Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1892-06-17

should bo lowed duties equal TO tho difference
between wages abroad and at home. We as
scrt that the prices of manufactured articles
of general consumption have been reduced
under the operations of the tariff act of 1891.
We Genouhcc the cffGrts of the Democratic
majority of the house OF representatives to
destroy our tariff laws by pecelneal as mani
Tested by their attacks upon WOOL lead aud
lead ores. the chief products of number Of
states. and we ask the people for their judg-
ncnt thereon.
Reciprocity.
We point to the success Of the Republican
policy oI reciprocity, undrr which our cSp.rt
trade has vastly inrrcas ii, and new and en-.
larsed markets have been openel for the
pruducis of our farms and Workshops.
We remind the people of the litter opposi-
tion "f the De3.ocrati. party to this practical
business :..r;:s.re, nnd claim that, executed
by Repu' iita. administration, our present
laws will eventually give us control of the
trade OF tie world.
C"i:a=e Question.
The American people from tradition and in
teres favor bi..ctalsm, anl the Republican
party demands the use "f 10th gold and silver
us standard iii,,ncy, with such restrictions and
under sucn Provisions, to be determined by
legislation, rs will secure the maintenance Of
the parity Of values OF the two l.ctals, so that
the purchasing and deb;-paying power of tho
dollar, whether of silver, gold or paper. sL:,R
be at all times equal. The interests Of the
producers of the country, its farmers and
wnrNinsmcn. dc n:,nd that every dollar, paper
Or com, issued by the government, shall be ~
good AS auy other.
We commend the wise and patriotic steps
already taken by our government to secure an
international c Inference 20 adopt such meas.
ures us will insure Il parity Of value between
Va tppli NJ
the world.
A Free and Honest Ballot.
We demand that every citizen of the United
States shall he allowed to cast ono FREQ and
unrestricted ballot in all public elections and
that such ballot shall be counted and returned
as cast: that such laws shall be enacted and
enforced rs will secure to every citizen, be ho
rich or poor. native or foreign born. white or
black, this sovereign right guaranteed by the
constitution.
The free and honest ballot, the just and
equal representation of all the people, as woll
us their just and equal protection under tho
laws are the foundation OF our republican ip-
| stitutions and the party will never relax its
| efforts until the Integrity of the ballot and tho
purity OF elections shall be fully guaranteed
and protected in every state.
Southern Outruges.
We denouncc the continued inhuman out
RACES perpctratcd upon American citizeus for
political reasons in certain Southern statos of
the Union.
Foreign Relations.
We favor the extension OF our foreign COM
mercc. the restoration of our mercantile
marine by homc-built ships and the creation
of II navy for the protection OF our national In
tcrests and the honor of our flag, tho muin-
tenancc of the most friendly relations with I'LL
forrign powers. cntanglnaiJoei. sncos with
none, ana the protectio,inf Sec i4 OTIS Of our
hshcrmen. '"llow.<
Monroe Doctrine.
We rcafiirm our approval of the Monroe doc
| trnc, and believe in the achievement of tho
manifest destiny of the republic in its broadest
sense.
Restriction of immigration.
We favor the enactment of 1eore stringent
| laws and regulations for the restriction of
criminal, pauper and contract Immigration.
Protection to Laborers.
We favor efficient legislation by congress to
protect the life and limb of employees of trans-
portation companies engaged in carrying on
| interstate commerce, and recommend legtsla-
tion by the respective states that win protect
employees engaged in state commerce. in min
| Ing and in manufacturing.
Sympathy With the Oppressed.
| 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 of home rule in Ireland, and protests
against the persecution of the Jews in Russia
r ------'~ Church and stais.~----r~,.
| Tho ultimate reliance of free popular govern.
| ment is the Intelligence of the people and tho
maintenance of freedom among men. We
| therefore declare anew our devotion to liberty
of thought and conscience, of speech and preR
and approve all agencies and instrumental.
| ties which contribute to the education of the
children of the land; but while insisting upon
| the fullest measure Of religious liberty, we asA
| opposed to any union of church and state.
Opposition to Trusts. /.
We reafflrm our opposition, declared in the
tions of capital, organized in trusts or other.
wise, to control arbitrarily the condition OF
trade among our citizens.
| We heartily endorse the action already taken
upon this subject. and ask for such further
| legislation as may be required to remedy any
defects in existing laws. and to reudor their
enforcement more complete and effective.
| FREQ Postal Delivery.
| We approve the policy Of extending to the
towns, villages and rural communities the i'd
vantages of the free-delivcry Service now en-
| joyed by the larger cities of the country, and
reaffirm the declaration contained in the plat,
| form of 1885 pledging the reduction OF lettSr
postage to cent at the earliest possible mo-
| ment consistent with the maintenance Of the
postoffice department and the highest class o3
postal service
Civil Service.
We commend the spirit and evidence Of IA.
| form in the civil service and the wise and con.
| sistent enforcement by tho Republican party
| of the laws regulating tho same.
Nicaragua Canal.
The construction of the Nicaragua canal Il
| of the highest Importance to the American
| people, both a measure of national defehAs
| and to build up and maintain American oou.
merce, and it should be controlled By thu
United States government.
| Territories.
| We favor the admission of the REMAINING
territories at the earliest practical date, hat.
ing due regard to the interests Of the terrific,
ries and of the United States All the federal
officers appointed for the territories should b.
selected from bona fide residents thereof, and
the right htofself-governments of should be accorded
as far as practicable.
| Arid Lands.
We favor the cession, subject to the home
stead laws Of the arid public lands to the
states and territories in which they lie. undp
such congressional restrictions as to dispool
| ton, reclamation and occupancy by settlers
as will secure the maximum benefits to tha
people.
| The Columbian Exposition. !!
The worlds Columbian exposition is q great
national undertaking, and congress should
promptly enact such reasonable legislation "a
aid thereof as will assure thereto the attain.
ment of results commensurate with tho dia.
nifty and progress Of the nation.
| Intemperance.
| We sympnthize with all wise and legitimate
| efforts to lessen and prevent the evils Of IN
temperance and promote morality.
Pensions.
Ever mindful OF tho services and sacrafcea
Of the men who saved the life of tho nation.
we pledge anew to the veteran soldiers Of the
republic watchful care and recognition e.
their just claims upon grateful people.
Harrison's Administration,
We commend the able, patriotic and shos.
oughy American administration Of Prcsidepa