Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-16

Tho representatives OF the republicans OF
the United States assembled IN general conven-
tion on the shores OF the Mississippi river tho
everlasting bond OF an indcstructiblo republic,
whose most glorious chapter Of history Is the
record Of tho republican party, congratulate
their countrymen on the majestic march Of the
nation under the banners inscribed with the
principles Of our platform Of 1884 vindicated by
victory at the polls and prosperity In our fields,
workshops and mines, and make tho following
declaration Of principles:
We reafitm the doctrine OF protection. We
cnll attention 10 its growth already We main
tain that the prosperous condition Of our coun-
try 10 largely due 10 the wise revenue lcgisla-
tion OF the republican congress- We believe
that all articles which cannot be produced In
the United States, except luxuries, should be
admitted free OF duty, and that on oil imports
coming into competition with the products Of
American laber 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 consumption
have been reduced under the operations Of the
tariff act OF 1890.
We denounco the efforts OF the democratic
majority Of the house Of representatives 10 dc.
Gtroy our tarin laws by piccemcal as Is mani.
Tested by their attacks upon wool lead and lead
ores, the chief products Of a number Of states,
and VIC ask the people for their Judgment
thereon.
We point TO the success Of the republican
policy OF reciprocity, upon which our export
trade has vastly increased and new and en-
larged markets have been opened for the prod
ucis CT our farms and workshops We rem ind
the people Of the bitter opposition OF the demo
cratic party TO this practical business mt asure,
and cain that, executed by q republican I'D
ministration, our present laws will eventually
give rs control Of tie trade OF the world
tercst favor bi-metallism, and the republican
party demands the use of both gold and silver
ns siendard money, with such restrictions and
under such provisions, 10 bo determined by
Liquidation, as will secure the maintenance OF
the parity OF values OF the two metals 30 that
the Purchasing and debt paying power 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 its work.
ingroen, demand that every dollar paper or
coin. issued by the government shall be as
good rs any other
We command the wise and patriotic steps al.
ready taken by our government TO secure an In
ternaiional conference, 10 adopt such measures
as will insure q parity OF value between gold
and silver for use as money throughout the
world
We demand that every citizon OF the United
States shall be allowed 20 cast one free md 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 rs viii secure 10 every citizen, the rich
OF poor, native or foreign born. this sovereign
right guaranteed by the constitution
The free and honest popular ballot the Just
and equal representation OF all the people, as
well cs their just and equal protection under
the laws, are the foundation Of our republican
institutions and the party Will never relent its
efforts until tho integrity OF the ballot and the
purity OF elections shall DO fully guaranteed
and protected ia every state.
We denounce the continued inhuman outrages
perpetrated upon American citizens. for polit
ical reasons, in certain southern states
We favor the extension Of our foreign com.
meree, the restoration Of our mercantile In
du5Fy and the creation Of q navy for the pro-
tection OF our national interests and the honor
OF our flag, the maintenance OF the most friend
ly relations with all foreign powers entangling
alliances w'tA none; and the protection Of the
rights OF our fishermen
We reanirm our approval OF the Monroe doc
trine and believe in tho achievement OF the
sense.
We favor the enactment Of more stringent
laws and regulations for the restriction OF
criminal, pauper and contract immigration.
'~e favor eflcient legislation by congress to
p ,tect the life and limb OF employees OF trans.
portation companies engaged In carrying inter.
state commerce, and recommend legislation by
the respective states that will protect EN-.
ployes engaged IN state commerce, IN mining
and manufacturing.
Tho republican party has always been the
champion OF the oppressed, and recognizes the
dignity OF manhood, irrespective Of faith, color
or nationality: II sympathizes with the cause
Of home rule in ireland and protests against ths
persecution OF the Jews IN Russia.
The ultimate reliance OF free popular govern.
ment Is the intelligence OF the people and the
maintenance OF freedom among men We
therefore declare anew our devotion 70 liberty
Of thought and conscience Of speech and press
and approve all agencies and instrumentalities
which contribute 10 the education OF the Chill.
drcn Of the land; but while insisting upon the
fullest measure u -eligious liberty, we arc op.
posed TO any union Of church and state
We reafirm our opposition declared in the
republican platform OF 1898 10 all comblna-
lions Of capital organized In trusts or other.
wiso 10 control arbitrarily the condition Of
trade among our citizens We heartily indorse
the action already taken upon this subject and
ask for such further legislation as may be re-
quired 20 remedy any defects In existing laws,
and 10 render their enforcement more complete
and effective
We approve tho policy Of extending TO towns,
villages and rural communities the ADVANTAGES
OF the Iftt Gtllhery service now enjoyed by the
larger cities OF the country, and reaffirm the
declaration contained in the republican plat.
form o. 1855, pledging the reduction OF letter
postage 10 cent az the earliest possible mo
ment consistent with the maintenance Of the
post ONCE department and the highest class Of
postal service.
VIC commend the spirit OF reform in the civil
service and the wise and consisten. enforce
meni by the republican party OF the laws regu-
lating the same
The construction OF the Nicaragua canal Is OF
tho highest importance to tho American people,
but as q measure OF national defense and 10
build up and maintain American commerce, IL
should be controlled by the United States gov
ernment
We favor the admission OF the remaining ter.
riiOries at the earliest practicable date, having
due regard tc the int rests OF the people OF the
territories and Of the United States All the
federal Officers appointed for the territories
should be selected from bona hde residents
thereof, and the right OF self government should
be accorded as far as practicable.
We favor cession. subject 10 the homestead
laws. Of the arid public lands 10 the states and
territories in which they iie uuder such con.
gressional restrictions as 10 disposition, re.
and occupancy by settlers as viii
give the maximum benefits 10 the people.
Tho worlds Columbian exposition Is a great
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promptly enact such reasonable legislation
therefor as will insure q diseharging OF the ex.
pense and obligations incident thereto, and the
attainment OF results commensurate with tho
dignity and progress Of the nation.
We sympathizc with all wise and legitimate
Efforts 10 lessen aud prevent the evils OF intem-
perance aud prom Ito morality.
Ever mindful OF the services and sacrifices Of
lhe men who saved tho life Of the nation, we
pledge anew 10 the veteran soldiers OF the ro-
public watchful care and recognition OF their
lust claims upon a grateful people.
We commend the able patriotic and thorough
y American administration OF President Har-
-ison Under Il the country has enjoyed
remarkable prosperity and the dignity
ma honor OF tho nation al home and abroad
have been faithfully maintained, and we oner
he record OF pledges kept as guarantee Of
aiihful performance In the future.
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