Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-01
PLATFORM,
Adopted by the Kansa. state Republican

The republicans OF the state OF Kansas
now assembled l. convention composed
OF more than i've hundred delegates, each
county being represented by duly accredited
members declare tne4T continued adherence
to the cardinal principles OF the natlo ual re-
publican party; express their admiration
fnu gratitude Tor its past services; ana re
cord their conviction that in It's future ad-
-uiuisuatiOn OF pubic affairs, twill quickly
respond TO every demand or the peOp-e, anu
guided by the EghU OF experience. It's legis-
latiOn viii be dictated by = thoughtful regard
fO- the best interests o. the whole
p Ople OF this nation. The republican
ieccssity. It's eaIiy youth was spent IN sue
#SsfUl opposition TO the extension Oh
avery. IL commenced its glorious legs
ave career BY the passage OF TIE none
lead act, the most 5eheficia! law in It's re
suits ever enacted by the American con
less. It maintained national supremacy,
and preserved national unity against armed
rebellion at home ana threatened interfer-
cuce from abroad. throughout four years OF
Ihe mos colossal warfare recorded in
history. Ey It's guiding energies gsgant:c
rebellion was suppressed, an igdestrucliDle
union OF states pcrpetuated, and suprem-
tcy of the union over the states composing
Il forever established.
through las efforts slavery went down n
the ruins Of the Southern Confederecy; q
save race was eUaac. pateQ and guaIan-
tceii al the rights OF American cit GeGship- 1t
embodied the political truths enumerated
III the Declaration or Independence, III con
StitUtiOnal provisions and congressional
enactments. II has extended our national
domain by the acquisition of Alaska. and
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
by the war; and protected the Issue OF
greenbackS from judicial reputation. II
has protected our infant induSUries; assisted
III GHEHInnmnlfT 1InnrOVRII
public service.
The legislation Of the state of Kansas is
more efficient in the protection OF the rights
and more favorable TO the interests OF the
agricultural and iaboring classes than that
OF any other state in the union. The mouse
and lot of the laOorer, the farm OF the agri-
culturalist 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, tho
horse, COW and all the necessary tools are
not subject to execution or attachment.
The earnings Of a laborer necessary to the
support OF his family, are protected from
creditors. 4 span OF horses, two cows, Ten
hogs twenty sheep and his farming utan-
sils are reserved to the use OF the farmer
against all forced processes or 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
forming work or furnishing material for
the construction of houses are assured pay
ment under the provisions Of q benehcent
mechanic lien law, the last legislature hay
case of q 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 Id
-nA1W- Inc
made liable for damage to an employe oc-
casioned by the negligence OF its agents
or other employees. The earnings of labor
are protected against garniShnent. Arbi-
tratiou between the labOrer and emplOye
is provided for. The rights OF apprentices
are carefully guarded. Provision is made
for the organization or cooperative Socle-
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 a magnificent sys-
tenn 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 theIlegislatiou Of this state ever since
its admission into the union, and these laws
demonstrate It's 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 q. 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 a fair profit as viii induce
others to embark in the same business, be-
leving such policy increases the wages OF
labor, creates good home market, and re-
suits to the benent of all classes. We want
the same degree of protection to be given
agricultural products that Is extended TO all
other interests. The commercial and In
dustr!al interests Of this country demand
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. \ tarin beyond such
maximum is legislation in the interest Of a
favored few, while tarin below such
minimum is legislation against labor.
We believe It 10 be the highest dictate OF
the commercial policy OF this country, to
cultivate the most in Innate as well as The
most extended commercial relations with
our sister republics of the two American
continents, and that ii would be wise and
eXped ent so to adjust our tariff laws as TO
promote this end, ana at the same time
adopt such legislative policy as VIII COM
0el all countries that have exercised a de-
yaymined discrimination against American
products to cease such hostility. The state
Of Kansas by reason OF its geographical
position and the character OF itS products
is most favor ably situated for the establish
ment OF q large aud remuneratIye trade
with the neighDortng republic or Mexico,
and we favor the enactment OF laws Tor
fostering and encouraging the interchange
OF the products of the two countries.
The practical operation OF the silver act
now in force. recently passed by republl-
can majority, and opposed by democratic
minority, in both houses or congress, is
rapidly increasing the value OF silver, is
good step IN the right direction, b-t we, the
republicans OF Kansas, demand free coin
aye OF silver, n measure strongly opposed
and vigorously denounced by the late dem
Ccratic administration, led by ex President
Grover Cleveland.
We favor such other legislation as may be
necessary to insure an increase Of the vol
ume OF currency adequate to the growing
demands OF our trade. The volume OF such
currency to be regulated by the necessities
OF business.
law applying 20 every part OF the coun
Try, protecting the freedom and purity OF
the ballot box, securing congressional rep
reSentation based upon the actual vote cast.
Is ilnperativeiy demanded in the interest or
humanity and for the preservation OF Amer
lean liberty, and we demand congressional
legislation, to the end that every honest
vote may be polled and every honest ballot
counted.
While the disability pension bin recently
passed by congress is the most liberal ana
beneficial measure OF the kind ever adopted
by any nation. vet we are in favor or the
passage OF q service pension law believing
that by such means q greater degree or JUS
tice can be rendered the heroic men who
preserved the life and unity OF the nation.
We demand the passage OF laws prohibit
ing the allen ownership or large booieS OF
land.
Congress should make immediate pro-
vision to encours &c and aid the irrigation OF
the great body OF arid lands until the brave
xrrr, he