The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-24
THE PLATFORM.


TAe representatives Of the Republicans of
the United States, assembled in general con-
wention ON the shores OF the Mississippi river.
the everlasting bond OF q industructible repub-
lie, whose most glorious chapter OF history Is
the record OF the Republican party. congratu-
late their countrymen on the majestic march
Of the nation under the banners inscribed with
thu priaciples OF our platform Of 1883, vlndi-
Gated By yictory at the polls and prosperity in
our helds, workshops and mines, and make
the following declaration OF principles:
The TafiH-We reaffirm the American doc
trins 81 protection. We call attentkn to its
growth abroad. We maintain that the pros
porous condition OF our country is largely due
to the wise revenue legislation of the Republic
can congress. We believe that all articles
which cannot b produced In the United States
except iuxuries, should be admitted free of
duty. and that ON allimports coming into COM
petition with the products Of American labor
there should be duties levied equal TO the diff
ference between wages abroad and at home
We assert that the prices OF manufactured ar
ticles have been reduced under the operations
( of the tariff act Of 1900. We denounce the eff
forts Of ths Democratic majority Of the house
70 destroy our tariff laws by piecemeal, as
rpanifested by their attacks on wool, lead and
lead ore. and We ask the people for their judy
msns thereon.
We point to the success OF the Republican
policy Of reciprocity, under which export
trade has vastly increased and new and en-
larged markets have been opened for the pro-
ducts OF our farms and workshops. We re-
mind the people of the bitter opposition of the
Democratic party TO this practical business
measure and claim that, executed by Re-
publican administration, our present laws
viii eventually give us control OF the trade OF
the world.
silver The American people from tradition
and interest favor bi-metalism, and the Re-
publican party demands the use Of both gold
and silver - STANDARD money, with such re-
por1ction, and under such provisions, to be de-
tWmined BY contemplation. as will secure the
maintenance Of the parity OF values of the
two metals, 90 that the purchasing and debt
paying power of tho dollar whether of silver,
gold or paper. shall be at all times equal. The
interests Of the producers OF the country, its
farmers and its workingmen demand that
every dollar. paper or coin, issued by the gov
arnmeDt shall DO rs good as any other. We
commend the wise and patriotic steps already
taken BY our government to secure an inter-
national conference to adopt such measures
~ will insure parity of value between gold
and silver for use as money throughout the
world.
Elections-ws demand that every citizen OF
the United States shall 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
bora. white or black, this sovereign right,
guaranteed by the constitution, the free and
honest popular ballot; the just and equal
representation OF all the people as well MS the
just and equal protection under the laws as
the Foundation Of our Republican institutions,
and tho party will never relax its efforts until
tho integrity Of the ballot and the purity OF
elections shall be fully guaranteed and pro-
tccted IN every state.
Southern 0utrages-we denounce the con-
tinucd fnhuman outrages perpetrated on
American citizens for political reasons In GER
tain states Of the Union.
Foreign Reiations-We favor the extension
Of cur foreign commerce; the restoration of
our mercantile marine by home built ships,
and the construction Of navy for the protec-
tien Of our national interests, the honor of our
AAg. It, maintenance OF the most friendly re-
iAtions with foreign powers; entangling alli-
aness with none, and the protection OF the
rights Of the fishermen. We favor the enact
nent Of more stringent laws and regulations
for the resfrictiou OF criminals. pauper and
contract immigration.
: Miseellanecas-We favor efficient legisla-
tion sy. oonsrees 70 protect the life and limhs
~ employees of tho railroad companies en-
gaGed In carrying interstate commerce, and
fscsmmcnd iegi2lAsion by tbs respective states
that Will protect employees engaged In inter
state commerce and In mining and manufac-
TURNS.
Tho Republican party has always boon the
champion Of the oppressed and recognizes the
| aignify Of manhood irrespective OF faith. color
| - n&tksnslity. II sympathises with the cause
| 4 home rule In ireland and protests against
tho persecution Of the Jews In Russia.
The ultirnRte reliance Of free popular. gov
l erAahAnt 10 Tho Intelligence Of tho people and
| maintenance Of freedom among men. We de-
| ckAzo Ancw our devotion to the liberty of
| thought and coincidence, Of speech and press,
| and approve All aeeneiss and Instrumental
1 ties which contribute to the education OF the
l shildrcn Of the land. but while insisting upon
| the fullest measure Of religious liberty we are
! opposed 70 any union Of church and state.
| We reaf1rm our opposition. declared in
| tbs Republican paatfsrm OF 1855, to all combi-
! nA&isns Of capital ergahizcd to control arbi-
| trsrily the condition Of trade among our citi-
| nsus. We heartily indorse the action taken