Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-29
THE PLATFORM.

We, the Republicans of South Dakota, in con
yentiun assembled reatlirm the principals rnun-
liuted in the platform, adopted by the National
Republican Convention, held ut Minneapolis III
June last, and most heartily eiidnrse the able a,.i
efficient administration III President Harrison:
and we recognize with pleasure the srr..,rs ger
dered our state by our Republican Sri..ta, .a.i
Representatives i'll Congress.
We cordially approve and endorse the alb" aGti
efficient administration of our state government.
We favor the Use of both geld al.a silver US
standard money, under such Legislative resnla
two metals. And We ommcn the steps already
taken by our government To insure this important
object by an International monetary. conference.
The Republican party is the friend ot the work
ing classes, uppuscd to all LEGISLATION hostile To
their interest, and ready at ali times To ainpt any
measure that may improve their condition, or
the occurrence OF any conflicts between labor ana
capital. We denUunce the agitation of dema-
gogues designed to fomrnt and intensity these
conflicts. and we most earnestly disapprnve the
Use of private armed forces in any attempt To
eettle them. We believe that an appeal To the
law and its officers is amply sufficient to protect
property and preserve the peace, and u reference
to legally created or ainicaNly chosen boards of
arbitration the hest method of adjusting all dis
agreements out Of which these conflicts have
arisen.
That we hail the advent of better times in our
beloved country, when the operation of liepuili-.
can tariff legislation is looking to the establish
ment of new industries in our midst, and the re-
moval hither of many manufacturing institutions
from the old world :when orr reciprocity treaties
have wlitened the seas with the sails of ON new
and enlarged commences: when the splendid dip
lUmacy OF our state department has secured the
acquaintance of European nations with the
American hog, and ia now acquainting them with
the valuable tses of American corn: when the
Providence Of God and industry of man unite in
promising us an abundant harvest; when our
mines are increasing their out put of gold, silver.
copper, tin and other valuable metals, and peace
and good will prevail among our people: and we
denOnnce the declarations frcm the platform of
the Peoples Party Convention recently held at
Omaha. as follows:
meet in the midst of a nation brought to
the verge of moral, political and material ruin;
corruption dominates the BALLOT box, the ~legisla-
ton, congress, ami touches even the ermine of
the bench: the people are demOralized: most of
the states have been compelled. to isuia'e the
voters at the polling places To prevent universal
intimidation or bribery etc.
These Statements are more than falee, they are
seditious, ecanlaious and appeal to tine prejHdices
and passions of unthinking men, and are "A SIAN
der upon u free, intelligent, seif-governei people.
That experience has amply justified the wisdom
OF the National Government III adopting the re-
ciprocal trade relations with foreign powers. This
policy has very largely augmented the e&portu-
tions of our manufactured wares and agricultural
products as shown by the unprecedented record
.f the past year, during which time our export
trade reached the enormous total of two billion
dollars.
We urge upon the general government such
legislation as will secure to the several states for
agricultural purposes the arid lands within their
borders, and we urge upon our Senators and Rep.
rssentatives i'll Congress to continue their brst
SuNA wv NNulc klOtI tlt Nlhn
liberal aid for the establishment of y s.ste,u of
irrigation Ivy means of artesian wells.
We demand such legislation by our general and
state governments as will prevent dealings in OPP.
tions of agricultural products ly spcculatOrs and
the forming of combinations and truets.
We commend the present administration in It's
management of the Affairs of the general land
office in promptly securing TO the settlers upor
the public lands title tn their homes as contrastef
with the policy of the lite Democratic administra
tion to annoy such settlers by delay aid ~vexatiou.
litigation.
That surviving soldiers nrd sailors of the civil
war are justly entitled 10 the grateful care of III,
National Government which these heroes valul
preserved from destruction, and we cheerful,
tion of their patriotic sacrifices.
That our revenue laws should he carefully re
viscd by a commission of competent persons rep
T%esen,ing the principal industries Of the state il
the end that all property rightfully subject I,
taxation may be made To pay its just proportion
of the public revenues.
That recognizing the great value and wist
economy Of we'll Constructed highways to til.
thoughtful consideration of our people the ADOPT
ion of snch methods of road Improvement as viii
Insure the Huilaing of durable ard substantial
roaGways wherever required in all sections uf til,
state.
That for the better protection of the purity q
the ballot boN, and az Il proper complement %
"ur Australian ballot Law, we demand the passac,
~ = registration law TO apply only in towns ant
cities having a population Of a LOO or more.
We are In favor of the postal telegraph and nos
delivery.
We are in favor of lave governing the rate,
To the end that such rates may be reduced.
We favor the election of railroad commissioner
by the people and we demand the enactment of
to establish local passenger and freight rates, III,
favor the enactment of snch lnws for the regula
tor of railroads within THE state as will insur,
a u eHnaiity To all classes of putrcns and I,