Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-06-18

terstate commerce, and recommend legislation
by the respective states that will protect en-
ployes engaged in interstate commerce, in min.
ing and manufacturing
The republican party has always been the
champion Of the oppressed and recognizes the
dignity of manhood, irrespective OF faith, color
or nationality; 1t sympathi2es with the cause of
home rule in ireland, and protests against the
persecution of the Jews in Russia
The ultimate reliance OF free popular govern
mcnt Is the intelligence Of the people aud the
maintenance Of freedom among men We there
fore declare anew our devotion to liberty OF
thought and conscience, Of speech and press,
and approve all agencies and Observation-Disclosures
which contribute TO the cduca ton of the chill
drcn of the land; but while insisting upon the
fullest measure Of religious liberty, We are OPP
posed to any union of church and state.
We rca1irm our opposition, declared in the
republican platform of 1883, to all combinations
of capital organized in trusts and otherwise, to
control arbitrarily the conditions of trade
among our citizens, We heartily indorsc the
action already taken upon this subject ana ask
for such further legislation as may be required
TO remedy any defect in existing laws and to
render their enforcement more complete and
effective.
We approve the policy of extending TO towns,
villages and rural communities the advantages
of the free delivery service, now enjoyed by the
larger cities of the country, ana reaftrin the
declaration contained In the republican plat
form of 1883, pledging the reduction of letter
postage 10 one cent, at the earliest possible mo-
ment consistent with the maintenance OF the
post ONCE department and the highest class of
postal service.
We commend the spirit and evidence OF re-
form in the civil service and the wise and con
sistcnt enforcement by the republican party
of the laws regulating the same,
The construction of the Nicaragua canal is OF
the highest importance to the American people,
both Us n measure of national defense and to
build up and maintain American commerce, ana
it should be controlled by the United States
government
We favor the admission of the remaining ter
ritories nj the earliest possible date having due
regard to the interests Of the people of the ter
ritories and of the United States All the fed
cral officers appointed for the territories should
he selected from bona fde residents thereof,
and the right OF sclf.govcrnment should be &C
corded as far as practicable.
We favor cession, subject TO the homestead
laws, Of the arid public lands of The states and
territories in which they )ie undersuch CONGRESS
siona restrictions as TO disposition, reclama-
ton and occupancy by sct'lcrs as VIII secure
the maximum benefits to the people.
The Worlds Columbian exposition is great
national undertaking, and congress shorld
promptly enact such reasonable legislation in
aid thereof as will insure u discharging OF the
expensc and obligation incident thereto, and the
nttainments OF results commit nsura tc with the
dignity and progress of The nation
We sympathize with all wise and legitimate
EFFORTS 10 lessen and prevent The evils of in.
temperance and promote morality
Ever mindful of the services and sacrifices Of
the men who saved the life of tho nation, we
pledge anew to the veteran soldiers OF the re-
public watchful care and recognition Of their
Just Gains upon grateful people,
We commend the able, patriotic and thor
oughly American admin straton OF President
Harrison. Under |, the country has enjoyed re.
markable prosperity, ant the dignity and honor
OF The nation, at homo ind abroad, have been
faithfully maintained, ara we offer the record
Of pledges kept MS q guarantee Of faithful per-
fermance in The future.