The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
High Character and Efficiency of Ad-
minisfrnfInn-

The truth Is that Il Is known Of all
fair-uniaded men that there never has
been an administration in the government
more efficiently conducted. more free from
scandal. and IN which the standard OF
Official duty has been set higher than IN
the present Republican administration
which the Democratic platform has thus
! denounced II has had 70 meet the prob
lens arising from the enormous expan-
sion OF government functions under ne-F
/ legislative measures as well as n the
new dependencies. and in the greatest
Z constructive work of modern times. the
[ Panama Canal. and IT'S members may
well feel a Just pride-in the exceptional
record for efficiency economy. honesty.
I and fidelity which Il has made We may
I rely upon our record in this regard in an
/ appeal 10 the American people for their
/ approval
The foreign policy or this country under
I the present administration has greatly
| contributed 70 the peace OF the world
I The important part the administration
took in bringing about an end OF the
I Russian-Japanese war by a treaty hon
orable 20 both parties and the prevention
I of wars IN Central America and Cuba
Z are striking instances OF this The a. .i-
tratiOn treaties signed with all the i'm
] IDI LallE laL4DEE D4 LLle hQTaQ marx a
| great step forward IN the Development
/ Of the usefulness OF The Hague tribunal
/ The visit Of Secretary Root to south
/ America emphasized our friendship for
I our sister republics which are making
/ such strides IN the South Hemisphere,
/ and met with A most cordial and graft
Z flying response from our Latin-American
! colleagues The assistance which We are
rendering IN Santo Domingo 10 enable
] nar n
and avoid anarchy Is another instance
Of successful work OF this administration
in helping our neighbors.
I This administration has by the prompt
ness. skin. and energyNof its negotiations
secured dominion in the Canal Zone Of
the Isthnus Of Panama. without which
the construction % the canal would have
been impossible tt has subdued the here
tofore insUrmOuntable obstacle OF disease
and made the place of work healthy II
/ has created such an organization that in
six years certainly. and probably in less
the Atlantic and Pacific will be united.
TO the everlasting benefit Of the world :
commerce and the effectiveness Of our
navy VIII be doubled
The mere statement Of the things ac-
tually done by this administration al
home, in our dependencies. and in for
eign affairs shows a marvel OF successful
! accomplishment. and II ever party has
entitled itself to the approval OF its works
by a renewed mandate Of power from the
people whom Il served. IL IS the Republi-
can party in the present campaign.
The only respect in which nothing has
been done IS IN the development of our
foreign marine As long as we uphold
the system Of protection for our home in
dustries We must recognize that Il IS In
applicable 10 assist those OF our citizens
engaged in the foreign shipping business
/ because there is no feasible means Of ex-
cluding foreign competition. and that the
only other method Of building I'd such 4
{ business is by direct aid in the form Of a
mail subsidy. I am in favor Of the bill
considered IN the last Congress as a ten
tative step The establishment Of direct
steamship lines between our Atlantic
ports and South America would certainly
do much 10 develop u trade that might
be made far greater. On the Pacific. the
whole shipping trade threatens to pass
into the control OF Japan. Something
ought TO be done, and the bill which failed
was a step in the right direction.
independent Democrats.
The Democratic party under its present
leadership in previous campaigns has
manifested itself 10 embrace any doctrine
[ which would win votes, with little sense
OF responsibility for its practical opera
ton IN its striving for success It has
ignored the business prosperity OF the
/ country. has departed from sound eco
mamie and governmental principles. and
has reversed its own traditional views
OF constitutional construction. Patriotic
members Of the party have refused to be
controlled by party ties. and have either
refraineG from voting OF have supported
! the Republican candidate. May We not
appeal &C these courageous and independ-
enT cit'zens again to give US their support