Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-10

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We coan1sEd Esss wise sBG PATRIOTS
Steps ziFeady TAKEN Dg oar govern
1aent u secilFe an intsEnati0nAl
eeaf<fsnce 20 adopt such measures as
uzl .s-zssre a parity OF value oetseen
god AID sssyer for Lee As money
tuf81xae1l tEle soEld.
X< demand ta4s every citizen OF the
Inassa states suall Dc 4llOsed 10 cast
enc free DL.lot, and by tlss constitution
free ana nonest popular ballot,
u1fss<Tlcted ballot IN al public eiee-
koz1s aad taaI SUCH ballot snail De
counted &od returned as cast that SUCH
Isos sazll DC enacted and enforced As
viii secure 10 every citizen, the rieh or
roGT, nkslye or foreign oOEus white or
biA<k. sl1 sOseugn right guaranteed
tlss lusI and squal representation OF
ali TIE psopie, az vel as the lust and
eax1aI pfoleetsoa under the laws as the
foundation OF our republican lnstitu-
uoaz. and the party viii never relax
~ efforls Ell the integrity OF the vote
and the purify OF the elections shall
b. fully guaranteed aud protected IN
every state
Soafhsru Oatrsges D@ssanesd.
Soatbsrn cugrages We denounce
the continued lnbnman outrages perpe-
tfatsd on American citizens for politl-
cal reasons Ia CERTAIN southern states
III the Union
Foreign Relations-we favor the
sztenson of our foreign COM
ussrcs, the restoration OF our merchant
marins by homs-builr ships and the
construction OF navy Tor the
protecuon OF our national interests
apd the honor of our hagi
the maintenance of the most friendly
TeiAtoua with all foreign powers, en-
tanehnx alliance with none, and the
psotecsion of the rights Of our Usher
mon- We rcaffirm our approval OF the
Monroe doctrine and believe IN the
schievemens Of the manifest destiny OF
the republican party N Us broadcast
sonss-
We favor the enactment of more
stringent laws and regulations TOR the
restriction of criminal pAuper and con-
tract immigration.
Niecellaneous-We favor efficient
IeeislAtion by congress to pro-
,scs the life aud limbs of
employees OF the railroad companies en-
Gnged In carrying interstate commerce
and recommend legislation by the re-
rspsctive states that will protect en-
fployes engaged IN interstate commerce
IN mining and manufacturing.
Favers Home Ruis tor Ireland.
The republican party has always been
the champion Of the oppressed. and
recognized the dignity Of manhood, ir-
respective of faith, color or nationality.
IL sympashzes with the cause of
home rule in Ireland and pro-
teoes against the persecution
Of the Jews IN Russia. The
ultimate reliance of free, popular gov
eminent is the intelligence of the people
AMI the maintenance OF freedom
among men.
We declare anew our devotion to
liberty of thought and conscience for
speech of press and approve all agencies
and inssrumcntalities which contribute
70 the education of the children
of the land, but while IN
insisting upon the fullest measure of
religious liberty, we are opposed TO
any union OF church and state.
We affirm our opposition declared
il, the republican platform OF 1888 to
oil combinations of capital organized to
control arbitrarily the condition OF
trade among our neigbbors
We heartily endorse the action taken
on his issue and ask for such further
l~/,slAsion as may be required TO rem
= ely the defects IN existing laws, and to
0nder their enforcement more COM
plete and effective.
We approve the policy OF extending
70 towns and rural communities the
advantages Of the free delivery service
now enjoyed by the large cities of the
country, and We re-sfirm the declara-
ton contained IN the platform of 1888
-. 49, al - of
n9s TO | cent at the earliest possible
moment
We commend the spirit and evidence
Of reform IN the civil service and the
wlae and consistent enforcement by the
Yspublican party OF the laws relating 10
Ne same.
Endorsss the Nissragua Canal.
The construction of the Nicaragua
pnal 10 Of the highest Importance to
Ne American people both as q measure
" national defense and 70 build and
MAINTAIN American commerce. and ID
Mould be controlled by the United
Mates government
We favor the admission of the re-
naining territories at the earli-
81 possible movement. having
due regard To the interest of
she people of the territories and
Tor the United States. All the federal
stockholders appointed IN the terrItor-
lee should be selected from the resi-.
dents thereof and the right of self gov
1rnmsnt should be accorded as far as
possible.
We favor the ceding. subject 20 the
Homestead laws.o the arid public land
10 The states and territories IN which
shey he. under such congressional re-
esrictions as TO disposition. reclamation
end occupancy by settlersss will secure
the maximum benefits 20 the people.
Ihe worlds Columbian exposition
n great national undertake
1u4 ard congress should promptly
ftssSt sssch resonsbls legislation an aid
tl.ereof "a will insure a discharge OF
he expenses and obligations incident
thereto and the attainment OF results
eomnsnsurste With the dignity and
progress OF che nation.
We sympsthixe with ali wise and
intimate efforts to prevent ills OF in.
temperance and promote morality.
Ever mindful OF the services AID
es<r' aces az the men who saved the life
of ths nation va pledge snew 70 the
veteran soldiers OF tue republic watch
fui care and recognition of their
1u>s cams uDon a grs,eful people.
We commend the able. patriotic sad
thoroughly American administration
Of President Harrison. Under Il
the country nas enjoyed re.
nsafkabie prosperity, and the dig
nffy and honor OF the nation
- home and ADS Dad have been faith
f:slif maintained, ard we offer the rec