Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-08-12
TIE PLATFORM.

L TIE fLATFORN.
We, the Republicans of South Dakota. in con-
vention assembled rcatirm the principals enun-
ciated in the plattorin, adopted by the National
Republican Convention, held ut Minneapolis in
June last, ANA most heartily endorse the able and
efficient administration nj President Harrison;
and we recognize with pleasure the services rem
dered our state by our Republican Senator and
Representative in Congress.
We cordially approve and endorse the able and
efficient administration of our state government.
We favor the use of both gold and silver us
tons as will secure the parity of values of the
! two metals. And we commend the steps already
taken by our government. to insure this Important
object by an international monetary conference.
The Republican party is the friend of the work
ing classes, opposed To all legislation hostile to
their interest, and ready at all times to adopt any
measure that may improve their condition, or
improve their material prosperity. We deplore
the occurrence Of any conflicts between labor and
capital. We denounce the agitation of dema-
sogl;cs designed to foment and intensity these
conflicts, and we most earnestly disapprove the
use of private armed forces in any attempt to
settle them. We believe that an appeal to the
law and its officers is amply sufficient to protect
property and preserve the peace, and a reference
to legally created or amicably chosen boards of
arbitration the best method of adjusting all dis
agreements out of which these conflicts have
arisen.
That we hail the advent of better times in our
beloved country, wien the operation of Republic
can tariff legislation is looking to the establish
ment of new Industries in or midst, and the re-
moval hither of many mama. turing institutions
from the old world when our. ,rucity treaties
have whitened the seas Will, the sails of our new
and enlarged commerce.: VIXEN the splendid dip
loinicy ui our state department has secured tile
acquaintance OF European nations with the
American hog, and is now aclu,inting them with
The valuable uses of American corn: when the
Providence OF God and industry of man unite in
promising lis an abundant harvest: when our
mines are increasing their out put of gold, silver,
copper, tin and ether valuable metals, and peace
ard good VIII prevail among Our people: and we
denoun1e the declarations from The platform of
the Peoples Party Convention recently held at
Omaha, as follows:
sWc meet i'll the midst of n nation brought to
the verge OF moral, political and material ruin:
corruption dominates the BALLOT box, the legisla-
ton. congress, and touches even the ermine of
the bench: tile people are doinoralized; most of
the states have been CON elled To isolate the
voters at the polling places TO prevent universal
intimidation or bribery, etc.
These statements are more than false. they are
saGiiio,is. scandhious and appeal To the prejldices
and passions OF minimizing men, and are u Sian
That experience has amply justified the wisdom
of The National Government in adopting the re-
cilrocal trade relations with foreign powers. This
policy has very largely augmented the eNport,-
lions of our manufactured wares and agricultural
products is shown by the unprecedented record
Of the past year, during which time our export
trade reached the enormous total of over one
billion dollars.
We urge upon the general government such
legislation as will secure 10 the several states for
agricultural purposes the arid lands within their
borders, and We urge upon our Senators and Rep
!rsenfhtlves III Congress to continue their best
eHorts 10 secuIe IRON tHe general government
liberal aid for the establishment of u system of
irrigation by means of artcsian wells.
We demand such legislation by or general and
state governments as will prevent dealings in OPP
tions of agricultural products by spectators and
the forming of combinations and trusts.
We commend the present administration in it's
management of the affairs of the general land
office in promptly securing to the settlers lpon
the pullic lands title To Their homes us contrasted
with the policy OF the late Democratic administers
lien 10 annoy such settlers by delay and v~eXatious |
lit cation.
That surviving soldiers and sailors of the civil |
war are ils:lye entitled TO the grateful care of the
National Government which these heroes valor
preserved from destruction. and We cheerf,illy
pledge our support To all laws made in recogni-
ZION of their patriotic sacrifices.
That onr revenue laws should he carefully re.
vised by IL commission of competent persons rep
resenting lie principal industries Of the state 10 !
the end that all property rightful!y subject to
taxation may be made to pay its Just proportion
of the public revenues.
That recognizing the great value and wise
economy of we'll constructed highways to the
thoughtful consideration of our people the adopt
ion of such methods of road Improvement as will
insure the bull ling OF durable and substantial
%roatlways wherever required III all sections of the
sta;e.
That for the better protection of the purity of
the ballot box, and rs II proper complement of
orr Australian ballot Law, W. demand the passage
of a registration law To apply only in towns and
cities having IA population of II LOGO or more.
We are in favor of the postal telegraph and pos
tai savings bank systems, also of rural free
delivery.
We are in favor of laws governing the rates /
charged by express companies within this state,
to the end that such rates may be reduced.
We favor the election OF railroad commissioners
by the people and We demand the enactment of a
law comforting upon said commissioners power
to establish local passenger and freight rates. We
favor the enactment. of such laws for the regula-
tion of railroads within this state Us will insure
absolute equality to all classes of patrons and to
all localities.