The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-06-11

achievement of manifest destiny of the
republic in its broadest sense.
We favor the enactment of more
stringent laws and regulation of the
restriction of criminal, pauper and
contract immigration.
Miscellaneous.
We favor efficient legislation by
Congress 10 project the life and limbs
OF employees of transportation COM
panies engaged in carrying on inter-
state commerce, and recommend legis-
lation by the respective states that
will protect employees engaged in
state commerce, in mining and manu-
featuring.
The republican party has always
been the champion of the oppressed,
and recognizes the dignity of manhood,
irrespective of faith, color Or nation
ality; it sympathizes with the cause Of
home rule in Ireland, and protests
against the prosecution of the Jews in
Russia.
Freedom OF Speech and Presa.
The ultimate reliance of free popu-
far government is the intelligence Of
the people, and the maintenance of
reedom among men. We, therefore,
declare anew our devotion TO liberty of
thought and conscience, of speech and
press, and approve all agencies and
lnstrumentalities which contribute TO
the education Of the children of the
land; but while insisting upon the
fullest measure of religious liberty, We
are opposed to any union of church
and state
Antt-Trust
We re affirm our opposition, declared
in the republican platform of 1888,
to all combinations of capital organized
In trusts or otherwise, TO control arbi-
trarily the condition of trade among
our citizens.
We heartily endorse the action al
ready taken upon the subject and ask
for such further legislation as may be
required to remedy any defects in ex-
listing laws, and to render their enforce
ment more complete and effective.
Free Delivery.
We approve the policy of extending
to towns, Villages and rural communi-
ties the advantages of the free delivery
service now enjoyed by the larger cities
of the country, and re-afiirm the dec
laration contained in the republican
platform of 1888 pledging the reduc-
tion OF letter postage TO one cent at the
earliest possible moment consistent
with the maintenance of the Postoffice
Department and the highest class OF
postal service.
{ Civil service.
We commend the spirit and evidenc,
of reform in the civil service, and the
, wise and consistant enforcement 10y
4 the republican party of the laws regu
n lating the same.
j Nicarauga Canal.
e The construction Of the Nicaraugs
Canal is Of the highest Importance tc
the American people as "A measure o.
national defense and to build up An,
! maintain American commerce, and i
: should be- controlled by the Unitc'
States Government.
= Territories.
a We favor the admission Of the re-
,e manning territories At the earles
,f practicable date having due regarded e
~ the interests of the people of the ter
r ritories and of the United States. Al
II the federal officers appointed for tn
e territories should be selected fror
IS bona-iide residents thereof, and th
ID right of selfgovernment should be a.
d corded as far as practicable.
AS Arid Lands.
I'd We favor cession, subject TO tI
lr homestead laws, of the arid publ
al lands to states and territories
as which they lie, under such Congress
IN ional restrictions as 10 disposition, r
ey clamation and occupancy by settler
AS well as to secure the maximu
benefits to the people.
b. The CoIum bian Expedition.
:, The Worlds Columbian Expositi,
oil is great national undertaking, al
LOT Congress should promptly enact su
ST. reasonable legislation in aid thereof
nd will insure discharging of the e
ii. pense and obligations idcident there'
mr. and the attainment of results CONNIE
or. surate with the dignity and progress
I'm the nation.
In Temperance We sympathize vi
y, all wise and legitimate efforts TO less
all and prevent the evils Of intempera I
ro- and promote morality.
da- Pensions.
md Ever mindful of the services a
rts sacrifices Of the men who "a.
pu the life of the nation, We pledge an
AN to the veteran soldiers of the repub
"A watchful care and recogniti IN
their just claims upon a grateful peoT
,.n Iarri.on.. Administration.
can We commend the able, patriotic 3