The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1892-06-18
following platform which was unani-
mously adopted:
THE PLATFORM

liouSly duopteu
THE PLATFORM
lhe representatives OF republicans of the init
ed States, assembled on the shores of the Mlssis-
sippi r'er, the everlasting bond of an lndestruc-
aDie republic, whose most glorious chapter of
history is record of the republican party, con
graduate tnelr countrymen on the majestic march
OF the nation under banners inscribed with the
principles of our platform in lsSS, vindicated at
the polls and by prosperity III fields, work shops
ana mines, and make the following declaration of
principles:
We reatiirm the American doctrine of protec-
ton. We call attention to Its growth abroad We
maintain that the prosperous condition of our
country Is largely aGe to the wise revenue legis
lation of the republican congress. We believe
that all articles which cannot be produced in the
nited States, except luXuries should be admit
ted tree of duty. and that on all imports coming
INTO competition with the products of American
labor, there should be levied duties equal to the
difference between wages abroad and ut home.
We assert that the prices of manufactured art
cles OF general consumption have been reduced
under the operations of the tariff act OF 1880 We
denounce the efforts of the democratic majority
OF the house of representatives to destroy our
thrlH laws by plecemeai, as Is manifested by at
tacks up'n wool and lead ores, the chief product
OF number of states, and we ask the people tor
their judgment thereon.
We point to the success of the republican poll
cy of reciprocity under which our export trade.
has vastly increased and new ana enlarged III .rk-
es have been opened for The proullcts of farms
and workshops.
We remind the people of the bitter opposition
of the democratic party to this practical business
measure, and claim At, executed by republi-
can administration. our present laws Will etentu-
ally give us control of the trade of the world.
The American people, from tradition and inter
est, favor 6l-metalisni, aud the republican party
demands the Use of both gold and silver rs stanu-
ard money, with such restrictions and under pro
visions, to be determined by legislation, as will
secure the maintenance OF parity OF value be
tween the two metals, 50 that the purchasing and
Gebt bt-piIing power of u dollar, wh.tner silver,
gold or paper, shall be at all times equal. The
Interest OF the producers of the country, its farm
demand dollar
paper OF conn., issued by the government, shall be
as good as any other. We commend the wise and
patriotic steps already taken by our COVE rnment
To secure AN international conference to adopt
snch measures rs will insure parity of values
between silver and god tor use AS money
throughout the world.
We demand that every citizen OF the United
States shall be allowed to cast one free and upre
stri.ted ballot in all public elections, aud that
such ballot shall be counted and returned cast ;
that such laws shal be enacted anu enforced AS
Will secure To every citizen, be he rich or poor,
native or foreign born, white or black, this SOW
ereign right guaranteed by the constitution. "A
free and honest popular vote, just and equal rep
resentatOn OF all people, rs we'll rs tueir laws,
are the foundation of our Iepubican institutions,
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 by the
state.
We denounce the continued inhuman outra .es
perpetrated upon American citizens for political
reasons III certain southern states o. the Union
We favor the extension OF our foreign ,om-
merce, the restoration of our merchant marine by
homebuiit ships, and creation OF navy for the
protection of our national Interests and the honor
OF our flag; the maintenance oI most friendly re-
latlons with all foreign powers, entangliug alll-
ances with none; and the protection OF our fish
ermen. We reaftlrin our approval OF tho Monroe
doctrine, and believe IN the achievement of the
| manifest destiny OF the republic IN the broadcast
sense.
| We favor the enactment of stringent laws and
regulations for the restriction OF criminal paupeT
| and contract INN grafton.
| We favor efficient legislation by congress to
protect lif- and limb of employees of Transports
| tion companies engaged in carrying on Interstate
commerce, and reco .nmend lie .islatiOn by the diff
ferent states tnat will protect employees engaged
in state commerce, III mining and manufacturing z
The republican party has always been the
| champion of the oppressed, and recognizes the
dignity OF manhood, irrespective OF faith, color
or nationality. 1t sympathiZes With the cause ol
home rule in Ireland and protests against the
persecution of Jews IN Russia. Ihe ultimate re-
lance OF free popular government Is the intelli
| gence OF the people, and the maintenance OF free
| dom among men. We, therefore, declare anew
our devotion TO liberty of thought and conscience
of speech and press and approve all agencie,
and lnstrumentallties which contribute to the ed
ucat on OF the children of the land; but while III
sisting upon the fullest measure of religious lib
erty, we are opposed to any union of church ant
state.
| We reaffirm opposition, declared IN the re
publican platform OF 1883, to all combinations o
/ capital organized in trusts or otherwise, to con
troll, arbitrarily. the condition of trade among
citizens. We heartily endorse action xlread,
taken upon this subject, and ask for such further
|
fects in existing laws. and render their enforce
ment more complete and effective.
| We approve the policy of extending to towns
! villages and rural communities the advantages o
the free delivery service, now enjoyed by thu
larger cities of the country, and reanrm the dec
lara;lon contained in the republican platform o
1883, pledging reduction of letter postage to on
cent at the earliest possible moment consisten
with the main enance OF the postothce depart
ment and the highest class of postal service.
We commend the spirit aud evidence OF reform
in the civil service and the wise and cOnsisten u
endorsement by the republican party of laws reg
ulating the same.
the highest importance to the American people
both u mexns of national defense and to bui
be controlled by the United States government
We favor the admission of the remaining tel
ritories II the earliest practicable date, havin
due regard to the interests of the people of tn
territories and of the United States. All fedora
officers appointed for territories should be bon
fde residents thereof. and the right of selt-go>
ernment should be accorded far as possible.
W. favor the cession, subject to homestead, G
arid public lands to the states and territories il
which they lie, under such congressional restri'
tions as to disposition, reclamation and occupa
tion by settlers rs will secure maximum benefit
to the people.
!, The Columbian exposition ia great nations
undertaking ana congress should promptly enaC
such reasonable legislation in aid thereof as WI
insure the discharging of the expense and obi
cations incident thereto. and the attainment q
results commensurate with the dignity and pr,
gress of the nation.
We sympathIze with all fair and legitimat
means to lessen and prevent the evils of inten
perance and promote murality.
Ever mindful OF the aervices and sacrifices
the men who saved the life of the nation,
pledge anew to veteran soldiers of the repuD
watcnful care ana re ognition OF their just claim
upon grateful people.
, We commend the able, patriotic and thorough
ly American administration of President Harr
{ son. Under it the country has enjoyed remark
BILE prosperity and dignity, and the honor OF Il
: nation at home and abroad have been faithful
, mxint ined and we offer the record of pleds'
kept as aguarantee of faithful performance in II
: future.
s A Marrow Escape.
: A. E. McCartie, farm hand who h;
been employed on the ranch of Geore
J. Coe on Shields river, had narrow e
J. cape from death at the hands OF a grizz
/ on Monday last. Several bear had bee