Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-30
Platform Of the Maine Republicans.

The following is the platform Of the Re
publican State convention:
The Republican party of Maine assem-
bled in convention, in opening the campaign
for the year 1892 presents 10 the peop.c
OF the State the following a. a statement
of the principles upon which appeal is
made to all citizens in the State who agree
with its sentiments.
In this centennial year. when the spirit
of patriotism and national pride is alive in
the hearts of the people, 1t dwells with
satisfaction upon the uncxampled growth
and prosperity presented to the world by a
country, which, with the exception Of four
years, has for the life time of a generation
been under the administration of the Re
publican party.
In matters touching the affairs of the
State.it : pie iged to a prudent and ecouom-
ical administration: gradual reduction
OF the State debt; such adjustment Of bur
dens of taxation a. shall impose equal tax
upon all property; pare aud carefully
guarded elective system; Il legislative and
executive policy which shall improve the
condition ami maintain the rights OF all
people who labor. and by constant effort.
both by legislative ac' aud individual ~
ample. to develop and improve the natural
and money Of Maine at home for Tile bene
lit Of all its people
Il sees plainly the great benefit which
has come To the people Of Maine (. N
their firm belief in the cause OF temper
ance and prohibition and it viii CONTINUE
untaltering in its fidelity 10 this great
cause.
In matters of national policy the Repub-
Leans OF Maine are committed to ali the
great principles Of the party protection
Of American labor, which builds il up
against foreign competition. increases
home market. and. with it, great ally. reci-
procity, opens avenues 10 foreign trade
for the products Of American labor, q he
pail for in articles Of foreign production
which do not compete with our labor: a
sound currency, in which the aim shall Ne
to keep gold and Silver at parity: the re-
building Of the navy and system Of coast
defence>: the revival OF American ship
building and commerce; the regulation o
Immigration so as to exclu lie convict and
pauptr labur and criminal classes a liberal
system OF pensions; q free ballot and fair
count in national elections the restoration
Of the Republican party TO power in the
national House Of Representatives. and
rescue of that branch of the government
from the control Of the Democratic party,
which under the cry of economy and re-
form" and against the biiiion-doilar Con
grcSs, approprIateS more money during the
present session Of Congrrs, than ha> ever
been appropriated bcf re- in single wear
during the existence OF The government
and which under IL present system Of
rules shows lis marked iucspacitv 10 do
public business
They recngniz" the remarkable success
Of President Harri>ons administration.
which. ID every Department.. hs, been c III
Quoted with wisdom and prudence, and
which has been characterized by series
OF trlumVAs IN a! il policy bo,h at home
and abroad, and they pledge 10 him their
most cordial efforts TO secure his deserved
and victorious reelection Ia this Maine
Will lead The way for Harrison AMI Rcii
They dwell with pride upon the eminent
public service and high career Of Maine.
great leader, James G. Blaine, and they
take this opportunity of expressing 10 him
their undlminished trust aud affection
They congratulate the State upon the
course Of lts distinguished representatives
in sll branches of the national government.
and tender % them cordial thanks for
their marked ability aud fidelity in dis
charging their duties at the national
capital.
They present 10 the people Of the State
a. their candidate for it. Governor that
well tried and distinguished public servant
and gallant soldier, Hon Henry B. clcayes,
with confidence that his nomination will
Ne ratified by a great majority Of the peo-
pie of Maine.