The morning call., 1892-06-10
THE PLATFORM
Declaration of the Principles of the RepgbE-
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OeCiWuuVH " tHt FITHcipfSS VI bS 0ePSVH-
can Party.
MINNEAPoLIs Convention HalD, June
Ex-Governor Foraker asked unanimous
consent Of the convention 10 the reading Of
the platform, as prepared by the committee
on resolutions, and it was read, the full
text being as follows:
The representatives OF the Republicans OF the
United States, assembled in general convention
on the shores OF the Mississippi River. the ever.
lasting bond OF an indestructible republic, whose
most glorious chapter Of history Is the record Of
the Republican party, congratulate their couu-
trymen on the majestic march Of the nation
under the banners inscribed with the principles
Of our platform OF 1888. yindicated by victory at
the polls and prosperity In the fields, workshops
and mines; and MAKE the following declaration
OF principI-S:
We reaffrm the American doctrine of protec-
tion; we call attention TO lis growth abroad; we
maintain that The prosperous condition OF our
country Is largely due 10 the wise revenue legis-
atlon OF Republican Congress; We believe that
all articles which cannot be produced in the
United States except luXures, should be ad-
mitted free OF duty, and that on all imports COM
ing into competition with the products Of Ameri-
can labor there should be levied duties equal TO
the difference between wages abroad and at
home; we assert that the prices Of manufac-
reduced under the operations Of the tariff act Of
1890; we denOunce the efforts OF the Democratic
majority Of the House Of Representatives 10
destroy tariff laws piecemeal as is manifested
by their attacks upon wool, lead and lead ores,
the chief products OF a number Of States, and we
ask the people for their judgment thereon.
We point to the success OF the Republican
policy of reciprocity under which our export
trade has been 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 Democra-
tic party TO this practical business measure and
claim that executed by Republican admins
tration our present laws will eventually give US
control of the trade of the world.
The American people from tradition and in-
terest, favor bmetallism and the Republican
party demands the use OF both gold and silver
as standard money, with such restrictions and
under such provisions TO be determined by legls-
latiOD, as will secure the maintenance of the
parity OF values OF the two metals so that the
purchasing and debt-psylng power OF a dollar,
whether silver, gold paper, shall be al all
times equal. The Interests OF the producers OF
the country, lis farmers and wOrklngmen, de-
mand that every doar-paper or coin-issued
by the Government shall be as good as any
other; we commend the wise and patriotic steps
already taken by our Government TO secure an
International conference TO adopt such measures
as VIII insure parity OF value between gold
ana silver for use as money throughout the
world.
We demand that every citizen OF the United
States shall be allowed to cast one free and I'M
restricted 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 lie rich
or poor, native or foreign born. White or black,
this sovereign right guaranteed by the cOnsitu-
ffpa md nt,Io haI n
just and equal representation 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 relent its
efforts until the integrity of The ballot and The
purity OF the elections shall be fully guaranteed
and protected in every State.
We denounce the continued inhuman outrages
perpetrated upon American citizens for political
reasons In Ger tain Southern States of the Union.
We favor the extension OF our foreign COM
merce; the restoration OF our mercantile marine
by home built ships and the creation of a navy
for the protection of our national interests and
the honor OF our flag; the maintenance of The
most friendly relations with all foreign powers
and entanghDg alliances with none, and tile pro-
lection OF the rights Of our fishermen. We re-
affirm our approval Of the Monroe doctrine aud
believe in the achievement of the manifest des-
tiny OF The republic In the broadest sense.
We favor the enactment Of more stringent laws
and regulations for the restriction OF criminal,
pauper and contract immigration; we favor effi-
clent legislation by Congress TO protect life and
limb OF employees OF transportation companies
engaged in carrying on Interstate commerce,
ana recommend legislation by the respective
States that will protect the employees engaged In
State commerce. in mining and manufacturing.
The Republican party mas always been the
champion Of the oppressed and recognizes the
dignity Of manhood irrespective of faith, color
or nationality; II sympathZes with the cause OF
home rule IN Ireland and protests against the
persecution OF Jews In Russia.
The ultimate reliance OF a free popular govern
ment Is the intelligence OF the people and the
maintenance of freedom among men. We, there
fore, declare anew our devotion 10 the liberty OF
thought and conscience OF speech and press, and
approve all agencies and instrumentalities which
contribute 10 the education OF the children OF the
land; but while insisting upon The fullest meas
ure of religious liberty, we are opposed 10 any
union OF church and state.
We reailirm our opposition. declared In the
Republican platform of 1888, TO all combina-
tioDs OF capital organized In trusts or otherwise,
10 control arbitrarily the condition of trade
among our citizens; we heartily lndorse the
action already taken upon this subject and ask
for such further legislation as may be required