The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1884-06-14
II PLATFORM
Enumerated by the Republican Party
at Chicago.

National Convention assembled, renew their
allegiance 10 the principles upon which they
have Iriumpned IN SIX successive fresIden-
tai elections. and congratulate the American
people upon the attainment OF 50 many re-
suits IL legislation ami administration ey
which the Republican party has, alter saving
the Union. lone so much 10 render Its insti-
tutions just, equal and peneheleDt-the SAFE
gard of liberty and the embodiment of the
best thought and highest purposes OF our
citizens. The Republican party has gained
its strength by quick anu faithful response 10
the demands OF the people Tor freedom and
equality OF all men; for a united atIon, as
sarIng the nights of all citizens; for the ele-
walton OF LABOR, for III honest currency, Tor
purity In legislation, and Tor the integrity
ana accountability in all the departments OF
the Government, and II accepts anew the
duty of leading in the work OF progress and
reform.
lie ament the death Of President Garfield,
whose sound sLatesmanship. long conspicuous
in Congress, gave promise OF "A strong anu
successful administration; a promise fully
realized during the short period OF his otice
As President OF the United states. Ills dis
tinguished successes IN war and peace have
endeared him 10 the hearts Of the American
people.
In the administration Of President Arthur
we recognize u wise, conservative and patriot
IL policy, under which the country has been
blessed with remarkable prosperity. We be-
lieve his eminent services are en- ltled to. ana
will receive, the hearty approval VI every
citizen.
IL Is the first duty Of a good Government to
protect the rights and promote the interests OF
its own people. The largest diversity Of IN
dustry Is most productive VI general prosper
iy AM OF the comfort and Independence VI the
people. We therefore demand that tue I'M
position OF dutieslon foreign Imports shall be
made not for revenue only. bgtthatln raising
tue requisi 9 revenue for the6 oyeTnment,sucn
uuties shall be 30 levied as To afford security
to oaT diversified industries and protection 10
the rig as aid wages Of the laboreT, to the end
that active and Intelligent labor, as well as
capital. lDay have Its Just reward and inc ~
boring man his full share IN the NatiouhI
prosperity. Against tue so-ealled economic
system of the Democratic party, which would
degrade our labor 10 the foreign standard, We
enter ou- earnest protest. Inc Democratic
party had tailed completely 10 relieve the
people Of the burden OF unnecessary tiXatlOn
b. q v lie reduction OIL the SUI plus revenues.
The Republican PARTY pledges Itself TO correct
the Irregularities OF the tdTi1 AMI TO reduce
the suTpIus-nOt by the vicious and lndIs-
cnminate process OF horizontal reduction. but
b. such methOds as viii relieve the taxpayer
without ~InjuTing the laboreT or the great pro-
auctiTe Interests vi the country.
We recognize the importance OF sheep has-
baBdry In the ULlted states. the serious de-
preston " Inch IL l. now experiencing. anu
the danger threatening Its future presently,
anu We, therefore,. Respect the deuandS oI ;ne
representatives VI this in poItant agricultural
interest Tor d read ustueBt of the tarl1 uiOn
ioTeiga wool Ia OIdsr tnat such 1AdaslIy stall
have iuiI and ade4gate protection.
The Iepubilean patty iat 0gs "A policy when
shat keey Is iIem cntaus ing alliances Win
foreign nations. and which gives as tbs rlght
to e4pect that i9relsn nations shall Teifalu
ifaBl IA adaiing ID AmeIleHn alIairs. The gOi-
ies which seeEs peace can traue Win all
powers. but especially Hltn those VI ihe Yest-
ell hemisphere.
We demand the restoration Of oar navy to
lis vid-liiBe strength All eIIcicneg tuat 4
may Ia any sea protect The lie bis u AlleIi-
eau eli ems aud The interests Ot American
commerce., ana We call upon Congress 10 re-
nofe the burdens under which American
shipping has been depressed. 80 tnat II ma5
again - true that We have a commerce which
leaves 10 sea uBexplOTea AID d navy winch
lakss He IA. Hon ssbeIlor force.
me pablo | tnds are d IA dtag, Of the peO-
ple u the Onitcd states and should Dc re
served. ~ lar is possible, for smHil hOldIags
by actual settlers. ne are opposed 10 the
acquisition Oi large traeis OF theso lands by
coTb0IaU,us OF lndI. idaals, especially y hen
slen holdings are ia the hands OF non-resi-
dent alIeus. and we VIII sndaayOr to obtain
SUCH Legislation as will tend to correct THIS
eYii
We demand Of Conress the speedy forfeit
uTo vi all land grants which have l0psed by
reason of non-coin piianee with acts of IN
corporations Ia all cases where there has been
no attempt Ia good fai-h 10 perform the con-
dltlDDs Of such grant.
The grateful thanks Of tlt American people
are due 10 the Union soldiers and sailors Of the
late war. and the Republican parry stands
pledged TO suitable pensions Tor ali who were
disabled, anu Tor the widows and orphans OF
those who dIed IN the war. The Republican
party also pledges L eli TO the repeal Of the
limitation contai led IN he Arrears Act OF 1915,
50 that all Iasald soldiers shall share alike,
and their pensions begin with the date vi dis
ABILITY or discharge. aud not with the date VI
the application.
We haye always recommended the best
money known to the eli illzed world. and We
urge that efforts should be made to unite all
commercial nations ia the establishment OF
an International standard, which shall fix for
all The rela I've values OF sold and silver.
The regulation OF commerce with foreign
nations and between the States is one of the
most important pTerOgatiyes OF the General
Government, and the Republican party dis
tin lily announces lis purpose 70 support such
legislation as will fully and efficiently carry
out the constitutional powers Of Congress
over inter- state The principle OF
the public regulation oil railroad corpora
tons is a wise and a ~salutary one Tor tine
protection of all classes OF tho people, and
We favor legislation that shall prevent unjust
discrimination and excessive charges f0T
transportation, and that shall secure to the
people and the railroads alike a fair and
equal protection Of the Laws.
NO favor the esta blishment of a National
Bureau OF Labor, the enforcement of the
eight hour law, and a wise and judicious sys-
TEN of general education by adequate appro-
priations from the general revenue wherever
the same Is needed
We believe that everywhere the protection
due to a citizen of American birth must be
secured to citizens by American adoption, and
we favor the settlement Of national differ
erences by International arbitration.
The kepu bllcan party, having its birth in