The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-08-11
SECOND DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.
a PLATFORM oF SOLID PRINCIPLES.


That il l. the aim AMI mission of the Re-
publican party a.! the country To protect the
Interests and guard the rights of the pro
du""rs, ami - secure L. the industrial classes
the fruits OF their toll 10y just and equitable
legislation.
That II Is the duty of Congress 10 so modify
"ur prcs"ni internal Revenue and Tariff laws
rs 10 permit articles Of prime necessity to
come into The country free from oppressive
ANA uHJuNI uuurS, ami la impose upon luNur-
les the burden, 81 far rs practicable, of fur
nishuE the revenue for the support of the
Government.
for oar agricultural products is one, of vital
Importance L. the people al this country and
"" demand that nur representatives in the
stale ANA National Legislature shall give
carry ana earnest attention Ia the solution of
THIS problem.
THAT Nc believe in tho ulfillment in good
iailh, al "iI lcEai acts passed lay Congress
making grants al land in aid of the conStruC-
non 81 rdlli'lad- an uur state, but condemn
IN unqualified terms, any construction OF
~Gvh acts IA amy manner as Ia convey any
tilE'r p1Sllnn of III" public domain than was
10y Congress originally intended; and demand
81 uHr members in Congress such action as
shall %,rr""i the evil AMI leave the largest
pu>>ltl" amount Oi the public domain omen
L. settlement and cultivation under the home
Stead and pu,~rmptirn laws.
That W. are opposed Ia the renewal of pat
'htS 10y IuugrrsNiun nal action of articles in
common use, 10y which we are compelled To
pay eN"rhIt'!nt prices far above an adequate
ana legitimate return for the capital involved
in Their production and manufacture.
lhti the nigh trust Of a public office should
u" administered in the sole interest of the
people, and that the same efficiency, economy
anu integrity should obtain herein rs are
looked Tor IN the execution of private trusts.
Ertr'ris .fron, Hon. J. b. Wttcf,lFs Speech Of
ic',n'dRc'.
| shall cndravor Ia keen fully
abreast al the Republican sentiment of my
constituents ana the country. The resolli-
lions "a have been pleased To- adopt are i'm
accord wiki my Judgment 81 far as / am in
formed al their purpurt. They form plat
form broad enough and liberal enough for
any American ClilZCn IL stand upon. They
cuun"iair. think, Ihc true theories and be-
llriS ol a large majority of our people, and l
>nil gladly labor L. give them force and ef-
i'ti M legislation. ! shall hold myself in
readiness Hrth aS q private citizen and pub
lg servant. T. 10 al in my power to cnnohle
lIi'nI. ami L. realize Ia every man. whether
iarm' r, artisan or professional man, the truth
- that authoritative announcement that the
E!lNrvr II worthy ~ his hire.
! SHAH ann u protect the husbandman in
thu enjoyment oi the full fruits of his indus
Try, ana Ia protect him from the rapacity of
lhn>u who would earn their bread by the
sweat wi his brow, whether they are en-
irra'hed "rh.Ht charters ar fortified by
grants. VIII advocate and sustain such leg
i~I..it"u a~ Wa. enable the iahuring MASSES Of
tho country tu procure the needs of lite free
nom oppressive i@TItl~ ana discriminate
duties. "lli especially favor the climina-
IlrU .n.Tl ..; national statutes Of those bur
'rN~r .'l" restrictions upon intellectual pro
-r''~~ which an UuwugTautablr duty upon
paper has imposed. Believing rs | do that
ih" transportation question i one of para
mount Importance To this district, | will
heartily co. i'raIc with those who seek such
u solution 81 This aIthv nit problem AZ will he
Tor IN" Ht'>t Interests II i purely agricultural
constituency.
shall enter upon the discharge
- my ru'i'.~ - III" exponent of no clique or
ring coz faction. ! shall bc the representative
OF mo- .'uai' 'tlul or combination of indy idu-
nIr. una. Hnat'N tr glIi~c they NAV assume
i"thriaIr cop with whatever name they may
hr clothed. / shall Ice. 10 the extent Of my
power, the representative Of the whole Sec
'u3 district, and shall bring t. the work bc-
tore Hy san Hrn">i purpose and such ability
s~ tft has given me- witnal t. labor for the
tina" Interests If my entire constituency
"IIhnw p. -IIl tu lt'vui differences or per-
mad auIg-r.I.. ~u~