The Green Forest tribune., 1908-06-26
The American Farmer.

Ing order should be issued without notice eX- cept where irreparable injury would result from delay in which case a speedy hearing there after should be granted.
 The American Farmer.
 Among those whose welfare is as vital to the welfare of the whole country as is that of the waSe-earner, is the American farmer The prosperity of the country rests peculiarly on the prosperity of agriculture. The Republican party during the last 12 years has accom- plished extraordinary work in bringing the re- sources of the national government to the aid of the farmer. not only in advancing agriculture ltself' but in increasing the convenieuces of rural life Free rural mail delivery has been established it now reacher millions of cur citi- Zehs and we favor its extension until every community in the land receives the full benefits of the postal service. We recognize the social ana economic advantages of good country roads, maintained more and more largely tt public expense and less and less at the expense of the abutttng owner. In this work We commend the growing practice of state aid and we ap- prove the efforts of the national agricultural Department, by experiments and otherwise tu make clear to the public the best methods ol road construction.
 Rights of the Negro.
 The Republican party has been for nor. than o9 years the consistent friend of the American negro. It gave him his freedom and citizen shlp. It wrote into the organic law the de ciarations that proclaims his civil and political Fehts' and It believes today that his progress.
 
 has earned the respect and encouragement of the Nation. We demand equal justice for all men without regard to race color. We de clare once more and without reservation for the enforcement in letter and spirit of the lhirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth amend ments to the Constitution, which were designed Tor the protection and advancement of the negro. and we condemn all Sdeyiccs that have for their real aim his disfranchfsement for reasons of color alone, as unfair, un-American ana fepungent to the supreme law of the land.
 Natural Resources and Waterways.
 We endorse the movement inaueurated by the administration for the conservation of na- tufal resources; we approve all measures to prevent the waste of timber: We commend the work now going on for the reclamation of arid lands and reafirm the Republican policy of the Tree distribution of the available areas of the public domain to the landless settler. No ob- hgation of the future is more insistent and none will arise in greater blessings to poster ity In line with this splendid undertaking its the further duty. equally imperative, to enter upon a systematic improvement upon large and comprehensive plan, just to all portions of the country, of waterways, harbors and great lakes. whose natural adaptability to the in creasing traffic of the land is one of the great est gifts of a benign providence.
 Currency.
 We approve the emergency measures adopted by the government during the recent financial and especially commend the mas sage by Congress at the last session of the law designed to protect the country from repeti- tfon fsuch strngency. The Republican party Is committed to the development of a perman- ent currency system, responding to our greater needs. and the appointment of a national nome tary commission by the present Congress which will impartially investigate all proposed method insures the early retaliation of this purpose. The present currency laws have fully justified their adoption. but an expand ing commerce, d marvellous growth in wealth and population, multiplying the centers of dis tribution increasing the demand for movement of crops in the West and Southwest and en- tailfng periodic changes in monetary conditions disclose the need of elastic and adap- table system. Such system must meet the requirements of agriculturists. manufacturers and business generally. must be au- tomatic in operation, minimizing the fluctua- t1ons in interest rates. and, above all. must be in harmony with that Republican doctrine which insists that every dollar shall be based upon, and as good as gold.
 Postal Savings Banks.
 We favor the establishment of a postal say ings bank system for the convenience of people and the encouragement of thrift
 Trusts.
 The Republican party passed the Sherman antitrust law over Democratic opposition and enforced it after Democratic declaration It has been wholesome instrument for good in the hands of wise and fearless administrations But experience has shown that it's effectiveness can be strengthened and its real objects better attained by such amendments will give to the federal government greater supervision and control over and secure greater publicity in the management of that class of corporations engaged in interstate commerce. having power and opportunity to effect monopolies.
 Railroads.
 We approve the enactment of the railroad rate law and the vigorous enforcement by the present administration of the statutes against rebates and discriminations, result of which the advantages formerly possessed by the large shipper over the small shipper have disappeared: and in this connec- tion commend the appropriation hy the present Congress to enable the Interstate Com merce Commission to thoroughly investigate md give publicity to the accounts of interstate railroads. nerce law should be further amended so as to give railroads the right to make and pub fish traffic agreements subject to the approval If the commission. but maintaining always the principle of competition between natural competing lines and avoiding common control If such lines. by any means whatever. We favor such natural legislation and super vision will prevent the future over-ssue Of stocks and bonds of interstate carriers.
 The Army and Navy. The SiXtieth Congress passed many com nendable acts increasing the efficiency of the lrmy and navy, making the militia of the states an integral part of the national estab authorizing joint maneuvers of army
 
 the construction of coaling stations; a female nurse corps for naval hospitals and ships, and adding two battle ships, 10 torpedoboat destroyers. 3 steam col Hers and submarines to the strength of the | navy. Although at peace with all the world md secure in the consciousness that the Ameri- ran people do not desire and will not pro yoke war with any other country. we never theless declare unalterable devotion to a policy that will keep this republic ready at all times to defend her traditional doctrines md assume her appropriate part in promoting permanent tranquility among the nations.
 Protection of Americans Abroad. We commend the vigorous efforts made by the administration to protect American citizens .n foreign lands and pledge ourselves to insist upon the just and equal protection of all citizens abroad It is the unquestioned iuty of the government to procure for all our citizens, without distinction. the rights Of travel and soiOurn in friendly countries, ana we declare ourselves in favor Of all proper efforts tending to that end.
 Extension of Foreign Commerce. Under the administration of the Republican party. the foreign commerce of the United States has experienced remarkable growth until it has present annual valuation of ap- proximately three billions of dollars. and gives employment to vast amount of labor and capital which would otherwise be idle. It has inauguarated through the recent visit of the secretary of state to South America and Mexico. of Pan-American commerce and ,comity which is bringing us into closer touch with 20 sister American republics. having a common historical heritage, RepuD- ican form of government and offering n imitless field of legitimate commercial expan- sion.
 Arbitration and Hague Treaties.
 The conspicuous contributions of American to the great cause of interna tional peace, sigDaly advanced in The Hague conference, are an occasion for just pride and qualification. At the last session of the Senate of the United States. II Hague con. ventonS ratified establishing the rights of ncutrals. laws of on land. restrictions of submarine mines limiting tie of force for the collection of contracted debts, govern ing the opening of hostitics. extending the | nrnlItntinn of the Geneva nrincipeS and. in