Mower County transcript., 1886-09-29


glad that the policy OF yetoing pension bills was
not inaugurated by = aRepublican. but BY DEM
ocratc president. The Issues are now made mp.
Tho candidates arc In the field, and It only re-
mains for the Republican party to organize and
march ON to its usual victory.
Tho Platform.
That the Republican party OF Minnesota An.
nounces the following declaration Of principles:
It reaflrms the principles Of equality Of rights
of all men before the law which has in! principle
and practice distinguished its career In the
past, and pledges itself to continuance Of the
same policy in the future which In war and In
peace have, We think, 50 prosperously guided
the affairs Of the nation.
Gold and silver coin, and paper issued against
coin actually deposited should be united In the
currency Of commerce. We believe that the in
terests Of all classes demand the use a. money
of both precious metals; but We favor an honest
silver dollar only, intrnsicslly equal in value to
the dollar Of gold. Looking toward the estab-
lishment of real bi.metsllism, which nowhere
now exists, we favor such legislation rs will
most speedily promote consent by the principal
commercial nations OF the world to resume the
free coinage of silver, at ratio fixed by inter-
national agreement.
That we unreservedly endorse the action Of
the Department of Minnesota, Grand Army Of
the Republic, at Its encampment Of last Feb
ruary, in appointing committee to secure from
the next legislature the provision necessary to
establish in Minnesota soldiers home and .
permanent relief fund. Our representatives are
requested to give their influence and votes to
the enactment OF suitable laws for this purpose.
We also endorse the action Of the national en-
campment of the G. A. r. at San Francisco tho
present year in relation to the granting Of pen
sions to disabled soldiers.
In behalf of the farmers of Minnesota, with
whose interests tho Republican party Of the
state has always been identified, We declare
that the present railroad and warehouse law
should be sc amended in tho light Of experience
gained by its practical operation. rs to secure an
open and unrestricted market for the products
Of the soil; that the progressive reduction OF
railway freight and passenger rates which has
been accomplished under Republican rule
should be continued as rapidly as II consistent
with reasonable return upon such capital a. Is
actually in tho business of transportation: that
railroads should be restricted from holding lands
exempt from taxation except lands in actual use
in the operation of the road; that just grades
and honest weights and measures should be en-
sured by sufficient system Of local inspection.
We declare that the practice of corporations
of watering their stock so as to claim incomes
upon fictitious and unreal values cannot be too
strongly reprehended, and that the rates OF
freight and transportation upon railroads shonld
be limited to = fair compensation, which should
cover the actual operating expenses OF the road
and legitimate interest upon tho capital actually
and invested, and that laws should be enacted to
enforce compliance with this declaration.
That the legal rate Of interest in this state
should be reduced to maximum OF eight per
eentum, and the usury laws of tho state should
be vigorously enforced.
That the state should use portion OF the in
come of its magnificent school funds in the pur-
chase and supply Of oil school books in use in
its public schools to pupils actually attending
and legally entitled to their privileges.
m ~ nn1o Lac sho - tod
for the protection Of all persons engaged in
mining, manufacturing, and other ;abor-employ-
ing industries, and for ample indemniacation of
loss or injury through lack Of proper safeguards
or negligence, and that the employer should be
equally table, whether such loss or injury result
from the negligence OF the employer or any
servant or co-employe; that, without lessentng
the penalties upon delinquent taxpayers, It
should be made forever impossible, under color
of law or of any legal decision, to rob tho humb.
lest citizen Of his home by means Of oaclsl fraud,
negligence or incapacity.
The rights and equities OF lsbor must consti-
tute the corner etone Of any well founded etate.
For advancing the interests OF theworkingman tho
Republican party pledges its support to the fol-
lowing principles: 1t is unworthy Of civilized
state that there ehould exist any inequality In
tho condition Of capita, and labor before the law.
that the administration of Justice should be i'm
peded by tcchnicalitier, unjust delays or dis
elimination; the people should reassert and
practically enforce. through their represent
tives, the Fundamental principle OF universal
the state should not be employed. under the
contract system, in competion with free and
honest workingmen; while 1t IL for each munic-
ipality to decide whether It will prosecute Its
public works by contract or by direct employ.
ment, IN either caee the wages OF the lsbores
should be made an adequate remuneration for
bis toll. The legislature should establish
state bureau OF labor statistics.
forbid the employment Of young chill
dren in laborious occupations injurious
to health or strength. should insist on tho
education of children in the schools and com.
pei employers to provide safeguards against
danger TO workmen engaged in mines and fac
tories and to render indcmnidcation to those
injured by reason Of absence Of the same; arbi-
ration is the only approved method Of settling
and should be adopted and enforced by appro-
pirate legislation, as TO secure in a1ldispntes
On early, fair and authoritative settlement.
That compensation should be equsl without
regard to eek for the same amount and quality
Of wgrk.
The producers Of the great Northumberland
| lower rate of taxation upon the necessaries OF
| life than that Of the war period. We favor.
therefore. ~ just and necessary tightening Of
their burdens and an aid TO their prosperity, An
early and judicions revision OF the tariff. with q
| simp1ifcstion and reduction Of custom duties:
national platform, stands pledged - soon ~ the
| people restore to control of congress.
That this convention approve OF the sctlon
| Of the majority Of the Minnesota delegation In
the house Of representatives OF the United States
IL voting to consider the bill for the revision Of
| We ere in favor Of genuine system Of reform
Of the evil service, based on the appointment 70
o1Ice sitter proper examination Of memo capa-
bIIity. honesty and fidelity. and ~e commend
congress and approved by Republican execu-
tive as step in the right direction, and we sr.
raign the Democratic party for IN utter disre-
| gard Of every principle Of civil service reform
and for its broken pledges.
| The Republican party OF Minnesota 's In favor
OF high license, local option and rigid enforce
NEXT Of existing laws relating to the hquor traf-
| Gc. IL
| In reanirminz our unaIterable allegiance to
the principle that the right Of people TO self.
government 10 fnalienable, and its denial tyranny
| We extend our frsternai sympathy TO the Irish
people 10 theif msgniheent struggle, unde,
| Charles Stewart PsrneH for home rule and free
dom from British oppression; and also TO the
people Of Dakota, who are deprived OF thell
just rights as citizens by the bold aud partisan
tyranny Of Democratic house OF represents
| tiyes.
That the Republican party favors the organi-
| zation by the United States goyerpment. in con-
nectfon with the postohice, Of financial ex-
ehsDzes ssfe deposits, and facilities for the de.
posit Of savings Of the people in small sums
Resolved. that the wise, careful snd prudent
| administration Of Gov. L. =. Hubbard and the
Republican state officers Of Minnesota during
the past i've years merit and receive our hearty
endorsement
Most people look forward 70 IN outing
sian, however. never takes An knoutin
he can avoid #.