The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-06-16
THEIR PRINCIPLES.
Tho Platform Adopted by the Re-
publican Convention.
Its Declarations on Protection, Blmetal.
lism, Elections, Opposition to Trusts,
and on Many Topics of . Miscel-
laneOus Nature.

MINNEAPoLIs MINI, June 10.-Following 10
the complete text Of the platform adopted by
she committee tor submission 81 to the convention: on
United States assembled in general conven-
ton on the shores of the Mississippi river,
Chapter % Of history is the the record Of
the republican party, congratulate their coun-
under the banners inscribed with the principles
of our platform Of 1888, indicated by victory at
the polls and prosperity in our fields workshops
and mines, and make the following declaration
We reafhrm the American doctrine Of protec-
ton. We call attention to its growth abroad:
We maintain that the prosperous condition Of
our country Is largely due to the wise revenue
legislation of the republican congress.
produced in the United States, except iuxuries,
should be admitted free Of duty, and that on all
imports coming in competition with the PROD.
ucts of American labor there should be levied
duties equal to the difference between wages
abroad and at home.
We assert that the prices Of manufactured
articles of general consumption have been re-
duced under the operations OF the tariff act OF
majority of the house Of representatives to de.
stroy our tariff laws by piecemeal, as is mani.
tested by their attacks upon wool, lead and lead
ores, the chief products Of a number of states,
and we ask the people for their jud gment there
We point to the success of the republican
trade has vastly increased, and new and en-
larged markets have been opened for the prod
ucts Of our farms and workshops. We remind
the people Of the bitter opposition Of the demo-
cratic party to this practical business meas
ure, and claim that, executed by republic
an administration, our present laws will event
ually give control Of the trade Of the world.
The American people, from tradition and in
terest, favor bimetalism, and the republican
party demands the use OF both gold and silver
tionS and under such provisions, to
be determined by legislation, as will
values values of tn the @ two metals, so that the purehas-
ing and bt-paying power Of the dollar, whether
of silver, gold or paper, shall be at all times
country, it's farmers and its worsngmen, de-
mand that every dollar, paper or coin, issued
by the government shall be as good as any
We commend the wise and patriotic steps al
ready taken by our government to secure an
international conference to adopt su n meas
ures as will insure parity Of value between
gold and silver for use as money throughout
the world.
We demand that every citizen Of the
one free and unrestricted ballot in all
public elections, and that such ballot
shall be counted and returned as castt that
forced will secure to every citizen. be he
rich poor native or foreign born, white OF
Constitution. The free and honest popular
ballot, the just and equal representation
Of all the people, well as their just
and equal profession under the laws, are
the foundation of republican institutions,
and the party will never relax its efforts until
the integrity Of the ballot and the purity OF
We denounce the continued inhuman outrsyes
perpetrated upon Ameri citizens fer political
reasons in certain sou thern states OF the union.
We favor the extension OF our foreign COM
merce, the restoration OF our merchant marine
by home built ships, and the creation OF navy
~ <boy ion nf nlr iDfpraSfR
the honor of our flag; the maintenance OF the
most friendly relations with all foreign powers,
sn,angling alliances with none and the protec-
ton OF the ri IT'S Of our fishermen.
We reafirm our approval Of the Monroe doc
trine and believe in the achievement Of the
manifest dnstinv nj the rennhlic in its broad
we favor the enactment of more stringent
laws and relations for the restriction OF crimi-
nal, pauper and contract immigration.
We favor efficient leg station by congress to
protect the life ard limb Of employees OF trans
portation companies engaged in carrying on in
ter-state commerce, and recommend legisla-
ton by the respective states that will protect
employees enga sed in state commerce, IN min
ing and in manufacturing
The republican party has always been the
champion Of the oppressed and recognizes the
dignity Of manhood, irrespective OF faith, color
home rule in Ireland and protests against the
prosecution of the Jews in Russia.
The ultimate reliance Of free popular govern
ment is the intelligence Of the people and the
maintenance Of freedom among men. We there.
fore declare anew devotion to liberty OF
.nSusno snd spproVe @ ali agencies and
which contribute to the education OF the chill
dren Of the land, but while insisting upon the
fullest measure Of religious liberty We are op-
posed to any union of church and state.
We reafhrm our opposition declared in the re.
publican platform Of 1888 to all combinations OF
capital, organized in trusts or otherwise, to CON
troll arbitrarily the condition OF trade among
our citizens We heartily indorse the action al
ready taken upon this subject and ask for such
R,,~<h <hnr lafytCl 10 n- m
remedy any defects in existing laws and to rem
der their enforcement more complete and ef
| fective.
villages and rural communities the advantages
Of The free delivery service now enjoyed by the
| larger cities Of the country, and rcaffirm the
| declaration contained in the republican plat
form of 1885, pledging the reduction OF letter
| postage to one cent at the earliest possible
| moment consistent with the maintenance OF the
| post office department and the highest class OF
Civil Service-we commend the spirit and
evidence Of reform in the civil service and the
| wise and consistent enforcement by the repub-
lican party of the laws regulating the same
Nicaragua CanalThe The construction OF d. t1e ne
the American people, but as measure OF ma
tional defense and to build up and maintain
American commerce 1t should be controlled py
the United States government.
Territories-We favor the admission Of the
remaining territories at the earliest practicable
| date having due regard to the interests OF the
people Of he territories and Of the United
States. All the federal officers appointed for
the territories should be selected from bona
fde residents thereof and the right OF self.
| government should be accorded as far as prac.
ticable.
| Arid Lands-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 disposi.
ton, reclamation and occupancy by settlers as
will secure the maximum nenC fl is to the people.
The Columbian Exposition-rbe Worlds Co.
! lumbar exposition Is great national under.
taking, and congress should promptly enact
such reasonable legislation in aid thereof as
will insure discharging of the expense and OBJ.
| legations incident thereto, and tie attainment
Of results commensurate with the dignity and
progress Of the nation.
Intemperance-We sympathiZe with all wise
and legitimate efforts to lessen and prevent the
evils OF intemperance and promote morality.
| Pensions-Ever mindful Of the services and
sacrifices Of the m"n who saved the life Of the
nation, we pledge anew to the veteran soldiers
| OF the republic q watchful care and RECOGNITION
| of their Just claims upon grateful people.
Harrisons Administration-We commend
the able, patriotic and thoroughly American ad
ministration Of President Harrison. Under II
| fry haa aui0vod remarkable DfOSDprity