Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-09-12
THE REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.
Endorses the High Protective TariH-Tax sys-
tenn, Favors a Further Increase OF the
Pension List, and Hurrphs
for Harrison


f'esolred-That the Republican party
OF The state of Idaho, in convention as
sembled, endorse the administration of
benjamin Harrison and the policy of the
legislative branch of the National gov
eminent. as adopted by the Republican
majorities in both branches of the Fifty
first Congress.
Resotred That the Republicans of
idaho stand with the Republican of the
older States in favor of the American
doctrine in encouragement to American
enterprise and the protection of Amer
Ian labor, doctrine first announced by
Washington, urged upon the American
people by Madison. defended by Jack
eon, and approved byT.incoln andGrant;
y document which has kept company
With the growth of the country and be.
GONE a potent factor in our Nations
wondrous prosperity,
tfesoiUed-Tbat the Republicans of
Idaho claim share IN the glory of the
splendid victory achieved by the Nat
lonal party oyer the enemies of silver at
home aud abroad. The results of this
victory have been SO immediate and are
already so great as to completely vindi-
cate our demands and convert our ad-
yersaries. Silver has advanced 80 per
cent. in value, and the increase in the
value OF our mines is great as to be in
calculable. Hand in hand with silver,
the products of our farms and other in
dustries are increasing in volume and
value, and an era of prosperity and
wealth is opening before us such as we
never before experienced
We confdentially appeal to the whole
people of Idaho 10 unite with us in
maintaing these results by supporting
With their ballots the men and the prin-
sipals which have brought them about.
We appeal to the people of Idaho TO
Join US In our efforts for the protection
Of our lead-producing industry by tax
ing imported lead in just proportion.
BY the free importations ofNexican lead
ores, our mines would be brought into
direct competition with a class of labor
ers who are little moved from a con-
dition of slavery, and our lead would be
depressed in value to a price which
would afford no profit to the mine or
producers.
3esotced-That we pledge and COM
mend ourselves to support and main
tain the policy of the National Republic
cal, party in protecting all our citizens
against foreign labor. And we will in
sist upon such tariff legislation, and the
right enforcement of existing laws
against the importation of contract labor
as will insure such protection. That we
pledge ourselves to such just measures
as will promote the dignity of labor and |
the elevation of the laboring classes, and
secure to them such compensation for
their labor as will enable them to secure
homes for their families and to educate
their children.
Resotce|-That the Republican party
ofIdaho sympathizes most deeply with
all classes in foreign lands in their strug
giles Tor liberty and freedom of thought,
and heartily welcome among us all who
here seek the blessings of good govern
ment and deliverance from forced OPP
preston.
lfesolued-That the interests of the
laboring classes demand the most care
'ui and fostering attention. That we
'avor reduction in the hours of labor
md the enactment of laws to secure full
and perfect execution of the provisions
d the Constitution touching the settle.
nent OF differences between capital and
abor by arbitration. And we exact the
enactment of laws to prevent unjnst dis
elimination against laborers by empty
'rsfn requiring tribute as condition
PRECEDENT to employment.
liessired-That the Republicans of
daho,in accord with the honorable and
PATRIOTIC policy of the National Repub-
lean party, ever supporting and de-
ending the purity of the llot,express-
y declare that they favor the AustroI-
an system OF voting,to secure the voters
'ctual freedom. secrecy and security in
ne exercise of the election franchise
nd pledge themselves to the adontion
# the system.
hesotred-That the liberal nensiop
avs which have been enacted bv tho
republicans despite the unfailinp on
osition of the Democracy, are inst and
'eli deserved by the host of pensioners
'hose wounds and deceptitude attest
heir patriotism, and we proudly boas,
hat in testimony of our conntry,s ura,.
ude to its Defenders the pension Laws
the laRd annually distribute amo,,,
ur people more money than is re ouired
'r' the yearly maintenance of the vast
rmies Of the German Empire.
That We heartily indorse the eourse If
no present administration in its efforts I
, aMeliorate the condition of those J
mons the boys in blue who in their de- I!
inning years suffer from the effects of a +
'ithful performance of duty. G
That the Republican party in the |
tste OF Idaho demand of the National
republican party that it pause not in its
lorious career until every man who
ought for the starry flag is pronerIv
ecognized in the pension laws of tho
'nited States.
ReSclU.d-That We nladga o,,,,,