Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-11

ore adopted at the republican
tloh' artion at Moscow yesterday.
1--WE recognize that the primary
obtained by self-government is
oo''. test degree of prosperity and
Tue ,.ass TO the people individually
naif oo1,ectively through the protection
aa choir material, personal and political
-osts against inefficient or vicious
n w. IN the part of those entrusted
az. ,.S tho execution Of the will Of the
WI" oxnressed in their organic law
~ ss IN their legislation, and that this Is
..na as applied to either the national.
...,e or municipal government.
s.oond-Recognizing the truth OF the
..~o,ne statement of principles and
.af,,,,y considering the history of
sur neople in every branch of the gov
lament, it is demonstrated beyond the
liability Of a doubt that such prin-
I's,as are best represented and upheld
..,ough the medium of a government
w. me people through republican adj
illustration and we join together in
Examinations upon the high degree
=, prosperity and happiness that has
haen obtained for the people through
.he national government under the
,rosent and pre-existing republican adj
rrinistrations, and we heartily indorse
,he present national republican admin
;stration. We recognize In the high
character of the Honorable Theodore
poosevelt a wise and safe custodian Of
our principles which justifies US in the
arm faith and belief that his election
az our next president will insure the
continued happiness and prosperity Of
our people at home and the high stand
ing of our nation abroad, and we fur
Their recognize in the nomination Of the
Honorable Charles w. Fairbanks to the
high Office of vice president the selec-
ton Of one of the first citizens Of the
nation to that high ONCE who brings
every necessary qualification Of pat
riotism and ability to the fulfillment Of
the duties of such once. or to the per-
formance Of any duty that may under
any circumstances devofve upon him by
virtue of such nomination and election.
Third-We heartily commend and in
dorse the present republican admins
tration Of the affairs Of the state Of
Idaho for the honesty, ability. fairness
and conscientiousness with which the
duties OF the several omces OF the state
have been performed and we unhesi-
tatingly commend such performance Of
duty by our present administration az
aguarantee Of the patriotism. ability
honesty and wisdom of the republican
party to perform the high trust and
duties Of the state government. II
Fourth-we pledge the people Of the
state Of Idaho upon our record that
whosoever may be nominated and
elected by the republican party to
perform the duties OF, the state govern
ment will administer such government
upon the highest plane OF Integrity and
ability, maintaining the rights of the
people individually and collectively in
the enjoyment and preservation Of their
property
Fifth-We are unqpalifiedly In favor
Of maintaining the protective tariff poll
Icy Of the republican party. and we be-
lieve that the only safe guardian of
hat principle. whether for its mainten-
ance based upon the present schedule.
or Of any modification thereof. is the
party Of its parentage in whose hands
experience has taught us that it's ex-
istence is safe. We recognize that the
material interests of the state Of Idaho
rest for their prosperity upon the re-
publican principle of protection.
Sixth-We heartily believe and in
oofse the principles Of the national re-
publican platform as adopted at the
national republican convention, held at
cnicago, on the 22nd day Of June. 1904.
d an assurance Of our continued pur-
pose TO maintain the high ideals of our
nation.
oeventh-We indorse the action of
me present national republican admin
'.'ration In it's policy at home and
soload. 1t has advanced further to the
noi' the understanding of our country
yuan any previous administration. and
mas actually begun the great work OF
,oas'ructing the Panama canal, which
A's zen the dream Of not only our own
ades
enth-We are In favor of the pres
s.'s'lon OF the forests Of Idaho, wheth-
means Of forest reserves or by
.a other means as may be found ex-
ent against spoilation and waste
~ tae purpose of conserving the water
.. 10y necessary and useful for the ,r-
.1on OF those arid lands within our
!, ..s where irrigation is needed.
n.n-We are opposed to the with
A OF any lands within the state
49, settlement except such temporary
,,- awal as may be necessary pend
i, ne Organization and equipment OF
~ non reserves and we are opposed
49,. creation Of any forest reserve.
mat section Of our state wherein
n.. lnfall is sunlcient TO fdv6id the
saton se"erai system OF irri'
hne 'n.we believe that every acre o,
ery.,,as 'h our state except such res
uOns necoSeo,,, -