Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-10-29
&. Is. THRALL.
Platform Adopted by the First Con.
sressiouel Dist. Republican Con-
vertion.

vertiou.
Realized, That xe refer with pride to the
record Of the Repub' lean party, which during
tbs past fourteen years has been tho record
Of the ration, preserving it intact amidst IN
preeedented dangers from foes within and
without, securing = peaceful settlement OF
dangerous entanylenents with foreign pow
ers bringing order out Of confusion solv-
ing peacefully the difficult questions arising
out of the conflicting interests Of different
seetions and classes, adapting itself to the
sxigsnoies and demands Of tho people Is
~ they have arisen; defending tho interests
Of the people asainst the burdensome oppres-
sions Of mOpeyed monopOiles. and constantly
reducing taxation and tho national indebted
ness.
Second. That while the Republican party
has Afforded the people = cafe and popular
currency, of equal and uniform worth in
svery portion Of our country. and while VIC
point with satisfaction t" its record and &C.
comp)ishmcnts in this respect, which have
contributed to the lublic credit, ana enhanced
the individual aud collective prosperity Of
tic whole nation. we favor such additional
legislation a. shall mako national banking
free to 81, under just and equal laws. with
proper restrictions, which laws shall he hased
upon tho polio, Ct specie resumption at such
. time as is consistent with the material aud
iadustrial interests Of the country, to the end
that the volume Of currency may DO regulated
by the laws Of trade.
Taird. That under tic Constitution Of the
United States, Congress has po~ or t" r"gu-
late c"uasnerco among the States, whether car
ried by railroads or otherwise. AMI in the
exercise Of that power may and should legis-
late - as to prohibit. under suitable penalties,
extort:on, 'unj lust discrimination aud other
oppressive acts Ell the part Of either persons
cr corporations en1agsI in such commerce.
Fourth. That Increased and cheaper modes
Ut removing tho products of the West to the
seaboard markets, base within tic pas: year,
justly received the serious atteotisn Of Con-
8ress, and should bs deemed living Issues in
tho approaching congressional election.
Fifth. III the action OF Congress, at its
last session. in the adoption Of measures for
Mississippi river throuShou its entire length,
n,eots tho hearty approval of this couven-
~iop.
Sirth. That the reduction of tho estimated
exPensss Of the government for tho coming
fiscal year, ~ the am"unt Of 81, 000, 0DO,
shows that the Republican party, on ques-
lions Of retrcnohmcn. and economy is carry
ing out ia good faith its repeated pledge to
the people.
Ssre"n. That the course Of tho Repua2icGn
party, in Investigating corruption in Office,
wherein it has cudeavorei to measure out
equal and exact justice to all, sparing neither
friends nor foes, is mn earnest that the faith
Of tho party is pledged to the promotion of
tho bost good of tho civil service Of the
country. and meets our hearty commend.-
tion.
keso'red, That the Republican party Of the
First Congressional District, reposing full
confidence in the ability and faithfu,ness with
which Hon. Mark IL. Duunell has served the
people Of tho State, discharged every duty
and responded to every cali from bis constitu-
~uts, hereby declare that our confidence in
him 10 still uushaken that he has proved IN
sole and efficient representative, and is de-
serving Of our sincere thanks; and No here
by pledge to him our earnest, united, and
hearty support.