The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-06-19
blican Platform

The Republican party of Maine as
sembled in convention presents the fol.
lowing platform; and upon ii. principles
appeals for support to al people in the
State, who are in accord with its senti-
ments:
!. II favors an economical admins
trstion snd Continuance OF the hnAs.
ciAl policy which under the administr1-
tion OF Governor Edwin c. Burleigh has
lessened tho burden of the people by re-
tidGiua ovIn Ine aInouuI or the S.at-
debt and the rate of interest paid upon
1t. We pledge 10 Governor Burleigh our
united and cordial support as the noml-
nee Of the Republican party sud invi,e
the cooperation of all good citizens t.
aid In his election.
2. 1t fayors the enactment Of such
laws IS may be necessary for the pro-
lection of labor.
8. 1t not only recognizes the evils Of H.
temperance and sympathizss with g..
honest and well directed efforts to era.
dictate them, gu, it unreservejly renew.
its adhesion to the principle of the pro-
hibition Of the liquor traffic, and insists
upon the thorough and effective enforce
msn. OF the prohioitory law. Ii demand.
of Congress the enactmsn. OF such legiS
lation as shall epaCle each State to ex.
ercise full control within its borders over
the traffic in ali liquors whether imported
therein in the original packages or other
wise.
/ 4. Ii forms system of free taxation un
der which all property, both real and
personal, shall be reached for taxation
and shall bear It's just proportion Of tins
/ public burden.
). Ii favors an elective system. from
corruption and fraud and |, approves OF
/ legislation that may be Required to secure
that end.
/ t. II favors = policy which both nv
legislation ard administration will devel-
ope the great natural resources of tn.
State, discourage emigration from H.
attract desirable immigration to it and
keep home capital employed in IL.
:. 1t regards the Improvement of tn,
commercial. Industrial. educational and
sanitary condition of the lsoorins people
q. 8 mater OF the highest consideration
aud In the future A. in the past II will
| favor the adoption Of just and equitable
legislation calculated 10 advance the in.
terests aud promote the prosperity of Is
Dor and laboring men.
5. 1t fsvors ,he policy which protect
! =
ton, aids agriculture. builds up Amer.
can industry, and creates an aiequs {
home market for domestic production.
.. 1t fsvors liberia! pensions, for ser
vice rendered in the war of the Rebel.
| lion.
! To- II fsvors the regulation of imm'
grafton, so as to prevent the introduction
Of convict and pauper labor and the Grim
iusl classes.
II. 1t favors measures for the nation
al defence and the revival of American
commerce.
| II. Il favors free ballot aud fair
count in National elections In all III,
States.
| Is. 1t recognizes the magnificent am
successful contest made by the Repuhl
cans in the House of Representatives f,i
Tie rights of the majority TO transact th,
business of the country, under the leader
ship of Speaker Reed. who has bv tn.
courageous discharge of his duty dout
honor to the State ami a great publ,
service to the country.
IA. 1t unreseryedly commends the az
ministraton of President Harrison s,
wise and upright, arm and patriotic
Every department has been conducte,
with careful regard TO the rights an,
interests Of the people. The public Sci
vice has been exceptionally pure and FIRE
from dishonesty. No combination no
rings" nave controlled the policy O
the patronage of the Government. Tn
Republicans OF Maine pledge to the AZ
ministrstion their earnest and faithfu
support.
Is. 1t hesrtily commends the acts q
the Representatives of the State in I'll
National Government, the Secretary o
State, and our delegation in the House o
, representatives. in Congress. deserved
as these all are OF the cordial thanks c
the Republicans of Maine for the marke
ability and fidelity with which they al
r ldischarging their duties at WASHINGTON