Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-10-18
PLATFORM.
Adopted ~ the Kansas State Republican
Convention.


Convention.
The republicans OF the state OF Kansas
now assembled in convention composed
OF more than five hundred delegates, each
county being represented by duly accredited
members declare their continued adherence
TO the cardinal principles or the nationalre-
publican party; express their admiration
and gratitude for its past services and re-
cord their conviction that in its future ad-
mlnlStratlon OF public AFFAIRS, itwill quickly
respond to every demand of the people, and
guided by the light OF experience. its leSiS-
lation Will be dictated by thong htful regard
for the best interests OF the whole
people or this nation. The republican
party was born of a great public
cessful opposition to the extension OF
slavery. 1t commenced It's glorious legis-
lative career by the passage OF the home
stead act, tbs most beneficial lazy in It's re-
suits ever enacted by the American con-
gress. 1t maintained national supremacy,
and preserved national unity against armed
rebellion at home and threatened interior
ence from abroad. throughout four years Of
the most colossal warfare recorded IN
history. By its guiding energies a gigantic
rebellion was suppressed, an lQdeStructible
union of states perpetuated, and suprem-
acy of the union over the states composing
it forever established.
Through its efforts slavery went down In
the ruins OF the southern Confederacy;
slave race was emancipeted and guaran-
teed all the rights or American citizenship. It
embodied the political truths enumerated
i'll the Declaration OF Independence, In con-
stitutional provisions and congressional
domain by the acquisition OF Alaska, ana
has added to the union the magnificent
states OF Kansas, West Virginia, Nevada,
Nebraska, Colorado, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Washington, Montana, Idaho and
Wyoming. 1t has maintained the public
credit in peace and war; has largely de-
creased the enormous public DEBT , created e1
Rreenbacks from judicial reputation. 1t
has protected our infant industries; assisted
material development; and improved the
public service.
The legislation of the state of Kansas is
more e1dcient in the protection of the rights
ana more favorable to the interests OF the
agricultural and Iaboring classes than that
OF any other state in the union. The house
and lot OF the laborer, the farm of the agri-
cultural1St are exempt from forced sale.
The school books, library, pictures, music:
al instruments, all the wearing apparel of
the families, the household furniture, the
meat, groceries, vegetables and fuel, the
horse, cow and all the necessary tools are
not subject to execution or attachment.
The earnings OF labOrer necessary to the
support OF his family, are protected from
creditors. A span of horses, two COWS, ten
hogs, twenty sheep and his farming uten-
against all forced processes OF law. The
exemption from all taxation Of two hun
dred dollars OF personal property results
entirely to the benefit Of the poor man.
Provision is made by law whereby railroad
contractors have to give bond for the pay
ment of tho laborer. Every person per-
forming work or furnishing material for
the construction of houses are assured pay
ment under the provisions of a benefcent
mechanic lien law, the last legislature hay-
ing provided that the attorneys fees in
case of forced collection should be paid
by the builder or contractor. All labOrers
must be paid In lawful money Of the United
States, and no one is compelled to receive
check, draft or order on store. Stringent
enactments are made for the protection of
the health and life OF those engaged In
coal mining. The railroad companies ara
made liable for damage to an employee &C.
casioned by the negligence OF its agents
or other employees. The earnings OF labor
are protected against garnishment. Arbi-
trat1on between the laborer and emplOye
is provided for. The rights of apprentices
are carefully guarded. Provision is made
for the organization OF cooperative socie-
ties, whereby they enjoy all the rights,
privileges and powers that are conferred
on other corporations. This liberal legisla-
ton, aided by the absence of the open sa-
loon, and stimulated by magnificent SyS-
TEN of common schools, is the primary
cause Of our rapid settlement and most
marvellous material development. The re-
publican party has had uninterrupted con-
troll of thepegislation ofthis state ever since |
its admission into the union, and these laws |
demonstrate its speedy response to every !
worthy demand made for the protection Of |
the rights Of the people.
We are In favor of the principle OF protec- |
ton as expounded by that great leader |
OF republican thought and policy, Hon. |
James g. Blaine, and its enforcement to |
the extent OF giving the American citizen an |
advantage over the foreign producer, thus |
enabling him to maintain his industry, and |
to make such fair profit as Will induce |
others to embark In the same business, be- |
lieving such a policy increases the wages OF |
labor, creates good home market, and re-
suits to the benefit of all classes. We want |
the same degree OF protection to be given |
agricultural products that is extended to all |
other interests NOmmaTCtal
dustrial interests Of this country demand q |
tariff whose maximum will not retard the |
growth OF foreign trade, or unnaturally
stimulate prices at home, and whose min
Imum will afford ample protection to every
legitimate industry. A tariff beyond such a
maximum IS legislation in the interest Of a
favored few, while a tariff below such
minimum is legislation against labor.
We believe It to be the highest dictate OF
the commercial policy OF this country, TO
cultivate the most intimate as well as the
most extended commercial relations with
our sister republics OF the two American
continents. and that 1t would be wise and
so to adjust our tariff laws as TO
promote this end, and at the same time
adopt such a legislative policy as Will COM
pei all countries that have exercised de-
discrimination against American
products to cease such hostility. The state
Of Kansas by reason Of its geographical
position and the character or It's products
IS most favor ably situated for the establish
ment OF a large and remuneratiTe trade
and we favor the enactment Of laws for
and encouraging the interchange
1f the products OF the two countries.
The practical operation OF the silver act
now in force, recently passed by repub1-
IAN majority, and opposed by democratic
minority, in both houses OF congress, Is
'apIdly increasing the value or silver, Is
good step in the right direction, but we, the
republicans OF Kansas, demand free coin
lge OF silver, a measure strongly opposed
and vigorously denounced by the late dem
)cratic administration, led by ex President
grover Cleveland.
We favor such other legislation as may be
necessary TO insure an increase Of the vol
lme OF currency adequate to the growing
demands OF our trade. The volume OF such
currency to be regulated by the necessities
# business.
law applying to every part OF the coun-
ry, protecting the freedom and purity or
he ballot box, securing congressional rep
esentation based upon the actual vote cast,
s imperatively demanded in the interest or
and for the preservation OF Amer
can liberty, and we demand congressional
eg1Slat.on, to the end that every honest
-ote may be poiled and every honest ballot
Ounted.
While the disability pension bill recently
,assed by congress is the most liberal and
beneficial measure Of the kind ever adopted
" any nation, yet we are in favor or the
,assage of service pension law, believing
hat by such means greater degree OF JUS
ice can be rendered the heroic men VINO
preserved the life and unity or the nation.
We demand the passage OF laws pronlDit-
ng the alien ownership OF large oodies OF
and.
Congress should make immediate pro.
-ision to encourage and aid the irrigation OF
he great body of arid lands until the brave
ettierS who have sought homes there may