The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-10

Russia. The ultimate reliance Of free,
popular government is the intelligence
OF the people and the maintenance Of
freedom among its men. We therefore
declare anew our devotion to liberty of
thought and conscience of speech and
press, AMI approve all the agencies and
Recommendations which contribute to
the education of the children of our
land but, while insis ting upon the full
est measure Of religious liberty, we are
opposed to any union of church and
state.
We reaiflrm our opposition, declared
In the Republican platform OF 1888, to
all combinations or capital organized in
trusts or otherwise to control arbitrarily
the condition of trade among our citi-
zens. We heartily indorse tho action
already taken upon this subject and ask
for such further legislation as may be
required to remedy any defects in the
existing laws and to render their en-
forcement more complete and effective.
I'VE approve the policy of extending
to towns, villages and rural communi-
ties the advantages of free delivery
service, now enjoyed by the larger cities
of the country, and rea firm the declara-
tion contained in the Republican plat.
form of 1888, pledging the reduction of
letter postage to one cent at the earliest
possible moment, consistent with the
maintenance of the postoiiice depart
ment and the highest class Of service.
1--WE commend the spirit and evidence
OF reform in the civil service, and tho
wise and consistent enforcement by the
Repu blican party of the laws regulating
the same. The construction OF the
Nicaragua canal is of the highest i'm
portance to the American people, as
measure of national defense and to
build up and maintain American COM
MERGE, and it should be controlled by the
United States Government.
"Territories-We favor the admission
OF the remaining Territories at the
earliest practical day, having due re-
gard to the interests of the people OF the
Territories and of the United States.
All federal officers appointed for the
Territories should be selected from bona
fide residents thereof, and the right of
self government should be accorded as
far as practicable.
I'VE favor cession, subject to home
stead laws, of the arid public lands to
the States andT erritories in which
they lie, under such Congressional re-
strict ions as to the disposition, reclama-
tion and occupancy by the settlers as
Will secure the maximum benefits to
the people.
The Worlds Columbian Exposition is
great national undertaking and Con-
gross should promptly enact such rea-
sonable legislation in aid thereof as
will insure the discharging Of the ex-
pense and obligations incident thereto
and the attainment of results commen-
sura tie with the dignity and progress of
the nation.
I'VE sympathize with all the wise and
legitimate efforts to lessen and prevent
the evils of intemperance and promote
morality. 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
watchful care and recognition OF their
just claims upon grateful people. We
commend the able, patriotic and thor
oughly American administration of
President Harrison. Under it the coun-
try has enjoyed remark able prosperity
and the dignity and honor of the nation,
at home and abroad, have been faith
fully maintained, and we offer record
OF pledges kept as q guarantee of faith
full performances in the future"