Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24

Once more the Republican party, IN ma.
tlonal convention assembled, submits its
cause TO the people. This great historic
organization that destroyed slavery, pre-.
served the Union restoEed credit, eXpapded
the national domain, established az sound
financial system. developed the Industries
and resources Of the country and gave 10
the nation her seat OF honor Ia the councils
of the world now meets the new problems
Of government with the same courage and
capacity with which il so we'd the old.
REPUBI1CANIsM UNDER ROOSEVELT.
In this. the greatest era of American al
vancement the Republican party has
reached its highest service under the lead
ership of Theodore Roosevelt. His ad-
miuistration is an epoch IN American his.
tory. In no othce period since netional
sovereignty was won under Washington,
or preserved under lincoln. has there
been such mighty progress in those Ideals
of government which make for Justice,
equality and fair dealing among men. The
highest aspirations Of the American PEG.
pie have found voice. Their most eS
allied servant represents the best aims aud
worthjest purposes Of all his countrymeB.
American manhood has lifted 10 a mob er
sense Of duty and obligation, Conscience
and courage IN public station and higher
standards of right and wrong In private
life have become cardinal principles Of po
litical faith; capital and labor have bee'f
brought Into closer relations OF eoniider sc
and intgrdependence, aud the abuse of
evils of privilege and favoritism have leeI
put to scorD by the simple manly VIZ tues
Of Justice and fair play
The great accomplishments Of Pre- ldent
Roosevelt have been, first and for most,
/ a brave and impartial enforcement II the
law; the prosecution OF hlegai trusts ana
monopolies. the exposure ana punishment
Of eyil-doers IN the publc service; the
more effective regulation ~ the rates and
| service of the great transportation lin es
the complete overthrow Of preferences. re
hates aud determinations; the arbitration
| of labor disputes the amelioratlou Of the
condition Of wage workers everywhere:
| the conservation Of the natural resources
| Of the country the forward step IN the
| Improvement Of the inland water ways,
and always the earnest support and de
| Tense Of every Wholesome safeguard which
| lie. liberty and property.
These are the achievements that VIII
make for Theodore Roosevelt ais place IN
history. hut more than all else the great
| things he has done viii he an inspiration
/ to those who have yet greater things 70
/ do. We declare our unfa teriug adherence
/ 10 the policies thus iuaugurated. and
pledge their continuance under Bei'uh-
/ iican administration Of the government.
EQUALITY or OPPORTUNITY
Under the guidance d Republican prln.
! cples the American people have become
the richest nation IN the world. Dur wealth
today exceeds that Of England end all her
| u0nies and that 81 France and Germany
/ . ombined When the Republican party
was horn the total wealth 81 the country
was fls. go 90 GO u has leaped 70 Sli6.
4 60 .0d' 90 10 q generation. while Great
| britain has gathered bUt 80 90 go 80 III
30 years, The United states now owns
I ( ne fourth 81 the 3r}ds wealth aud
| n axes Bne-fblrd ~ 81 modern manufae-
! tn red products. In the great necessities Il
/ 81 riiizafi0u. such as coal the motive power
/ 81 al activity: iron. the chief basis ~
7 IND astry. cotton. the staple Foundation a.
81 fabrics; wheat. corn 8Hd aU the agri
| cult ira products that feed mankind.
| America supremacy II pndlsputed. And
set her great natural wealth 'laE been
scarcely touched. We hsTe 8 vast domain
q ~ - mil, lon square miles. literally
b.s-sfiug with latent treasure. stil wait
Isng the magic u capital aud taduftry 10
! he converted 70 the practical NJ aE Of man
kind o country rich in sol md climate
ir she embarrassed eBeFgv - Ifs rivers and
in sN the varied products q the field. the
forest ard the factory WITH gratitude
f0r God : bounty vifh uride 10 the spleD
ga proiuetiyeHcss 81 the past and will
confidence 10 the u3eufy and prosperity II
tbe fYtnre fhe Hepuh ieaD party 8eelatea
f0r the principle that 10 he Develop