Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13

mended the adoption of Cushng's manual as
the parliamentary laws of the body instead
of the rules of the House of Represen tatives,
svaing that the previous question is to be in
force as in the House. Mr. Grow from the
minority committee offered a substitute for
the tenth rule, which prcscrbes the mode of
lelecting delegates to the next National Re
publican convention, 1t proposes that
delegates shall be elected in the same man
ner as members Of Congress. Mr. Parks
accepted the proposed amendment, Mr..
Grow having explained that dclcgatcs-at-
large are to be elected by State conventions
and that the manner of election of delegates
from the District of Columbia should be per
scribed by the National Republican The
committees rules were then adopted. Mr..
Thurston moved to amend the seventh rule
(Which provides for nominations by major
ily OF the votes casD by requiring a maior
ity of all the delegates. Mr.. Sanders offered
an amendment that no person shall be eligible
as member of the National committee who
is not eligible as member of the electoral
college, Both amendments were adopted.
| The platform was presented, after which
the convention took recess until 7 p. IN.
The Platforms.
| The Republicans Of the United states in National
| convention assembled r"new their allcpiaace to
the prin iples upon which they have trlumphed in
six successive Presidential cleo ions md cor grat-
| late the American people on the attainment OF so
| many results IN legislation and administration by
| which the Republican party has after saving the
uion done so much TO render it, inst .u'iCns lust
| equal and benencent Tn" safeguard of liberty
| and the embodiment o. the hes tn lights and the
| highest purp SEES of our citizens, the Republican
party has gained its strength nv quick an faithful
response tn the demands uf the prOpe for the free
| dom and oquat, OF all men for a united nation
assuring the rights OF all t'2eus ny the elevate
OF labor, for an honet currency for pu ty in legs-
l - a IA Al O.
| departments OF the CIV rnment; and it accepts
anew the du'y OF leading in the work OF progress
and reform.
We lament the death Of Pr. sidcn, Ga, held whose
sound craftsmanship long conspicuous In Con.
| press. gave promise Of strong aud success ul
administration, promise fully realize Il lriny the
| shorf perio of his ONCE As President of the United
states. His distinguished success in aud
peace have endearrd him to the he rts Of the
American REQ lie. In the administration Of Pre- l.
dent Arthur we recognize a wis., con servative ard
patriotic policy, under which the country has been
blessed with remarkable prosperity. and we
believe his eminent services are entitled TO and
will receive the hearty approval Of every citizen.
the rights anu promote the interests OF its own
people. The largest diversity Of industry is the
mos, productive Of general prosperity ana of the
comfort and independence of the people We
therefore demand hat the imposition of duties on
foreign imports shall be made not for revenue only
but that in raising the requisite revenues for the
government such duties shall h. so levied as TO
afford security 10 our diversGed in industries and
protection to the rights AID wag of labo, TO Inc
end that active and intelligent lbor a. well
capital II ay have its Just reward and :" -,
man his full share in IN" .;he lahorng
Oemu"r~'' led economical system Of the
-...lc party, which wosld sclfaIe our labor
10 the foreign standard, we enter our earnest
protest The Democratic party has failed com
pletey TO reli- the the people OF the burden of M
Ss .sTny S 5H ey wise reduction Of
| to correct the irregularities of the tariff and 10
reduce the surplus, not by Visions and ;crlm-
mate process Of horizontal reduction, tn, by such
methods as Will relieve the taxpayer without in
turing the laborer or the great productive interests
Of the country. We recognize the importance of
the sheep husbandry in the United Sta'es the SER
ious depression which II is now experiencing and
the danger threaten It's future prosperity and
we therefore respect the demands of the represent
tatlves OF this important agricultural interest for
the REIMBURSEMENT Of the duties upon foreign ,yool
IA ORDER mat such Industry shall have full and
We have always rscomme nded the best money
Known TO the civilized world, and we urge that an
enort he made to unite all commercial natl ms in
Inc establishment OF international standard
which shall n for oil the relative valu. OF goli and
silver coinage.
The regulation of commerce with foreign nations
ana between the States Ia one Of the most i'm lOr-
tant prerogatlvss of the general government, and
the hepuslcan parry distinctly announces its pur.
poe TO- support sSch legislation "a will fully and
emclently carry out the constitutional power of
congress over Interstate commerce. The princi.
eol the puzzle regulation OF railway corporai1ns
IS wise and salutary one for the protection of all
classes OF people and we favor legislation that
charges for transportation, and that shall SO ure IN
the peope and TO railways alike the fair and eouei |
protection OF the laws 4'''
We favor the establishment Of national burcau
OF labor, he enforcement OF the eight hour law
and wise and 3udiclsus system Of education by |
adequate appropriation from the natlona revenues |
Wherever the same Is needed. We believe mar |
everywhere protection to the citizens of American |
a oi,,n must o, secured to citizens by American
tionAl differences by international arbitration.
me Republican party having It's birth N the
may be free and equal is una ttrahly Opposrd 10
placing our workingnen in competition with any
lu this spirit we denounce the importation o. con-.
tract labor. whether from Farspe or Assn. as an
onence against the spirit Of American institutions
anu we pledge ourselves TO sustain the pr Sent law
restricting Chinese immigration and 10 proyiIe
such further legislation as is necessary to carry ont
It's purposes. The reform OF the civll scrvic.
auspiclousy begun under Republican aiministra-
tlon should be completed by tie further extension
OF me reformed system already es ablishcd hy law
lS all grades OF the serv ce to which 1t is applicable
me spirit and puri ose of reform SHOULD be obsery
ed In all executive appointments and ali laws at
variance wlth the objects of eyistnp Teform
legslat on shoeld be rep aled to the end thai tee
dangers TO free institutions when lurK in inc
power power, 81 onlr,a patronage may be wisely and ef-
The pubic lands are the heritage Of the peo,lc
OF me United States and ;shonl be reserved as lar
a. possible for small holdings by actual settlers
We are opposed 10 the acQujs on Of Ia q. tracis Of
Ihese lands BY corporat'on iudvouIls tsp-c-
ally where such holdings are in the hands Of non
resident aliens, and we will endravor to Obtain
snch legislation as will ttnl 10 correct ms cyu
we demand OF Congress zine speedy forfelluro al
all land lgrants which have lapsed by reason al
with the acts OF INCORPORATION in Mi
sasss where there has been no attempt m good
Ia n TO perform the conditions Of such grants.
Tne grateful thanks OF the American p.oDlr ara
Tue 10 the soldiers and sillers Of the late war and
ne Republican party stands pledged to suitable
pensions Tor all VINO were disabled and Tor the
Widows and orphans OF those who died in the war
me Republican party also pledges Itself TO the re.
peal OF the limitation contained In the arrears ac,
d 1872 so that al invalid so diers shall share alike
,hu ihelr pensons snall begin with the date OF
application
The Republican party favors a policy which
hall keep US from entangng alliances with for |
lgn nations and which shall give the right TO ex | I
'ect that foreign nations shall refrain from med
Llng II American AFFAIRS policy which seeks
eace and can trade with all powers but especially
Vllh those OF the western hemis phere.
We demand the restoration OF our navy 70 lis
ldtlme strength AMI efficiency that It may In any
ca protect the rights OF American citizens ana inc
aterests OF American commerce, and we ca upon I
congress 10 remove the burdens under which ,
.meIican shipping has been depressed that 1t !
ray be again true that We have commerce which I
saves NO sea uneI plored aud a navy which takes /
o law fren superior force.
heeopsd, Thst appointments by the President 20
noes In the territories should be made from
ona nde citizens aud residents OF tao territories 4
herein they are 10 serve.
Rssolpsl, That Is the duty Of Congress 10 enact
lch laws rs shall promptly ana Cfrctuilly sup Il
fess the system OF pOlygamy with ON territory e
nd divorce the political from the ecGesiaslica r.
Dwer OF the so-ciet, Mormon church, and thai u
lie law so enacted should be rigldly enforced by i
ie cly authorities II possible, and by the mill 0
ny, II need be. Al
The people of he Unite States ia their arraniz- If
dercy OF the State. The NaiiuHnl Government T
supreme within the sphere OF MS National duty. A
, faithfully maintained, Each should be qua fdei Ct
TN Jealous care 70 that the harmo y OF our sys- c.
m OF Government may be preserved aud ihe N
lion be kept iuvolate. The perpeiulty of our AZ
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