Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-08-28
Our Platform.

The Republican State Convention in
Milwaukee adopted the following plat
form. There is no lodging or evasion
of the issues at stake. It's careful per-
usal will be of benefit to all republicans
and democrats too
The republican party, IN convention assembled
declares its eviction to the common school as
the chief factor in the education OF the people,
and pledges itself TO support. strengthen and
II recognizes as valuable auxiaries in The
work Of popular education the private and pa
rochial schools supported without aid from pub
lie funds and disclaims absolutely any purpose
whatever to interfere In any manner with such
schools. sther as TO their terms, government or
branches to be taught therein.
Weafirm the right and duty Of the state to en-
act laws that will guarantee 10 all children suf.
fcient instruction in the legal language OF the
Z ate to enable them 10 read and write the same.
We believe that the compulsory education law
passed by the last legislature Is wise and hui
name in all its essential purposes and we are
opposed to its repeal but az tue same time we
assert that the parent or guardian has the right
To select the time OF the year and the place,
whether pablo or privste aud wherever located
In which his child or ward shall receive instruc-
ton and we pledge ourselves TO modify the ex
listing law so that Il shall conform to the fore
going declarations.
We further believe that all children between
the ages Of : to IA years shall be protected by
appropriate legislation from the evils, physical
and mental arising rom their employment IN
factories and similar places OF work, and that
adequate provision should be made for the care
OF children incorrigibly truaHt;
We are uHalterably opposed to any union OF
church and state. and will resist any attempt up
on the part OF either to invade the domain Of the
other We repudiate az q gross msrepresen
tatiOn OF our purposes. the suggestion. come
whence IL mas that we will in any manner invade
the domain Of conscience. trample upon parental
rights or religious liberty. Our only purpose in
respect TO the educational policy OF the state is
to secure to all children Thin its borders, It the
earliest practical age, proper equipment for the
discharge Of the ordinary duties OF citizenship
and 10 this end, alike important 70 the state, to
the children and to the parents OF the children.
we invite the cooperation ana aid OF all htoad
minded and patriotic people
The Republican party OF the state while in
trusted with power pledges itself to maintain
faithful and economical administration OF the
state government and will demand the passage
by the next legislature OF such amendments to
the existing laws as viii provide under proper
guarantees for the security OF the state, for the
deposit in banks, subject 10 the order Of the
state treasurer. OF such parts Of the general fund
OF the state not required for immediate use, and
of the trust fund temporarily awaiting invest
ment all interest allowed on such deposits to 20
to the respective funds. the state Treasurer TO
he relieved from any liability for such deposits
while they remain in the hanks That the prin-
eiple Of the pubic regulation Of railway corpor-
aions is a wise and saiuiary one for the pr0tcC
ton OF all classes Of people II further com
by a Republican Legislature and signed by
Republican governor. by which new safe guards.
art placed around the ballot box 10 assure the
independence Of voters ana honest elections.
accurately rejecting the will Of the people II
recognizes and heartily commends the faithful
aud efficient management OF the affairs OF this
commonwealth under the present state officers.
That he general demand from all parts OF the
state for The denomination Of Gov. Hoard, fur.
nishes the highest ar most conclusive evidence
ot popular approval of his administration, and
- hal 4,1tf fsa fNtse
steem ofthe people, able. arm and con-
scientious executive and signifies his triumph
snt re-eleC ton 70 the highest oice in the gift Of
our great and prosperous commonwealth.
This convention declares its adherence to the
general principles OF national policy set forth in
the platform adopted ~ the National Republican
convention Of 1883. aud maintains that the best
interest Of the American people are promoted by
the continuance OF system which protects Am
erican enterprise aud American labor against
competition with the cheap capital and cheap
labor Of Europe. system under which our coun-
Try has enjoyed measure f prosperity and de-
velopment without precedent
We protest against the violent and fraudulent
schemes Of the Democratic party TO suppress the
Republican vote in the Southern states As unjust
unconstitutional and utterly iudefenslhle; a. 3
standing menace tothe experiment Of an elective
government: a. grossly unfait 10 the Northern
states, inasmuch as it results In counting the
Repub lean voters as the basis OF representation
in congress and In the Electoral college. and
then excluding them from taking par; in the
elections a. breeding contempt for the ballet
box and as manifestly tending 10 the most seri-
Gus and alarming consequences.
This convention declares its confidence Ia the
national administration, IN the integrity, pa
irlotism and earnest purpose 10 promote the
public welfare. which directs its action. and
commends the effaTts il is making TO establish
reciprocal trade relations with the several ma
tions OF this continent upon such basis n will be
mutually advantageous
IL further WARMLY approves the course OF our
senators and Re publican representatives, in the
present congress. They have zvalOusy and
consistently upheld the best interests Of the
state snd the nation and proved themselves
worthy OF the trust reposed in them.
That we recognize and emphasize the import
ance OF returning legislature which shall en-
sure the continuance ia the public service Of
Senator John G. Spoouer That the command
Ing position which he has already acquired IN
the councils OF he nation Is the strongest vim
dication Of his eminent qualification for the im
portant station 10 which he has been called. and
OF his right 20 rank with the distinguished
Statesmen the Republican part OF Wisconsin
has hitherto placed in the senate of the United
states.