The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-10
The Prosperity OF tho Country At.
tributed to Republican Rev
enuo Legislation.
The silver Question Dodged In Part and
tho Rest Of II straddIed--south-
ern Outrages.

chapter Of history 10 q record OF the repub-
lican party, congratulate their countrymsn
on the majestic march of the nation under
banners inscribed with the principles Of our
platform Of 1888, vindicated at the polls
and BY prosperity in fields. work shops and
mines, and make the following declaration
of principles:
Wa rsaffirm the American doctrine of
protection. We call attention to its growth
abroad. We MAINTAIN that the prosperous
condition Of our country is largely due to
the wise revenue legislation Of the repub-
loan 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 all imports COM
ing into competition with the products Of
American labor, there should be levied du-
ties equal to the difference between wages
abroad and at home.
We assert that the prices Of manufac-
tured articles Of general consumption have
been reduced under the operations OF the
tariff act of 1880. We denounce the efforts
of the democratic majority of the house of
representatives TO destroy our tariff laws by
piecemeal, as is manifested by attacks upon
wool and lead Ores the chief products Of
number Of states, and We ask the people for
their judgment thereon.
We point to the success of the republican
policy of reciprocity, under which our ex-
port trade has vastly increased and new
and enlarged markets have been opened
for the produots Of our farms and work
shops.
We remind the people of tho bitter op-
position of the democratic party to this
practical business 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
interest. favor bi-metallism, and the re-
publican party demands the use of both
gold and silver ~ standard money. with
| such restrictions and under scch provisions
to bs determined BY legislation. ~ will
secure tho maintenance Of parity OF
chasing and debt-paving power of a dol
lar, whether silver. gold or paper, shall be
at oil times equal. The interests of the
producers of the country, its farmers and
workingmen, demand that every dellar,
paper or coin. issued BY government shall
the wise and patriotio steps already taken
by our government to secure an interna-
tlonRl difference to adopt such measures
az will insure . parity of value between
gold and silver, for use as money through
out the world.
We demand that every citizen of the
United States shall be allowed to cast one
free and unrestrictsd ballot in all public
elections. and that such ballot shall be
counted and returned as cast; that such
laws shall be enacted and enforced a. will
secure to every citizen, be he rich or poor,
native or foreign born, white or black, this
sovereign right guaranteed by the constitu-
tion. The free and honest popular ballot,
just and equal representation of all people,
rs we'll as their just and equal protection
under laws. are the foundation OF our re-
publican institutions, and the party will
never relax ito efforts until the integrity
of the ballot and the purity of elections
shall be fully guaranteed and protected by
the state.
Southern outragos We denounce the
continued inhuman outraRes psrpetrated
upon American citizens for political rea-
ion.
Foreign relations. We favor the extern
sion of our foreign commerce, the rsstora-
ticn of our merchant marine bv home
built ships. and the creation of our navy
for the protection of our national interests
and the honor of our flag; the maintenance
OF most friendly relations with all foreign
powers entangling alliances with none; and
the prot ction OF the rights of our fisher
men. We reatiirn our approval of the
Monroe doct inc, and believe in the nchiev-
ment of the manifest destiny of the repub-
lie in the broadest sense.
We favor the enactment of stringent
laws and regulations for the restriction Of
criminal, pauper and CONT act immigra-
ton.
Miscellaneous. We favor efficient leeisla-
tion by congress to protect lite and limb of
employees OF transportation companies en-
gagged in carrying on Interstate CONNIE ce,
and recommend legislation by the respect
i've states that will protect employees en-
gagged in state commerce., in mini e and
manufacturing.
The republican party has always been
the champion of the oppressed and recog-
nizes the dignity Of manhood irrespective
Of faith, color or nationality. 1t srmpa-
thizes with the cause of home rule in Ire
land and protests against the pe seoution
of Jews in Russia. lhe ultimate reliance
of free popular government Ii the intelli-
Rence OF the people, and the maintenance
Of freedom among men. We therefore de-
clare anew our devotion to Liberty of
thought and conscience, of speech and
press, and approve all aRencies and instru-
mentalities which contribute to the educa-
ton of the children of the land; but while
insisting upon the fullest measure of relig-
ious liberty, we are opposed to any union
of church and state.
We reaiiirm our opposition declared in
the republican platform of 1888, to all COM
Vi StRisNi Al Siusto W
otherwise, to control. arbitrarily, the condi-
ton of trade among our citizens. We
heartily endorse action alrsady taken upon
this subject, and ask for such further legis-
lation Ia may be required to remedy any
defects in existing laws, and 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 larger cities of the country and
reaifirm declaration contained in the repub-
lican platform of 1883, pledginH u reduction
of lsttor postage to one cent, NJ she sa, liest
possible moment consistent with the main
tenAnce of the postoflice de. artment and
the highest class of postal servics.
Civil service. We commend the spirit
and evidence of reform in the civil 90; vice
and the wise and consistent endorsement
by the republican party of laws regulating
the same.
Nicaragua canal. The constr uction Of
the Nicaragua canal Ia Of tho highest i'm
portnncs to the American people, both as