Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-06-16
REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.
Tho Principles Of the Party as Reported
TO tho National Convention BY the Conn
mIttee on Resolutions.

everlasting bond OF an indestruetiblc republic,
whose most glorious chapter Of history Is the
record OF the republican party, congratulate
their counlrymon on the majestic march OF tho
nation under the banners inscribed with The
principles OF our platform Of 1889, yindicated by
victory az the polls aud prosperity IN our heias,
workshops and mines. and make the Following
declaration OF principles;
We reafiirm the doctrine OF protection we
call attention to It's growth already, we nam
tain that tho prosperous condition OF our eoua-
try is largely due to the wise revenue legisla-
tion Of the republican congress we beheNe
that oil articles which cannot be produced IN
the United States, except luxuries, should DO
admitted free OF duty, and that on all imports
coming into competition with the products Of
American lAbcr there sho4d be lowed duties
equal to the difference between wages abroad
and at home We assert that the prices OF
manufactured articles Of general consumption
have heon reduced under the operations Of the
tariff act OF 1890
We denounce the efforts OF the democratic
majority OF the house OF representatives TO de-
stroy our tariff laws BY piecemeal Us IS mani
tested by their attacks upon wool lead ana lead
ores the chief products OF a number OF states
and We ask tue people for their judgment
thereon.
We point TO the success OF the republican
policy OF reciprocity, upon which our export
trade has vastly Increased and new and en-
largoG markets have been opened for the prod
ucts Of our farms and workshops We rem ind
the people OF the bitter opposition Of III o demo-
cratic party TO this practical business mc asure,
and claim that. executed by republican ad-
minislration, our present laws will eventually
give vs. control OF the trade OF the world
The American people, from tradition and in
terost favor bi-metallism, and the republican
parry demands the use OF both gold and silver
as stsndard money, with such restrictions and
under such provisions TO be determined BY
legiglstion as will secure the maintenance OF
the parity OF values OF the two metals, 50 that
the purchasing and debt paying power OF the
dollar, whether OF silver gold or paper, shall
duceTs Of tho country, It's farmers and Its work
ingrAen, demand that every dollar paper or
coin, issued by the government shall be as
good as any other
We command the wise and patriotic steps OIL
ready taken by our government to secure an In
ternational conference, 20 adopt such measures
as viii insure d parity Of value between gold
and silver for use as money throughout the
world
We demand that every citizon OF tho United
States shall be allowed 10 cast ono free and un.
restricted ballot in all public elections, and
that such ballot shall be counted and returned
as cast; that such laws shall be enacted and en-.
forced as will secure 10 every citizen, the rich
or poor, native or foreign born, this sovereign
right guaranteed by the constitution
The free and honest popular ballot the just
and equal representation of oil the people, as
well as their just and equal protection under
tho laws, are the foundation OF our republican
and the party will never rolont its
efforts until the integrity OF the ballot and the
purity OF elections shall be fully guaranteed
and protected IN every state
We denounce the continued inhuman outrages
perpelrated upon American citizens, for polit
ical reasons in certain southern states.
We favor the extension OF our foreign com
merce, tho res toration Of our mercantile in
dustry and the creation Of a navy for the pro
tction OF our national interests and tho honor
OF our flag, the maintenance OF tho most friend
~ relations with all foreign powers, cntangiing
alliances VITA none. and the protection Of the
rights Of our fishermen.
We reafirm our approval OF tho Monroe doc
tyine and believe In tho achievement OF the
manifest destiny Of the republic in its broadcast
sense.
We favor the enactment Of more stringent
laws and regulations for the restriction OF
criminal pauper and contract immigration.
We favor efficient legislation BY congress to
protect tho life and limb OF employees Of trans.
portation companies engaged in carrying inter-
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the respective states that will protect en-.
ployes eugaged in state commerce. in mining
and manufacturing.
Tho republican party has always been tho
champion OF the oppressed, and recognizes the
dignity OF manhood, irrespective OF faith, color
or nationality; II sympathlzes with the cause
of home rule in Ireland and protests against the
persecution OF the Jews IN Russia.
The ultimate reliance Of free popular govern.
ment IS the intelligence Of the people and ths
aintenAnco Of freedom among men We
therefore declare anew our devotion to liberty
Of thought and conscience, OF speech and press
and approve all agencies aud instrumentaliiea
which contribute 70 tho education OF the chill.
iron OF the land but while insisting upon tho
ulest measure Of religious liberty, we are op-
losed to any union OF church and state
We reaflrm our opposition. declared in the
-epuhlican platform of 1883 70 all oomhina-
ions OF capital organized in trusts or other.
wise TO control arbitrarily the condition OF
rade among our citizens We heartily iI,.orss
he action already taken upon this subject and
ask for such further legislation as may be ro.
luired 10 remedy any defects In existing laws,
nd TO render their enforcement more complete
md effective
We approve the policy Of extending 10 towns
villages and rural communities tho advantage.
II the free delivery service now enjoyed by the
arger cities OF the country, and reanirm the
declaration contained IN the republican plat.
orm of 1883, pledging the reduction Of letter
postage 10 cont at the earliest possible mo-
nent consistent with the maintenance OF the
post office department and the highest class OF
'ostal service.
We commend the spirit Of reform in the civil
ervice and the wise and consistent enforce
nent by the republican party OF the laws regu-
ating the same.
The construction OF the Nicaragua canal Is Of
he highest importance 10 the American people,
put as a measure OF national defense and to
build up and maintain American commerce, IL ]
hould be controlled by the Uaitod States gov |
.rnment
We favor the admission Of the remaining ter
itories at the earliest practicable date, having
iue regard 10 the interests OF the people OF tho
territories and Of the United States All the |
ederal officers appointed for the territories |
hould be selected from bona nde residents |
hereof and the right OF self government should |
'e accorded as far as practicable.
We favor eession. subject to the homestead |
avs, Of the arid public lands TO the states and /
erritoriCs In which they lie, uuder such con /
rossional restrictions as 10 disposition, re, /
lamation and occupancy by settlers Us will |
i've the maximum benefits 10 the people.
The worlds Columbian exposition is n great /
lational undertaking. and congress should |
romptY enact such reasonable legislation /
herefor as will insure a discharging OF the ex. /
enso and obligations incident thereto, and the 1
ttainmcnt of results commensurate with the 4
igniiy and progress OF the nation
We sympathize with all wise and legitimate 1
forts 10 lessen and prevent the evils OF intem-
erance and prom 5te morality
Ever mindful Of The services and sacrifices OF
he men who saved the life Of tho nation. We /
hedge anew to the veteran soldiers Of the re
uhlic watchful care and recognition OF their ]
lst claims upon a grateful people
We commend the able patriotic and thorough
: American admins tration OF President Har-
ison. Under IL the country has enjoyed
emarkable prosperity, and the dignity
nd honor Of the nation al home aud abroad
ave been faithfully maintain ed, and we oner
be record Of pledges kept as a guarantee Of
lithful performance IN the future