Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-06-12

ualltleS OF the tarlH anu I'D FeuuCe Piuo,
not by the vicious and indiscriminate process OF
horizontal reduction but by such methods as
will relieve the taxpayer without injuring labor
or the great protective interests OF the country.
We recognize the importance OF sheep husband-
ry in the United States, the serious depression
which it is now experiencing and the danger
it's future prosperity, and we, there
fore respect the demands Of the representatives
of this important agricultural interest for re-
adjustment of the duty upon foreign WOOL IN or
der that such industry shall have full and ade-
quate protection.
We have always recommended the best money
known to the civilized world, and we urge that
an effort be made to invite all commercial ma
tions in the establishment of an international
standard which shall fix for all the relative STA
tus of gold and silver coinage.
The regulation of commerce with foreign ma
tions and between the States is one OF the most
important prerogatives of the General Govern
ment, and the Republican party distinctly an
nounces its purpose to support such ieglslatlon
will fully and efficiently carry out the constl-
tutional power of Congress over Interstate
commerce.
The principle of public regulation of railway
corporations is wise and salutary one for the
protection of all classes Of people, and we favor
legislation that shall prevent unjust dlscrlmlna-
tions and excessive charges for transportation
and that shall provide for the people and the
railways alike the fair and equal protection of
the laws.
We favor the establishment of National Bu-
reau Of labor, the enforcement of the eight hour
law, and wise and judicious system of general
education by adequate appropriation from the
national revenues wherever the same is needed.
We believethat everywhere the protection due
to the citizens of American birth must be secured
to citizens by American adoption, and we favor
the settlement of international differences by in
ternational arbitration. ...;.....
The Republican party having its birth in ha-
tired of slave labor and in the desire that all men
may be free and equal, is unalterably opposed to
placing our working men in competition with
any form Of servile labor, whether at home or
abroad. In this spirit we denounce the importa-
ton of contract labor, whether from Europe or
Asia, as an offence against the spirit of American
institutions, and we pledge ourselves to sustain
the present law restricting Chinese immigration,
and to provide such further legislation as is nee
essary to carry out its purpose.
The reform of the civil service, especially
begun under the Republican administration,
should be completed by the further extension
to all grades of Service to which it is applicable.
The spirit and purpose of reform should be OBJ
served in all executive appointments, and all
laws at variance with the objects OF existing re-
form legislation should be repealed, to the end
that the dangers to free institutions, which lurk
in the power Of official patronage, may be wise
ly and effectively avoided.
The public lands are the heritage of The people
of the United States, and should be reserved as
far as possible for small holdings by actual set.
Sc
large tracts of these lands by corporations or in
dividuals, and especially where such holdings
are in the hands Of nonresident aliens, and we
will endeavOr to obtain such legislation as Will
tend to correct this evil. We demand Of Con-
gress the speedy forfeiture of all land grants
which have lapsed by reason Of noncompliance
with the acts of incorporation in all cases where
there has been no attempt in good faith to per-
form the conditions Of such grants.
The grateful thanks of the American people
ara dino m tbn Ranuh1ioan soldiers and sailors
of the late war, and the Republican party stands
pledged to suitable pensions for all who are dis
abled, and for the widows and orphans Of those
who died in the war.
The Republican party also pledges itself to
the repeal Of the limitation contained in the
arrears Act of 1879, so that all invalid soldiers
shall share alike, and their pensions shall begin
with the date of application.
The Republican party fayors policy which
shall keep US from entangling alliances with
foreign nations, and which shall give us the
right to expect that foreign nations shall refrain
from meddling in American affairs; policy
which seeks peace and trade with all powers,
but especially with those of the Western hemis-
phere
We demand the restoration of our navy to
it's former strength and efficiency, that it may in
any sea protect the rights of American citizens
and the interests Of American commerce, and
we call upon Congress to remove the burdens
under which American shipping has been de-
pressed so that it may be true again that we have
a commerce which leaves no sea unexplored and
a navy which takes no law from superior force.
Resolved, That appointments by the President
to offices in the Territories should be made
from bona fde citizens and residents Of the Ter
ritories wherein they are to serve.
Resotved, That it is the duty OF Congress to
enact such laws as shall promptly and effectually
suppress the system Of polygamy within our
territory and divorce the political from the &C.
clesastical power of the so-called Mormon
Church, and that the law so enacted should be
strictly enforced bo the civil authorities if pos
sible, and by the military if need be.
The people of the United States in their organ
lied capacity constitute nation and not mere
confederacy of States. The National Govern
ment is supreme within the sphere of its materi-
al duty, but the States have reserved rights
which should be faithfully maintained. Each
should be guarded with jealous care so that the
harmony Of our system of government may be
preserved and the Union be kept inviolate.
The perpetuity of our institution rests upon
the maintenance of free ballot, an honest count
and q correct return. We denounce the fraud
and violence practiced by the Democracy in the
Southern States, by which the will OF the voter
is defeated, as dangerous to the preservation of
Democratic party as being the guilty recipient
of the fruits of such fraud and violence.
We extend to the Republicans of the South,
regardless Of their former party affiliations our
cordial sympathy, and pledge to them our most
earnest efforts to promote the passage of such
legislation as will secure to every citizen of
whatever race and color the full and complete
possession and exercise Of all civil
and political rights.
The Chairman called Gallusha Grow to
the Chair while the platform was being read
by Mr.. Mckinley. There were Interrupt
the Presidents administration, declaring
that duties on imports should be made not
for revenue only, claiming full and ade-
quate protection for sheep-husbandry, re-
legislation to regulate rail
roads, disappearing the importation, of
contract labor, whether from Europe or
Asia, favoring the civil service law, con-
demning the acquisition Of large tracts of
land especially by non resident aliens, de-
claring the policy of non-interference with
foreign nations and that foreign nations
shall refrain from intermeddling in Ameri-
can affairs, for the enforcement of laws
against polygamy, and condemning the
fraud and violence of the Democracy in the
Southern States.
The resolutions were adopted without dis
cussion and amid much Applause.
The next business in order was the call OF
the States for the announcement of men,
bers of the National committee.
A motion to postpone the call was made
and voted down and the call was then pro-
ceedeG with, after which the Convention
took recess until7 P. M.
The night session, which lasted until after
1 o'clock, was devoted to call of the States
for the presentation of candidates. Several
were made, to each of which a
lengthy speech was delivered in it's support.
The nominations we're: Chester A. Ar
thur, James G. Blaine, George F. Edmunds,
John A. Logon, John Sherman, Robert
Gen. w. T. Sherman, Joseph B:
Hawley. The Convention adjourned until
II o'clock Friday.
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