Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-09-13
Kansas Republican PIatform.

The republican state convention, in the
platform adopted, first gives a history of the
party in national affairs.
1t then says:
''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 laborlng classes than that
OF any other state in the union"
1t then epitomiZes Kansas laws, commenc-
ing with her exemption laws; its laws for the
protection of laborers, which compel rail-
road contractors to give bond for the pay
ment of the laborer; which gives the me-
chanlc the protective lien: which forbids the
unwilling reception of payment for labor by
check, or order on store; which makes en-
ployer responsible for damage to the person
of the employed; which protects the labor
er's earnings from garnishment; provides
for the organization of cooperative societies
all of which, and more, is claimed to have
been accomplished under republican rule.
This liberal legislation, aided by the alb
Sence of the open saloon, and stimulated by a
magnificent system of common schools, is
the primary cause of our rapid settlement
and most marvellous material development.
The republican party has had uninter-
rupted contorl of the legislation of this state
ever since Its admission into the union, and
these laws demonstrate its speedy response
TO every worthy demand made for the pro-
The platform declares Gin favor of theprin-
ciple of protection; believing such policy
increases the wages of labor. creates a good
home market, and results TO the benefit of all
classes. We want the same degree of protec-
ton to be given agricultural products that is
extended to all other interests. The COM
merclal and industrial interests or this coun-
try demand tariff whose maximum will not
Tetard the growth of foreign trade, or unnat-
urally stimulate prices at home. and whose
minimum will afford ample protection to
every legitimate industry. A tariff beyond
such a maximum is legislation in the interest
OF favored few, while tariff below such
minimum is legislation against labor"
Reciprocity Is, favored, especially with
Mexico, as Kansas is most favorably situated
for the establishment of a large and remun-
erative trade with that neighboring republic.
Free coinage of silver is favored, as well as
such other legislation as may be necessary to
insure an increase of the volume of currency
adequate to the growing demands of our
trade. The volume of such currency to be
regulated by the necessities of business.
It demands congressional legislation, to
tha end that every honest vote may be polled
and every honest ballot counted.
It expresses gratitude for the passage of
the disability pension bill and faEors the pas
sage of service pension law
Il demands the passage of laws prohibiting
alien ownership of large bodies of land.
II urges congress to make immediate pro-
vision 20 aid and encourage irrigation; and
urges congress to act on the matter of deep
water harbor on the Gulf of Mexico.
It commends the legislation passed by
congress at its present session, and the le0is-
lature of this state at its last session. against
trusts, combines and monopohes, whose OBJ
ject is to interfere in any manner with trade
or control either products or their prices;
and earnestly urges congress to prevent,
by proper legislation. all gambling IN grain
and other agricultural products.
, 1t commends the administration of PIeSi-
dent Harrison, and favors the reelection of
Senator J. J. Ingalls,
: It expresses a determined opposition to
any changes in the prohibitory legislation of
our state, except such as viii make the laws
stronger and more efficient and increase the
good order, sobHety and welfare of the peo-
pie.
legislature make Labor Day" legal holi-
day.
II in favor of uniformity of text books
IN all the schools of the Etste, and demands
such legislation as viii procure by contract
or otherwise the best standard books at ths
least possible cost
1t is in favor of electing the railroad CON-
misEoners By q vote of the people, and de-
mands of the next legislature 70 confer upon
the board of railroad commissioners ample
power to regulate the passenger ana freight
rates.
Il favors more effective system of assess
ments of property for taxation, and rednc.
fion of the excessive fees and salaries OF
public officers. including the public printing
and county officers.
II demands the creation of state board OF
arbitration
It fsVors laws requiring the weekly pay
nent of wages 70 laborers.
Il faTors legislation for the suppression OF
the practice of issuing railroad passes to
public officials.
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