Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-08

lates the policy Of the Republican party on
this issue, which is TO make the necessary
reduction In revenue by repeating the taxes
upon tobacco and spirits used In the arts
and industries. and by abolish;ng the duty
on imports of all articles, such as are not
produced in this country, except Injuries
This scheme Is simple, judicious and reaci-
" comprehensive.
1t has the additional virtue Of honesty.
Whether il protectionist or free-trade
communities it can have but one meaning,
which VIII be clear 20 any one who under
stands the English language. This, too. IS
the meaning which lis trainers intended u
to convey. The oesira6iiity or wisdom Of
framing . platform at all IS 81 best cues
tionao.e. so far as regards either Of the two
great political organizations The record
OF party Is its trCest and best platform.
But II platform OF any sort be construct
ed, it is eninently fitting that il be bod,
clear and honest, like the one just prorul-
gated in Chicago
Chicago Inter Ocean. The Americanisn CT
the platform is supurb, and can not fail to
be magnetic upon the whole country. The
American miner, the American wool grow
er, the American trader, artisan or manu-
facturer, of whatever kind or degree. IS as
sured of protection against degrading COM
petition with the degraded forms OF labor
prevalent IN less favored countries
Cleveland Leader: AS was well said in the
convention. the Republican party has been
the author OF many grand and patriotic ~
terances, but II nevcr spoke IN tones OF
letter patriotism and higher craftsmanship
than in the platform adopted az Chicago, and
published III another column OF this issue.
Language is lacking TO characterize 1t just
". Opening with appropriate words IN
honor and praise Of the first great Repub-
hcan leader, the immortal Abraham Lin
coin, the platform refers with grateful re-
membrane to Grant, Garfield, Arthur,
Logan and Ccnkling, and recalls with greet
ings and prayers for his recovery the name
Of that great living hero and child of vic
tory, General Sheridan. In the spirit and
name Of those great leaders who have
passed away leaving irlperishSble names IN
history and q lasting place IN the grateful
heart Of every lover OF human freedom the
great Republican party presents its claims
to the Nation. asking only what is II lscep-
ing with the highest interests OF our people,
denouncing only that which is contrary TO
the spirit OF our free institutions and op-
posed to the best interests of the country.
The platform speaks IN clear, ringing tones
upon every question of Importance 10 the
country. There IS not one word too many,
or an ambiguous or unnecessary sentence
in it from beginning to end.
Iowa State Register: The convention has
adopted ringing platform on which the
party IS TO make its light in the coming
campaign. 1t is very clear IN its enuncia-
ton Of Republican doctrine and is saturated
with the great Republican principle q pro-
tecIion. Its declarations On the question
OF the fisheries, protection 10 the rights of
Americans at home or abroad, were clear
and emphatic and greatly pleased the con-
venuon. It's singing denunclation of
C.eyeland's Administration Is Just and
strongly pat Il touches with emphasis
upon the shortcomings Of the Democratic
party. 2ud with inspiring comment upon the
glorious achievements Of the Republican
party. Il is a strong platform, and The Re
publicans will stand upon ii and win.
Indianapolis Journal: The platform is a
complete handbook of Repubhcanism and
good citizenship. 1t embraces every thing
that should be embraced, and states every
position plainly and strongly. The style IS
clear. direct and terse, and the whole is so
admirably framed that every sentence and
word contributes TO its symmetry and
strength. AS declaration of principles
and exposition of political policy it is al
that could be expected from = party which
SO pre-sulnently represents the liberal side
III American politics