Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-01
PLATFORM,

PLATFORM.
The representatives of the republicans of the
United states, in general convention
on the shores of the Mississippi river, that ever
lasting bond of an indestructible republic, whose
most glorious chapter of history is the record of
men on the majestic march of The nation under
the banner inscribed with the principles of our
platform of iSSS, which has been vindicated by
workshops and mines, and make the following
declarations of principles:
We rsafirm the American doctrine of protec-
maintain that the prosperous condition of our
country is largely due to the wise revenue legisla-
ti Il Of 2 republican co,ngress; We believe that
States, except Injuries, should he admitted free
of duty, and that on all imports coming into com
there should be levied duties equal to the differ
ence between wages abroad and ut home. We as.
sert that the prices Of manufactured articles Of
general consumption have been reduced under
the operation of the tariff act of 1880.
We denOnnce the efforts of the democratic ma
1ority OF the house of representatives to destroy
attacks upon wool and lead and lead ore, the chief
products of q number of states, and we ask the
people for their judgement thereon.
We point tn the SUCCESS of the republican policy
vt Reciprocity, under which our export trade has
vastly increased and new and enlarged markets
have been opened for the products of our farmers
bitter opposition of the democratic party to this
practical measure. and claim that, executed by
are T;.epa uHantna,; aam mini our present laws
the world.
The American people, from tradition and inter.
eat, favor bimetalism, and the republican party
demands the nee of gold and silver as standard
money, with such restriction, determined by ley
~islation as will secure the maintenance of a parity
ing and dsbt-paying power Of a dollar. whether Of
silver, gold, or paper. shall be at all times equal.
The interests of the producers of the country, it's
Farmers and Its workingmen, demand that every
dollar. naOpr or coin. iaRuad hv tlla VOyarn,nanf
shall be ae good as any other.
We ommen the wise and patriotic steps al
tclnational conference to adopt such measures as
will insure q parity of value between gold and
silver for use as money throughout the world.
States shall he allowed To cast q free and unre-
etricted ballot In all public elections, and that
such ballot shall be counted and returned as cast;
vii! secure to every citizen, he lie rich or poor,
native or foreign born, white or black. this SOW.
erign right guaranteed by the constitution. On a
s%entation of all people. as we'll az their just and
equal protection under the laws, are founded our
rsp pub ir IT, in naat,t ,ns, and md the party will never
and, the purity of elections shall be fully guaran-
teed and protected in every state.
We favOrtle extension of our foreign commerce
the restoration Of our merchant marine by
steamships, an increase in the navy for the pro-
lection of our national interests and the honor of
our flag; the maintenance of most friendly rela-
tons with all foreign powers, entangling ALI
ances with none, andthe protection Of the rights Of
our fishermen.
trine and. believe in the achievement of the man
ffest destiny of the republic in its broadest sense.
We favor the enacting of .nore stringent laws
for the restriction of criminal, pauper and con-
tract immigration.
We commend the spirit and evidence of reform
In the civil service and the wise and consistent
enforcement by the republican party Of laws reru-
lRting the same.
Wsreatirm our Opposition, declared in the re.
capital organized in trusts or otherwise to con-
troll arbitrarily the condition of trade among our
citizens. We heartily indorse the action already
taken upon this subject and aek for euch further
Legislation, as may he required to remedy any de-
fects in existing laws and to render their enforce
ment more complete and effective.
The construction of the Nicaragua canal ie of
the highest Importance to the American people as
q measure of national defense and to build up and
maintain American commerce and 1t should be
controlled by the United States government.
We favor the admission of the remaining terri
tories at the earliest practicable date, having due
s ,egiss a to III ssa tnt nnissd 9f s sss psopAIsi Al Of fedora. shs te, ri.
pointees for territories should be selected from
bona fde residents thereof, and the right of
sel af..sSESysss5Inn should ne accorded as far as
We favor the %ceseion, subject to homestead
laws. of the arid public land Of states and terri.
tories in which they, lay, under such congression.
occupation by settlers as will secure the maxi.
m I'M benefits to the people.
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national undertaking and congress- should
promptly enact such reasonable Legislation in
aid thereof as will insure the discharging Of the
expense and obligations incident thereto, and the
attainment of results. commemorate with the
dignity and progress of our nation.
Ever mindful Of the services and escrifces cl
the men who saved the life Of the nation, we
pledge anew to the veteran soldiers Of the reprfb'
just claims upon q grateful people.
We commend the able, patriotic and thoroughly
American administration of President Harrison.
Under It the country has enjoyed remarkable
prosperity and the dignity and honor of the
nation at home and abroad have been faithfully
maintained, and We offer the record Of pledges
kent - a gaatantee of faithful performance In
the future: