The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1888-06-29

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Mr. Mckinley. from the committee on reso-
| iutiona. reported the PLATFORM wnich 49,
| unanimously adopted
| The Republicans Of the limited states, ~
| sembled py their delegates in National conven-
ton. pause on the threshold Of their proceed.
, ines 10 honor the memory Of their frst great
leader. the ir mortal champion OF liberty and
| 81 the rights OF the people. Abraham Lincoln
| ana 70 cover also with wreaths OF imperishabls
remembrance and gratitude the heroic names
Of our later leaders who have more recently
been called away from our councils-Grnnt
GARFIELD Arthur, Logan and Conkiing. nal
the. n memories be faithfully cherished.
| We Also recall with greetings. and with prayeI
for his recovery. the name OF one Of our living
heroes whose name Will Be cherished IN tne
history. both Of Republicans and Of the Repup
lie. the name Of that noble soldier and favorit'
child Of victory. Philip H. Sheridan IN N
spirit OF those great leaders and Of our own dc
votson to human liberty and poli'icaI hostility
70 al forms OF despotism, We sen'
frafernai congratulations 20 our fellow
Americans Of Branl upon the accomplishment
| az the abolition OF slavery throughout the two
: American continents. We earnestly hope thai
Ne may soon congratulate our feliow-citizen
Of Irish birth upon the peaceful recovery Q
home rule for Ireland
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Nation Constitution and 20 the indissoiupi
| Union OF the States; 70 the autonomy reserve
| % the states under the Constitution; 70 N
personal rights and liberties Of citizens 10 .
| The states and Territories n the Union ~
especially 70 the supreme and sovereign risn
81 every lawful citizen, rich Or poor. native
foreign born. white Or black. % cast free %
IL n public elections. ana to have that bnllc
/; duly counted. We hold that free and homes
popular ballot and the just and equal rcprese'
tasion Of al the people. u The foundation Of o.
Republican government and demand excel
tive leeisiatfon 70 secure the integrity %
) purity Of elections, which arc the foundation
o. al public authority. ~ enns
that che present Administration a
! the Democratic majority n COngress o.
their existence 70 the suppression o. me DALI
: Nv = criminal Modification Of the Consututis
J. ana laws Of the United States.
d we are uncomproml singly 10 favor
& the American system q prosectio
!. We protest against "a destruction
proposed ~ the President and ,
!. party. Tncy serve the interests Of Europ
We win support the interests 81 Ans
= ica. We accept the issue and confident
n appeal 20 the people for their Judgment. M
q protcctive system must be maintained.
abandonment has always been followed
!, general disaster 70 all interests except those
= the ,surcr and the sheriff. We denounce
4. Mills bill o. destructive 70 the general bu
ness. the labor ana the farming interests of
v country. and We heartily tndorse thc sonsists
. ssa rstriot,c action Of the Republic
~ renresentnttyea IN Congress IN opp
ne M IL passage We condemn the prol
n sitton Of the Democratic party
., plncc wool on the free list and wc insist q
.. ne duties thereon shall be adjusted and ma
70 tained 40 a. 70 furnish full and adequate .
~ eersiou IN that industry.