Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-09
ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.


Text Of the kesoiatious Adopted by
this State Convention - Judge GRESHAM
Heartily Endorsed. and the I3elnocratts
Party scorchingiy Arralgned.
The Republican party Of sae State OF Illinois
deems u unnecessary Oh the eve Of . National
principles further than to rsafiirm those laid
down IN the Federal platform OF 1881. aud 70 ex-
press the conviction that the public interests
would be greatly promote Dy = change Of ID
ministratiou. The democratic party has be-
come merely IN organization for onicial spolia-
ton IL has unblushingly violate all ito re-
formatory promises; it 10 not entitled 10 tn ,
coincidence OF the people. Its Presidtn sol
emniy Promise TO carry out civtl.service re-
form, but, with the full approval Of his party.
no has converted that reform into 9 shailow
pie OF civil-servics reform, but 10 now actually
actually rstns the Federal patronage to secure
His partisan confsderates proclaim devotion
TO equal suffrage rights, but have trsmpled
those rights under foot in the South. The DEM
cratic party processes attachment to state
SOY and home rule. but ruthlessly de-
nies them both to the 600. 90 Am rican citizens
Of Dakota, fearing thst the votes of the people
may be cast for the Republican candidate ut
the coming residential election. Il processes
love Tor the Union soldiers and sailors. but its
continued policy has been to refuse relief to. the
suffer- ng defenders of the Nation and their de-
It rules the National House Of Representa-
tiyes, which alone can originate changes Of tax
and revenue bills, but IL has dcns nothing in
its last six years Of control OF that body to re
duce the surplus accumulation OF money In tho
Treasury or to relieve the people from unneces-
ssry taxetion. Its proposed tariff legislation 10
. subtertugs and an attempt to DESTROY the
American policy Of protection OF American in
dustry and labor in this interests Of foreign
countries, which, il successful. must necessar-
lily bring disaster upon the business of this
country and tend to reduce this American rate
OF wages to the European standard,
II has provided no seAbosrd defense aga'n,t
foreign invasion. Its administration of foreign
affAirs hae been weak to the verge OF huInilia-
tion. Our nation 10 now represented abroad by
men who either so Ight its oismemberne mt or
openly ~sympathized with its foes.
The postal service. affecting every interest,
has become . disgrace to the country. Par
tisAn spoilsmen. in violation Of civil.service
reform, have displaced trained, competent,
ana faithful officers. many ct them ex-Union
made subordinate to partisan ends. There is
a lanentabls want Of honesty OF purpos. aud
etficiency OF administration A needed chan 20
Of administration can be accomplished by Sc
lecting . candidate whose courage, character.
and record command universal confidence, and
will concentrate and unite the enthusiastic
support OF the whole Republican party.
We must have an Aggressive. not o defensive
campaign, For q leader In such . campaign
We turn with one accord TO " alter q. Gresham
In the opinion Il this con v0nti0n he 10 the best
and mo { available candidate to lead the Re-
publ can party: to victory In the coming Presi-
dental campaign. by bis brave and patriotic
su0 WI ~ ~ pE0s0IVuttOu VI
Uni n and tn, abolition Of slavery. Walter q.
Gresham has won . warm place in the hearts
OF the volunteer soldiers and OF the smsnei-
psted race. By his important labors in the
great Cabinet positions he has demonstrated
high qualities as q statesman. By his
unswerving rectitude ON the bench in
holding the scales Of Justice ON even
poise, irrespective of the strength or weak
nees or wealth or poverty of snitors, he
has gained the confidence Of the people, who
recognize in him . just aud fearless Judge, and
in his whole life from his humble beginning /,
his present high position "a Circuit JuCgs Of
the great States OF Indiana, Illinois, and Wis
consin the I eopls have seen in him traits of
character resembling those Of the immortal
Lincoln. We feel confident that his nomina-
tton for President by the National Convention
will restore the administration to the keeping
OF the Republican party and give tine nation .
President worthy OF its origin and history :. it's
traditions and aspirations. We. therefore. re-
quest the delegates from this state to The
to secure his nomination.
We assert that one OF the chief purposes OF
the Republican party has always been the fur.
therance OF the true interests OF the laboring
V)asses. and In pursuance O., that policy We
favor further legislation to that end. And that
in view OF the industrial prosperity Of the
State, and in order that that portion Of the citi-
zenahip Of the State which 10 under employ
ment-such "a miners, mechanics, aud EN-.
ployes Of all kinds-may more fully share in
that prosperity, we favor legislation looking
to the prompt payment Of all wages In lawful
money.
We heartily indorse the nominations this day
and pledge them our hearty support.