Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-06-14
THE REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM

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and continuance Of the financial policy
which urder the administration Of Governor
EdsIn &. Barieizh has iessensd the burden
Of The psopie by reducing both the amount
Of the State debt and the rate Of intefes,
paid upon it, We pledge To Governor Bur
leigh oar united and cordial support ~ the
nominee Of the Republican party and in
vite he cooperation Of all good citizens to
aid In his election.
2. IL faysrs the enactment Of such lava
~ may be necessary for the protection Of
labor.
8. Il not only recognizes the evils Of In
temperance and sympsthixss with all homes,
and well directed sTorts to eradicate them,
but it uareservedly renews its adhesion To
the principle Of the prohibition Of the liquor
traffic. and insists upon the thorough and
effective enforcement Of the prohibitory
law. IL demands Of Congress the enactment
Of such legislation IS shall enabie each
STATE to exercise full control within its Dor
dess over the traffic In all liquors shether
imported therein 10 the original packages or
otherwise.
4. II forms q system Of tsxation under
which ali property, both real and personal,
shall be reached for taxation and shall bear
tts JUST PfDpoftfph VI Tue punt bhtneHs
3. IL favors an elective system. free
from corruption and fraud and it approves
Of any legislation that may be required To
secure that end.
6. It fsyorsa policy which both by
legislation and administration will develope
the great natural resources Of the State,
discourage emigration from it. attract de-
sirabie immigration to It and keep home
capital employed Id ii.
T. II regards the Improvement of the
commercial. Industrial. educational and
sanitary condition Of the laboring people
a. q matter Of the highest consideration,
aad 10 the future a. 10 the past 1t 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.
=. II favors the policy which protects
American labor against foreign competition,
aids agriculture. builis up American in
dustry, and creates an adequate home mar
ket for domestic production.
.. II fsyors liberal pensions, for service
rendered in the war Of the Rebellion.
10. IL fsvors the regulation of mmigrs-
ton. 90 AS to prevent the introduction Of
convict and psuper labor and the criminal
classes.
II. II fayors measures for the national
defence and the revival of American COM
MERGE.
I2. IL fsvors a free ballot and fair count
in national elections in all the States
Is. IL unreservedly commends the adj
minlstration of President Harrison as wise
and upright. firm and pstriotic. Every de-
partment has been conducted with a careful
regard to tho rights and interests of the
people. The public service has been ex-
ceptionslly pure and free from dishonesty.
No combination nor rings" have con
troiIed the Ioiicy or the patronage of the
Government. The Republican, of Maine
pledge To the Administration their earnest
and faithful support.
IL 1t heartily commends the acts of
the Representatives of the State in the Ma
tional Government. the Secretary of State,
and our delegation in the House of Rep
resentatives in Congress, deserving as they
all are, Of the cordial thanks Of the Repub-
Leans Of Maine for the marked ability and
fidelity with which they are discharging
their duties at Washington.
10. II recognizes the magnificent and
successful contest made by the Republicans
In the House of Representatives for the
rights OF the majority to transact the bust
ness Of tho country. under the leadership
of Speaker Reed. who has by the courageous
discharge OF his duty done honor to tue
State and a great public service TO the
country.