Cañon City record., 1904-09-01

extension Of human slavery. In 1890 It
elected Its nrst President. During "a of
the - yrArs which have elapsed since the
election of Lincoln the Republican party
han held complete control p the govern
held partial control through the posses
sion OF one or two branches OF the govern
ment, while the Democratic party during
power By the Republican party is not due
4 e. sae
ndence Of the American people for nearly
two generations to a degree never equaled
capacity for rule and government which
has been made even more conspicuous by
the ineapacity and innrmity Of purpose
shown BY Its opponents.
Condition. In 1897.
eeroa n Sa tetersd npon if S
1897. We have every right to congratu-
late ourselves upon the work since then
to the traditions of tne party which carried
the government through the storms Of civil
war;
years Of Democratic rule In evil plight. op-
pressed with misfortune and doubtful Of
the future. Public credit had been low.
cred, the revenues were declining, the debt
was growing, the Administrators attitude
toward Spain was feeble and mortifying.
uneertan e labor wna Sesnesa @
was sunk In the depression which had sue
ceeded the panic of 1893, hope was faint
and confidence was gone.
We met these unhappy conditions vigor-
ously. effectively and at once.
The Tariff Law.
We replaced Democratic tariff law
based on free trnde principles and gar
ssten tss snd ~
from oppression and stimulated by the en-
coura.ement of wise laws. has expanded
auered a. new mari markets. ' and has has created s d'I 4
volume of exports which has surpassed
imagination. Under the DinrIey tarir
risen md all industries have revived and
we frmiy established the gold stand
ard which was then menaced with de-
struction. Confidence returned to busi-
ness, and with confidence an unexampied
prosperity.
improvident issues OF bonds. We gave the
country an income which produced a large
surplus and which enabled us only four
years after the Spanish war had closed
to remove over 800. 900 900 Of annual war
taxes. reduce the public debt and lower
the interest charges Of the government.
The Public Credit Restored.
The public credit, which had been 80
cratic administration made large loans at
extravagant rites Of interest In order to
pay current expenditure. rose under Re-
point and enabled us to borrow at per
cent even In time Of war.
Cuba.
We refused to palter longer with the
miseries of Cuba. We fought z quick and
free. governed the island for three years.
and then gave 1t t. the cuban people with
educatien edHs 'sd and pub public % Ses,tS eatssissed.
free from debt and connected with the
United States by wise provisions for our
Porto Rico.
We have organized the government of
Porto Rico. and Its people now enjoy peace.
freedom. order and prosperity.
The Philippines.
In the Philippines we have suppressed
insurrection. established order and given
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civil government. made It effective and
strong in administration, and have con-
the largest civil liberty they have ever en-
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action IN the relief q the legations at
Peking and 4 decisive part in preventing
the partition and preserving the integrity
The Isthmiau Canal.
The possession of n route for an 18TH
lean statesmanship. is now an accom-
ns tse Pseine and sssi sr sy
at last begun. and It is due to the Re
publican party.
The Arid Lands.
We have Gas:.G the b, Inv t1w' whish s., %
within the area Of cultivation.
The Army and Navy.
We have reorganized the army and put
II in the Highest state OF cmciency.
We have passed laws for the improve
msgs SaS sa9e pppsSed Gf ne the building of
the navy. the defense and protection of
our honor and our Interests.
ments Of the government has been honest
and efiicient, md wherever wrongdolnR has
been discovered the Republican :dminis; rl,;
and bring the Offenders to justice without
regard to party or political ties
The Great Corporations.
Laws enacted by the Republican party
which the Democratic party failed to en-
protection Of the public ngainst the unjust
determination or the Illegal cncroschment
Of vast H. o. cRp nave e pesn
dent and new laws insuring reasonable pub
licity as to the operations of great cor
dies for the prevention Of discrimination
in freight rates, have been passed by q
Republican Congress.
pnst eight years may be rend the pledges
which the Republican party has fulfilled:
we declare our constant adherence to the
following principles;
Protection to American Industries.
Protection. which guards and develops
our industries, ia cardinal policy Of the
Republican pnrty. The measure Of pro-
tection should always at least equal the
difference In the cost Of production at
home and abroad. We insist upon the
maintenance of the principle Of protec.
tion, and. therefore. rates Of duty should
be readjusted only when conditions have
so changed that the public interest de-
inands their alteration, but this work can
not safely be committed tc any other hands