Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1892-06-18

It's farmers and its workingmen, demands
that every dollar, whether paper or coin
issued by the government, shall be "a eoo5
as any other dollar. We commend IN
wise and patriotic steps already taken bv
our government to secure international
conferences, to adopt such measures ~
will insure the parity of value betwear
gold and silver for use as money through.
out the world.
1--WE demand that every citizen of tba
United States shall be allowed to cast !
free and unrestricted ballot in all public
elections, and that such ballot shat h
counted and returned as cast; that sucE
laws shall be enacted and enforced Is will
secure to every citizen, be he rich or poor
native or foreign born, white
or black, this sovereign right
guaranteed by the constitution.
The just ano equal representation Of All
people as well as their just and equal pro
lection under the laws, are the foundation
of our republican institutions, aad onr
party will never relent in its efforts m
til the integrity Of the ballot and the
purity of elections shall be fully guaran-
teed and protected in every state.
"We knounce the continued inhumgp
outrages perpetuated upon American citi-
Eens for political reasons in certain south.
ern states of the union.
ave favor the extension of our foreign
eo-,,rnercn the roe'Or1t1ou t,f our rnercan
sxas aTarHxs w R0ms pufrE SnYbe ana thu
creation CT q navy for the protection of our
national interests and the honor of our
flag; the maintenance of our most friendly
relations with all foreign powers; entan.
Cling alliances with none and the pruteo-
ton of the rights of fishermen.
1--WE re, affirm our approval Of the Mon.
roe doctrine and believe in the achieve.
nent and manifest destiny of the republic
in its broadcast sense.
1--WE favor the enactment af more
tIirgent law and regulations for the re-
stricuon criminal, pauper and contract i'm
migration.
1--WE favor efficient legislation by con-
gross te protect the life and limb Of en-
employees of transportation companies en-
gagged in CARRYING on inter state commerce
ald recommend legislation by the respect.
i've states that will protect employees en-
gagged in state commerce, In mining and
IN manufacturing.
The republican party has always b5dn
the champion Of the oppressed and has
recognized the dignity and manhood ire.
spe:tive OF faith, color or nationality Il
sympathizes with the cause of home rule
III Ireland and protests against the perse-
cution of the Jews ia Russia
1.-THE ultimate reliance ola free and pop
uiar government is the intelligence of its
people and the maintenance of freedom
among men. We therefore declare anew
our devotion TO liberty of thought and
conscience, speech and press, and approve
al agencies and instrumentalities which
contribute to the education of the children
of the land; but while insisting upon the
fullest measure of religious liberty we are
opposed to the union of the church and
state.
ave reaffirm our opposition, declared
in the republican platform of 1888, to all
combines of capital, organized in trusts OF
otherwise, to control arbitrarily the condi'
ton of trade among our citizens We
heartily endorse the action taken upon
this subject and ask for such further leRis-
lation as may be required to remedy any
defects in toe existing laws and to render
their enforcement more complete and
effective.
I'VE approve the policy extending to
towns, villages and rural communities,
The advantages Of the free delivery ser.
vice now enjoyed by the larger cities Of
the country and re.afirm the declaration
contained in the republican platform Of
1888, pledging the reduction Of letter post
age to one cent at the earliest possible
moment consistent with the maintenance
of the postofice department and high
class postal service.
1--WE recommend the spirit and evil
dence of reform in the civil service and
the wise and consistent enforcement by
the republican party of the laws regulat-
ing the same.
THE construction of the Nicaragua
canal Is OF the highest Importance to to:
American people as a measure of national
defense and to build up and maintain
American commerce. and it should be
controlled by the United States govern
ment.
ave favor the admission Of the remain
ing territories at the earliest practicable
date, having a due regard to the interests
Of the people of the territories and OF the
United States. All federal officers APP
pointed for the territories should be select.
ed from bona fde residents thereof, and
the right Of self government should be
accorded as far as practicable.
I'VE favor the ces,ion, subject to the
homestead laws, of the arid public lands
10 the states and territories in which they
lie, under such congressional restrictions az
to disposition, reclamation and occupancy
IS settlers as will secure the maximum
benefit to the people
The worlds Columbian exposition is
a great national undertaking and con-
gress should promptly enact such ressona,
bic Legislation in aid thereof as will
insure the discharge of the expenses and
obligations incident thereto and the at
tainment of result commensurate with
the dignity and progress of the nation.
1--WE sympathize with all wise and
legitimate efforts to lessen and prevent
the evils of intemperance and promote
morality.
Ever mindful Of the services OF the
men who saved the life OF the nation, We
pledge anew to the veteran soldiers OF our
republic the watchful care and recogni.
tion of their just claims upon a grateful
people.
1--WE commend the able, patriotic and