Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-23

| Gep. III shOnt 10 trouble IN Inc Fourth ci5
trict Gen. Groner aud his friends may
work bard to defest him there, but he has
nothing more to fear from Langst0n.
The Malone Platform
The following is the platform adopted BY
the republican State convention at Norfolk
| The republicans of Virginia, in State convention
assembled congratulate the people OF the Of
republican administration i'll federal affairs. and rc-af
firm their devotion TO the national republican, party and
of protective tariff. which tavors and renders neces-
sary the repeal of the existing onerous war taxes on
| tobacco and fruit brandies and whereby American
labor is secured its rewards and American produc-
tion its best markets. while it affords abundant means
to pursue the noble scheme OF patriotism ana states
manship thrice proclaimed by q republican Senate IN
the Blair BILL afford generous aid to the free schools
OF the State by national appropriations
The republicans OF Virg'ia averrnG their positiFe
knowledge that true return of the polls in the cleo
tons Of last November would have given the electoral
vote this State to the republican ticket congratulate
President Harrison upon his election, despite fraud
here and elsewhere, and they promise his admnstra-
strated that it well deserves from all good citizens
Confident in their strength and steadily growing Ill
numbers the republicans of Virginia hail the triumph
of the national party the last election harbinger
of the victory which awaits their State party i'll
now resoely taking the field in response to the wide
spread and still spreading sentiment that demands conf
plete change and reform in the administration oil the
commonwealth rs the only adequate relief and repa-
the past five years.
Defyng the fraud. of the democratic managers they
come to and elect the governor lieutenant COVER
nor, attorney general and majority in each branch oil
the legislature that TO he chosen this year. cxhort
ing republicans everywhere TO remember,
| First-ThRt loyal adherence by the Virginia rcptb-
cans the republican party of Virginia and its organl-
| cation is indispensable to harmony and success,
| Second-That full recognition of the civil and po-
cal equality of this party, its organization and its
situations by the national party and administration Is an
essential condition precedent 10 such recognition here
mr. oil
insure internal peace and external respect, while
strongly attracting all the elements and constitute per-
manent power and maintain victories when achieved
Thrd-ThAt for Success the republican party oil Nlr-
Ginia relies upon the allegiance of all Nirgina repubi-
cans the cordial recognition due 1t from its national al
lies, and the righteousness oi It's cause appearing 10
the people not because loy condescends to call IT.
self their friend, but because il of the people, for
the people and claims nothing bat by and through the
people; because it made suffrage free and always re-
spccts and defends the popular will and the ballo-bo1
which the democratic oligarchy despiscs and deirluis
because. our Constitution, laws and history attest 1t
is the original author, restorer and ever-rcady cham
pion of our free school SYSTEM deprived OF Tree
books by the hereditary foes OF popular education anu
elevation because is the Jealous friend of the insane
poor whom it from the jais and poor-houses
to which the democratic authorities consgn Them and
whose females it Shields East and West from violence
and debauchery because it ghtcns the burdens of the
axpaycrs and practices economy i'll striking contrast
with the extravRgance which In the last five years has
squandered the administration of government
million anda-haf of dollars in of what four
of republican administration have demonstrated
to be necessary therefor because its $4,000 exconfede
federRte, the widow orphans of dead confede
soldier that sympathy succor for each and all
vors the rights and demands of honest labor, whose
wrongs against convict labor imported pauper and
contract labor unjust cIactions in taxes and road
| work, combinations of INSCRIPTIONS capital unfair
laws, unfair judicial decisions, &c. cry TO earth and
Heaven for redress more efectual and speedy thnl
the democratic one OF collection of statistics because
it Is for the ter of the soil against the extortions OF
Interpretations, mddlcmen, combines, fertilizer frauds
and bad road SYSTEM because 1t docs not preach hate,
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business religion; because ii is not both sides,
side of any public question: State fedea because
it fullls its promises its .ecord i'll Virginia proves;
because it does not declare for putting practical farm
ers in official agricultural positions and then out
such farmers to put in political editors, ex-cavary
brgaders and the like because it does not pirate of I'M
Just taxation on land and then increase its burdens by
new assessment because it readjusted the State debt
which the democrats have dsidjnsted, after all their
vain and false proestations to the contrary and be-
| cause II alone has shown honest disposition and
competent capacity manage this debt; because il is
folly hope for federal republican policy prevail
unless manuliy for 1t i'll nll elections because
it is manifest that this party offers the only free right
ul and peaceful solution of the race and sectional diff
erences which the democrats persstenty nlame, and
because, In everything State and national republicansm
truly represents the popular aspirations for American
| progress and prosperity.
Fourth-That we are in favor Of the speedy rcstora
ton of silver to its full monetary functions by its full
and unlimited coinage at the national minis, and rs
step towards such action. we recommend the coinage
of the maximum amount now provided Tor by law
| S4.C00,I0 per month
Fifth-That our party will foster oyster and fish
ing interests of State and protect the natural oyster
beds for the sole Use of our own people and will oppose
the transfer of these rights to any one. and especially
to foreign fishermen, as advocated by President Ceve
land in his message on the Canadian treaty:
SiXth-That we for the repeal Of all laws State
and municipal whereby farmers and truckers are
required to special taxes for the sale OF their pro-
| ducts in the commonwealth.
Seventh-That proclaim as false the charge that
the success of the republican party of Virginia would
endanger the social order and civilization Of the State
and place ignorance and vice intelligence and
virtue That our party demands only the security OF
life liberty aod the pursuit OF happiness Tor all dwell
in tba0 hat bp nj
to exercise their political, civil and religious relations
in accordance with the highest civilization of the
Whereas, There is other public question which so
directly and largely involves the progress and prosper
the good name of this Commonwealth, hon
orable and conclusive settlement Of the State debt,
years have had absolute power and favorable opport
nifty to do and have meanwhile contented themselves
tors entapped many of citizens into
costly difficulties, and generally aggravated a situation
already ntolcrable; and
Whereas The policy of those managers in the treat
ment of this grave and momentous issue has been TO
the liabilities that hold in mortgage all the property in
the State and which i'll the end must be met and salts
fed and whereas it is known that there is an opportu
nifty to effect the debt settlement devouty desired
therefore, the republican party of Virginia soemny
Eishth-That if it be entrusted with the necessary
power by the people, it will settle the debt, and the
debt question wholly, finally and promptly. it has
full knowledge 1t do upon that will
add the annual burdens Of the people, and will yet
leave the commonwealth ample for the current
expenses of frugal administrations for general main
tenance of admirable system of free schools. and
for munifcent provision for charitable institutions
and the care of our disabled soldiers.
| The republican party of Virginia points
| TO its past records surety for present
promise and future fulflment more practical
than sentimental it addresses the pockets well
the patriotism of the people and is it Is right
1t will move straight 10 victory, constituting the
sve yet abusive cries. catch words and epithets
sion and prejudice democratic confessions OF wrong
and of merited defeat. Peace and good will for all.
dose of Simmons Liver Regulator, taken
daily, will relieve and prevent indigestion.