Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-06-17
THE PLATFORM.
rhe Full Report OF Resolutions COMMITTEES
as Adopted.


as Adopted.
The representatives OF the Republicans Of the
United states assembled in general convention
On the shores Of the Mississippi River, the ever
aslng sond o. an inuestructible republic
whose most glorious chapter OF history Is the
record ot lho Republican party, congratulate
heir countrymen on the majestic march OF the
nation unuer the banners Inscribed with the
principles OF our platform of 1885, vindicated by
victory at the polls and prosperity in our fields,
workshops and mines, and make the following
We reafirm the American doctrine OF protec-
ton. We call attention to its growth abroad:
we maintain that the prosperous condition OF
our country is largely due TO the wise revenue
legislation OF the Republican Con gress.
We believe that all articles which cannot be
produced in the United States, except luxuries,
should be admitted free of duty, and that on all
imports coming into competition with the prod
duties equal 10 the difference between wages
abroad and at home.
We assert that the prices of manufactured
articles OF general consumption have been re-
auced under the operations Of the tariff act of
1890.
We denounce the efforts OF the Democratic
majority OF the House of Representatives TO
destroy our tariff laws by pieCemeal as is mani
Tested by their attacks upon wool, lead and
lead ores, the chief products OF number OF
states, and we ask the people for their judgment
We point to the success OF the lReuublican
policy of reciprocity, under which our export
trade has vastly increased and and en-
larged markets have been opened for the prod
We remind the people OF the bitter opposition
of the Democratic party TO this practical bust
ness measure. and claim that executed by n
Republican administration, our present laws
will eventually give us control OF the trade Of
the world.
terest favor b-netaliisin, and the Republican
party demands the use of beth gold and silver
ls standard money. with such restrictions and
under such provisions, to be determined by the
legislation, will secNre the maintenance OF
the parity OF values OF the two metals, 80 that
the purchasing and debt paying power OF the
dollar, whether OF silver, gold paper, shall be
at all times equal. The interests OF the pro-
ducers of the country, its farmers and its work
lngmen, demand that every dollar, paper or
eoin. issued by the government, shall be as good
AS any other.
ready taken by our government to secure an in
ternatiOnal conference, to adopt such measures
As Will insure a parity OF value between gold
and silver for use as money throughout the
world.
We demand that every citizen of the United
States shall be allowed 10 cast one free and I'M
restricted ballot in all public elections and that
such ballot shall be counted and returned as
east; that such laws shall be enacted and en-
forced as will secure to every citizen, be he rich
Or poor. native or foregn-born, white or black,
this sovereign right guaranteed by the Con-
The free and honest popular ballot. the Just
and equal representation OF all the people as
we'll rs their just and equal protection under
the laws, are the foundation of our Republican
institutions, and the party will never releut its
Efforts until the integrity of the ballot and the
protected in every state.
SOUTHERN oUTRAGEs
We denounce the continued inhuman out
RACES perpetrated on American citizens for po-
litical reasons in certain southern states OF the
lnion.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
We favor the extension OF our foreign COM
nerce, the restoration of our mercantile marine
~ home-built ships and the creation of "A navy
or the protection of our national interests and
;he honor of our flag; the maintenance of the
most friendly relations with all foreign powers;
intangling alliances with none; and the pro-
lection OF the rights OF our fishermen. We re-
Affirm our approval of the Monroe doctrine and
.iny of the republic in its broadcast sense We
!avor the enactment of more stringent laws and
regulations for the restriction Of criminal,
pauper and contract immigration.
MISCELLANEOUS.
To favor efficient legislation by Congress to
protect the life and limbs OF employees OF trans
portation companies engaged In carrying on
Interstate commerce, and recommend legsla-
ion by the respective states that will protect
employees engaged in state commerce, In min
The Republican party has always been the
champion of the oppressed. and recognizes the
dignity OF manhood, irrespective OF faith, color
Or nationality; IT sympathiZes with the cause or
home rule in Ireland, and protests against the
persecution of the Jews in Russia.
The ultimate reliance or free popular govern
ment is the intelligence of the people and the
maintenance OF freedom among men. We
therefore declare anew our devotion OF liberty
~ thought and conscience, OF speech and press,
and approve all agencies and instrumentalities
which contribute to the education of the chill
iren of the land; but while insisting upon the
fullest measure OF religious liberty. we are OPP
posed TO any union of church and state.
We reafirm our opposition, declared In the
epublican platform of 1888, to all combinations
" capital, organized in trusts or otherwise, to
control arbitrarily the condition OF trade among
bur citizens. We heartily Indorse the action
already taken upon tn is subject and ask for
luch further legislation may be required TO
remedy any defects in existing laws, and TO
AaE NhAfr mi nf md
effective.
We approve the policy of extending to towns,
villages and rural communities the advantages
" the free delivery service. now enjoyed by the
anger cities OF the country, and reatfirm the
declaration contained in the Republican plat
orm OF 1883. pledging the reduction OF letter
postage to one cent at the earliest possible
moment consistent with the maintenance OF the
'ostonice Department and the highest class of
Iostal service.
CIVIL SERVICE.
We commend the spirit and evidence of re-
orm In the civil service and the wise and con,
istent enforcement by the Republican party OF
he laws regulating the same.
NICARAGUA CANAL.
The construction of the Nicaragua Canal is OF
he highest Importance TO the American people,
- measure OF national defense and to build
ID and maintain American commerce, and it
hould be controlled by the United States Gov
Tnment.
We favor the admission Of the remaining ter
itorIes at the earliest practicable date. having
lue regard to the interests Of the reople Of the
eYritories and OF the United States. All the
ederal officers appointed for the territories
hould be selected from bona fide residents
hereof and the right OF self-sovernment should
10 accorded as far as practicable.
ARID LANDS.
We have cession, subject to the homestead
avs, of the arid public lands to the states and
erritories in which they lie, under such con-
gressional restrictions to disposition, re-
,lamaton and occupancy by settlers as will
ecure the maximum benefits to the people.
THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
Tho Worlds Columbian Exposition is a great
lationrl undertaking and Congress should
promptly enact such reasonable legislation in
lid thereof as will insure discharging of the
expense and obligations incident thereto, and
The attainment OF results commensurate with
he dignity and progress of the nation.
INTEMPEVANCE.
We sympathize with all wise and legitimate
,fforts 70 lessen and prevent the evils Of intern
2erance and promote morality.
PENSIONS.
Ever mindful of the services and sacrifices OF
The men who saved the life of the nation, we