Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-06-17
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4, ftfaynrs an economical administrator
and . consinssace Of he AnAneial policy
which under he sdminisssssion Of Governor
Edsls G. Burisigh has iessened the burden
Of ne people By reducing both the amount
Of the STATE debt and the rate Of intsres,
csid upon 10. We pledge 70 Governor Bar
nominee Of the Republican party and in-
aid in bic election.
.. IL favsss the enactment Of such laws
- may be necessary for the protection Of
lsbss.
s. It no4 only recognizes the evils Of in-
temperance and sympsthixes With al honest
and veil directed sforts TO eradicate them,
but IL unreserysdly Senews its adhesion to
the principle Of the prohibition Of the liquor
yslIe. and insists upon the thorough and
effective endorsements Of the prohibitory
Iav. II demands Of Congress the enactment
Of sueb lsRislsti0a - shall enable each
Bssts u exercise full control within its bor-
dess over the uafie in all liquors whether
lnposted therein In the original packages or
osbsFviss.
4. II forms . system Of taxation under
vhich ell property. both real and personal,
shall :. reached for taystion and shall bear
~ Just proportion Of the public burden.
i. Il fsvofs IN elective system. free
from corruption and fraud and Il approves
Of any legislation that may be required 10
seeyrr that snd. tt, IL.
legislation and administration will develope
the grest natural resources Of the State
discourage emigration from Il, attract de-
sirsbIe immigration 10 II aud keep home
capital employed 10 IL.
7. II regards this improvement Of the
Commercial. Industrial. educational aud
sanitary condition Of the laboring people"
a. matter Of the highest consideration,
and in the future ~ In the past it will favor
the adoption Of Just and equitable legisla-
ton calculated to advance the'interests and
promote the prosperity Of labor and labor
ing men.
4. II fsvofs the policy which protects
American labor against foreign competition.
aids agriculture. builds up American in
dustry, and creates an adequate home mar
ket for domestic production.
8. It favors liberal pensions. for service
rendered In the war Of the Rebellion.
10. IL favors the regulation Of immigrs-
ton, 20 ~ TO prevent the introduction of
convict and psuper labor and the criminal
classes.
III. IL fAyors measures for the national
defence and the revival Of American COM
merce.
~. Il favors free ballot and = fair count
In national elections In all the States.
Is. II unfeservedly commends the adj
ministsation Of President Harrison a. wise
and upright. firm and patriotic. Every de-
psrtment has been conducted with . careful
regard 10 the righls and interests Of the
people. The public service has been ex-
csptionally pure and free from dishonesty.
No combination nor rings" have con
solled the policy or the patronage Of the
Government. The Republicans Of Maine
pledge to the Administration their earnest
and faithful support.
H. II heartily comments the acts Of
the Representatives Of the State In the Ma.
honal Government. the Secretary Of State,
our Senator'S and delegation in the House Of
Representatives In Congress, deserving es
they all are, Of the cordial thanks Of the Re
politicians Of Maine for the marked ability
and fidelity with which they are dischargipg
their duties 1t Washington.
ID. IL recognizes the magnificent and
successful contest made by the Republicans
10 the House Of Representatives for the
rights Of the majority to transact the bust
meas Of the country. under the leadership
Of Speaker Reed, who has BY the courageous
discharge Of his duty done honor to the
State and q great public service to the
country.