Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-16
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and obeyed We indorse the move
ment inaugurated by the president for
CO. operative conservation of natural
resources; we favor the preservation
of the White Mountain and Appalach-
ian forests and we approve all meas
ures to prevent the waste OF timber.
Ne commend the work now going on
for the reclamation of arid lands. NO
obligation of the future is more INSIST
ent, and none will result In greater
blessings to posterity. In line with this
splendid undertaking is the further
duty, equally imperative, to enter upon
the systematic improvement upon a
large and comprehensive plan, Just TO
all portions of the country, of water
ways, harbors and the great lakes,
whose natural adaptabllity to the In
creasing traffic of the land is one of
our greatest gifts.
FAVORS NAVY POLICY.
The Sixtieth congress passed many
commendable acts increasing the eff
cheney of the army and navy; making
the militia of the states an integral
part of the national establishments
authorizing joint maneuvers of the
army and militia; forthying new naval
bases and completing the construction
of coaling stations; instituting female
nurse corps for naval hospitals and
ships. adding two new battleshlps and
ten torpedo boat destroyers, three
steam golfers and eight submarines to
strengthen the navy. Altho at peace
with the world, and secure In the con-
seriousness American people do not de-
sire and viii not provoke war
with any other country, we
declare our unal-
terable devotion to the policy that Will
keep this republic ready at all times to
defend her traditional principles, pro-
tect her citizens at home and abroad,
and assure her appropriate part in pro-
noting permanent tranquility among
the nations.
GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Conspicuous contributions of Amer
lean craftsmanship to the great cause
of international peace so signally ad-
yocated in The Hague conference are
an occasion for just pride and gratih-
cation. At the last session of the SEN
ate of the United States eleven of The
Hague conventions were ratified, es-
tablishing the rights Of neutrals, the
laws of war on land, restriction OF
submarine mines, the limiting of force
for the collection of contractual debts.
governing the opening of hostilitles.
extending application of the geneva
and many ways of lessening
the evils of war, and promoting
peaceful settlement Of international
At the same session
twelve arbitration conventions with
great nations were confirmed. and ex-
tradition, boundary and naturalization
treaties of Importance were ratified.
We indorse such achievements as the
supremest duty Of a nation can per-
form, and proclaim our obligation OF
further strengthening the bond or
friendship and good will with all ma
lions of the world.
MARINE AND PENSIONS.
I'VE adhere to the republican doc
trine of encouragement to American
shipping and urge such legislation as
will revive the merchant marine ana
the prestige Of the country, so essen
tial to national defense, the enlarge
ment of foreign trade and the indus
trial prosperity of our own people.
1--WE indorse the movement designed
to, secure the organization of all exist
ing national public health agencies in
to a single national health department.
and favor such legislation as will effect
this purpose.
"Another republican policy which
must be ever maintained is that of
generous provision for those who have
the country's battles and for
the widows and orphans of those who
have fallen. We commend the increase
in Widows pensions made by the last
congress and declare for the liberal
administration of all pension laws to
the end that the peoples gratitude may
grow deeper as the memories of the
heroic sacrifice grow more sacred WIN
years
OUR DEPENDENCIES.
"The American government In re-
publican hands has freed Cuba. given
peace and protection to Porto Rico
and the Philippines under our flag, and
begun the construction of the Panama
canal. Present conditions in Cuba
vindicate the wisdom of maintaining
between that republic and this. inn
,perishable bonds of mutual interest,
and hope is now expressed that the
Cuban people will soon again be ready
to assume complete sovereignty over
their land.
"In Porto Rico the government OF
the United States is meeting with
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