fications, from time to time, as the
wisdom Of its friends may dictate.
We call attention with pardOnable
pride, to the fact that the wisdom OF
republican financial policies is now 50
we'll atteSted by the logic Of results
that that subject has been practically
eliminated from national politics.
We heartily endorse the foreign
policy of the republican party, and eS-
pecially commend the recent recogni.
tion of the Republic Of Panama, and
the ratification Of the treaty with that
country. We hail these events as
great strides toward the linking of the
two oceans which wash our shores
with long needed and now necessary
ship canal. Neither cupidity MOI
cowardice must be permitted toretarc
the power progress Of American civil
latiOn
In state matters we declare:
/. For the greatest economy IL
pu1lij expenditure consistent Will
the proper care Of state institution!
and with the reasonable transaction
OF public business.
2 For such amendments Of thu
laws for the assessment and taxation
of property as will best equalize AM
distribute and minimize the burden
of taxation.
3. For the enactment Of a primar.
election law which shall as sacredl.
and eiTectually guard this fountain OIL
popular government as the regula
elec ion is now guarded by law.
4. For the prompt reapportionmen
of the state into eight congressional
districts by the next legislature.
5. That the growing evil Of multi
plying of useless Offices to rewar,
frlendsOr strengthen political faction
cannot be too severely condemned o
tor speedily stopped.
8. That the subject Of irrigation
which has commanded the favorable
attention If Congress and has enliSte,
the active interest OF President R0nse
welt, is one Of vast and vital concer
10 "a large portion " this state, an
we urge our congressional delegation
TO preSs our claims in this matter VI
on the government at Washington.
:. That in the fuliillmentof forme
platform promises the republican par
Nv made the board Of railroad commits
sioners elective by the people, thu
making these officers more directly Re-
spnnsihle to the great brdyof shipper
AID consumers. We pledge the nomt