Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-16

les SET 1ortn IN the platform of their
party adopted by the republican ma
tional convention of 1884 as expressing
their views on questions of national
policy.
Second. That while their devotion to
the principles upon which their party was
founded and for which it was so glorious
~ and successfully contended, is undi-
mlnlshed, they recognize the fact that,
IN the progress of society, new conditions
ana new questions are constantly arising
"hlch 1t Is the duty of political parties
70 meet and to attempt to settle in the
manner most conducive to the public
welfare
Third That they regard the great in
uustrlal ana economic question, and par
ticuiarly that feature of them generalizep
aS Ghe labor question" now agitating the
inlnus Oh the people as forming, and like
y 10 Iornn' until satisfactorily adjusted,
'he most important social and political
problem Of the time.
Fourth, that the republican party was
organized for the enfranchisement of la
Dor and to secure to the toiliny millions
equal rights and privileges under the
laws of the country: that if remains
staunchly true to the ideas in which it had
its origin, and will spare no efforts to i'm
prove and elevate the conditions of labor
which are compatible with the principles
of equity and justice, and that ii is op.
posed both to the importation of the pau
per labor of the old world, and to the
system of contract prison labor at home.
Fifth, that the true province of govern
ment is to maintain justice and to pro-
tect every citizen in the enjoyment of all
rights and liberties that are consistent
with the equal rights and liberties of his
fellows citizens, and to assure him the
control of his earnings and the rightful
possessions, thus affording the strongest
lnducement to industry and economy,
whereby the highest development and the
greatest general happiness are attained.
Sixth, that IN all ialsenterprises
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 in
slstlng upon conditions which would be
fataI to the success of the business. The
right of workingmen to organize for mu-
tual protection and benefit is undisputed
but such organizations should be yolun-
tary and not extended by the employment
of threats or violence. When labor dis
puteS arise, the best means for their set
tement is provided In the civil tribunals
or III arbitration by mutual agreement, a
method always at the command of the
parties in dispute, while every resort to
mob violence as mode of redress must
be promptly and sternly rGbuked as lead
ing directly to anarchy, the overthrow of
all government and the destruction of all
civil rights.
Seventh. That they heartily approve
of the prompt and effective action of
Governor Rusk in suppressing the riot
Gus mobs instigated by anarchist agita-
tors IN the city of Milwaukee and vicinity
last May, as both wise and merciful. By
it order and the reign of law were at
on &c restored, life and property were
made secure, and the wholesome influence
of the example was felt throughout the
whole country. His reelection is there
fore commended to the just-minded,
law-abiding and order-loving citizens ok
all classes as an expression to the WORLD
that the free and intelligent people of
Wisconsin sustain the governor VINO has
done his duty.
Eighth, That for more than a quarter
of a 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 wisely and economically managed,
and that no defalcatiOns have occurred
or misconduct rejecting discreditably up
on the manner in which they have dis
charged their duties. This honorable rec
ord offers the best guarantee to the people
for the future, if they continue to confde
the administrat on of the state affairs to
republican hands.
Ninth. Recognizing the evils of intern
perance the republican party desire to
adopt the most effective means for their
But we do not recognize
the part that statute regulations which
are not supported by public opinion are
and tend to bring all law into
and we believe that in the pre-
sent condition of public sentiment the
existing laws of this state which permit
according to the sentiment
prevailing in them to prohibit the traffic
IN Intoxicating liquors or to control it by
police regulations, and to limit it by high
license, offers the best and most practical
means of dealing with the evils resulting
from the liquor traffic.
Tenth, that the principles of the public
of railway corporations is a
wise and salutary one for the protection
Of all classes of the people; and when I'm
Just determinations are made between
persons and persons, especially in the
liking of freight and places rates be-
tween competing and non-competing sta
lions, they pledge the republican party,
IF entrusted with the power to correct
hem to the end, that the people and the
railways shall alike enjoy the fair and
equal protection of the law.
Eleventh, that we heartily indorse the
action of our legislature in providing
farmers institutes Or auxiliaries to the
agricultural college in discriminating pro-
yressive and useful information among
the agricultural people, and we favor
OF them.
Prompt Reform Of Bodily Evils.
The prompt reform of those bodily evils, en-
feebled digestion, incomplete assimilation, mac
.ivity Of the liver, kidneys and bladder, as well
rs of the nervous symptoms which these ailments
are especially prone to beget, is always accom-
DShed by the use OF HOStetter'S Stomach PIT