Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-06-16

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cd by the Republican National Conyen.
tion at Minneapolis:
The representatives OF the Republicans Of
the United States assembled In general con-
vention on the shores Of the Mississippi River
the everlasting bond OF an understandable re,
Is the record Of the Republican party, con-
gratuiate their countrymen on the majestic
march OF the nation under the banners In.
scribed with the principles Of our platform OF
1883. vindicated by victory at the polls and
prosperity In our felds. workshops and mines,
and make the following declaration Of prin-
Reanirn Protection Doctrines.
We reafflrm the American doctrine OF pro-
lection. We call attention to its growth
abroad. We maintain that the prosperous con-
revenue legislation of the Republican Con-
gress We believe that all articles which can
not be produced in the United States, except
that ON all imports coming into competition
with the products of American labor there
should be levied duties equal to the differ
assert that the prices OF manufactured articles
OF general consumption have been reduced un-
der the operations OF the tariff act Of 1880.
We denouuce the efforts OF the Democratic
majority OF the House of Representatives TO
destroy our tariff laws by piecemeal, as Is man
ifested by their attacks upon wool. lead and
lead ores, the chief products of a number OF
States, and we ask the people for their judy
ment thereon.
Success of Reciprocity.
We point to the success OF the Republican
trade has vastly increased and new and ep.
larged markets have been opened for the prod
ucts Of our farms and workshops. We remind
ocratic party to this practical business meas
ure. and claim that, executed by Republican
administration, our present laws will event.
ually give us control OF the trade of the world.
On the Money Question.
Ar,1nrfcay, x,aox,la fxr,,, ts,x,
terest favor bimetalism, and the Republican
party demands the use OF both gold and silver
as Ssan S,. money, with such restrictions and
legislature as will secure the maintenance of
the parity of values of the two metals, so that
the purchasing and debt-psying power Of the
at all times equal. The interests of the pro-
ducers 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 meas
ures as will insure parity of value between
gold and silver for use as money throughout the
world.
Free Ballot and Fair Count.
We demand that every citizen of the United
States shall be allowed to cast one free and I'M
restricted ballot in all public elections and
that such ballot shall be counted and returned
as cast; that such laws shall be enacted and
enforced as Will secure TO every citizen be he
rich or poor, native or foreign born, white or
black this sovereign right, guaranteed by the
ballot, the just and equal representation of all
the people, as well as their Just and equal pro-
lection under the laws, are the foundation Of
never relent It's efforts until the integrity of
the ballot and the purity of elections shall be
tuliy guaranteed and protected in,everv state
Southern Outrages.
I'VE denounce the continued fnhuman out
RACES perpetrated upon American citizens for
political reasons In certain Southern States OF
the Union.
Foreign Relations.
-We favor the extension of our foreign COM
merce, the restoration of our mercantile
marine by home-built ships and the creation Of
navy for the protection OF our national inter-
ests and the honor of our flag; the maintenance
of the most friendly relations with all foreign
powers; entangling alliance with none and the
protection OF the rights OF our 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 enactment of more stringent
laws and relations for the restriction of crim-
inal, pauper and contract immigration.
we favor efficient legislation by Congress
to protect the life and limb of employees of
transportation companies engaged in carrying
on interstate commerce, and recommend leRis-
lation by the respective States that will pro
mining and manufacturing.
Home Rule for ireland.
The Republican party has always been the
champion of the oppressed and recognizes the
dignity of manhood, irrespective of faith, color
OF home rule in Ireland and protests AGAINST
the persecution OF the jews In Russia
Popular Education.
The ultimate reliance of free popular gov
eminent Is the intelligence of the people and
the maintenance of freedom among men. We
therefore declare anew our devotion to liberty
OF thought and conscience, of speech and
press, and approve all agencies and instru-
oh I'll,
of the children Of the land; but while insist
ing upon the fullest measure of religious
liberty, we are opposed to any union Of church
and state.
Opposition TO Trusts.
We reaffirm our opposition, declared in the
Republican platform OF 1888, to all combina-
tiOns of capital, organized in trusts or other
wise. to control arbitrarily the condition Of
the action already taken upon this subject and
ask for such further legislation as may be re-
and TO render their enforcement more complete
and effective.
Reduction OF Postage.
We approve the policy of extending to
towns, villages, and rural communities the adj
vantages of the free-delivery service now en-
Joyed by the larger cities Of the country, and
reattirm the declaration contained in the Re-
publican platform of 1888 pledging the reduc-
est possible moment consistent with the main
tenance of the Post0f1ce Department and the
highest class OF postal service.
Civil Service.
We commend the spirit and evidence of re-
sistent enforcement by the Republican party
OF the laws regulating the same.
Nicaragua Canal.
The construction of the Nicaragua canal Is Of
the highest Importance to the American peo-
pie both as a measure of national defense and
to build up and maintain American commerce,
and it should be controlled by the United
States Government.
Territories.
I'VE favor the admission of the remaining
territories at the earliest practicable date,
having due regard TO the interests of the peo-
pie of the territories and OF the United States.
tories should be selected from bona-fide resi-
dents thereof, and the right OF self-government
should be accorded as far as practicable.
Arid Lands.
we favor cession, subject to the homestead
laws, of the arid public lands to the States and
Territories in which they lie, under such Con-
kressional restrictions as to disposition, rec
lemation and occupancy by settlers as will Sc
cure the maximum benefits to the people,.
The Columbian Exposition.
The Worlds Columbian Exposition is
great national undertaking and Congress
should promptly enact such reasonable legis-
lation in aid thereof as will insure n discharg-
ing of the expense and obligations incident
thereto and the attainment Of results common
surate with the dignity and progress Of the
nation.
Intemperance.
I'VE syInpathize with all wise and legitimate
efforts to lessen and prevent the evils OF intern
perance and promate morality.
Pensions.
Ever mindful OF the services and sacrifices
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 grateful people.
Harrison's Administration.
We commend the able. patriotic and thor