Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-06-23

uOIn among men. we therefore declare
anew our devotion to liberty of thought
and conscience, of speech and press,
and approve all agencies and instru-
mentalities which contribute to the ed
ucation of the children of the land,
but while insisting upon the fullest
measure of religious liberty, we are op-
posed to any union of Church and
State.
We reaffirm our opposition, declared
in the Republican platform of 1888, to
all combinations of capital organized
to control arbitrarily the conditions of
trade among our citizens. We heartily
endorse the action taken on this issue,
and ask for such further legislation as
may be required to remedy any defects
in existing laws, and to render their en-
forcement more complete and effective.
We approve the policy of extending
to towns and rural communities the
advantage of the free delivery service
now enjoyed by the large cities of the
country, and reaffirm the declaration
contained in the Republican platform
of 'SS, pledging the reduction of letter
postage to one cent at the earliest pos
sible moment consistent with the man
tenance of the Postoffice Department
and the highest class of postal service.
We commend the spirit and evidence
of reform in the civil service and the
wise and consistent enforcement by the
Republican party of the laws relating
to the same.
The construction of the Nicaragua
Canal is of the highest importance to
the American people, both as meas
ure of national defense and to build up
and maintain American commerce, and
it should be controlled by the United
States Government.
We favor the admission of the re-
naming territories at the earliest pos
sible moment, having due regard to the
interests of the people of the terrific
ries and for the United States. All the
federal Office holders appointed in the
territories should be selected from the
residents thereof, and the right of self
government should be accorded as far
practicable.
We favor the cession, subject to the
homestead laws, of the arid public
nds to the States and territories in
which they lie, under such Congress-
ional restrictions as to disposition, re-
clamation and occupancy. by settlers
as will secure the maximum benefits to
the people.
The Worlds Columbian Exposition
is a great national undertaking, and
Congress should promptly enact such
reasonable legislation in aid thereof as
will insure discharge of the expenses
and obligations incident thereto, and
the attainment of results cOmmensur-
ate with the dignity and progress of the
Nation.
We sympathize with all wise and le-
gitimate efforts to lessen and prevent
the evils of intemperance and promote
morality.
Ever mindful of the services and sac
rife, Of the men who saved the life of
the Nation, we pledge anew to the vet
eran soldiers of the Republic watch
full care and recognition of their just
claims upon grateful people.
We commend the able, patriotic and
thoroughly American administration
of President Harrison. Under it the
country has enjoyed remarkable pros
perity and the dignity and honor of the
Nation, at home and abroad, have been
faithfully maintained, and we offer the
record of pledges kept as guarantee
of faithful performance in the future.