Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
The Platform.


! record of the republican party. congratulate
their countryncn on the majestic march of the
nation under the banners inscribed with the
principles of our platform of 1888, indicated
by victory ut the polls and prosperity in our
fields workshops and mines. and make the fol-
lowing declaration of principles:
We reatfirm the American doctrine of protec-
ton. We call attention to its growth abroad.
We maintain that the prosperous condition of
cur country Is largely duo to the wtsc revenue
legislation of the republican congress.
We believe tina. all articles which cannot be
produced In tho United States, except luxuries,
should be admitted free of duty. and that on all
imports coming into competition with the pro-
ducts OF American labor there should be levied
duties equal to the difference between wages
abroad and at home. We assert that the prices
of manufactured articles of general consump-
ton have been reduced under the operations OF
the tariff act of 500.
We denouncc the efforts of the democratic
majority of the house OF representatives to de-
stroy our tariff laws bv piecemeal, mani
tested by their attacks upon wool, lead and
lead ores. the chief products of a number OF
states, and we ask the people for their judr-
mcnt thereon.
We point to the success of the republican poll
Icy OF reciprocity. under which our export trade
has vastly Increased, and new aud enlarged
markets have been opened for the products of
our farms and work shops.
We remind the people OF the bitter opposition
OF the democratic party to this practical bust
ness measure. and claim that, executed by
republican administration, our present laws
Will eventually give us control of the trade of
the world.
The American people from tradition and in
tercst favor blmetallism, and the republican
party demands the use of both gold and silver
as standard money, with such restrictions and
under such provisions to be determined by
legislation. rs will secure the maintenance of
the party of values OF the two metals. that
me purchasing and debt paying bower OF the
dollar, whether OF silver, gold or paper shall be
at all times equal The interests OF the pro-
ducers OF the country, its farmers and It's work.
ingmcn, demand that every dollar paper or
com, issued by the government shall be as
any " other aa.r,ona .,o ,.,.. <,
already taken by our government to secure an
international conference 10 adopt such meas
urcs as will insure parity OF value between
gold aud silver for use money throughout
the world
We demand that every citizen of the United
states shall be allowed TO cast one tree and un-
restricted ballot in all public elections, and
that such ballot Shall be counted and returned
as cast. that such laws shall be enacted and en-
forced as will secure to every citizen. be he rich
or poor, native or foreign born. white or black,
his sovereign right guaranteed by the coMstitu-
ton.
The free and honest ballot. the just and equal
representation of all the people, as vel! as their
Just ana equal protection under laws are the
loundation OF our republican institutions, and
the party vii! never relax its efforts until the
integrity OF the ballot and the purity of cleo
tons shall be fully guaranteed and protected
in every state.
We denouncc the continued inhuman out
RACES penetrated upon American citizens for
nolitlca! reasons III certaln Southern states OF
the Union.
We favor the extension of our foreign COM
lnercc, the restoration of our mercantile marine
by home built ships and the creation of a navy
for the protection of our national interests and
the honor of our flag; the maintenance OF the
most friendly relations with all foreign powers.
entangling alliances with none. and the pro-
lection OF the rights of our tishcrmeu
we reaftirn our approval of the Monroe doc
tfine ana believe in the achievement Of the
manifest destiny of the republic in its bruades,
sence.
We favor the enactment of more stringent
laws ana regulations Tor the restriction of
Grim nal. pauDer and contract immigration
We favor efficient legislation by congress to
protect the life and limb of employees OF trans
por:ation companies engaged IN carrying on in
terstate commerce. and recommend legislation
by the respective states that will protect en-
ployes engaged IN state commerce, III mining
and manufacturing.
The republican party has always been the
champion of Lhe oppressed AVID recognizes the
dignity of manhood, irrespective of faith. color
or nationality. It sympathizes with the cause
of home rule In Ireland, aud protests against
the persecution OF the Jews in Russia.
The ultimate rcliancc of free popular govern
mcnt III the intelligence Of the people and the
maintenance of freedom among men. We there
lore 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 education of the chill
drea 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 reafiirln our opposition, declared III the
republican platform OF 1855. to all combina-
tions OF capital, organized in trusts or other
wise, to control arbitrarily the condition of
trade among our citizens.
We heartily endorse the action already taken
upon this subject and ask for such further
legislation as may be required to remedy any
defects in existing laws. and to render their en-
forccncnt more complete and effective.
We approve The policy of extending to the
towns. villages and rural communities. the adj
vauta"es of the free delivery service. now en-
Joved Nv The larger cities of the country, and
affirm the declaration contained in the plat
form OF lsss, pledring the reduction of letter
lnent con slstcnt with the highest class of post
al service.
We commend the spirit and evidence of re-
form III the civil service, and the wise and con-
slant enforcement by the republican party of
the laws regulating the same.
The construction Ol the Nicaragua canal is of
III" highest Importance TO the American peo-
pie, both as measure of national defense, nd
to build up and maintain American commerce,
ana II should be controlled by the United
States government
We favor the admission of the remaining ter.
ritories at the earliest practicable date, having
que regard to the interests of the people OF the
territories and of the United States. All the
federal officers appointed tor the territories
should be selected from bona tde residents
SHOULD be recorded as far as practicable.
We favor of the ccssion, subject to the home
stead laws OF the arid public lands to the
states and territories in which they lie, under
such congressional restrictions to DISPOSE
ton, reclamation and occupancy by settlers as
Will secure the minimum benefits to the people.
The Worlds Columbian exposition is great
national undertaking and congress should
promptly enact such reasonable legislation In
ald thereof as will insure thereto. and the at
Imminent OF results commensurate with the
dignity and progress Of the nation.
We sympathizc with all wise and legitimate
efforts to lessen and prevent the evils Of
in1emperance aud permote morality.
Ever mindful OF the services and sacrifices OF
the men who saved the life Of the nation, we
pledge anew to the veteran sOldiefs Of the re-
public watchful care and recognition Of their
just claims upon grateful people.
We commend the able, patriotic and thor
0ugh!y American administration of President
Harrison. Under 1t tue country has enjoyed re-
markable prosperity, and tho dignity and honor
Of the nation, at home and abroad, have been
faithfully maintained, and we offer the record
OF pledges kept az a guarantee OF faithful per-
Torrance In the future.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NOTES.