Milford chronicle., 1892-06-17

frine of protection. we call attention TO us
eroytb abroad We maintain that the pros
nervous condition of our country is largely due
Ia tbe wise revenue legislation Of the Republic
can congress- We believe that all articles
.5;ab c,si,n0f he produced in the United States,
exeept Iuxuries, should be admitted Tree Of
duty and that on all Imports coming INTO com
{ .,.tirinn with lhe products Of American inDOf
4 tbere sbonll be duties levied equal TO the diff
/ ference between wages abroad and at home.
/ We assert that the prices u n'shuisctule1 ur-
y ticles have been reduced under the opeIa'lons
I III tbe tariff act Of ls9l we dehouhce tHe ~
\ forts of the Democratic majority OF the hous9
\ ~ destroy our tsrit laws Pa Reeepeal' as
! a,.ic,sted IN thea. attacks nwool, lead ana /
iesJ are and we ask the people for their ludg-
ment thereon. ,...,.,,,.o,,
/ nolicy OF reciprocity, under Whlch export /
/ trade has vastly increased anu new anu GU
I ier,,ed rnafkets have been opened for the pro- |
J ducts of our farms and workshops we re- /
mind the peope Of the bitter opposition OF the
Z democratic party to this practical business
I measure and claim that, executed ny ne
nublican administration, our present laws |
vim eventually give US control Of the trade OF
! the world.
silVer-The American people from tradition
/ and interest favor hi-metRlism, and the he
/ publican party demands the use u both gola
/ and silver as standard money with such re-
/ efricfion and under such provisions, to be de-
/ ternined by contemplation AS will secure the
/ maintenance Of the parity Of values OF the
1 two metals, so that the purchasing and DEBT
/ paving power of the dollar whether OF sllNet'
gold OF paper, shall be at all times equal Inc
1 interests of the producers OF the pauplIgi Wy
/ farmers and its workingmen demand that
every dollar, paper or coin, issued by the gov
| eminent shall be as good as any othef' we
| commend the wise ana patriotic steps already
taken by our government 10 secure as inter
national conference to adopt sueh measures
as will insure parity OF value oetweeh g9lu
and silver for use as money throughout the
world.
Flections-yve demand that every citizen OF
the limited States shall be allowed to cast one
free and unrestricted ballot in all puoig
elections, and that such ballot shall be counteH
and returned as cast; that such laws shal ~
enacted and enforced as will secure to every
citizen be he rich or poor, native or foreign
| horn white or black, this sovereign right,
guaranteed by the constitution the Iree ana
| honest popular ballot; the Just ana equal
| concentration of all the people as well as the
lust and equal protection under the laws as
. fhe foundation of our Republican institutions,
and the party will never relax its efforts until
tbe integrity Of the ballot and the purity oil
elections shall be fully guaranteed ana pro-
tcoted in every state .t.,,.
s.oi.t bern Oatrages-We denounce the con-
tinued inhuman outraged perpetfaiea on
American citizens for political reasons IN GER
tain states of the Union,
FOREIGN Relations-We favor the extension
| OF our foreign commerce. the restoiltlon %
our mercantile marine by home oullb sinps'
and the construction of a navy for the protec-
tion of our national interests the honor OF our
Hao its maintenance OF the most friendly re-
lations with foreign powers; entanghhg hiil-
ances with none, and the protection OF tle
| rights of the fishermen. We favor the enact
ment of more stringent laws and regulations
foa the restriction of criminals pauper ana
| contract Immigration.
. Nfiscellaneous-NVe favor efficient iegisia-
tfon by congress to protect the life and ihhos
NJ employees OF the railroad companies en-
I ragged in carrying interstate commerce, anu
{ jecommend legislation by the respective states
Z mat will protect employees engaged IN inter
state commerce and in mining and manufac-
S turing -
r champion Of the oppressed and recognizes the
dignity Of manhood irrespective of faith, color
or nationality II svmpathises with the cause
Z of home rule In ireland and protests against
u the persecution Of the Jews IN Russia
! The ultimate reliance OF free popular gov,
= eminent is the intelligence Of the people ana
o maintenance Of freedom among men. we de-
clare anew our devotion TO the liberty OF
( thought and conscience, Of speech and press
and approve all agencies and Instruments
ties which contribute to the education Of the
children Of the land, but while insisting upon
y tbe fullest measure of religious liberty we are
y opposed 10 any union of church and state.
j. We reaffirm our opposition, declared n
?. the Republican PLATFORM Of lsssr to al COMP
n nations Of capital organized 10 control Mnl
!, | trarilv the condition of trade among our ciii
Il gens. We heartily indorse the action takel
3. thia issue, and ask for such further ieglsia'
!. fion as may lie required to remedy any deiect'
% In existing laws and render their enfnrcemeI
e more complete and effective.
II We approve the policy oteXtendlhg 10 tN"L
d and rural communities the advantages OF Tn
D. free delivery service now enjoyed 10y 'u
a. large cities OF the country
4 Territories favor the admission q th'
- remaining territories at the earliest p"ss'ur
- momcnts having due regard 10 the interest,"
the people Of the territories ana Oh inc Dni'e'
- States. ,a
h An the federal office holders appointed Il
d Inc territories should be selected from In
10 residents thereof, and the right Of self govern
r. lnent should be accorded as far as possible.
l. Arid Lands--NVe favor the cession, suhlec
- 10 the homestead laws,o the arid public land
to the states and territories in which they ne
nnder such congressional restrictions as Z
r disposition reclamation and occupancy .
It eettlers As will secure the maximum neheh'
II 70 the people
j. 1he Columbian Exposition-The World
n Columbian exposition is great national NJ
-. dertaking, and congress should prompt
a enact such reasonable legislation in aid theret
- AS will insure a discharge of the expense an
II obligations incident thereto and the attain
D. ment Of results commensurate with the ai'
D. nifty and progress Of the nation.
IS Intemperance-Ye sympathise with all WIS
and legitimate efforts to lessen and pre- YeI
g. the evil of iitemperance and promo
a Pensions Ever mindful Of the services az
sacrifices Of the men who saved the lie OF y y
natinn, we pledge anew 70 the veteran sul.ln
81 Me repIblc waiohful care ana recogn
ton Of their Just claims upon grateful peopl
Harrison's Administration we eoin4i lliel
the able patriotic American administration
President Harrison. Under il the county ~
enjoyed remarkable prosperity, and me az
nifv and honor of the nation at home al
abroad have been faithfully maintained;
And we offer the record of pledges Kept as
guarantee Of faithful performance IN lne 1
ture.