New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-21
THE PLATFORM.

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 20.-The followln Z
il the text platform adopted at the Republican
State Convention here to-day;
We the Republicans of Massachusetts, In convention
assen,bled reaiirmng our allegiance to those iunda
mental truths and principles 60 when the KepuDncan
party been heretofore SO zeaousy uoNo'e"' auoP
Th record Of the work accomplished by the Republic
can part is written In history. IL needs no rehearsal
here The Judgment Of the people has bcen again anu
ayain Expressed appreciation. No man dares 10 say IL
would be well the country had the principles ana pur
poses of tho Democratic party prevailed. INSURED
by the past courageously grappe with the problems
Of the present 10 solve them IN me interest Oh
We declare that the people are deeply concerned;
not that the Pn6o o tboss w sna iUordnats
personal ambition may dominate pOnusd paiIy aLu
constitute it's most conspicuous element Vi
but that the sacred obligations OF the Government sna
be faithfully performed for the alyancement
tSs general anT Te ea under ns
law without regard TO rao cree CONDITION OF occupa
Wc udorse most earnestly the legislation enacted by
Republican Congress- and approved by KePuDIlcan
pisident for tie suppression poygamy in the Terri
and we pledge our most vigorous support to all
further measures necessary Or inc u''er eAno'on VI
We Congratulate the country that sound business aud
financial policy in National LEGISLATION mas secured an
extension OF the present excellent banking system
gwen to the people q currency convenient UNIFORM
elastic in volume Of equal value In az states ahd aD
soluf civ safe from loss in Ia hands Of the HOLDER
We unqualfedly condemn all dishonesty and fraud In
conduct OF eectors and demand lnat IN every 10
cality Uni ed states free ballot ana rar count
shai be absolutely secured to every qualified
voter. The work OF the Republican party can
ana to no other party so high duty be safely in
trusted We therefore express our admiration OF the
resoute action OF the Republicans OF the National
House Of Representatives, in the decision Of the election
cases despite the factos and ndeenslbe resistance OF
@ me- D Of s'ae ballot and other frauds
BY the rapid payment OF the National debt and great
by honest and abe management OF the finances
esus unprecedented the history Ibs Ds OF tne
restoration OF confidence and revival Of business large
surplus is accumulatng IN the Treasury above all posi-
for tho discharge Of the national debt and
pensioners It is clearly the duty Of Congress to act
speedily to reduce taxation IN all ITS formsand to Tighten
the burdens Of the people. More revenue than Is
needed should tho 0" take uses
treasury offers tempting Inducements and paasos
reduction we believe I'm, wa Pn pGdm% that
E IN the T Tevs 1os the principle Of
for the protection and encourage OF American III
dusies and labor shall BIO adhered TO- ana sucn an ad
usment II details made that RELIEF shall come wGere
needed, aud the important interests Involved be
not recklessly disturbed -
such measures shall be necessary to Keep coin ana
currency at par Win golu, eho s.anuaI brn ~,
the silver dollar g. an equiyalenoy IN
value with gold coinage to Increase american COM
building to secure more extended market Tor the
products of our industries; to provide and Within
proper limitations, support comnon-schoOl system
Throughout the c0untry 70 inauguIate AM continue
wise, Just aud humane policy toward the lhdals, ana
to yinucate the rights Of American citizenship IN all
parts of the Union. -,
We demand "a viilant regard for rigid economy In al
State and National affairs aud Will hold 10 strict account
aDity all who charged with expenditures rom ,he
peoples treasury that Congress make no grants OF pun
lc moneys In AID ~ private enterprise That u con
stantly diminish the public Indebtedness. ana continue
every practicable retreuchment ana limit all hpprOpria
TONS to such objects only within the plain sano
Iion OF the Constitution and which, In the eKervse OF
sound discretion may clearly justify taxation Tor theif
support o., g.. -, -
CONNIE noed by the Republican party, and iu favor oil
which II alone stands committed Ia declaration and III