Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-10

commend the wise and patriotic steps al
ready taken by our government 10 secure
an international conference 10 adopt such
measures as will insure q parity Of value
between gold and silver for use as money
throughout the world.
I'VE demand that every citizen OF the
United States snail be allowed TO cast one
free and unrestricted ballot in all public
elections, and that such ballot shall be
counted and returned as cast; that such
laws shall be enacted and enforced as will
secure to every citizen, be he rich or poor,
native or foreign born, white or black, this
sovereign right guaranteed by the Consti-
tuition. The free and honest popular bal
lot the just and equal representation OF all
hepeople as well as their just and equal
protection under the laws, are the founda-
tion of our republican institutions and the
party will never relent In It's efforts until
the integrity of the ballot and the purity
Of elections shall be fully guaranteed and
protected in every State.
1--WE denounce the continued inhuman
outrages perpetrated upon the American
citizens for political reasons in certain
Southern States of the Union.
I'VE favor the extension Of our foreign
commerce, the restoration of our mercantile
marine by home built ships, and the crea-
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national interests and the honor of our flag,
the maintenance of the most friendly rela.
tions with all foreign powers, entangling
alliances with none, and the protection OF
the rights Of our fishermen.
1--WE reaffirm our approval Of the Monroe
doctrine, and we believe in the achieve
ment of the manifest destiny of the Repub-
lie in its broadest sense.
1--WE favor the enactment of moro strin-
gent laws and regulations for the restrIc-
tion Of criminal pauper and contract immi-
grafton.
ave favor efficient legislation by Con-
gress TO protect the life and limbs OF en-
ployes of transportation companies en-
gagged in carrying on interstate COM
merce. and recommend by the respective
States action that will protect employees
engaged in State commerce, in mining and
manufacturing.
1.-THE Republican party has always been
the champion OF the oppressed and recog-
nized dignity Of manhood irrespective of
faith, color or nationality; it sympathizes
with the cause of + me rule in Ireland,
and protests against the prosecution OF the
Jews in Russia.
The ultimate reliance of free popular
government is the intelligence of the peo-
pie and the maintenance of freedom. We
therefore declare anew our devotion to lib
erty Of thought and conscience, of speech
and press, aud approve all agencies and in
strumentalities which contributed to the
education Of the children Of the land: but
while insisting upon the fullest religious
liberty, we are opposed TO any union OF any
church aad State.
1--WE reafilrm our opposition. declared In
the Republican platform in 1883, to all com
binations Of capital organized in trust or
otherwise 10 control arbitrarily the condi-
ton of trade among our citizens. We
heartily endorse the action already taken
upon this subject, and ask for such further
legislation as may be required TO remedy
any defects in existing laws, and TO render
their enforcement more complete and ef.
fective.
ave approve the policy of extending to
towns, villages and rural districts the ad-
vantages of the free mail delivery service,
now enjoyed by the larger cities Of the
country, and reaffirm the declaration con-
tanned in the Republican platform OF 1888,
pledging the reduction Of letter postage 10
enc cent at the earliest possible moment
consistent with the maintenance of the
postofice department and the highest class
OF postal service.
eve commend the spirit and evidence OF
reform in the civil service, and the wise
and consistent enforcement by the Repuo-
lican party Of the laws regulating the
same.
"The construction OF the NicarauguS
Canal Is of the highest Importance TO the
American people, but as q measure OF
National defence, and 10 build up and
maintain American commerce, it should be
controlled by the United States govern
ment.
1--WE favor admission Of the remaining
territories at the earliest practicable date,
having due regard TO the interests Of the
people of the territories and of the United
States. All the federal officers appointed
for the territories should be selected from
bona fide residents thereof aud the right
OF self government should be accorded as
far as practicable.
We favor cession, subject to the home
stead laws, of the arid public lands to the
States and Territories in which they lie
under such Congressional restrictions as u
disposition, reclamation and occupancy by
settlers as will secure the maximums in
benefits 10 the people.
"The Worlds Columbian Exposition is q
great national undertaking and Congress
should promptly enact such reasonable leg
islation in aid thereof as will insure dis
charging OF the expense and obligations in
cident thereto and the attainment ofresult:
commensurate with the dignity and pro-
gress of the nation.
''We sympathize with all wise and legiti
mate efforts to lessen and prevent the evils
of intemperance and promote morality.
Ever mindful Of the services and sacri
fees of the men who saved the life Of The
Nation, we pledge anew to the veteran sol
diers Of the Republic watchful care and
recognition Of their just claims upon q
grateful people.
I'VE commend the able, patriotic and
thoroughly American administration oi
President Harrison. Onder IL the country
has enjoyed remarkable prosperity and the
dignity and honor of the Nation at home
and abroad, have been faithfully maintain
ed, and we offer the record Of pledges KEEP
as q guarantee Of faithful performance Il
the future"
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