The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-29

popular institutions and a startling illus
tration of the methods by which presi-
dent may crafty his ambition, We de-
nounce policy under which federal Office
holders usurp control OF party conventions
in the states, and we pledge the demo-
cratic party TO he reform Of these and all
other abuses which threaten individual
liberty and local seif-government
Sec 10. Tie democratic party is the
only party that has ever given the coun-
try foreign policy consistent and vigor-
Gus. compelling respect abroad and in
spring confidence at home. While avoid
ing entangling alliances it has aimed to
cultivate friendly relations with other
nations, and especially with our neghbors
on the American continent whose des-
tiny is closely linked with our own, and
we view with alarm the tendency to q
policy OF irritation and buster which is
liable at any time to confront us with the
alternative of humiliation or war. We
favor the maintenance OF a navy strong
enough for all purposes of national de-
Tense and to properly maintain theehonor
and dignity OF the country abroad.
Sec. II. This country has always been
the refuge of the oppressed from every
land-exiles for conscience .sake-and in
the spirit of the founders of our govern
ment we condemn the oppression prac-
tlced by the Russian government upon Its
Lutheran and Jewish subjects, and we call
upon our national government, In the in
terest of justice and humanity, by all Just
and proper means to use its prompt and
best efforts 10 bring about a cessation OF
these cruel prosecutions in the dominions
OF the car, and to secure 10 the oppressed
equal rights We tender our profound
and earnest sympathy to those lovers Of :
freedom who are struggling for home rule~
and the great cause of self-government IL
Ireland.
Sec. u. We heartily approve all legit-
innate efforts to prevent the United
States from being used as the dumping
ground for the known criminals and pro-
fessional paupers of Europe. and we de-
mand the rigid enforcement of the lava
against Chinese immigration or the i'm. .
portation of foreign workmen under con-
tract to degrade American labor and lessen
Its wages, but we condemn and denounce
any and all attempts 10 restrict the immi-
/ grafton of the industrious and worthy OF
foreign lands.
Sec. Is. This convention hereby re-
news its expression of appreciation of the
! patriotism of the soldiers and sailors of the
union in the war for its preservation. We
| favor just and liberal pensions for all dis
abled union soldiers, their widows and de-
pendents; but we demand that the work
of the pension Office shall be done indus
/ triously, impartislly and honestly. We
/ denounce the present administration of
( that Office as incompetent, corrupt and,
/ dishonest
Sec. IA. The federal government should
care Tor and improve the Mississippi river
and other great waterways of the republic,
50 as 10 secure for the interior states easy
and cheap transportation 10 the tide
water. When any waterway of the re-
/ public is OF sufficient importance to de-,
mand the aid. of the government, that
such aid should be extended a definite
/ plan OF continuous work until permanent
! improvement is secured.
Sec. 10. For the purposes of national
defense and the promotion of commerce
between the states We recognize the early
construction of the Nicaragua canal and
/ it's protection against foreign control az Of
| great importace to the United States.
Sec. Is. Recognizing the Worlds CO.
| lumbar exposition as q national under
/ taking OF vast importance in which the
general government has invited the CO.
! operation of all the powers of the world,
and approaching the acceptance by many
! of such powers of the invitation extended
and the broadest liberal efforts being
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grandeur of the undertaking, we are of
the opinion that congress should make
/ such necessary financial provision as shall
be required for the maintenance of the
/ national honor and public faith.
Sec. II. Popular education being the
only safe basis of popular suffrage we rec
/ ommend to the several states most liberal
appropriations for the public schools.
/ Free common schools are the nursery of
/ good government, and thew have always
received the fostering care OF the demo-
cratic party, which favOrs every means of
: increasing intelligence. Freedom of edu-
cation being an essential OF civil and re-
/ lgious liberty as well as a necessity for
the development of intelligence, must not
( be interfered with under any pretext
whatever. We are opposed to state inter
ference with parental rights and rights of
conscience in the education of children,
as an infringement of the fundamental
/ democratic doctrine that the largest indi-
vidual liberty consistent with the rights
! of Others insures the highest type of
American citizenship and the best gov
eminent.
Sec Is. We approve the action of the
house OF representatives in passing bills
| for admission into the Union as states of
the territories of New Mexico and Ari-
IONA, and we favor the admission OF all
/ the territories having the necessary popu-
/ lation and resources to entitie them to
statehood, and while they remain terrific
ries we hold that the officials appointed
to administer the government of any terri
| tory, together with the District of Columbia
and Alaska, should be bona fide residents.
OF the territory or district in which their
duties are to be performed. The demo-
| cratic party believes in home rule and the
control of their own affairs by the people,
of the vicinage.
Sec. 10. We favor legislation by conc
| gress and state legislation to protect the
| lives and limbs of railway employees and
those of other hazardous transportation
companies. end denounce the inactivity Of
J the republican party, and particularly the
republican senate. for causing the defeat
/ of measures beneficial and protective to,
/ this class OF wage workers.
Sec 20 We are in favor of the enact
ment bV the states OF laws for abolishina
! the notorious sweating system, for abolish-G
! ing contract convict labor, and for pro>
! hibiting the employment in manufactures
! Of children under fifteen years of age.
! Sec. p. We are opposed TO all sumptu-'
AIRY laws and interference with the indi-
! vidual rights of the citizen.
Sec %. Upon this statement OF princi-.
! plies and policies the democratic party
! asks the intelligent judgment of the