Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1892-07-05
rre REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
RESOLUTION. ApOrTEp ~ TiiE
.TATI CONVENTION.

The Republican party Of Maine as-
I semhled in convention, IN opening The
campaign for the year ls93, presents tO
I the people 10 the state the following AZ
a statement ~ The principles upon
which an appeal q. made to all citizens
In the state Who agree With its scnti-
ments.
In thl. crntrnnlal year. when the
spirit ~ patriotism aud national pride
l. alive IN the hearts ~ the people, u
dwclls with satisfaction Hpon the unex-
impled growth and prosperity prc.snt-
ed io the world hy the country which,
With the exception Of four years, has
/ Tor the lifetime ~ a generation been un-
der the administration ~ the l,epubli-
can party.
Ia matters touching the Affairs ~ the
state Il .. pledged to.
\ prudent aud economical administra-
ton.
\ gradual reduction 0f the state deht.
such an adjustment of the burdens
Of taxation a. shall Impose am equal tax
upon all property.
\ pure anl carefully guarded elective
| .ystem.
\ legislative and executive policy
which shall improve the condition aud
maintain the rights ~ All people Who
/ labor. and constant Effort, both by
legislative act aud Individual example,
to develop aud improve the natural ~
.ourcr. ~ the state. aud a. keep the
men aud money ~ Maine at home fOr
the benefit ~ all 10 people.
n s~c- plainly the great benefit which
/ has come tO the people II Maine from
their firm belief In the cause ~ temper
anc, aud prohibition, and u will con-
iinue unfaltcring IN IT, hdcllty to this
great cause. Applause.
In matter. Of national policy the Re-
publicans ~ Maine are committed to
al these great principle. ~ the party.
The protection of American labor.
which builds u up against foreign COM
petition. Increase. the home market, and,
with IT, great ally, reciprocity, opens
avenues to foreign trade for product.
of American labor Ia be- paid for IN ar
ticle. of foreign production which do
not cOmpste With our labor.
\ sound currency In which the aim
.hall be- 10 keep gold and silver al a
parity.
The rebuilding II the navy aud .y.-
tenn Of coast deienCcs.
Tie rrstoration ~ the Republican
party Ia power In the national House
~ Representative, aud the rescue ~
that branch of the government from the
control of the Democratic party which,
under the cry ~ ECONOMY aud reform
and against the "billion dollar Con-
gre,s," appropriate. more money during
the prrsent session Of Congress than has
ever been appropriated before In single
year during the existence ~ the govern
ment, aud which under IT. present sys-
TEN of rule. .hoN.it. marked incapacity
to do the public business.
The revival Of American .hipbuilding
nd commerce.
The regulation ~ immigration ~ a.
to exclude convict aud pauper labor
and criminal classes.
4 literal .ystem Ot pensions.
\ free ballot and fair count In ma
tional elections.
They recognize the remarkable sue
ce.. of President llarrisOn'- admlnistra-
tion, which. Ia every department, has
been conducted With wisdom aud pru-
dence, aud which ha. been charactefil-
ed by series Of triumphs In all IT,
policy both az home aud abroad, aud
they pledge a. him thsig most cordial
efforts Ia secure hi. deserved aud Vie
toriou. reelection. In thi. Maine will
lead the way for Harrison aud Reid.
They dwell with pride upon the emi-
nent public service aud the high career
of Maine's great leader, James q. Blaine.
and they take this opportunity Of eS-
pressing To him their undimlnishesl
trust and affection.
They congratulate the state upon the
course ~ It. distinguished representa-
tive. In all branches ~ the national
government, aud tender Ia them cordial
thanks for their marked ability aud
fidelity Ia dl.charging their duties at
the national capital.
They present 10 the people of the
state a. their candidate for It, Governor
that we'll tried aud distinguished public
servant and gallant soldier, Hon. Henry
u. ClcaVe-, with entire confidence that
his nomination will De ratified by a
great majority Of the people OF Maine.