Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

lection should always at least equal til,
difference in the cost Of production a
home and abroad. We insist upon thu
maintenance Of the principles of pro
lection, and therefore rates Of duty
should be readjusted only when condi
tions have SO changed that the public
interest demands their alteration, but
this work cannot safely be committed
to any other hands than those of the re-
publican party. To intrust II to the DEM
ocratic party IL to invite disaster.
Whether. as in 1892, the democratic party
declared the protective tariff unconstitu-
tional, or whether 1t demands tariff re-
form or tariff revision, its real object IL
always the destruction Of the protective
system. However specious the name. the
purpose is ever the same. A democratic
tariff has always been followed by busi-
ness adversely; republican tariff by
business prosperity. To republican con-
gress and a republican president this
great question can be safely intrusted.
When the only free trade country among
the great nations agitates return to pro-
lection the chief protective country
should not falter in maintaining 1t.
We have extended widely our foreign
| markets. and we believe In the adop-
| tion Of all practicable methods for their
| further extension, including commercial
| reciprocity, wherever reciprocal arrange
ments can be effected consistent with
the principles of protection and without
injury to American agriculture, Ameri-
| can labor, or any American industry.
We believe 1t to be the duty Of the re-
publican party to uphold the gold stand
ard and the integrity and value Of our
national currency. The maintenance of
the gold standard established by the re-
aRfKy nAf oil ha ~
ted to the democratic party, which resist
ed its adoption and has never given any
proof since that time of belief In 1t or
fidelity to It,
While every other industry has pros
pered under the fostering aid Of repub-
lican legislation, American shipping en-
gagged in foreign trade In competition with
the low cost of construction, low wages
and heavy subsidies of foreign govern
ments has not for many years received
from the government of the United States
adequate encouragement Of any kind. We
therefore favor legislation which will en- |
courage and build up the American mer-
chant marine and we cordially approve |
the legislation Of the last congress which |
created the merchant marine commission
to investigate and report upon this sub
ject
navy powerful enough 10 defend the
United States against any attack. to up
hold the Monroe doctrine and watch over
our commerce Is essential to the safety
and the welfare of the American people,
To maintain such navy is the fixed pol
Icy of the republican party.
We cordially approve the attitude Of
President Roosevelt and congress in re-
gard to the exclusion Of Chinese labor
and promise continuance of the repub-
lican policy in that direction.
The civil service law was placed upon
the statute books by the republican party,
which has always sustained 1t, and we
renew our former declarations that it
shall be thoroughly and honestly en-
forced.
We are always mindful of the country's
debt to the soldiers and sailors of the
United States and we believe in making
ample provision for them and In the lib
eral administration of the pension laws.
We favor the peaceful settlement of in
differences by arbitration.
Our great interests and our growing
commerce in the orient render the condi-
lion of China Of high Importance to the
United States. We cordially commend
he policy pursued in that direction by
he administration of President Mckinley
Ind President Roosevelt
we IdVOT buCH COuBIcSSiOhdl dStlOh d6 |
hall determine whether by special dis
the elective franchise in any
Jtate has been unconstitutionally limited,
md, II such Is the case, we demand that
in congress and in the
Electoral college shall be proportionately !
educed as directed by the constitution of /
he United States. ,
Combinations Of capital and Of labor
re the results Of the economic movement 8
4 the age, but neither must be permitted 8
o infringe upon the rights and interests :
( the people. Such combinations when .
awfully formed for lawful purposes are
like entitled to the protection of the
avs, but both are subject to the laws
nd neither can be permitted to break =
hem.
The great statesman and patriotic {
William Mckinley, who was c
e-elected by the republican party to the n
residency four years ago, was assassi- !.
ated just at the threshold Of his second
erm. The entire nation mourned his v
death and did that Justice to 4
is great qualities Of mind and character .,
hitch history will confirm and repeat.
The American people were fortunate in y
is successor to whom they turned with G.
trust and confidence which have been a
lily justified. President Roosevelt a.
rought to the great responsibilities thus :,
IDLY forced upon him, a clear head, a II
rave heart, an earnest patriotism and Il
gh ideals Of public duty and public serv- r,
e. True to the principles of the repub- a
can party and to the policies which that "
arty had declared, he has also shown q
mself ready for every emergency and b,
Is met new and vital questions with
oility and with success.
His prompt and vigorous action In Pam
ma, which we commend in the highest
rms, not only secured to us the canal
ute, but avoided foreign complications
hich might have been Of very serious
aracter.
He has continued the policy OF McKin-
y in the orient and our position In
lima, signalized by our recent CONNER
II treaty with that empire, has never
en- so high.
He secured the tribunal by which the
xed and perilous question Of the
askan boundary was finally settled.
Under his guidance we find ourselves
peace with all the world and never
re we more respected or our wishes
IRE regarded by foreign nations.
successful in regard to
r foreign relations, he has been equally
-tunate in dealing with domestic ques-
ms. The country has known that the
bile credit and the national currency
re absolutely safe in the hands Of his
In the enforcement OF
. laws he has shown. not onlv couraee.
. - .-.--=.. wuren unuerstanug tnat
permit laws to be violated or disre-
rded opens the door to anarchy while
a.