Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-09-18
Reuuhlican Platform.

The Republicans Of Minnesota in con.
vcntion assembled, make the following
/. We adhere to the platform Of prin:
ciples adopted by the last convention Of
the Republican party Of the United States
at Cincinnati. The eminent success
which has attended the resumption OF
specie. pay ments aud the refunding OF the
public debt at more favorable rate or
interest than has ever before been attain.
ed by the government, indicates the safe
and enlightened financial policy which
has steadily been adhered to by the re-
publican party. We cheertully acknow!-
edge the fidelity and ability with which
the finances have been conducted by the
present administration, and We especially
commend the course Of the president IN
firmly exercising his veto power to uphold
the safe guards Of the ballot. box:
2. We desire to cultivate feelings Of
good neighborhood with our fellow citi-
Zens Of the southern states, and rely much
upon conciliatory treatment and mutual
ly friendly intercourse to produce those
good relations which in all respects would
prove beneficial. AT the same time we
demand that every constitutional means
be exertcd to maintain that liberty and
security throughout the south which all
citizens are entitled to under the govern
ment.
3. We adhere to the advanced position
heretofore taken by the Republican party
in favor OF civil service reform. A true
reform of the civil service should among
other benefits lead to a reduction in the
number of Offices and promote economy.
ANY important measure of civil service
reform in order to be effective should be
put into the form of law, and not be left
subject to annulment by mere executive
authority.
4. W. demand retrenchment wherever
practicable, and the strictest economy
consistent with wise administration in
every department of the national and
state government. Without abandoning
Just policy Of protection, we neverthe-
less believe the time has come when some
reduction should be made in the tariff.
especially in the duties on clothing, on
books, and on such other articles IS enter
into industrial and household economy
5. The Republican party sets its face
absolutely against everything that savers
possible constitutional means to protect
the people against UNJUST observation-disclosures
and combinations by railroad or other
corporations.
6. Whereas, the duty on wheat flour
exported from the United States into Cuba
is at the enormous rate of six dollars and
twelve cents barrel, and the restrictions
both IN the ports of Cuba and Mexico
bear very heavily on the products Of the
Mississippi valley, we would therefore
request our senators and representatives
in congress to use their best efforts to
procure an amelioration of our CONNER
cial relations with Cuba and Mexico.
7. Our thanks are hereby rendered te
the senators and representatives Of Min
nesota for their successful efforts in oh
tanning appropriations tor improving oul
lake and river navigations.
s. We Will generously cooperate will
our fellow citizens, without distinction
of party, in securing the shortest an(
cheapest route Tor transportation to tn
seaboard.
8. The prudence, efficiency and prac
teal sagacity IN the management of State
affairs by the administration of Gov
John S. Pillsbury deserve the continued
confidence OF the people.