The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-25

ed by the administration FOR the consef-
Walton OF natural resources; we approve
all measures to prevent the waste OF
timber; We commend the work nov GO
and reafhrm the republican policy Of the
free distribution of the available areas
Of the public domain to the landless set
tier. No obligation OF the future Is more
insistent and none win result in greater
blessings to posterity.
In line with this splendid undertaking
Is the further duty equally imperative;
upon a large and comprehensive plan,
just to all portions Of the country, Of the
waterways. harbors and Great lakes.
whose natural a~daptability to the 2ncreas-
Ing traffic OF the land Is one of the great
est gifts OF a benign Providence.
The Army and Navy.
The Sixtieth congress passed many
c~ommendable acts increasing the eff
the militia Of the states an Integral part
OF the national establishment; authoriz-
ng joint maneuvers Of the army and
completing the Construction Of coaiins
stations;, instituting a female nurse corps
for naval hospitals n ships, and adding
&d lest nsT 0a thEee sttea tan e soFTReGe pGsi
navy: Although at peace with all the
that the American peopie do not desire
and Will not provoke a var with envy
other country We neyeTtheless declare
viii l Reep tSis re GsxStco res 90 a al Po aIi times snes
TO defend her traditional doctrines and
assure her appropriate part in prompt
ing permanent tranquility among h ma
Protection Of Citizens Abroad.
We commend the vigorous efforts made
by the Administrations to protect American
citizens In foreign lands; and pledge our
selves to insist upon the lust and equal
It Is the unquestioned duty Of the gov-
eminent to procure for all our citizens
abroad without distinction, the rights OF
and We declare ourselves in fayoc Of al
proper efforts tending to that end.
Extension Of Foreign Commerce.
Under the administrator of the repub-
iican party the foreign commerce OF the
United States has experienced q remark
valuation OF approximately $1,000 900, 900
and gives employment to q vast moun
of labor and capital which would other
the recent visit Of the secretary Of state
to South America and Mexico. q new era
or Pan-Amertcan and comfy
which Is bringing US into closer touch with
our % sister American republics, having a
common historical heritage, q republican
form Of government and Offering us a
lfmitless field Of legitimate commercial ex-
pansion.
Arbitration and The Hague.
The conspicuous contributions Of AM
erican craftsmanship to the great
cause of international peace so sig
nally advocated in The Hague con-
ference are an. occasion for Just pride and
qualification. At the last session the SEN
ate OF the United States II Hague corrven-
lions were ratified. establishing the rights
OF neutrals, the laws of war on land, the
restriction of submarine mines, the limit
ing Of the force for the collection of con-
tractual debts, the governing Of opening
Of hostilities. extending the application OF
the Geneva principles and In many ways
lessening the evils of war and promoting
q peaceful settlement of International con
troversies. At the same session IL arbi-
traion conventions with great nations
and naturalization treaties Of Importance
were ratified
We indorse such. achievements as the
highest duty q people can perform and
strengthening the bondssof friendship and
good will with all the nations OF the
world.
Merchant Marine.
We adhere to the republican doctrine OF
encouragement to American shippins and
urge such legislation as will revive to the
merchant marine the prestige OF the coun-
try, so essential to national defense, the
dustrial prosperity Of our own people.
veterans OF the war;
Another republican policy which must
provision for those who have fought the
country's battles and for widows M or
phans Of those h have fallen. we
commend ar increase In widows pensions
made by the last congress and declare fol
liberal administration of all pension laws
to the end that the peoples gratitude may
grow deeper as the memories Of heroic
sacrifice grow more sacred with the pro-
crossing years
Civil Service.
We re-afhrm our former declarations
hat the civil service laws, enacted, ex
tended and enforced by the republican
party, shall continue to be maintained and
obeyed.
Public Health.
We commend the efforts designed to Sc
cure greater efficiency In national public
health agencies and favor such Legislation
as will effect this purpose.
Bureau Of Mines and Mining.
In the interest Of the great mineral In
vor the establishment of a bureau OIL
mines and mining.
Foreign Possessions.
The American government in republican
hands has freed Cuba, given peace anC
protection to Porto Rico and the Philip
; pines under our flag, and begun construc
ton Of the n canal. Present condt
ttons in Cuba vindicate the wisdom o.
maintaining between tnaL republic an<
this imperishable bonds OF mutual inter
est, and the hope is now expressed Cuba
people will soon again be ready to assume
complete sovereignty over their land.
In Porto RiCo. the government Of tn,
United States Is meeting with loyal AMI
patriotic support. Order and prosperit,
prevail, and the well-being of the peoplI
Is being In every respect promoted as de
We believe that the native tnhabitant
of Porto Rico should be at once colleotivel!
made citizens OF the United States, ant
that all others properly qualified unde
existing laws residing in said islam,
SHOULD have the privilege Of becoming
n~aturalized.
In the Philippines, Instruction has beef
suppressed, law established. and life an
proberty made ecure Education In,
practical experience are there advancing
the capacity Of the people for government
and the policies Of Mckinley n Roose
Welt ara leading the Inhabitants step b.
} step to an ever increasing measure o
, home rule.
Panama route for the great Isthmiai
canal and events have shown the wisdom
! In securing full authority over the zone
through which 1t Is to be built. Th,
work now Is progressing with q rapid
ity and energy far beyond expectation
and already a realization Of a century