The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-23

WEST vIRGtNrAEs WHO COULDN'T GIT IN.
spGct abroad and inspiring confidence at home.
Willie avoiding Cntlngling alliances thns aimed
TO cultivate friendly relations With other IA.
tIonS, apd especially with our nVlghbon on the
American continent, Whose dcStiny T. closely
linked TO our own, and We view with alarm tho
tendency to policy Of irritation and bluster,
which is liable ut any time To confront us with
the alternative OF humiliation or war. We thYot
tho maintenance OF Dnvy strong ehough for all
purposes OF national defense and TO properly
maintain tho honor aud dignity Of tho country
abroad
Sca il. This country has always been tho
refuge Of the oppressed from every lnnd-eXileS
for conscience snkc-and in the spirit OF Tho
founders OF our government We condemn the
oppression practlCed by the Russian govern
ment upon It's Lutheran mud jewish subjects,
aud we call upon our national government in
the interest OF Justice and humanity by all Just
and proper means 10 use Its prompt and best
efforts 10 bring about cessation OF these cruel
prosecutions In tho lominiOus ot the car, aud
10 Sccnta TO the oppressed equal rights
We tender our profound and earnest sympathy
10 those lovers OF freedom who are still stfugs
Cling for home rule. and the great cause OF local
sell government In Ireland.
lNMIGRATtoH
Sec. u, We heartily approve Olllngltlm0te Of
forts to prevent the United States from being
used aS dumping ground for tho known cFlul.
innls and professional paupcrs OF Europe, ono
We demand the rigid enforcement Of the laws
OF foreign wOrRmCn under cOntrnct 10 degrade
American labor aud Lessen It's wages. but we
condemn and dcnounce any and all attempts TO
restrict the immigration OF the industrious ana
worthy OF foreign lands
Sec. ~ This convention hereby rcnews the
expression Of appreciation Oi the patriotism Of
the soldiers and sailors oil the Union IN the war
for It's preservation, and we favor lust and lib
eral pensions for all disabled union soldiers.
their widows aud dependents, but wo demand
that the work Of the pension Office shall hc done
induStriOuslv, impnrtihlly ana honesty. We
dcnounce the present administration OF that Of:
fec as incompetent, corrupt, dlsgracetul aud
Sec Ii. Tho federal government should care
for and improve the Mississippi and other great
water ways OF the Republic 50 as 10 secure for
the Interior states easy and cheap transportation
to the tide water When nny water way Of the
lIepublie Is Of sufficient Importance to demand
the aid of the gOVcrnment-that such aid shopld
be extended on II definite plan Of continuous
work until permanent Improvement Is secured.
NICARAGUA CANAL
Sec. l5. For purposes Of national defense and
the promotion Of commerce between the states
we recognize in the carly construction of the
Nicaragua canal aud It's protection against
foreign control as OF great importance 70 the
Sec. Id Recognizing the Words Columbian
Exposition as national undertaking OF vast I'M
dortAnce, In which the general government has
invited tho cooperation OF all tho powers OF tho
world aud apprcciAtlng tho acceptance by
many OF such powers Of the Invitation ex-
tended aud tho broAdGst liberal efforts being
made by them TO contribute 70 the grandeur OF
the undertaking, We are ol the opinion that
Congress should make such necessary financial
provIsIon rs Shnl be requisite to the maintenance
oi the natl onal honor and public faith.
Sec. H. Popular education being the only
safe basis Of popular suffrage. we recommend TO
the several states most liberal appropriations
for tho public schools Free common schools
are the nursery Of good gayernment, and they
have always recclucd nc fostering care OF me
Increasing intelligence. Freedom OF education
bglng mn essential OF civil or religious liberty,
as well rs a necessity for the development Of In
telIigcnce, must not be intericred with under
any pretext whatever. We arc opposed to state
Interference with parental rights and rights OF
conscience in the education OF children is an IN.
irIngement Of the fundamental doctrine, that
rights Of othen lnsures tho highest type OF
American citizenship and the best government.
NEW STATES,
Sec. IS. We approve the action Of the present
house OF Representatives In passing bills ioS the
admission into the Union as states the terrific
rles OF Mem Mexico and Ari1Onn, and We favor
the carly admission OF all the territories having
the necessary population and resources to entI.
tic them TO statehood, and while they remain
territories We hold that the officials appointed TO
administer the goyornme1t oi any territory, 70.
should he bona tide residents nt the territory or
district in which their duties arc 70 30 por.
formed. The Democratic party believes In home
rule and the control OF their own afials by the
people Of the viCinAgc.
SEQ. 10. We favor legislation BY Congress ana
state legislatures 10 protect the lives and limbs
OF railway employees. mud those OF other hazard
OuA transportation companies, and dcnounce the
inactivity OF the Republican party, and particle
lArly the Republican senate, for causing the de-
feat Of measures beneficial and protective 10
thisriRSs OF wnXc wolkers.
Sec %. We are in favor Of the enactment By
the states OF laws for abOllshng the notorious
sweating system, for aholishing contract convict
labor, mud for prohibiting the employment In
factories Ot children under fifteen years OF age.
Sec 81. We Rrc opposed to all snmptuary laws
HS an interference with the Individual rights Of
the citizen.
Sec. o. Upon this statement Of principles and
policies the Democrats party asks the intcill-
gent Judgment OF the American people. Il asks
a change Of administration, and change Of
party, In order that there may be a change Of
system, and change Of methods, thus assuring
tho maintenance. unlmpalred Of institutions
under which IherepubliO has gown great aud
powerful I.ss