The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-30

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committee were unanimously adopted after shor
debate the Prohibition plank The following ar
| the essential features of the platform:
1t opens with declaration of fealty to the princi
pies of the party. On the subject of temperance i
| says:
Recognizing in intemperance the destroyer of man
hood the of corruption in politics, and tht
most fruitful source of pauperism and crime, we inn
perativey affirm that both patriotism and philanthro
ply demand most strict enforcement OF the laws en-
acted TO suppress this enormous evil. The practical
difficulty in dealing with cases for violation OF the
liquor law is the great number of such actions which
come to the Superior Court appeal from the lnfe
rior courts. So numerous they in some portions
of the Commonwealth that it is impossible to try
them all with the present facilities and thus the con
sttutional right of appeal which cannot be abridged
too often immunity to law-breakers.
This should be remedied, and urge the
Legislature to provide additional and frequent
sessions of the Superior Court wherever needfu and
such other facilities will insure the thorough and
speedy trial of all these We pledge ourselves
to support a candidate for Office no man who is
afraid unwilling do his whole duty in enforcing
the laws and to favor at all times such further legsa
ton may be necessary to render the existing laws
more effective. Believing also, that whenever great
public question demands settlement, an opportunity
should be given the people TO express their opinion
thereupon we favor the submission to the people OF
manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquor to be used as
q beverage"
The civil service plank is as follows:
I'VE give to the civil service acts passed by the Re-
publican Congress and the Republican Legislature of
this Commonwealth our hearty approval and support.
We will oppose all open covert attacks upon them
and encourage action which tends to impair their
efficiency. Fitness. not political influence, should de-
termine appointments to Office; removals should be
made for cause only and incumbents should be freed
from enforced partisan duty assessment. We favor
the extension of these principles to all business offices
in the State and nation"
1t then says: Holding it to be q fundamental
principle that the best government is that which en-
nv1 %1a Ehnrfv nE fnd
vdual action consistent with the rights of Others the
Republican party looks with dsfavor upon legislation
which unnecessarily interferes with such liberty.
1t does not hesitate however to correct evils growing
out of inequality of condition, as far as they may be
wisely changed by legislation and its record in behalf
of the interests of labor has no parallel"
Here follows a summary of last years enactments
by the Republican State Legislature for the better
payment and protection of labor, and charge that
the solid vote of the Democrats in the State Senate
defeated the bill to make employers liable for injuries
sustained by their employees while at work. 1t calls
for stringent enforcement of the laws against the
Importation of contract labor, urges legislation
to the competition of convict labor and proceeds as
follows:
IAN men have the right to make lawful contracts,
including those Of their own labor or that of Others
without interference molestation and we condemn
unjust and subversive both of private right and
public interest all attempts by coercion or intimida
ton to interfere with such rights. The Republican
party true to it's instincts and principles will deal
with the interests of both labor and capital IN the
spirit of equal and exact justice.
THE gratitude and esteem which the Republican
party feels for the soldiers and sailors OF the late war
has never failed of expression, either in word or
deed. 1t shall never fail while remain party No
just demand be madein their behalf which we will
not support. Pledges made to them shall be kept.
I'VE demand of the national administration prompt,
persistent and determined action in the setem emit of
the dispute between this country and Great Britain,
to the end that fishermen may no longer be un.
al nf orr and
deprived of their occupation
I'VE fully maintain the principle of protection to
American labor and American industry. While anx-
ious that inequalities in the tariff shall be corrected
and changes made to meet the needs OF the business
of the country and to provide revenue equal to the
just demands of the government we oppose all hori-
zontal reductions and such mischievous attempts at
BILL"
II demands free vote and fair count. Succeed
ing planks read as follows:
1.-The undignifed and unseemly action of the Post
Office Department, manifested in its offensive part
sanship circular, the numerous removals of capable
and honest officials, many of them wounded Union sol
diers. for which better reason could be invented
than this overworked phrase, and the noticeable dis
satisfaction of the Democratic party with the national
administration because some Republicans still remain
in Office all combine to prove that that party still
maintains it's guiding principle the doctrine that
to the victors belong the spoils.'
1--WE condemn the recent precipitate and peremp:
tory treatment by national State Department of
sister republic of Mexico. which caused the es-
arrangement of the neighboring power with whom
sderatons both of friendship and sefnterest should
have mpeed to cultivate moro intimate relations.
I'VE condemn the Democratic House of Represent
atives in Congress for it's neglect of commercial
interests for its failure to provide seacoast defenses
to enact national bankruptcy laws to repeal the law
making compulsory the coinage of deprecated silver
dollars for its unwngness to pass wise and salutary
laws and for its utter ncapacity to deal with public
questions. A sound currency based upon specie, in
conformity to the monetary standard of the world is
of the vital importance to all the interests of the
country The continued coinage of silver dollars at
the present ratio is constant to the stability
of our finances. We again demand the repeal of the
law which requires the further coinage of this debased
money"
The platform closes with an Endorsement of Gov
ernor Robnson's administration.
Following is the result of the first ballot for Gov.
ernor: Whole number of votes, 994; necessary to
choice, AIS. Oliver Arnes received GAS: NJ. W. Grape,
IS; J. @. A. Bracket. To- Henry Cabot Lodge. 2:
George b. Robinson. q Mr.. Amess nomination
made unanimous.
The rest of the ticket nominated is as follows: For
Leutenant-governor, j. @. A. Brackets Secretary of
State Henry L. Pierce: Treasurer, A. W. Beard; Au
ditor, Charles L. Ladd Attorney general, Edgar ].
Sherman.