The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-08-01
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rsalse ~ Republican Platforn Dilated
u "a ssstAsra Boarbons and Polyga-
mlG6 Treated With Severity.
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S WasAington- The IRISH DESERVING
Cleveland's Cause.


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aationai Republican convention as the Republi;
can candidate for vice president Of the United
Otates, and considering 1t to be the duty OF
syssy man devotina himself to the public ser
called BY the voice Ok his conntrymen, 1 accept
ths nomination with grateful heart and deep
ssnse Of my responsibilities and II elected shall
the best Of my ability. This honor, as is well
understood, was wholly nnsonght by me. That
= was rendered by representative Of the party,
Whatever lnbors may be called upon to perform.
Although the variety Of subjects covered in the
very excellent and vigorous declaration Of prin-
clea adopted by the late y
don, that full elaboration Of which they sus-
oeptfble, avail myself OF party usage to signify
sppxov. Fl The various .o re seaS OF the
PROTECTION 10 AMERICAN LABOR
Tho resolutions Of the platform declaring for
tbs levy Of such duties sas to AFFORD security to
our diversified industries and protection to the
rights and wages Of labOrers. to the end that re-
1.-Two and intelligent labor, Us well az capital
may have fts just award, and the latloring man
ny hearty approval. II there he nation on the
moo Of earth which might, II It were a desirable
thing, build . wall upon Its every boundary line
4eny communion to all the world and proceed to
SAat nation Is the United States. There is hardly
Q legitimate necessity Of civilized communities
which cannot DO produced from tue extlao a
tories, with their manufactures, mines, FARMS
timber lands and WATERWAYS. This circum-
stance, taken in connection with the fact
1hat our form of government is entirely
unique among the nations Of the world,
Aafes II utterly absurd to institute conpari.
eoos between our own economic systems and
tAooo OF other governments, and especially to
attempt to borrow systems from them We
stand alone In our circumstances, our forces our
poeGibilities and aspirations. In all successful
governments It Is prime requisite that capital
and labor should be upon the best terms and
that both should enjoy the highest attainable
YeospeFity. II there be disturbance Of the
sshss suffers and dissemination follows,
So sa furni.hed BY the eompsratve!y short r
history Of our own national life; have been too
Nsntal article in the old Democratic creed pro-
claimed almost absolute free trade, and this, too.
- more than quarter OF century ago The
low condition Of our national credit the finan-
elal and business uncertainties, andsgeneral lack
- prosperity under that system can be reneln-
heted BIZ every man now In middle life. Although
3 gIoot number of reforms have been nstituted by
H. Republican party, sufficient credit has not
boon publicly awarded to that of
TARIFF REFORM.
lto benefits have nevertheless been felt through
cut the land. The principle underlying this
maasuro has been in process Of gradual develops
Asnt By the Republican party during the com.
ssS a1aas
1ake unwilling concession to the correctness Of
IL doctrine Of an equitabiy adjusted protective
tazi6 81 following slowly in It's footsteps though
. very long way in the rear. The principle in
volyed II Of no great obscurity, and can he
Ieedily comPrehendcd by any Intelligent
gssssn . calmly Rejecting ,, upon it. The
e our trade-competine nations have
created working classes miserable in the ex-
treme. They receive the merest stipend for
nsosssities Of life; are deprived Of those COM
3oets, clothing, housing and health producing
1eod. which. with wholesome mental and social
dssirsbis. Now II the products Of those p eo a
tries arc TO be placed III our own markets, along
qlde American products, either the American cap
1talist must suffer in his legitimate profits or he
sp.oe. 81 labor above S referred M TO- fh IN
case OF . substantial reduction Of pay there can
- no c0mpensattnR advantages for the AIneri-
can laborer. because the articles of daily con-
sumption which he uses, with the exception Of
4rtdnles not produced In the United States.
being especially provided for, as coffee and tea
n Gfown IN our own country and would not be
a&octed IA price by lowering in duties. There
9ese. while he would receive less for his labor
y.actically placed upon the pay OF the European
Ahorer, our own would be deprived of facilities
1nr EDUC Ring and sustaining his family respect
sh.y As would be shorn Of proper opportu-
ntt1eD OF oelf-impr0vement and his value aa
0ta1en charged with portion Of the oil liaations
- eoyeFnmsntwould lie lesscned
1879 THE MORAL TONE
.af the lahoring class would suffer, in turn
TIE interests OF capital ana well-beina orderly
0efi1ens IN general would be menaced, while one
ev0 would react upon another until there would
~ . general disturbance OF the whole cOlnmuni-
~. Tho true problem OF good stable govern
0ont 10 how to tnfuse prosperity among all
olasses Of people-the manufacturer. farmer, me-
ekAntC and lRbOrer alike. Such prOsperity is
preventive Of crime. is security for capital, and
thev very best guarantee Of general Deace and
happiness Tho obvious policy. Of our gov
nsnt .eol Is to to protect both capita,
dnttsA This protection should extend to
every article Of American production
which goes to build up the general prosperity of
onr people. The national convention, in view of
.the special DANGEROUS menace to the wool inter-
sets OF the United States, deemed 1t wise to
a1opt separate resolution on the subject Of its
ind important one. Tho necessary legislation
% sustain this industry upon prosperon. basis
Ghoald be extended. No one realizes more fully
adjusting the tariff SO nicely and equitably a.
20 protect every home industry, sustain
s!eU class Of American labor, promote to the
niynest point our . great agricultural interests,
ADVANTAGES pertaining to foreign productions
not 10 competition with our own: thus not only
building mp our foreign commerce, but taking
meesures to carry 1t In our own bottoms. Diff
cult g this work appears. and really Is, it is
susceptible Of accomplishment by patient and
Intelligent labor. and to no hands can it he com
those Of the Republican party. >'' 10 ~
OUR MONETARY SYSTEM.
The Republican party is the indisputalle
a1thor Of financial and monetary system
which, y 10 safe to shy. has never before been
squaiod by that Of any other nation. Under the
operation Of our System Of finance the country
vs nson al e1s Sh snS
.&ieHer and higher with each succeeding year
until now the credit Of the United States is s.m.
passed By that Of no other nation, while its
and arc eagerly sought after by investors in ali
most admirable in construction While ali the
every dollar OF paper represents dollar Of the
worlds money standards. and as long AZ
the tnss md wise policy Of the Republican party
national credit. Therefore, under the present
laws relating thereto. 1t will be impossible for
any ms1 TO lose penny in bonds or bills Of the
Tritsd States. or IN bills Of the national banks
house which will be "a good in the morning an it
syss The might before; should be appreciated by
t 81 should
International standard among ali commercial
nations, 6xinR the relative values of gold and
silver coinage. would be q measure Of peculiar
advantage.
INTERSTATE, FOREIGN COMMERCE AND FOREIGN
The subjects embraced in the resolutions. re.
spectiye!y looking to the promotion Of our inter
Ds9sS Aun AOsokn colniheTce, anu 10 the matter of
our foreign relations, are faught with the great
ct importance to orr people In respect to inter
state commerce, there Ia much to Ike desired in
tho way OF equitable rates and facilities Of trane
poftAttOn, that commerce may flow freely he
tween the states themselves, diversity Of indus
t!1os and employments he promoted in ali Sec
Mons OF our country, and that the great granares
and manufacturing establishments of the interinr
Day be enabled to send their products to
ne seaboard for shipment to foreign
countries; relieved Of vexatious restrictions
In mat to~N 20
emphatically he said Time Is money" and also
q unjust charges upon articles destined 10 meet
close competition from the products of other
parts Of the world. As to our foreign commerce.
Surprising production Of cereals and other neces.
sities OF life, fmperativeiy require that immedi-
s e, and Elective means be taken through peace
mAxkets which have been and are now mononoi.
10 lasgely by other nations. This more par
tsgaSy relates TO our sister republics in Spanish
AneIna. - also to our friends, the people OF tho
z1 assn &c empire n The republics Of Spanish
Na!met feelings. based upon similarity
1!stttuttons and government, Common asni,as.
eeo@s and mutual hopes. The Great reMhlIc I.
e toeE proudly term the United States is looked
seon nY tos'r people with anectionate admira-
- should cultivate between them and oursei Hu
0oeef commercial relations which will bind All
sQeethG BY ties Of friendly intercourse anI
sIsS0 advantage. Further than this. being
sMal oomm9nwealths In the military and naval
leest moral defender against the system ~ ~
eealtos!A and other Entertainments which
A441ve In the past, has not been nhandnnaG
8 ~ Day Diplomacy and intrigue have
scn mose 70 Mrest the commerce Of Spun
1013t4m0k0 commercial colnnettfion DaIt.l iias