Arizona weekly citizen., 1892-11-05
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted by the National Convention ss
 Minneapolis June 1e.

The representatives or the Republicans or the United States, assembled in general con- gention on the shores of the Mississippi river, the everlasting bond of an indestructible re- public, whose most glorious chapter of history Is the record of the Republican party, con- gratulate their countrymen on the majestic march of the nation under the banners in- scribed with the principles of our platform of 1888, vindicated by victory at the polls and prosperity in our fields, workshops and mines, and make the following declaration of prin- ciples:
 First-We reaAirm the American doctrine of protection. We call attention to it's growth abroad We maintain that the prosperous condition of our country is largely due to the wise revenue legislation of the Repub- Iican congress. We believe that ali articles which cannot be produced in the United States, except luxuries, should be admitted free of iuty and that oU all imports coming in com petition with the products of American labor there should hc levied duties equal to the diff ference batwec1. wages abroad and at home. We assert that the prices of manufactured articles of general consumption have been reduced under the operations of the tariff act of lSq0 We denounce the efforts of the Dem- ocratic majority of the house of representa- tives to destroy our tariff laws piecemeal, as is manifested by their attacks upon wool, lead and lead ores. the chief products of number of states, and we ask the people for their judgment thereon
 Second-We point to the success of the Re- publican policy of reciprocity, under which our export trade has vastly increased and new and enlarged markets have been opened for the products 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 8 Repub- oIp irie wi eventually give us control of the trade of.the world.
 Third-The American people from tradition and interest favor bimetallism, and the Repub- lican party demands the use of both gold and silver as standard money, with such restric- tions and under such provisions to be deter mined by legislation as will secure the main tenance of the parity of values of the two met als. so that the purchasing and debt paying power of the dollar, whether Of silver, gold or paper shall be at all times equal The inter- ests of the producers of the countrv-its farm CTS and workingmen-demand that every dollar. paper or coin issued by the govern ment shall be as good as any other. We commend the wise and patriotic steps already taken by our government to secure an interna- donal conference to adopt such measures as will insure parity of value between gold and silver for use us money throughout the world.
 Fourth-We demand that every citizen of the United States shall be allowed to cast one free and unrestricted ballot in all public cleo tons, and that such ballot shall be counted and returned as cast; that such laws shall be enacted and epforced as will secure to every citizen, be he rich or poor, native or foreign corn, white or black, this sovereign right, guar anteed by the constitution, tie free and honest popular ballot; the justand equal representa- ton of all the people as well as their just and equal protection under the laws are the founda- ,f, of party will never relax its efforts until the in- .egrity of the ballot and the purity of elections shall be fully guaranteed and protected in every state. We denounce the continued in- auman Outrages perpetrated on American citf- sens for political reasons in certain southern states of the Union.
 Fffth-We favor the extension of our for sigu commerce.; the restoration of our mer- :antile marine by home built ships and the creation of a navy for the protection of our national interests and the honor of our flag the maintenance of the most friendly relation. with all foreign powers, entangling alliances with. none, and the protection of the rights of our fishermen.
 Sixth-We reaffirm our approval of the Mon- roe doctrine. md believe in the achievement sf the manifest destiny of the republic in its broadest sense.
 Seventh-We favor the enactment of more stringent laws and regulations for the restric- ton of criminal, pauper and contract immi- grafton.
 Eighth-We favor efficient legislation by congress to protect the life and limbs of en- ployees of transportation companies engaged n carrying on interstate commerce, and rec Anmend legislation by the respective states that will protect employees engaged in state commerce, in mining and manufacturing.
 Ninth-The Republican party has always been the champion of the oppressed and recog-
 T. frx-e.. faith, color or nationality; it sympathizes with the cause of home rule iE Ireland, and pro- tests against the persecution Of the lows in Russia.
 Tenth-The ultimate reliance of free popular government is the intelligence of the people and the maintenance of freedom among men. We therefore declare anew our devotion to lib erty of thought and conscience. of speech and press, and approve all agencies and instrument talities 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.
 Eleventh-We reafirm our opposition, de clared in the Republican platform of 1888, to all combinations of capital organized in trusts or otherwise to control arbitrarily the condt ton of trade among our citizens We heartily indorse the action already taken upon this issue and ask for such further legislation ae may be required to remedy any defects in eI- Isting laws and to render their enforcement more complete and effective.
 Twelfth-We approve the policy of extend ing to towns, villages and rural communities the advantages of the free delivery service now enjoyed by the larger cities of the country, and reafiirm the declaration contained in the Re- publican platform of 1888 pledging the reduc-
 ton of letter postage to one cent at the earliest possible moment consistent with the mainte- nance of the postOfiice department and the highest class of postal service.
 Thirteenth--We commend the spirit and ev- ldence of reform in the civil service and the wise and consistent enforcement by the Re- publican party of the laws regulating the same.
 Fourteenth-The construction of the Nica- reeua canal is of the highest importance to the American people, but as measure of national defense and to build up and maintain American commerce 1t should be controlled by the United States government.
 Fifleenth-We favor the admission of the remaining territories at the earliest practica- ble date, having due regard to the interests of the people of the territories and of the United States. All the federal offices appointed for the territories should be selected from bona fde residents thereof, and the right of self govern ment should be accorded far as practicable.
 Sixteenth-We favor cessiOn, subject to the homestead laws. of the arid public lands to the states and territories in which they lie, under such congressional restrictions as to dis position. reclamation and occupancy by set tiers as will secure the maximum benefits to the people.
 Seventeenta-The Worlds Columbian expo sition is a great national undertaking, and congress should promptly enact such reason able legislation in aid thereof will insure a discharging of the expense and obligations in- 'cident thereto and the attainment of results commensurate with the dignity and progress of the nation.
 Eighteenth-In temperance we sympathize with all wise and legitimate efforts to lessen and prevent the evils of intemperance and promote morality.
 Nineteenth-Ever mindful of the services and sacrifices of the men who saved the life of the nation, we pledge anew to the veteran soldiers of the republic watchful care and reeogni- tion of their just claims upon grateful people.
 Twentieth-We commend the able, patriotic and thoroughly American administration of President Harrison. Under it the country has enjoyed remarka ble prosperity, and the dignity snd honor of the nation at home and abroad nave been faithfully maintained, and we offer the record of pledges kept as a guarantee sf faithful performance in the future.