Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-06-16
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM

l.. Itfayofs an economical administration
and continuance Of the financial policy
which ander the standardization Of Governor
Edwin e. Burlsigh has lessened the burden
Of the people by reducing both the amount
Of the State debt and the rate Of interest
paid upon II. We pledge 10 Governor Bur-
leigh orr united and cordial support As the
nominee Of the Republican party and in
vite The corporation Of all good citizens to
cid in his election,
2. Il favsrs the enactment of such laws
Is may be necessary for the protection Of
labor.
g. II no. only recognizes the evils Of in
temperance and sympsthizss with all homes,
and we'll directed efforts to eradicate them,
but il unressrvsdly rsnews its adhesion to
the principle Of the prohibition Of the liquor
traffic, and insists upoa the thorough and
effective enforcement Of the prohibitory
Law. II demands Of Congress the enactment
Of aueh legislation as shall enable each
State to exercise full control within It's Dor
ders over the traffic in all liquors shetber
imported therein in The original packages or
otherwise.
T. IL forms q system OF taxation under
which all property. both real and personal,
shall be reached for taxation and shall bear
its just proportion Of the public burden
O. IL fnvors an elective system, free
from corruption and fraud and il approves
OF any legislation that may be required to
secure that end.
o. IL fsvorsa policy which both by
legislation and administration will develope
the great natural resources Of the State.
discourage emigration from 1t, attract de-
sirable immigration TO II and keep home
asptsl employed in it.
T. II regards the improvement Of the
Commercial. industrial. educational and
sanitary condition Of the laboring people"
~ q matter Of the highest consideration.
aud In the future As in 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.
y. 1t fAvors 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. IL fsvors liberal pensions, for service
rendered In the war Of the Rebellion.
10. 1t favors the regulation Of immigra-
ton, 40 As to prevent the Introduction of
convict and pauper labor and the criminal
classes,
II. II favors measures for the national
defence and the revival OF American com
merce.
IL. Il fsvors = free ballot and Ia fair count
In national elections IN all the States
10. II unreservedly commends the ad-
ministrstion Of President Harrison As wise
and upright, arm and patriotic. Every de-
partment has been conducted with careful
regard TO the rights and interests of the
people. The public service has been eS
ceptionally pure and free from dishonesty.
No combination nor rings" have con-
troiled the policy or the patronage of the
Government. The Republicans Of Maine
pledge to the Administration their earnest
and faithful support.
II. 1t heartily commends the acts of
the Representatives of the State in the Ma
tional Government the Secretary of State,
our Senators and delegation in the House Of
Representatives In Congress. deserving as
they all are, Of the cordial thanks of the Re
publicAns of Maine for the marked ability
and fidelity with which they are discharging
their duties At Washington.
Is. IL 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
aess OF the country, under the leadership
Of Speaker Reed who has BY the courageous
discharge Of his duty done homo, to the
State and great public service to the
country.