Show INDIANA REPUBLICANS Platform Adopted Indorsing McKin r ley Ticket Named Today Indianapolis Ind April 25The pro gramme arranged for the opening session ses-sion of the Republican State convention conven-tion was carried out to tho letter this afternoon without a note oC discord Chairman J Frank Hnnly was indisposed indis-posed find his speech failed to arouse the enthusiasm expected After he concluded his speech he was forced to retire because of falling voice antiS United States Senator Fairbanks became be-came chairman pro tern Senator Fairbanks spoke in defence of the voto of the Indiana delegation on the Porto RIcan measure He promised in behalf of the Administration generous I gen-erous treatment toward the Porto Ricans Ri-cans In respect to their domestic affairs af-fairs He disclaimed any protective feature of the new law and pronounced it purely one of expediency prompted by humanity The resolutions were then introduced and adopted unanimously by a rising vote The platform followc HOOSIER REPUBLICANS SPEAK In all the history of this country there has been no period so distinctively distinc-tively marked by prosperity and progress pro-gress as hat of this splendid Republican Republi-can Administration < It ruvnlshes a most practical illustrationof the difference dif-ference between a party of capacity and one of Incapacity Under Its policies poli-cies the country has passed from extreme ex-treme depression to unparalleled prosperity pros-perity GLORY OF FLAG SUSTAINED Party pledges have been scrupulously scrupu-lously kept the dignity and honor of the Nation maintained everywhere the dangers and perplexities of a great foreign war successfully met the glory of the flag augmented Imperlsh able fame added to our army and navy the public credit strengthened until the Nations bonds bearing a lower rate of interest than any like securities in the world command a premium in the market new opportunities opportu-nities to labor created additional mar kcts opened to our surplus products of every kind taxing production to its utmost capacity to meet consumption and demand Spanish cruelty and oppression op-pression forever banished from this hemisphere and the Philippine Islands the opendoor policy In China secured to all the commercial nations of the world through American diplomacy and a more fraternal feeling Incul catcd between the North and South < < f INDORSE MKINLEYV We offer this partial review of magnificent achievements of the administration ad-ministration of William cKinly asa as-a warrant for its continuance power pow-er And we pledge the hearty support tot the Republican party In Indianato his renomlnation and reelection as a Just and welldeserved reward for his < splendid services to the Nation The conflict with Spain was begun and carried on from humane nnd UI Interested motives The possession of I the islands which came to our hands as a result of that war was a conae qucnce of it not foreseen but which could not be avoided with honor and eafety POSlTfoN ON THE ISLANDS We cannot escape the responsibility resting upon us Our llrst duty Is to establish the authority of the United Stales against armed resistance then fto replace military by civil govcvn ment The guiding principle of our conduct In dealing with the people of j these islands should be to promote their highest welfare and we pledge the largest possible freedom of control m their affairs as their ability for selfgovernment shall be developed and to UBG all proper means to advance their civilization and enlightenment INSULAR POLICY INDbRSlb We unhcsltatlnBlv lndorse and ap prove the policy and course of the Ad ministration and the legislation l by Congress In respect to our newlyac quired possessions ana express full confidence in the wisdom Intuffriiv and ability of the Administration BUpporU cd by a Republican Congress to deal p WIsely and Justly with the questions concerning the same as they may arise f THE MONEY QUESTION The maintenance of the gold standard stand-ard Is Indorsed and legislation favored authorizing elasticity in our bank currency cur-rency for the benefit of our producers the laborer the farmer and the man ufacturer and for the general com inerce of our people < TRUST PLANK Vlho trust plank Is as follows Com l binations of capital having as their ob ject or effect the control of tho pro duction of commodities or the markets i thereof arc hurtful and injurious to the best Interests of the people This evil should be overthrown without in jury to honest trade We therefore favor such additional legislation both btate and national as shall establish complete legal control over all trusts and monopolies with full power to dissolve the same and mote proper punishment to all who thus Jcekt Destroy honest competition and pre frent the widest possible employment lio labor RECIPROCITY AFFIRMED I Reciprocity and protection to Amen Qan labor as exemplified In the Ding ley law are reaffirmed Just and liberal pensions to all dc eInr soldiers and aallorsware Jn I 1I T1 construction of the dorscd the early Nlraraguan canal under the exclusive cllrrellon of the Unlltd late Is la vorttf and the enforcement of Inw r ° Pirlcting and preventing thiImporta I tion of fuch undesirable foreign population popu-lation us Is prejudicial to free American Amer-ican labor Is Indorsed FAL E CRY OF IMPERIALISM ln TJie platform Concludes The surrectipii ol Agiilnnldo Iskept alive by the hope ol Pernpcralic success bUB5d oil the fftlbc ry Imperialism We condemn this unpatriotic policy as I being responsible jToi the continued war In the Philippines with Irs coat of liven suffering and treason1 After Congressman Landls had responded I the convention sponded to a call for a speech vention adjourned until tomorrow at 0 oclock FIGHT FOR GOVERNORSHIP The impression seemed to gradually gain strength tonight that In case Grit fiths falls to receive sufficient support Hogato will receive the vote of the Grifllths men for Governor Durban s organization is admitted to be very strong and It was asserted he will be a leader on the first ballot |