Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
FOREIGN RELATIONS.

CONSTRUCTION OF navy LOT ln6 protection
of our national interests and the honor of
our flag; the maintenance of the most
friendly relations with foreign powers;
tntangling alliances with none, and the
protection of the rights OF On7 fishermen.
We reaffirm our approval of the Monroe
doctrine, and believe in the achievement
of the manifest destiny of the republic in
its broadcast sense. We favor the enact
ment of more stringent laws and regula-
tions for the restriction of criminal, pau
per and contract immigration.
MISCELLANEOUS.
We favor efficient legislation by Cor
eress to protect the life and limbs of EN-
Dloyes Of the railroad companies engaged
in carrying interstate commerce, and
recommend legislation by the respective
States that will protect employees engaged
in State commerce and in mining and
manufacturing.
The Republican party has always been
the champion of the oppressed, and recog-
nizes the dignity Of manhood irrespective
of faith. color or nationality. 1t sympa-
thizes with the cause of home rule III
Ireland, and protests against the persecu-
ton of the Jews In Russia.
The ultimate reliance of free popular
government is the intelligence of the peo-
ple and the maintenance of freedom among
men. We declare anew our devotion to
liberty of thought and conscience, OF
speech and press, and approve all agencies
and lnstrumentalities which contribute to
the education OF the children of the land.
but while insisting upon the fullest meas
ure of religious liberty, we are opposed 10
anv union of church and state.
We reafirm our opposition declared IN
the Republican platform of 1855 to all
combinations of capital organized to con p
troll arbitrarily the condition of !trade
among Our citizens. We heartily indorse
the action taken on this issue, and ask for
such further legislation as may be requir'
ed TO remedy any defects in existing laws
and TO render their enforcement more
complete and effective.
We approve the policy OF extending
TO towns and rural communities the ad-
yantaees Of the free delivery service now
enioved by the large cities of the country,
and reaflirm the declaration contained IN
the Republican platform of 1883, pledS-
inc the reduction Of letter postage to one
cent at the earliest possible moment.
CIVIL SERVICE.
We commend tie spirit and evidence
of reform i'm the civil service and the
wise and consistent enforcement by the
Republican party Of the laws relating to
the same.
NICARAGUA CANAL.
The construction of the Nicaragua
Canal is of the highest Importance to the
American people, both as a measure Oh
national defense and to build up and
maintain American commerce, and 1t
should be controlled by the United
States Government.
TERRITORIES.
We favor the admission OF the remain
inc Territories at the earliest possible
moment, having due regard to the inter-
ests of the people OF the Territories anu
Of the United States.
All the federal OflicehOldcrs appointed
i'm the Territories should be selected from
the residents thereof, and the right OF
self-government should be accorded as
far rs possible.
ARID LANDS.
We favor the cession. subject to the
homestead laws. of the arid public lands
TO the States and Territories in which
they lie under such Congressional re-
strictions as to disposition, reclamation
and occupancy by settlers as will secure
the maximum benefits to the people.
THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
The Worlds Columbia Exposition is a
great national undertaking, and Con-
Sress should promptly enact such reason
able legislation in aid thereof as Will M
sure discharge of the expense ana
obligations incident thereto and the at
tainment Of results commensurate with
the dignity and progress OF the nation
INTEMPERANCE.
We svmpathize with all wise and leSitl-
mate efforts to lessen and prevent the
evils OF intemperancc and promote
morality.
PENSIONS.
Ever mindful of the services and >acri-
flee, of the men who saved the life of the
nation. we pledge anew to the veteran
soldiers of the Republic a watchful care
and recognition of their just claims upon
a grateful people,
HARRISON's ADMINISTRATIONS.
We commend the able, patriotic and
thoroughly American administration oil
President Harrison. Under it the coun-
try has enjoyed remarkable prosperity
and the dignity and honor Of the nation
at home and abroad have been faithfully
maintained, and we offer the record OF
pledges kept as a guarantee OF perform
ance in the future.