New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-23
GEORGE ". ALDRIDGE.

II TO the Democratic party is TO invite disaster.
neither, as in les2 the Democratic party
declared the protective tariff unconstitutional,
or whether II demands tariff reform or tariff re-
VISION, It's real object is always the destruction
d the protective system. However specious the
name. the purpose is ever the same A Demo
cratic tariff has always been followed by busl-
ness adversely; a Republican tariff by business
prosperity. To a Republican Congress and a
Republican President this great question can
oe safely intrusted. When the only free trade
.o1l'.y arnons me great nations asltates re
turn 10 protection. the chief protective country
should not falter in maintaining it.
RECIPROCITY SECURED
We have extended widely our foreign markets
and We believe ID the adoption Of all practicable
methods for their further extension including
engagements can be effected consistent with the
PRINCIPLES OF protection. and without injury 10
American agriculture, American labor or any
We believe il 10 be the duty OF the Repub-
lcan PARTY 10 uphold the gold standard and the
integrity and value OF our national currency.
The maintenance Of the gold standard, esJab-
Ashed by the Republican party, cannot safely
be committed 10 the Democratic party which
resisted its adoption, and has never given any
PROOF since that time OF belief in II or fidelity
While every other Industry has prospered
under the fostering aid Of Republican legisIa-
ton American shipping engaged in foreign
trade, in competition with the low cost of con-
slructlon, low wages and heavy subsidies OF for
eign governments. has not for many years re-
ceived from the government Of the United States
adequate encouragement 0t any kind. We
therefore favor legislation which viii encourag &c
and build UP the American merchant marine,
and We cordially approve the legislation OF the
last Congress. which created the Merchant Ma
rine Commission 10 investigate and report upon
this subject.
NAVY SUFFICIENT FOR DEFENCE.
A navy powerful enough 70 defend the United
roe Doctrine and TO watch over our commerce is
essential 10 the safety and the welfare Of the
American people To maintain sUch a navy Is
the fixed policy OF the Republican party.
We cordially approve the attitude OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Congress ia regard 10 the
exclusion Of Chinese Ia Dor and promise con
unGance OF the Republican policy IN that direc-
ton
The Civn Service law was placed on the
statute books by the Republican party which
has always sustained H. and We renew our for
rner declarations that il shall be thoroughly and
honestly enforced.
We are always mindful q the count-y's debt
the soldiers and sailors OF the United States.
and we believe IL making ample provision for
them and In the liberal administration OF the
pension laws.
We favor The peaceful settlement OF inter
national differences by arbitration
We commend the vigorous efforts made by
the administration 20 protect American citizens
IN foreign lands ard pledge ourselves 70 insist
upon the Just and equal protection Of al our
citizens abroad. Il. is the Guquestloaed duty Of
the government 10 procure for ali our citizens
without distinction. the rights Of travel and So
tourn IN friendly countries. and We declare our
selves IN favor Of al proper efforts tending 10
that end
our great interests and our growing com
merce in the Orient render the condition OF
China Of high importance 10 the United States
NE cordially commend the policy pursued fn
that direction by the administrations OF Presi-
dent Nc hlnley and President Roosevelt
DIsFRANCHIsEMENT OF NEGROES.
we favor such Congressional action as shall
deteru. inc whether 10y special Determinations
the elective franchise IL any State has been
unconst!turiona.ly limited. and il such Is the
cas- den 'C
and IN the electoral colleges shall De proportion
ally reduced IS directed by the Constitution OF
TIE United States.
Combinations Of capital and Of labor are the
results OF the economic movement OF the age
but neither must be permitted TO infringe upon
the rights anc interests Of the people such
combinations. when lawfully formed for lawful
purposes. are alike entitled 10 the protection OF
the laws, but both are subject 10 the laws. and
neither can 5a permitted 20 break them
che great statesman and patriotic American,
William Mckinley. wno was reelected by the
Republican party 20 the Presidency four years
ago was assasslIatec JUST al me LnTesnold or
his second term. The entire nation mOuTned his
untimeIy death. and did that justice 70 his great
qualities OF mind and character Whlch history
viii confirm and repeat
PRESIDENTS ADMINISTRATION.
TIE American people were fortunate IN his
successor, TO whom they turned with trust
and confidence which have oeen tulIy JusIned
President Roosevelt brought 10 the great re-
suonsibllities thus sadly forced upon him clear
head q bra We heart an earnest PATRIOTISM ana
high deals Of pubic GLly dIlI pUDtlt Se4Elcc-
T,r7la ~ the PRINCIPLES Of the Republican party
and 10 the policies which that party had de-
cIared he has also shown himself ready for
every emergency and has met new ana vital
questions with ability and with success
The confidence OF the people In ms Justice,
ir-suired by his public career, enabled MN 10
-a,,,iar personally an inesJima Die service 70 the
,,,'tr, nv bringing about settlement Of the
coal strike which threatened sucn disastrous
results at the opening or winter IL i'o--
Our foreign policy under MS auii!Iliist aSloIl
has rot only been able, vigorous and dignifed'
mt an the highest degree successful ne com
.fi..ted Questions which arose IN venezuela
800 settled IN such way by President Roose-
-. ,bar the Monroe Doctrine was signally vim
dictated and the cause or peace and aroi1ratIoh
greatly advanced -, =, 49,
,,,ticb We commend in the highest terms, not
only secured TO US the canal route put avoided
foreign complications which might nave Oesi Oh
,,arx serious character.
De has continued the policy OF President Nc
EinIev IN the Orient, and our position In China
signalfzed by our recent counerc4al treaty Win
that empire has never been so nigh
H. secured the tribunal by which the veXec
and nerilous question OF the Alaskan boundary
was hnally settled
,srre+rafed which have shocked our people.
his protest has been made and our good Offices
have been rendered, but always win due re-
gard TO international obligations.
AT PEACE WITH THE WORLD.
r-nder his guidance We ind ourselves at peace
,,,,b ali the world. and never We're we more re-
spected or our wishes more regarded by foreign
nations. , - =
.Ie-1 relations he has been equally fortunate In
aealsrg With domestic questions The country
ras knoyn that the public credit and the ma
fionaI currency were absolutely safe IN the
49, 81 his demonstration. IN the enforcement
Of the laws he has shown not only courage, but
the wisdom which understands that 10 permit
aus 20 be violated or disregardsd opens the
door 10 anarchy while the just enforcement OF
the law is the soundest conservatism He has