Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
largely due to the wise revenue Legislation,

OF our republican congress.
1--WE believe all articles which cannot
be produced in the United States, except
Injuries, should be admitted free Of duty,
and that on all imports coming into
competition with the products of
american labor there should be levied
duties equal to the difference between the
wages abroad and at home. We assert
1nat the prices of manufactured articles of
general consumption have been reduced
under the operation of tariff act of 1890.
we denounce the efforts of the demo
cratic majority of the house of represent
atVes 10 destroy our tariff laws by peace
meal as Is manifested by their attacks
upon WOOL ieao and lead ores the chief
products OF number of states and Wa
ask the people for their Judgement there
on.
we point to the success of the re,mbli-
can policy OF reciprocity under which our
export trade has vastly increased and the
new anu enlarged markets have been
opened Tor the products of our farms and
workshops. We remind the people of the
bitter opposition of the Democratic party
to this practical measure, and claim that
executed by the republican administration
our present laws will eventually give us
control of the trade of the world.
The American people from tradition
and interest favor bimetallism and the re-
publican party demand the use of both
gold and silver as standard money, with
such restrictions, to be determined by
legislation, as will secure the maintenance
OF parity of values of the two metals, so
that the purchasing and debt paying
power OF dollar, whether silver, gold or
paper, shall be at all times equal The
interest of the producers of the country,
ITS farmers and its workingmen, demands
that every dollar, whether paper or coin,
IsSu( ny the government. shall be a. good
as "1y other dollar. We commend the
wise and patriotic steps already taken by
cur government 70 secure international
c>nferences, to adopt such measures ~
will insure the parity of value between
sold and silver for use AS money THROUGH
out the world
we demand that every citizen of the
United States snail be allowed to cast a
tree and unrestricted ballot In all public
electlon:, and that such ballot shall be
couDted and returned as cast; that such
laws shall be enacted and enforced as will
secure to every citizen, be he rich or poor,
native OF foreign born, white
or black, this sovereign right
guaranteed by the constitution.
The just and equal representation of all
people as we'll as their just and equal pro-
lection under the laws, are the foundation
OF our republican institutions, and our
! party will never re!ent in its efforts I'm
til the integrity of the ballot and the
purity of elections shall be fully guaran-
teed and protected iii every state
1--WE denounce TIE continued inhuman
outrage" Eetpetuated upon American c!tt-
zens f0T piltlctl reasons in certaia south
) ern states Ut the union
1--WE favor the extension of our foreign
commerce, the restoration u QUE mercan-
tile marine 10y home built ships aud the
creation OF q navy 'cr .tr' r4tectlon OF our
national interests and The honor OF our
flag; the maintenance f our most friendly
relations With all ioraisn powers; entan-
CLING alliances with none and tho nrotec-
ton OF the rights OF fishermen.
1--WE re- affirm our approval of the Mon
roe doctrine and believe in the achieve
nent and manifest destiny OF the republic
In it's broadcast sense.
"We favor the enactment af more
tringent law and regulations for the re-
strlctlon criminal, pauper and contract i'm
migration.
I'VE favor efficient legislation by con-
gress to Or otect the life and limb of en-
employees OF transportation companies en-
gagged IN caTrylAg Oh lEis,r- Stale commerce
ana recommending islation by the ree pect-
i've states that will protect employees en-
gagged in state commerce, III mining and
in manufacturing.
Tine republican party has always been
the champion Of the oppressed aad has
recognized the dignity and manhood ire
spectfve OF faith, color or nationality. 1t
sympathizes with the cause of home rule
IN Ireland, and protests against the perse
cution of the Jews in Russia.
the ultimate reliance of free and pop
ular government is the intelligence OF its
people and the maintenance of freedom
among men. We therefore declare anew
our devotion to liberty of thought and
conscience, speech and press, and approve
all agencies and instrumentalities 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 the union of the church and
state.
eve reaffirm our opposition. declared
In the republican platform of 1888, to all
combines of capital, organized in trusts or
otherwise, to control arbitrarily the condi
ton OF trade among our citizens. We
heartily endorse the action taken upon
this subject and ask for such further iegis-
ation as may be required to remedy any
defects in the existing laws and to render
| their enforcement more complete and
| effective.
1--WE approve the rHiicy extending to
towns, villages and lurai communities,
the advantages of the free delivery SER
vice now enjoyed by the larger cities of
the country and re-affirm the declaration
contained in the republican platform of
1888, pledgipg the reduction of letter post
age to one cent at the earliest possible
moment consistent with the maintenance
OF the postoffice department and high
class postal service.
eve recommend the spirit and evil
dence of reform in the civil service and
the wise and consistent enforcement by
the republican party of the laws reguat-
ing the same.
''The construction of the Nicaragua
canal Is Of the highest Importance to thu
American people as measure of nationa
defense and to build up and maintain
American commerce, and it should be
controlled by the United States govern
ment.
''We favor the admission of the remain
ing territories at the earliest practicable
date, having due regard to the interests
of the people of the territories and of the
United States. All federal officers ap-
pointed for the territories should be select
ed from bona fde residents thereof, and
the right of self government should be
accorded as far as practicable.
1--WE favor the cession, subject to the