The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-26

ed by the administration for the eonser-
Vat1on OF natural resources: we approve
Al measures to prevent the, waste of
Ing On Tor se the Sem noeiama tic w e Aria aoM Ian s1.
a free r dis1rIpn, the r RI 4hs ayd n,G7liSsy Of ars the E
insistent and none will result in greater
In line with this splendid undertaking
IS the further duty, equally imperative.
to enter upon systematic improvement
just to ali Portions Of the country, OF p1 the
waterways. b and Great lakes
m ,ns ts. nasu II; lac aaa, Ina II vt to - the snersas-
Col 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; authorizs
completing the Construction of coaltng
SS oa ! Ions, i%nns eEI; q female male nurse esrps
d~estroyers, three steam Golfers, and
eight submarines to the strength of the
navy; Although at peace with all the
world, and secure in the consciousness
that the American people do not desire
our un aGinnsrY; G Ws nexer to e ns,,c dec 1are
Will keep this republic ready>at all.times
to defend her traditional doctrines and
assure ns ner appropriate part In prompt
t tons. ef''a"en' "Anqu'ih'y among the ma
Protection of Citizens Abroad.
We mme the vigorous efforts made
by the administration to protect American
citfzens In foreign lands; and pledge our
selves to insist upon the just and equal
protection of all our citizens abroad.
1t Is the unquestioned duty of the Gov
m to procure for ali our citizens
abroad without distinction, the rights of
travel and sojourn in friendly countries,
pna we ef feeiar teo oHrsel ~ th IN favor of all
Extension of Foreign Commerce.
Under the administration of the repub-
lican party the foreign MINER of the
United States has experienced a remark
valuation OF approximately s., 0oo.0 oo,o 600
and gives employment to a vast amount
Of abor and capital which would other
wise be idle. 1t has inaugurated through
the recent visit of the Secretary of state
to South America and Mexico. a new era
Of Pan-American and comfy
which is bringing us into closer touch with
our 20 sister American republics, having a
f form on historical naternmen heritage, e. republican
limitless field of legitimate commercial ex-
pansion.
Arbitration and The Hague.
The conspicuous contributions of Am
cause Of International peace SO sig
nally advocated in The Hague con-
florence are an occasion for Just pride and
ate Of. the United States. ii Hague conven-
tons were ratified, establishing the rights
OF nsutrals, 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
the Geneva principles and in many ways
lessening the evils of war and promoting
a peaceful settlement of international con-
tration conventions with great nations
were confirmed and extradition, boundary
and n sst,aal treaties of Importance
We indorse such achievements as the
nlgneet duty a people can perform and
p trenet%s,,t the ~. o%bligstion Of further
good will with all the nations OF the
Merchant Marine.
we adhere to the republican doctrine Of
encouragement to American shipping and
urge. such legislation as will revive to the
merchant marine the prestige of the coun-
try. 80 essential to national defense, the
Enlargement Of foreign trade and the in
dustrtal prosperity of our own people.
Veterans of tho War.
Another republican policy which must
be ever maintained Is that Of generous
country's battles and for widows aYos and ore ore
phans of those who nave fallen. we
an increase in widows pensions
liberal administration of all pension laws.
to the end that the peoples gratitude may
grow deeper as the memories OF heroic
saCr1dce grow more sacred with the pro-
crossing years. Er"
Civil Service.
that the civil service laws. enacted, ess
j fn01A6 n~a nFrr1N1 No.
party. shall continue to be maintained and
obeyed. ~"N
Public Health.
We commend the efforts designed to Sc
health agencies and favor such ieEisIationo
as will effect this purpose.
Bureau Of Mines and Minina.
In the interest of the great mineral in
vor The establishment Of a bureau Of
mines and mining.
Foreign Possessions.
The American government in republican
hands hsatns., has Il freed pd.+ cuba, given peace and
ton Of the Panama canal. Present cendi-
ms1g4a IN Cuba S.+ vind,cats the wisdom Of
this im2erishable bonds OF mutual inter
est. and the hope is now expressed Cuban
complete sovereignty over their land.
In Porto Rico. the government Of the
United States is meeting with loyal and
patriotic support. Order and prosperity
prevail. and the well-being Of the people
Is being In every respect promoted as de-
| served.
We believe that the native inhabita nta
of Porto Rico should be at once collectively
made citizens of the United States. and
that all others properly qualified under
existing laws residing in said Island
should have the privilege of becoming
naturalized.
In the Philippines. Instruction has been
suppressed, law established, and life and
properly made secure. Education and
practical experience are there advancing
the capacity OF the people for government
| Welt ara leading the inhahAfon M. ~. u.