Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1892-09-01
SOUTH DAKOTA REPUBLICAN PLAT,
FORM.


We, the Republicans OF south Dakota, 10
convention assembled reaflirm the prln iplcs
enunciated In the platform adopted by the
National Republican convention in June last,
and most heartily endo So the administra-
tion of President Harrison; and We recognize
with pleasure the valuable seryics render d
our state by our Republican senator and rep
rcscntatlvcS in congress.
We cordially approve and endorse the able
and efficient administration Of our state gov
ernment.
We favor the use OF both gold and silver as
standard money, under such legislative regu-
letions as will secure the parity of values of
the two metals. And We coturn' nd the steps
already taken by our government TO Insure
this important object by an international
monetary conference.
The Repub ican party Is the friend OF tho
working class 6, opposed tO all legislation
hostile 90 their interest, anl re ;dy at all times
To adopt any measure that may improve their
condition, or their material prosperity. We
dcplorc the occurrence Of any cIniiicts be-
tween labor and capital We dcnouncs the
Agitation Of deIna ,ogu Designed 20 fomeut
and Intensity these conflicts, ald wS most
earnestly dis approve the use of private
armed forces in any attempt to settle them.
We believe that an appeal 10 the law and Its
officers is amply sufficient 10 protect property
and preserve the peace, snd reference to
legally created or amicnbly chosen boards Of
arbitration the best method of adjusting all
disagrcements out Of which these conflicts
have arisen.
We hail the advent of better times in our
beloved country, when the operation of
Republican tariff legislation is hook ny TO the
establishment Of ns. iHdusiIi-s IN our midst,
and the removal hithcr Of many = 'ufactur-
Ing institutions fr nn the pld world. whea oT1
reciprocity treaties have whitened tue seas
with the sails of our now and enlarsing CON-
a q
state department has secured the ocquain-
lance Of European nations with the American
hog. and is now acqu 'inttng them with the
va liable uses Of American corn; when the
prpydrncc of God and industry of mau unite
"a promising US an abundant harvest; when
our mines are increasing their output Of god,
silver, copper, tin and other valuable metals,
and peace ami good will prevail among our
peOple and we denounce the dec arations
from the platform of tho Peoples party con-
vention recent y held az Omaha, as follows:
I'VE meet in the midst Of nation brought
20 the verge Of moral, palitical and material
ruin; corruption denomlnates the ballot box,
the legislature, con ;ress, and touches even the
ermne of the bench; the people are demoral-
lied; most ofthe states have been compelled TO
isolate tho voters at the polling places TO pre-
yent universal intimidation or bribery" etc.,
etc.
These statements arc more than false, they
are ScnltlbuS, scdnuAlOus, rhl app 'hl 10 tns
prejudices and passions OF unthinking men,
and are a slsnder upon a free, intel igent,
sclf-governed people.
Experience has amply justified tho wis
dom OF the national gUysrnm mt in adopting
reciprocal trade relations with foreign powers.
This policy has very largely augmented the
expectations of our manufactured wares and
agricultural products, rs shown by the unprs-
cedentcd record of the past year, during which
time our export trade reached the enormous
total OF over one billion dollars.
We urge upon the general government su n
legislation as will secure to the several states
for agricultural purposes the arid lands within
their borders, and we urge upon our senator's
and representatives In congress TO coatinue
their best efforts TO secure from the general
government liberal aid for the establishment
Of a system Of irrigation by the means of ar
tcsan wells.
We demand such legislation by our general
and state governments will prevent deal
lngs in options Of agricultural products, by
speculators and the forming of combinatijn ms
and trusts
We commend the present administration IN
It's management Of the affairs Of the general
land Office in promptly securing TO the settlers
upon the public lands title to their homes a.
coptrasted with the policy OF the late Demo
cratic administration to annoy such settlers
by delay and vexatious litigation.
The surviving soldiers of the civil war are
justly entitled TO the grateful care OF tie ma
tional government which these heroes valor
preserved from extinction aud We checrfuIly
pledge our support TO all laws made in fecog-
nition of their patriotic sacrifices.
Our revenue laws should bs carefully re-
vised by commission of competent persons
representing the principal industries of the
state to the end that all property rikhtfully
subject 20 taxation may be made TO pay is
Just proportion II the public revenues.
Recognizing the great value and wise econ
omy Of well constructed highways. we COM
mend to the Thoughtful consideration OF
our people the 'option OF such methods of
road improvement as will insure tho building
of durable an substantial roslways wae
ever required In all sections OF the state.
We sre In favor of the postal tele graph and
postal savings bank systems, also OF rurai
free delivery.
We are IN favor OF laws governing the rates
charged by oxpie ess companies within this
state, to the end that such rates may bs re-
duced.
We favor tae election Of railroad commits
sioners by the people aud demand that said
commissioners have power 10 fix local passsn-
ger and freight rates awe favor the enact
ment Of such laws for the regulation of rail
roads within t1is state as will insure absolute
equality TO all cltsses Of patrons and TO all
tocstities