River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-06-16
THEIR PRINCIPLES.
The Platform Adopted by the Re-
publican Convention.
Its Declarations Protection. Bimetal-
lism, Elections. Opposition to Trusts,
and on Many Topics of a Miscel-
ianeous Nature.

ttr DECLARATIONS on protection, bimetai-
lism, Elections, Opposition to Trusts,
and on Many Topics of Miscel-
laneous Nature.
MINNEAPoLIs. MINI. June 1o.-Following is
the complete text Of tho platform adopted by
the committee for submission to the convention;
The representatives OF the republicans of the
United States assembled in general conven-
lion on the shores OF the Mississippi river
he everlasting bond OF an indestrueti-
,hapter pu 81 history is the record Of
the republican party, congratulate their coun-
trymen on the majestic march, Of the nation
under the banners inscribed with the principles
of our platform OF 1888 indicated by victory at
the polls and prosperity in our nelds work shops
and mines. and make the following declaration
We reafirm the American doctrine of protec-
ton. We call attention to IS growth abroad.
our country Is largely due 10 the wise revenue
legislation OF the republican congress.
We believe thatall articles which cannot be
produced in The United States, except Injuries,
imports coming in competition with the prod
ucts OF American labor there should be levied
dndes equal TO the difference between wages
abroad and at home.
We assert that the prices Of manufactured
articles of general consumption have been re-
duccd under the operations OF the tariff act o.
1890
We denounce the efforts of the democratic
majority OF the house of representatives 10 de.
StfOy our taflH laws Dy pitceiltdlt as - luahi-
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 lud sment there
on.
We point to the success OF the republican
policy of reciprocity, unier which our export
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
urc, and claim that, -eXeented by republic
an administration our present laws will event
ually give us control of the trade Of the world. Y
The American people, from tradition and in.
terest, favor bimetallism, and the republican
party demands the of both gold and silver
as standard money with such restr1o-
be determined by legislation, as win
secure the maintenance of the parity of
values OF the two metals, so that the purchas.
ing and debt-payine power OF the dollar, whether
of silver gold or paper shall be at all times
equal. The interests OF the producers of the
country. its farmers and its workingmen, de.
mand that every dollar, paper or coin, issued
by the government shall be as good as any
other.
we commend the wise and patriotic steps al.
ready taken by our government 10 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
We demand that every citizen Of the
United States shall be allowed to cast
one free and unrestricted 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 TO every citizen, be he
rich or poor native or foreign born, white ~
black, this sovereign right guaranteed by tle
constitution The free and honest popular
ballot, the just and equal Representatives
OF all the people, as well as their Just
and equal protection under the laws, are
the foundation Of our republican Institutions
and the party Will never relax It's Efforts until
the integrity Of the ballot and the purity Of
elections shall be fully guaranteed and protected
in every state.
perpetrated upon American citizens for political
reasons in certain southern 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
for the protection of our national interests and
the honor of our flag; the maintenance OF tbs
most friendly relations with all foreign powers
en;angling alliances with none; and the protec
ton OF the rights OF our fishermen.
Wereafiirm our approval of the Monroe doc
trine and believe in the achievement of the
manifest destiny of the republic in its broad
est sense.
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 Il
urotett the life and 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 red in state commerce, in min.
ing and in manufacturing.
The republican party has always been th'
champion of the oppressed and recognizes tht
dignity OF manhood. irrespective of faith, Colo
or nationality; ii sympathizes with the cause Of
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 thu
maintenance of freedom among men. We there
fore declare anew devotion to liberty OF
thought and conscience, OF speech and press
and approve all agencies and instrumentalitie,
which contribute TO the education OF the chill
dren OF the land, but while insisting upon ths
fullest measure of religious liberty we are op
posed to any union Of church and state
We reaffirm our opposition declared in the re
publican platform Of 1883 10 all combinations
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 suel
further legislation may be required u
remedy any defects in existing laws and 10 rem
der their enforcement more complete and ef
fective.
We approve the policy of extending TO towns
villages and rural communities the advantages
OF the free delivery service now enjoyed by the
larger cities of the country and reaf1irm tht
declaration contained in the republican plat
form of 1883, pledging the reduction OF letteI
hostage 10 one cent at the earliest POSSIBLE,
moment consistent with the maintenance Of th'
post office department and the highest class
postal service
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 Canal-The construction OF tbs
Nicaragua canal is of the highest importance tC
the American people, but measure of ma
American commerce il should be controlled by
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 IN,
people OF the territories and of the United
States All the federal officers appointed fOl
the territories should be selected from boni
fide residents thereof and the right Of self
government should be accorded as far as prac
ticahle.
Arid Lands-We favor cession. subject a. IN,
homestead laws, of the arid public lands to the
states and territories in which they lie, unde,
such congressional restrictions as to DISPOSE
ton. reclamation and occupancy by settlers a.
will secure the maximum bcne fits 10 the people
The Columbian EXposition-1he Worlds Co
lumbar exposition IS gre az national under
taking and congress should promptly enac
such reasonable legislation in aid thereof a;
will insure discharging Of the expense and OBJ
legations incident thereto, and the attainmen
of results commensurate with the dignity ant
progress of the nation
Intemperance-W sympathize with all Wis
and legitimate efforts To lessen and prevent thu
evils of intern erlnce and promote morality.
Pensions-Eyer mindful of the services 3nt
sacrifices Of the mn who wed the life OF th'
nation, we pledge anew TO the veteran soldier
of the republic watchtul care and recognition
of their just claims upon grateful people.
HarrisOn's AdminStratiOn-We commend
the able, patriotic and thoroughly American al
ministration OF President Harrison. Under
the country has enjoyed remarkable prosperity
and the dignity and honor OF the nation, at hOm'
and abroad have been faithfully maintained
and we offer the record of pledges kept as