The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-06-11


We recognize the Importance Of sheep hus.
bandry In tho United States, the serious de-
preston which II is now experiencing and tho
danger threatening its future prosperity, and
we therefore repeat the demands OF the repre-
sentatiyes of this important agrioultnral in-
terest for a readjustment of duty upon for
eign wool in order that such industry shall
have full and adequate protection.
We have always rec9mmended the pest
urge that efforts should be made TO unite all
commercial nations In the establishnent OF an
international standard which shall fix Tor all
the relative value OF gold aud silver colnage.
The regulation Of commerce with foreign
nations and between the States Is one oil the
most important prerogatives OF the geherhl
Government, and the Hepupucan party us
tinctly announces It's purpose 10 support
such legislation as will fully ana ei1eiently
carry out the constitutional power OF
Congress over interstate commerce. lne
principle of the public regulation OF railway
corporatlons Is wise and salutory one Tor the
protection OF all classes OF the people, ana We
favor legislation that shall prevent unjust dls-
criminaton and excessive charges Tor trans
portation and that Stall secure TO the people
and the railways alike the iair and equal pre-
lection of the laws.
We favor the establishment OF q National
bureau of Labor, the enforcement of the
eight hour law, and wise and iudicious sys-
TEN of general education by adequate appro-
priation from the National revenues wherever
the same is needed. We believe that every.
where the protection TO citizen OF American
birth must be secured TO citizen by American
adoption and we favor the settlemant OF Ma
tration. The Republican party hay
ing its birth In hatred OF slave
labor, and desire that all men may be truly
free and equal, is unalterably opposed TO
placing our workingmen In competition with
any form Of servlle labor, whether at home
or abroad. In this spirit we denounce the i'm
portation OF contract labor, whether from
Europe or Asia, as an oifense against tho
nf w nln1Un
ourselves TO sustain the present law restrict
ing Chinese Immigration and TO provide such
further legislation as is necessary TO carry
out its purposes.
The reform ofthe civil service, auspiclously
begun under Republican administration,
should be completed by the further extension
OF the reformed system already established by
Is applicable. The spirit and purpose OF the
reform should be observed In all tho executive
appointments and all laws at variance with the
objects OF the existing reformed legislation
should be repealed to the end that the dangers
TO free institutions which lurk IN the power OF
official patronage may DO wisely and efcc-
lively avoided.
Tho public lands arc heritage OF the people
of the United States and should be reserved
as far as possible for small holdings by actual
settlers. We arc opposed TO the acquisition
OF large tracts of these lands by corporations
or individuals, especially where such holdings
are in the hands OF nonresldents, Aliens and
we Will endeavor 10 obtain such legislation as
will tend 10 correct this evil. We demand OF
Congress tho speedy forfeiture of all land
grants which have lapsed by reason OF non
compliance with the acts of incorporation, in
all cases where there has been no attempt in
good faith 70 perform the condition Of said
grant.
The grateful thanks OF the American people
are due TO the Union soldiers and sailors OF the
late war and the Republican party stands
pledged to suitable pensions for all who were
disabled, for the widow and orphans of those
who died In the war.
The Republican party also pledges itself 10
the repeal of the limitation contained In the
areas act Of 1879. so that all invalid soldiers
shall share alike, and their pensions begin
with the date of disability or discharge, and
not with the date OF the application.
The Republican party fayors policy which
shall keep us from entangling alliances with
foreign nations and which gives US the right
70 expect that foreign nations shall refrain
from meddling inAmerican affairs. The policy
which seeks peace can trade with all powers,
but especially those OF the western Hemis-
phere.
We demand the restoration of our navy 10
Its old time strength and efficiency, that II
may in any sea protect tho rights of Ameri-
can citizens and the interests OF American
commerce, and we call upon Congress TO re-
move tho burdens under which American
shipping has been depressed, so that II may
again bo true that we have commerce which
leaves no sea unexplored and a navy which
takes no law from superior force.
That appointments BY the Presi-
made from the bona fide citizens and residents
of the Territories wherein they are 10 serve.
That II is the duty of Congress 10
enact such laws rs shall promptly and efectu-
ally suppress the system OF poygamy within
our Territory and divorce tho political from
the ecclesiastical power OF the so-called Nor
mon Church, and that tho law so enacted
should be rigidly enforced BY the civil au:
thorities II possible and by the military IL
need be.
The people OF the United States in their or.
ganized capacity constitute Nation and not
nero Confederacy OF States. The National
Government is supreme within the sphere OF
its National duty, but the States have reserved
rights which should be faithfully
with a Jealous car care, V' 50 that the harmony
OF our system OF Government may DO
preserved and the Union kept inviolate. The
perpetuity OF onr institutions rests upon the
maintenance Of free ballot, and an honest
count and correct return. We denounce the
fraud and violence praoticed by the Democ-
racy In the Southern States by which the
Will St the Soser of as hSer
and We solemnly arraign the Democratic party
as being the guilty recipient OF such 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 them our most earnest efforts TO
promote the passage OF such legislation as
and color, the full and complete recognition,
rights.
The Chairman called Galusha A. Grow to
the Chair. AS the platform was being read
by Mr.. Mckinley there were Interrupt
tions Of applause at the points
approving the Presidents admin,
istratlon, declaring that the duties on
imports should be made not for revenue
only; claiming full and adequate pro-
lection for the sheep husbandry, recon-
mending legislation TO regulate tho
railroads, disappearing the importa-
tion Of contract labor, whether
from Europe or Asia favoring the civil SER
vice law, condemning the acquisition Of
large tracts Of lands, especially by non-
residents.
The Convention then took recess until
seven o'clock in the evening.
EVENING SESSION
CHICAGO, June 5.-Chairman Henderson
called the convention and the vast audience