Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-10

pRoy1sions to be determined BY IegIsla-
ton as will secure the maintenance OF .
parity Of valuc between the two metals.
30 that the purchasing and debt
paying power Of dollar--whether
OF silver, gold. or psper-shall he
at oil times equal. The interests
Of the producers OF the country, its
farmers. and its workingmen demand
that every dollar, 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
will insure a parity OF value between
gold and silver for use as money through
ont the world.
"FREE BALLOT AND FAIR COUNT"
"We demand that every citizen of the
United States shall be allowed to cast
one free and Unrestricted ballot in all
public elections that such ballot shall
be counted and returned as cast, and
that such laws shall be enacted and en-
forced as will secure to every citizen, be
he rich or poor, native or foreign-born,
white or black, this sovereign right
| guaranteed by the Constitution.
"a free and honest popular ballot, the
just and equal representation OF all the
people. as we'll as their just and equal
protection under the laws, are the
foundation Of our republican institu.
tions. and the Republican party will
never relent Its efforts until the integrity
OF the ballot and the purity of elections
shall be fully guaranteed and protected
in every State.
ALLEGED SOUTHERN oUTRAGEs.
"We denounce the continued inhuman
outrages perpetrated upon American
citizens for political reasons in certain
southern States of the Union.
1--WE favor the extension OF our for
eign commerce. the restoration OF our
mercantile marine by home-built ships,
and the creation of navy for the pro-
lection of our natural interest and the
honor of our flag the maintenance OF
the most friendly relations with all
foreign power; entangling alliances
with none, and the protection OF the
| rights of our fishermen.
REAFFIRMATION on THE MONROE Doc
rRINE.
eve reaffirm our approval OF the
Monroe doctrine, and believe in the
achievement of the manifest destiny OF
the republic in its broadest sense.
1--WE favor the enactment OF more
stringent laws and regulations for the
restriction OF criminal, pauper, and con-
| tract immigration.
"We favor efficient legislation by Con-
gress to protect the life and limbs of en-
ployees OF transportation companies en-
gagged in carrying on Interstate COM
merce, and. recommend legislation by
the respective States that will protect
employees engaged in State commerce,
in mining, and manufacturing.
CHAMPION OF THE OPPRESSED"
"The Republican party has always
/ been the cham pion of the oppressed,
and recognizes the dignity OF manhood
| irrespective of faith, color, or netionall-
ty: sympathizes with the cause OF home
rule in Ireland, and protests against the
persecution of the Jews in Russia. The
ultimate reliance of free, popular
! government is the intelligence OF
the people and the maintenance of
! freedom among its men. We, therefore,
declare anew our devotion to ht erty OF
thought and conscience, OF speech and
press, and approve all agencies and IN
strnmeptalities which contribute to the
! education of the children of the land !;
but, while insisting upon the fullest
measure of religious liberty, we arc op-
posed to any union of Church and state.
|. OPPOSITION TO TRUSTS.
"We reaffirm our opposition, de-
clared in the Republican platform OF
| 1888. TO all combinations CT capital or
eanized in trusts or otherwise to control
arbitrarily the condition OF trade among
our citizens. We heartily endorse the
action already taken upon this subject,
and ask for such further legislation as
may be required to remedy any defects
in existing laws and to render their en-
forcement more complete and effective.
RURAL FREE-MAIL DELIVERY.
"We approve the policy OF extending
10 towns. villages, and rural communi-
ties the advantages of the free-mail de-
livery service now enjoyed by the larger
| cities of the country, and reaiiirm the
declaration contained in the Republican
platform of 1888, pledging the reduction
OF letter postage to one cent at the
earliest possible moment consistent with
the maintenance of the ost-Otiice De-
partment and the highest class OF postal
| service.
| crvrr. sppvrfrr AyD THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
"We commend the spirit and evi.
dence of reform in tue civil service and
the wise and consistent enforcement by
the Republican party OF the laws regu'
lating the same.
"The construction Of the Nicaragua
canal is of the highest importance to the
American people as measure OF ma
tional defence and to build up and main
tain American commerce. and 1t should
be controlled by the United States Gov
ernment.
ADMISSION OF TERRITORIES.
"We favor the admission of the re-
naming Territories at the earliest prac'
tical day, having due regard to the In
terests OF the people of the Territories
4 and OF the Oultcu cthtcS AL ouS."'
officers appointed for the Territories
should be selected from bona ;:fde resi-
dents thereof, and the right OF self-gov-
erpment should be accorded them as far
as practicable.
THE ARID LANDS.
1--WE favor cession, subject to the
homestead laws, of the arid public lands
TO the States and Territories in which
they lie, under such congressional re-
slr:c.ions as to disposition, reclamation,
and occupancy by settlers as will secure
the maximum benefits to the people.
woRLD's-FAIR BOOST
"The Worlds Columbian Exposition is
a great national undertaking, and Con-
gress should promptly enact such rea,
sonable legislation in aid thereof as Will
insure discharging of the expense and
obligations incident thereto and the
attainment OF results commensurate with
the dignity and progress OF the nation.
TEMPERANCE AND PENSIONS.