Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-13
lne RennhIlean PlalfOrm.


The Republicans Of Wisconsin, by their
representatives assembled in this
convention, declare:
First-That they re-aflirm the princi-
pies 'set forth in the platform of their
party adopted BY the Republican con-
veution Of 1881 as expressing their views
on questions of national policy. ,
Second-That while their devotions to
the principles upon which their party
was founded and for which it has 50
gloriously and successfully contended,
is undiminishcd. they recognize the fact
that in the progress of society new con
dltions and new questions are constantly
arising. which it is the duty of political
parties to meet and to attempt to set
tie in the manner most conducive to
/ public welfare.
Third-That they regard the great in
dustrial and economic questions, and
particularly that feature of them gener-
allied as 1.-THE labor question, now agi-
tating the minds of the people, as form
ing and likely to form, until satisfac
torilv adjusted a most important social
and political problem.
Fourth-That the Republican party
was organized for the Acknowledgement
of labor and to secure to the toiling mil
/ lions equal rights and privileges under
the laws of the country; that it remains
! staunchlv true to the idea in which it
had its origin and will spare no efforts to
/ improve and elevate the conditions of
labor which are compatible with princi-
pies Of equity and Justice; and that it is
! opposed both to the importation of the
| pauper labor of the old world and to the
system of contract prison labor at home.
Fifth-That the true province of the
government is to maintain justice and to
protect every citizen in the enjoyment of
all rights and liberties that are consist
ent with equal rights and liberties of his
| fellow-citizens and to assure him the
control of his earnings and rightful pos
sessions, thus atfording the strongest in
| ducement to industry and economy,
whereby the highest development and
greatest general happiness are attained.
! Sixth-That in all industrial enter
prises employers and employed should
seek to maintain relations of mutual
confidence and good will; that as liberal
wages should be paid as the business
will warrant and that the employed
should beware of insisting upon condi-
tons which would be fatal to the success
of the business The right of tn. work
ingmen to organize for mutual protec-
! ton and benefit is undisputed, but such
organizations should be voluntary and
not extended by the employment of
| threats or violence. Where labor dis
putes arise the best means for their set
Element is provided in the cival tribunals
or in the arbitration by mutual agree
ment-a method always at the command
of the parties in dispute every re-
sort to mob violence as a mode of redress
must be promptly and sternly rebuked
as leading directly to anarchy. the over
throw of all government and the de-
struction of all civil rights.
Seventh-That they heartily approve
of the prompt and effective action of
Gov Rusk in suppressing the riotous
mob instigated by anarchist agitators in
the city of Milwaukee and vicinity as
both wise and merciful. BY it order and
| the reign of law were at once restored,
life and property were at once made Sc
cure and the wholesome influence of the
example was felt throughout the whole
country. His reelection is therefore
| commended to iust-minded. law-abiding
and order-loving citizens of all classes
as an expression to the world that the
free and intelligent people of Wisconsin
sustain a governor who has done his
duty.
| Eighth-That for more than quarter
of century past the administration of
| the affairs of this state has been mainly
conducted by representatives of the Re
| publican party that they have proved
| honest, faithful and capable public ser
wants; that the business of the state has
been widely and economically managed
and that no defalcations have occurred
or misconduct rejecting discredit upon
the manner in which they have dis
charged their duties This honorable
record offers the best guarantee to the
people for the future if they continue TO
| contide the administration of state affairs
to Republican hands
Ninth Recognizing the evils of in
temperance. the Republican party de-
sireS to adopt the most effective means
| for its suppression But we recognize
the fact that statute regulations which
are not supported by public opinion are
imperative and tend to bring all law in
to dlSrepute, aud we believe that in the
present condition of public sentiment the
existing laws of this state which permit
i communities. according to the sentiment
prevailing in them. to prohibit the traf-