The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-06-18

terstate commerce, and recommend legislation
by the respective states that will protect en-
ployes engaged in interstate commerce, in min
ing and manufacturing.
The 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 the
persecution OF the Jews in Russia.
The ultimate reliance OF free popular govern
mcnt is 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,
ana approve all agencies and instrumcntalities
which contribute 10 the education OF the chill
dren Of the land; but while insisting upon the
| fullest measure Of religious liberty, we are op-
posed to any union OF church and state.
We reaiilm our opposition declared in the
republican platform of 1883 to all combinations
OF capital, organized in trusts and othei WISE 10
control arbitrarily the conditions of trade
among our citizens. We heartily indorse the
action already taken upon this subject, and ask
Tor such further legislation as may he required
10 remedy any defect in existing laws and 10
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 the
larger cities of the country, and rcaftirm the
declaration contained in the republican plat
| form of 1883 pledgng The reduction OF letter
postage 10 one cent at the earliest possible mo.
mcnt consistent with the maintenance OF the
/ post office department and the highest class of
| postal service.
We commend the spirit and evidence OF re-
| fern in the civil service and the wise and con-
| ssicnt enforcement by the republican party
of the laws regulating tho same.
| The construction of the Nicaragua canal is of
! inc highest importance 10 the American people,
! both "A measure of national lpTpnsn and IN
| build up and maintain American commerce. and
II should be controlled by the United States
! government
! We favor the admission of the remaining ter
ritorics at the earliest possible date having due
regard TO the interests of the people OF the ter
| rtorcs and OF the United States All the fed
| cral officers appointed for the territories should
| he selected from bona hde residents thereof,
ana the right OF self.government should be ac-
/ corded as FAR as practicable,
! We favor cCssion, subject 10 the homestead
laws, OF the arid public lands of the states and
| territories in which they lie under such congress
| slonal restrictions as 10 disposition, reclama-
| lion and occupancy 10y settlers rs will secure
| the maximum hcuchts 10 the people.
The Worlds Columbian exposition Is n great
national undertaking, and congress should
! promptly enact such reasonable Legislation in
! aid thereof as will insure a discharging OF tho
| expense aad obligation incident thereto, and the
| attanmCnis OF results commensurate with the
dignity and progress OF The nation.
We sympathize with all wise and legitimate
efforts 10 lessen and prevent the evils OF in.
temperance and promote morality.
Ever mindful Of the services and sacrifices OF
the men who saved the life Of the nation. we
! pledge anew TO the veteran soldiers OF the re.
public watchful care and recognition OF their
just claims upon grateful people
| We commend the able, patriotic and thor
oughy American administration OF President
Harrison. Under IT the country has enjoyed re-
markable prosperity, and the dignity and honor
| OF the nation, at home and abroad, have been
/ faithfully maintained, and we offer the record
OF pledges kept as guarantee OF faithful per-
! foTmance 10 the future