Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1892-07-21

uhaer such provisions, 20 be determined by
legislation as will secure the maintenance Of
the parity Of values of the two metals, SO tha&
tRe purchasing aud debt-paying power Of the
doiiSr, whether Of silver, gold or paper, shall
be at all times equal The intercsts OF thg
producers OF the country, lis farmers and
"orkinginen, demand that every dollar. paper
or COIN, issued By the government, shall DC ss
good as anv other.
We commend The wise ard patriotic stems
already taken by our govcrnnie Il 70 secure an
International coDferen 0 10 adopt such meas
ures as VIII insure parity Of value between
sotu aha silver FOR use n a money throughout
the world.
A Free and Honest BaIIot.
we demt ad that every citizen Of the United
states shall DO allowed 10 cast one free and
unrest st.d ballot in al public elections, and
that such ballot shall be count.d and rctnrred
as cast; that such laws shall he enacted ara
emf reed a. viii secure TO every citizen, be he
flch or poor. native or foreign torn white or
elack, TINS sovereign right guaranteed By tia
constitution.
The free and honest ballot, tie lust and
equal representation Of all the people. a. wen
a. tAeir lust ami equal protection uader the
laws are the foundation OF our republican In.
stitutions, and the party will never rel4s irs
ehorta until tie Integrity VI the ballot and the
purity OF electi ns shall be fully guarsut ed
aud protected IN every state.
Southern Outrages.
We denouncc the continued itbaman ONT.
races pcfpetrated upon American citizsrs for
poI,ical rtasoas in certain Southern states Of
the Union.
Foreign Relations.
We favor the extension Of our foreign com.
plerce the restoration of our mercantils
marine by home-built ships and the creation
OF navy for the psotec ction of our natl snal in
forests ana the honor Of our hag, tao main
tenance Of the most friendly rrla' ions with ali
foreign powers, entangliug alliances with
none. and the protection OF the rights OF our
fishermen.
Monroe Doctrine.
We reatllrm our approyal Of the Monroe doo-
trine, and believe in The achievement of mo
manifest destiny Of the republic in It's broadest
sense.
Restriction of Immigration.
We favor the enactment OF more stringent
laws and regulations for tho restriction Of
criminal, pauper and contract immigration.
Protection to Laborers.
We favor efficient legislation by cougress To
protect the life and limb OF employees of trans
portstion companies engaged in carrying on
Interstate commerce, and recommend leglsla-
tion by the respective states tn It win protect
employees engaged in state commerce, IA ,nia.
lug and In mPnufacturipg
sympathy With the Oppressed.
The Republican party has always been the
champion Of the oppressed and recognizes the
dignity Of manhood, irrespective of faith,
color or nationality. IL sympsthizes with the
cause of home rule In Ireland, and protests
against the persecution OF the Jows in Russia
Church and State.
The ultimate reliance of free popul ar govern
ment is the in,eiligence of the people and the
maintenance Of freedom among men. We
therefore declare anew our devotion to liberty
OF thought and cons ience, OF speech and press,
and approve all agencies and instrumentali. /.
ties which contribute to the education OF tho
children of the land; but while insisting upon
the fullest measure Of religious liberty, we are
opposed to any union of church and state.
Opposition TO Trusts.
We reaf,irm our opposition, declared In the
Republican platform Of 1883 10 all combine
tions Of capital organized in trusts or other.
wise, to control arbitrarily the condition Of
trade among our citizeps
We heartily endorse the action already taken
upon this subject, aud ask for such further
legislation as may be required 10 remedy any
defects in existing laws, ana 20 render their
enforcement more complete and effective.
Gfee Eostas Delivery.
We approve the policy Of extending 20 the
towns, villages and ruIai communities the ed
yGntages Of the frue-debveTy service now en-
ioyed by the larger cities of the country ana
Teahirn the declaration contained ia she pat,
form OF 1888 plodeing the reduction of lettor
postage ~ 1 cent at the earliest possible mo
ment consistent with the maintenance OF the
postnfIicc department and the ghest class Of
p stall service.
Civil Service.
We commend the spirit and evidence OF re-
form in the civil service and the wise and con-
siStent enforcement b. thc Republican party
Of the laws regulating the same.
Nicaragua Canal
The construction Of the Nicaragua canal Is
OF the highest importa noe 10 the American
people, both as n measure Of national defense
and to build up aud maintain American CON-
merce and it should be controlled by tho
United States government
Territories.
We favor the admission Of the remaining
territories at the earliest practical date hay-
ing due regard TO the interests Of the terrific
Ties and OF the United States. All the federal
officers appointed for the territories should be
selected from bona fide residents thereof, and
the right Of Sc f-goyernment should be accorded
as far ss practicable.
Arid Lands.
We favor the cession, subject 20 the home
stead laws of the arid public lands TO the
st Stes aud territories In which they lie. under
such congressional restrictions ~ 20 dispos.-
tiun, reclamation ana occupancy by settlers
as viii secure the maximum benefits 10 the
people.
The Columbian Exposition.
The worlds Columbian exposition is q great
national undertaking, and congress should
promptly enact such reasonable LEGISLATION in
aid thereof as will assure thereto the attain
ment of results commensurate with the dix.
nifty aud progress Of the nation.
Intemperance.
We sympathize Bith all wise and legitimate
efforts to lessen and prevent the evils OF In
temperance and promote morality.
Pensions.
Ever mindful of the sorvices aud sacrifices
of the men who saved the life OF the nation,
we pledge anew 70 the veteran soldiers of the
republic a watchful care and recognition of
their Just claims upon grateful people.
Harrison's Administration.
We commend the able. patriotic and thor
oughly American administration OF President
Harrison. Under II the country has enjoved
remarkable property, and the dignity and
honor of the nation. at home aud abroad, have
been faithfully maintained, and we offer the
record of pledges kept as guarantee OF faith
full performance in the future.
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