The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-01

and promise continuance OF republic
an policy a. that dirl ction
Tho civil service law was placed ON
tho statute hooks by the republican party.
which has always Sustained ~ tnN M
renew our former declarations thAt *
shall be thorourhly aud honestly en-
forced.
$50 are always mindful 81 the country's
debt 90 thc soldiers ANA sailors az tne
ample provision for them and Ga tne iio-
crai administration Of the pension avs
We favor me peaceful settlement ~ m
tcruatlnnal differences hy arbitration.
We commend the vigorous efforts made
hy the administration 90 project Ahrfl-
ourselves to Insist upon the just Ahu
equal protection OF AN our cln1chs
abroad. liz is the unquestioned d0ty OF
the government 10 procure lor an our
citizens. without distinction the rlghts
of travel and sojouru Ia friendly coun-
tries. ana we declare ourselves IN iaNvr
on all proper efforts tending 20 that END.
our great interests and cur growing
commerce Ia the orient render the conul-
ton ~ china ~ hish importance 20 tts
United States. We cordially mend
the policy pursued IN that dlro ctlon ~
the administrations OF President Mckn-
ley and President Roosevelt
To Protect Elective Franchise.
we favor such congressional action as
shall determine whether los special cis-
crlminAtiUns the elective franchise in amy
state has been Unconstitutional limited.
NNN. Ut rAEN Is lNt AAeNt VIC ht4Attt...ft At'.tN
representation IN congress uAu ~ tt4e
electoral colleges shall be prOportonattlA
reduced as directed 10y the constitution
Ul THE United states.
Combinations of capital ard Of labor are
the results Of the economic move ment ot
the age but neither must b. permitted
20 infringe upon the rights ana interes Is
OF The people such combinations when
lawfully formed for lawful purposes are
alike entitled 10 the protection OF the
laws. hut both are subject TO the laws,
"a "a ltaF De-
the great statesman and patriotic
American William Mckinley. who was
re-e'ectea 10y the republican party to the
. presidency four years ago. was assassin
uted just at the threshold OF his second
term Tie entire nation muurned his
untimcly death and ala that justice 10
his great qualities OF mind and character
which history Will confirm and repeat
The American people were fortunate IN
his successor, 70 whom tney turned with
trust and confidence which have been
frequently Justified President Roosevelt
brought to the great responsibilities thus
sadly forced upon him. clear head. a
brave heart. am earliest patriotism, and
high ideals ~ public duty and public serv-
ice True 20 the principles OF the repub-
lcan party and % the policies winch mat
party had declared. he has also shown
himself ready for every emergency and
has met new and vital questions with
ability and with success.
The confidence Of the people in his JUS
tice inspired 10y his public career. enabled
him TO render personally an lNE@lllutbAr
service 10 the country by bringing about
settlement of the coal strike which
threatened such disastrous results at the
I opening OF the winter ia 1902.
Successful Foreign Policy.
our foreign policy under his adminstra-
ton has not only been able, vigorous and
dignhed but iA the highest degree sue
cessful The complicated questions which
"a way by President Roosevelt that the
Monroe doctrine was sigualy vincicated
and the cause Of peace and arbitration
his prompt and vigorous action in Pam
ana. which We commend in the highest
terms, not only secured 20 US the cahal
route. but avoided foreign complications
which might have been ~ very serious
character He has continued the policy
OF President Mckinley IN the orient and
our position I'D China, signdlZeo by our
recent commercial treaty with that en-
pire has never been So high
he secured the tribunal by which the
veNeI and perious question ~ The Alas
kan boundary was finally settled
Whenever crimes against humanity
have been perpetratti. Whlch nave
shocked our people. hs protest has been
rendered. bat always with due regard 10
. international obligations
Under his guidance We find ourselves
at peace with AN tine world. and never
were we more respected. or our wishes
more regarded hy foreign nations. Pre-
emin.nty successful in regard 70 our
foreign relations. ne has equally been for
turate tn dealing with domestic questions
Z The country has known that the public
credit and the national currency We're
\ absolutely safe ia the hands " his adj
ministration. IN the enforcement OF the
laws he has shown not only courage.
I but the wisdom which understands that
\ TO permit laws 20 be violated or disre-
Y garded. opens the door 20 anarchy. while
the Just enforcement % the law Is the
/ s0undest conservatism. lie has held firm
I ~ 10 the fundamental American doctrine
! that an men must obey the law. tnat
there may be no distinction between rich
/ and poor. between strong and weak, but
I that Justice and equal protection under
I the law must be secured 20 every citi-
/ zen without regard 10 race, creed, or
| condition.
4 Ills administration has Seen throughout
vigorous and honorable. high minded and
/ patriotic. We commend ~ without res-
I ervation TO the considerate Judgment Of
I the American people.