New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-26
TEXT OF THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
DEMANDING THE REFORMS PREVENTED BY
GOVERNOR HILLS vEToEs-APPRovING
.- PRESIDENT HARRIsoN'S ADMIN.

GOVERNOR HILLS vEToEs-APPRovING
PRESIDENT .HARRIsoN's ADMIN.
IsTRATIoN.
Saratoga, Sept. o5-The platform adopted by the
Republican Convention is as follows:
The Republicans of New-York rejoice in the res
toration Of Republican supremacy In me Natlon'
and take pride In the part This state had in that re.
suit We congratulate President Harrison upon me
success of his Administration and declare our PCT
feet confidence in its integrity. efficiency and patriot
ism We realirm the National Republican platform
Of 1888 and emphasize our approval OF these uo ~
lnes Protection to Amenoa &Gusc trade S and
fostering of American shipping interests ilDerai anu
equitable pension laws and discriminating prefer.
Offices National election law 10 secure the honest
choice of Representatives in Congress the estoaWoh
tion of tho Navy: the publication and elevation OF
the Civil Service; the encouragement Of popular
education and the promotion thereby OF Nauoha'
We commend the action of the successive Repub,
lican Legislatures IN enacting wise ana DelGnCSa
inheritances which has already relieved the burdens
Of taxation by over ~ 900 900 the law taxing IN,
corporation. which produces 100000 annually me
law making employees first preferred creditors in assign
ments the law providing for the proper Discipline era
products Of the farm and dairy.
We arra.gn Governor Hill as public enemy for de-
featng by his vetOes the following measures OF cgs-
iatlon The enumeration bill, twice passed IN oDedoe
TO the requirement of the Constitution the Consutu-
sns emit n BILL H. passS IN he &
IN prevent the corruption OF voters and the ntlmu
ton of employees at elections all measures i0r eA-
cisc revision and reform. Notwithstanding thelr ap
nroval nv prominent men of all political parties' inc
ballot Reform BILL twice passed 10 secure puie anu
untrammecd ballot: the Liquor Tax bill twice passSu,
which would have lghtened the burdens OF n,AdIoii
on homes and farms 10 the extent OF f,VuoUUU al
nuay-all OF which measures were passeu DS .opuu,t
can Legislatures I'm response 70 the uenldnu VI a" 10
Hqbtened and patriotic public sentiment we US
nomnce these vetoes beng suhver>ive OF the nens
~ the peoples representatives, and as beng
and Evolutionary. The repeated efforts ny hepupii
CON- eslaturcs 10 secure ballot reform and thoionghy
nractcsbte temperance legislation, are proofs OF inc
Irht nurposc and good faith of the dtepuocah parry
No step backward will be taken, ana we peIso ore
alton TO perseveie until salutaly anu aoeua
n,oysions OF law on these vital subjects are emoouleu
I'm the statutes Of the state. . n,,. 20 rcnder I'm
we urCc the continuance OF EFFORTS W d tI Lnown
possble improper combination ana cohsp , re- ic
p G ,rnsts which have for their object me rs'io
fon az trade and the enhancement ~ cost VI nT 10y
neces Sarles of life The maintenance OF me nah
system in It's highest efficiency and useluhess - no
r'andcd az necessary the regulation OF lItSi'
ard ;be continued commercial supremacy or thS SAT-
Resolved That this convention RECOGNIZES uio ~,
mort ancc of the great historical event Whch II 10 p
noscd 10 commemorate by the WOrus RAJ vi -.
tnnre.IatInc the stimulating effect OF slch celeDrd
ion unon the industrial and commercial interests oi
tho country and the National welfare. we Heiep;h
Cordially ndorse the enterprise. and declare hde u
shond he conducted on scale and IN manner Conl-
mensiIrate with the greatness OF the Naoh anu w
ma tr,otiSm of the people. The selection or the chpI
rtv Of the Empire State. the commercial me- ropois
Of this continent the place for ms ia is he be
cnrdjaIv anproved We urge that such actiOh u.
nIomntiv taken by Congress and the legislature OF
his State as shall be needed to make uis sedO o'o'