Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-08-19
THE r1.ArronM.

We, the Republicans of South Dakota. In con
vention assembled reaffirm the principals enun.
ciated in the platform, adopted ~. the National
June last, and most heartily endorse the able and
efficient administration of President AsrrisOn:
and we recognizes with pleasure the services rem;
Representatives In Congress.
We cordially approve and endorse the able and
ef ~ 9s. commentator nm sas " h 81 our r. state .IgS government se;1,amase
standard money, under such Legislative vegula-
tiOns ss will secure the parity of values Of the
two metals. And we commend the steps already
object by an in ernatiOnHl monetary conference.
The Republican party is the friend Of the work
thssi G' interest, and ready = 1t III times to adopt any ny
measure that Gay improve their condition, or
improve their material prosperity. We deplore
capital. We denonnce the a~gitation Of dema-
gOgues designed to fOment and intensity these
conflicts, and we most earnestly disapprove the
use of private armed forces In any attempt to
eettle them. We believe that an appeal to the
law and its officers is amply sufficient to protect
property and preserve the peace, and q reference
arbitration the best method Of adjusting all dis
agreements out of which these conflicts have
arisen.
beloved country, when the operation of Republic
can tariff Legislation lie looking to the establish
ment of new industries in our midst, and the re-.
mOval htther of many manufacturing institutions
from the old world ;when our reciprocity treaties
have whitened the seas with the sails Of our new
and enlarged commerce; when the splendid dip
lOmacy OF our state department has secured the
acquaintance of European nations with the
American hog, and is now acqusinting them with
the valuable ases Of American corn; when the
promising us an abundant harvest; when our
mines are increasing their output Of gold, silver.
and good " viii prevail among our people ~ and sSs We
den0unce the declarations from the platform of
the People's Party Convention recently held 1t
Omaha, as follows:
1--WE meet in the midst of q nation brought to
the verge Of moral. political and material! ruin;
corruption dominates the BALLOT box, the legisla.
the bench; the people are demoralized; most Of
the states have been compelled to isolate the
votere at the polling PLACES to prevent universal
intimidation or bribery etc.
These statements are more than false, they are
s%editious, scsndsloIs and appeal to the preiudtces
and passions OF ~unthinktng men, and are q SLAM
That experience has amply justified the wisdom
OF the National Government In adopting the re-
ciprocal trade relations with foreign powers. This
lions Of our manufactured wares and agricultural
products % shown by the unprecedented record
Of the past yea, during which time our export
billion dollars.
We urge upon the general government such
i sgyicnIsS1.i e sv wlal sssa ne to s,i az s. ssssF xis stssss ,b for
borders, and we urge upon onr Senators and Rep
resentatives in Congress 70 continue their best
fiSersi ia e ; see *. e ess% Shs seRse s. eo system ot
irrigation by means Of srtesiap wells.
We demand such is 9 gssl, J. BY our general n J. 4 and NJ
lions 81 agricultural products by specuiataors and
the forming of combinations and trusts:
We commend the present administration in ite
mans %snsg e nsnm Of the si saaaEs q q he genera general r laod
the public lands title to their homes o. contrssted
with the policy Of the late Democratic administra.
ton to annoy such settlers by delay and v~exatious
That surviving soldiers and sailors Of the civil
war s.e iussly entitled to TO- ths sEstefpi EAR Of r..
preserved from destruction, and We cheerfuiis
pledge our support to all lave made in recognt
lion 81 their patriotic sacrineee.
vis sar BY ~ : commission ono Of competeat persons rep
r~esenting the principal industries Of the state Z
the end that all property rightfnlly subject e
taxation may be made to pay its just proportion
That recognizing the great value and wis
economy of well CONSTRUCTED highTsys TO II.
ION oDa * :ach method methods . Of road i i%p poSe.a q .sS VII
insure the building Of Durable and enbstantta
roadways wherever required in all sections Of th,
That for the better protection Of the purity Q
the ballot box. and - proper complement o
our Australian ballot Law, we demand the passag
sta |: .s sss.iss : pd 1as e oPp 81 . o i.Sod 'o Q. t @o1s. an
til savings bank systems, also of rural tie
We "a In favor Of laws governing the rate
charged BY express companies within this stat
to the end that such fatee may be reduced.
by tho people and We demand the enactment Of
!. % establish local passenger and freight rates. "
don Of railroads within this state = will insul
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