The Red Cloud chief., 1904-05-27
THE A PLATFORM.
Republican Principles Adopted ut Lin
oinConvention. May Is, 90

man Ross Hammond OF the committee
on resolutions and adopted by the Ne.
braska state convention follow:
I'VE, Nebraska republican delegates
in convention assembled. declare anew
our faith In the principles enunciated
in the last national platform. We . N
graduate the party upon its harmoni.
Gus condition, that is a guaranty OF its
continued control in state and nation.
Its record of great achievement is is
pledge Of future service.
I'VE have abiding confidence in our
great president. His virile American
ism appeals to our admiration. His
ideals OF civic duty are an inspiration.
His exaction from public officials Of
strict compliance with law and honor
commands our highest respect. His
punishment Of public d%elinquents has
our unqualified approval. His fearless
enforcement OF the statutes against IL
legal combinations in restrain of trade
and m without unnecessary
alarm to capital has demonstrated the
efficiency of republican law and the
honest purpose of the republican party.
Coming into his high Office under la
mentable circumstances, he pledged
himself to carry out the policies of his
illustrious predecessor. u promise he
has not for one hour forgotten since
that mournful event. We recognize his
intense patriotism and wise statesman
ship and join in the unanimous demand
OF the party for the nomination OF
Theodore Roosevelt for president. The
delegates selected by this convention
to the national convention are instruct
ed to vote for him and give him their
unqualified support.
with full knowledge of his great
worth. with faith in his splendid pa
triotism. mindful of his party loyalty
and service. confident of his fitness for
the high place, we present a soldier,
scholar mi jurist, Hon. John l.. Web
ster. as a candidate for vice president
OF the United States. We cordially in
vite support and instruct the delegates
selected by this convention to use every
honorable effort for his nomination.
I'VE express our deep sorrow at the
death Of another great and beloved
leader, Senator Marcus A. Hanna.
I'VE declare our belief in a protect
i've tariff, a fundamental party doc
trine that has largely contributed to
the nations growth and greatness. We
adhere to the principle. and we refuse
to become frightened at the schedules
of a law. the practical application Of
which, during the past seven years. has
brought to the country such marvellous
development and phenomenal prosper.
ity.
The efficacy of a gold standard es-
tablished by the party is proved by
the unquestionable s%oundness Of all our
currency and it's sufficient abundance
to meet all the demands OF a vastly
increased trade.
WV IVJOi'e III ~ p'oNisi'h h'nN
for building the Panama canal, which
!, will be one of the most stupendous
p achievements in the history Of the
world: TO be done by American skill
, American capital, and to be under
, American control. II will cheaper the
, water transportation OF the who's
, world and bring the two coasts Of oui
, continent ten thousand miles nearer
2 by sea for domestic m and
y protection against a foreign foe. Its
n building proves once more the con
o structive capacity OF the republican
party and its ability to solve ever,
9 great problem.
I'VE commend congress. and especial
a ly the Nebraska members who rem
dered such valuable service. for TIT
a passage Of laws for a great system O
irrigation for the reclamation Of
large area in this state OF fertile bu
unwatered soil, and for the better set
Element of a vast section by means O
more liberal homestead privileges.
I'm the language OF President RoOse
u welt. We believe that the door OF hop
o and Of opportunity should be open 4
Is every worthy and deserving American
d citizen without distinction OF race
color or religion.
y" I'm response to a public necessit,
" and the party's pledge, the legislator
has enacted a new revenue law. II VIZ
10 framed to distribute the public burde
with exac and ever justice. We pledg
q the party to a correction OF such In
Or equalities as may be disclosed and I
We the assessment Of all property. col
al porate and private, at It's full valu
according to law, so that all propert
:. shall have It's equal share Of taxation
ST. We favor the raising only Of such re,
enue as is needed 10 meet current 2,
re penses of the state government undo
IL the most rigid economy and for a graf
~ ual extinguishment OF the public" deb
u I'VE commend the present state GOV
he eminent for its honest and economic,
nm administration, and for its faithfl