Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-08-05
THE PLATFORM.

We, the Republicans of South Dakota, in con
vention rpanirm the principals ennn.
Republican COnventi"n, held at Minneapolis in
June last, and most heartily endorse the able and
efficient administration of President l!arrison;
dered our state by our Republican Senator and
Representatives in Congress.
We cordially approve and endorse the able and
efficient administration of our etate government.
We favor the llse of huth gold and SILVER ..-
standard money, under such Legislative regina
ttOns rs will secure the parity III values at the
two metals. And we cnmmend the steps already
taken by our government, To insure this important
object BY an International monetary conference:
ing ClnsspS, Oppusei tu 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 d.plore
the occurrence of any conflicts between labor and
capital. We denounce the agitation of dema-
EOguee designed to fnment and intensity these
conflicts. and We most earnestly disaprrOve the
use of private armed forces in any attempt to
law and its officers ia amply sufficient to protect
property and preserve the peace, and a reference
to legally created or amicahly chosen boards uf
arbitration the hest method OF adjusting all dis
agreements out of which these conflicts have
arisen.
beloved country, when the operation of Repubii-
can tariff legislation liz looking to the establish
ment of new industries in our midst, and the re
MOvul hithrr Of many manufacturing institutions
from the old world :when our reciprocity treaties
have whitered the seas with the sails of our new
and enlarged commerce; when the splendid, dip
acquaintance of European nations with the
American hog, and is now acquainting them with
the valuable uses of American corn; when the
Providence of God and industry of man unite in
promising us an abundant harvtst; when our
mines are increasing their ont put of gold, silver,
copper, tin and other valuable metals, and peace
and good will prevail among oar people: and We
denonnce the declarations from the platform of
the Peoples Party Convention recently held at
Omaha, as follows:
I'VE meet in the midst of n nation Brought TO
the verge of moral, political and material ruin;
corruption dominates the ballutt boN, the legisla.
ton, congress, and touches even the ermine of
the bench; the people are demoralized: most of
the states have been compelled tn isolate the
voters at the polling places to prevent universal
intimidation or bribery" etc.
These statements are more than false. they are
sediti"us, scatlaions and appeal tn the irri': Ices
and passions of nntl,inkins men, and are a siaa-
der upon u free. intelligent, self governed people.
That experience has amply justified the wisdom
OF the National Sacrament men in adopting the ,i re-.
policy has very largely augmented the eXporta-
tions of our manufactured wares and agricultural
of the past year. during which time our export
dollars.
We urge upon the general government such
Legislation as will secure to the several states for
agricultural. purposes the arid lands within their
borders, and we urge upon our Senators and Rep
feeentatives in Congress to continue their best
EFFORTS to secure from the general government
liberal, aid for the establishment Of q system of
IElEull& ny lIVdIS vi dINtSlh Mtlls.
We demand such Legislation by our general and
state governments as will prevent dealings in OPP
tons 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 upon
the public lands title tn their homes az cuntrasted
with the policy of the late Democratic administers
ton to annoy euch ~settlers by delay and y~exatio,ls
litigation.
That surviving soldiers and sailors of the civil
war are justly entitled to the grateful care of the
National Government which these heroes valor
preserved from destruction, and We ctecrfully
pledge our support TO oil laws made in %recugni-
ti0n of their patriotic sacrifices.
That our revenue laws should be carefully re.
vieed by . commission of competent persons rep.
resenting the principal industries Of the state Ia
the end that all property rightfully subject tu
taxation may he made to pay it's inst proportion
of the public revenues.
That recognizing the great value and wise
economy of we'll constructed highways to the
thoughtful consideration IF onr people the adopt
insure the building of durable and substantial
roadways wherever required in all sections of the
state.
That for the better protection of the purity OF
the ballot box, and as u proper complement oi
our Australian ballot Law, we demand the passage
Of . registration law TO apply only in towns and
cities having n population of a 1000 or more.
We are In favor of the postal telegraph and pos
tai savings bank %systems. also of rural fire..
delivery.
We are in favor of lave governing the rates
charged by express companies within this state
to the end that such rates may I've reduced.
We favor the election of railroad commissioners
by the people and we demand the enactment of a
to establish local passenger and freight rates. We
favor the enactment of such laws for thr regula
tion of railroads within THE state ae will insure
ahsolute equality to all classes of patrons and t,