The advocate., 1892-07-06

than that of any other state in the Union.
The house and lot of the laboreE, the
farm of the sgriculturalist, are exempt
from forced sale. The school books,
library. pictures, musical instruments, all
the wearing apparel Of the families, the
household furniture, meat, groceries,
vegetables and fuel, the horse, cow and
all the necessary tools are not subject to
execution or attachment. The earnings
of laborer necessary to the support Of
his family are protected from creditors.
AS an of horses, two cows, twenty sheep
and his farming utensils are reserved to
the use of the farmer against all forced
process of law. The exemption from all
taxation of 5000 Of personal property re-
suits entirely to the benefit of the poor
man. Provision is made by law whereby
railroad contractors have to give bond
for the payment Of the laborer. Every
person performing work or furnishing
material for the construction of houses
Is assured payment under the provisions
Of a beneficent mechanic leln law, the
last Legislature having provided that the
attorneys fees In case of forced ColleC-
ton should be paid by the builder or
contractor. All laborers must be paid In
lawful money of the United States, and
no one is compelled to receive q check,
draft or order on q store. Stringent
enactments are made for the protection
of the health and life of those engaged in
coal mining. The railroad companies
are made liable for damage to an employe
occasioned by the negligence Of its agents
or other employees. The earnings Of
labor are protected against garnishment.
Arbitration between the laborer and em-
ploye is provided FOR. The rights Of ap-
prentices are carefully guarded. Pro
vision Is made for the organization of
cooperative societies, whereby they en-
joy all the rights, privileges and powers
that are conferred on other corporations.
This liberal legislation, aided by the alb
sence Of the open saloon, and stimulated
by a magnificent system of common
schools, Is the primary cause of our
rapid settlement and most marvellous ma
terisl development. The Republican
party has had uninterrupted control Of
the legislation of this state ever since its
admission into the Union, aud these laws
demonstrate It's speedy response to every
worthy demand made for the protection
of the rights Of the people.
We are In favor Of the principle Of pro-
lection as expounded by that great leader
of Republican thought and policy, Hon.
James G.. Blsin and It's enforcement to
the extent of giving the American citizen
an advantage over the foreign producer,
thus enabling him to maintain his indus
try, and TO make such fair profit as will
induce others to embark in the same
business, believing such q policy In
creases the wages Of labor, creates good
home market, and results to the benefit
Of all classes. We want the same degree
Of protection to be given agricultural
products that is extended to all other in
terests. The commercial and industrial
Of this country demand tariff
whose maximum will not retard the
growth of foreign trade, or unnsturallY
stimulate prices at home, and whose
minimum will afford ample protection to
every legitimate industry. A tariff be-
yond such a maximum Is legislation
in the interest OF a favored few, while q