The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1892-06-16
THH THIRD DAP.

rnH THIRD DAY.
MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. June l0.-1n the repub-
lican national convention yesterday test vote
on the adoption Of the committee on credentials
indicated majority Of the delegates in favor of
Harrison. Mr.. Depew, Of New York, in a
felicitous speech called attention to the fact
tary OF the navy, had reached his S3d birthday,
and moved that the convention congratulate
him and invite him to the PLATFORM Amid pro-
longed cheers the motion was unanimously car
The days work was completed by the read
ing and adoption OF the following platform as
presented by ex-Gov. Foraker:
The representatives OF the republicans of the
United States assembled in general conven-
ton on the shores of the Mississippi river,
the the bond Of an
chapter Of history is the record ''c Of
the republican party, congratulate their coun-
OF our platform of 1888. indicated by victory at
the polls and prosperity in our fields, workshops
ana ar mines, and make the following declaration
We reafhrm the American doctrine OF protec-
ton We call attention to its growth abroad.
We maintain that the prosperous condition of
our country is largely due 10 the wise revenue
legislation OF the republican congress.
We believe that all articles which cannot be
produced in the United States, except luxuries
should be admitted free of duty, and that on ali
imports coming in competition with the prod
ucts of American labor there should be levied
dntles equal to the difference between wages
abroad and at home.
We assert that the prices Of manufactured
duced under the operations Of the tarin act Of
1890
We denounce the efforts of the democratic
majority OF the house Of representatives to de-
stroy our tariff laws by piecemeal, as is mani
tested by their attacks upon wool, lead and lead
ores, the chief products OF a number Of states
n0hyN u fhotr i,1,r~
We point to the success OF the republican
policy of reciprocity, Under 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
ure, and claim that, executed by republic
an administration, our present laws will event
ua!ly give US control Of the trade of the world.
The American people, from tradition and in
terest, favor b!metallism, and the republican
party demands the use Of both gold and silver
a naa undep with soS resr
be determined by legislation, as will
secure the maintenance of the parity OF
ing and debt-paying 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 it's wor1ingmcn de-
by the government shall be as good as any
We commend the wise and patriotic steps al
ready taken by our government to secure an
lnternaton3l conference to- adopt such meas
ures as will insure parity Of value between
the world
,,y We demand that every citizen Of the
one free and unrestricted ballot in all
public elections, and shat such ballot
forced as will secure to every citizen, he he
rich or poor, native or foreign born. white CT
black, this sovereign right guaranteed by the
ballot, the just and equal representation
OF all the people. as we'll their just
and and eaul projection under the lays
and the party will never relax its efforts until
the integrity of the ballot and the purity Of
elections shall be fully guaranteed and protected
In every state.
We denounce the continued inhuman o,1trascs
perpe'rated 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 a navy
the honor Of our flag the maintenance of the
most friendly relations with al! foreign powers,
en:anging alliances with none: and the protcc-
ton of the rights of our fishermen.
"ereatfrm our approval OF the Monroe doc
trine ard believe in the achievement Of the
manifest destiny of the republic in its broad
We favor the enactment OF more stringent
laws ana relations for the restriction Of crimi-
We favor efficient icg sllton by congress to
protect the life and limb OF employees Of trans
pcrtatlon companies engaged in carrying on in
trT-sta;c commerce, and recommend lcgisla-
tioa by the respective states that will protect
employees ENGAGED in state commerce, in min
ing and in manufacturing.
Tho republic III party has always been the
champion Of tho oppressed and recognizes the
dignity OF manhoca' irrespective of taith color
or nationality; 1t sym ?othizcs with the Ause OF
home rule in Ireland and protests against the
persecution of the Jews in Russia.
The ultimate reliance of free popular govern
mcnt is the intelligence Of the people and the
maintenance Of freedom among men we there's
fore declare anew our devotion to liberty OF
thought aud conscience, Of speech and press,
which contribute to the education OF the chill
drcn OF the land, but while insisting upon the
fullest measure Of religious liberty we are op-
posed to any union Of church and state.
We reatflrm our opposition declared in the re-
publican platform of 1888 to all combina tons Of
capital organizrd in trusts or otherwise, to con-
troll arbitrarily tho condition of trade among
our citizens. VIC heartily indorse the action al
ready taken upon this subject and ask for such
remedy any defects; in existing laws and to rem
Ger their enforcement more complete and e.
fcctive.
We approve the policy Of extending to towns,
villages and r1r:el communities the advantages
Of the free delivery service now enjoyet by the
larger cities OF the country, and rcafflrln the
declaration contained III the republican plat
form of 1853, rlCGSing the reduction of letter
postage to one cent al tie earliest possible
moment consistent with the maintenance of the
post ONCE department and the highest class of
postal service.
Civil Serv1ce-We commend the spirit and
evidence o. reform in the civil service and the
wise and consistent enforcement by the repub-
lic2n party OF the laws r"gula,i ing the same.
Nicaragua Canal-Tnc construction OF the
the American people, but us measure Of ma
tioaal defense and to build up and maintain
Amcrc IN commerce it should be controlled by
the United States government
IerrltOT!~S-Nt favor the admission Of the
remaining territories at the earliest practicable
date, having due regard to the interests OF the
people OF the territories and Of the United
States. All the federal officers appointed for
the territories should be selected from bona
fidc residents thereof and the right of self
government should be accorded as far as prac-
ticahle.
Arid Lands-We favor cession, subject to the
homestead laws, CT The arid public lands to the
states and territories in which they lie, under
such congressional restrictions as to DISPOSE
ton, reclamation and occupancy by settlers as
will secure the maximum benefits to the people
TGe Columbian Exposition-The Worlds Co.
lumbar exposition Is d great national under
tn TAXI ana S9ngte;s soud promptly enact
will insure Il discharSinS OF the expense and OBJ
legations Incident thereto and the attainment
OF results commensurate with the dignity and
progress Of the nation.
1ntenperance-We sympsthize with all wise
and legitimate efforts to lessen and prevent the
evils OF intcmpcI..uce and promote morality.
PensiOrs-1lvcr mindful of the services and
sacrifices of the men who wed the life Of the
ldllOn, We pleslre anew 10 the veteran soldiers
OF the repuDlic ilcllt III care and recognition
OF their Just ella ms upon grateful people.
HarrisonS Aslnini stMtion We commend
tho atlc patriotic and thoroughly American ad-
ministration of President Harrison. Under it
the country mas enjoyed rem :rkable prosperity
and the dignity and honor OF the mutton, at home
and abro;s,i, have been faithfully maintained,
and we offer the record of pledges kept as u
guarantee Of faithful performance in the future.
FOURTH AND LAST DAY.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, June 1.-THE repub-
lican convention completed it's work on Friday
by nominating Benjamin Harrison. of Indiana,
for another term "s president of the UIited
States, and Jacob Whitclaw Reid, of New York,
for vice president. Only one ballot was taken
for presidential candidates. 1t resulted as fol-
lows:
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Alabama. 81 Is II $500.