The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-24

ana relations FOR the restriction OF GRIM
inal. pauper and contract immigration.
| Miscellaneous.
We favor efficient legislation by con-
greSs to protect the life and limb of EN-.
plOyes OF transportation companies en-.
gagged in carrying on interstate COM
merce and recommend legislation by
respective states that will protect en-
ployes engaged in state commerce, in
mining and manufacturing.
Favors Home Rule.
The republican party always has been
champion OF the oppressed and recog-
niZes the dignity OF manhood irrespective
OF faith, color or nationality; it sympa.
thizes with the cause of home rule In
Ireland and protests against the persecu.
ton Of the Jews in Russia.
the ultimate reliance OF free popular
government 10 the intelligence Of the
people and the maintenance OF freedom
among men.
We therefore declare anew our devo-
ton to liberty of thought aud conscience
speech and press and approve ali
agencies and instrumentalities which
contribute to the education of the chill.
dren Of the land, but while insisting
upon the fullest measure OF religious
liberty, we are opposed to any union OF
church and state.
Opposed to Trusts,
We reaffirm our opposition declared in
the republican platform of 1883, to all
combinations Of capital, organized in
trusts or otherwise, to control arbitrarily
the condition OF trade among our cltl-
zenS. We heartily endorse the action
already taken upon this subject. and ask
for such further legislation as may be re-
quired to remedy any defects in existing
laws and TO render their enforcement
more complete and effective.
We approve the policy extending to
towns, villages and rural communities
the advantages of the free delivery SER
vice now enjoyed by the larger cities Of
the country, and reaffirm the declaration
contained in the republican platform Of
1883, pleding REDUCTION OF letter post
age to l cent at the earliest possible mo-
ment consistent with the maintenance
OF the postottice department and the
highest class of postal service.
Civil Service.
We commend the spirit and evidence
Of reform Ill civil service and the wise
and consistent enforcement by the ro-
publican party OF laws regulating the
same.
Nicaragua Canal.
The construction OF the Nicaragua
canal is of the highest importance to the
American people as measure of ma
tional defense and to build up and main
tain American commerce, and it should
be controlled by the United States gov
eminent.
Territories.
We favor the admission of the re-
naming territories at the earliest prac-
ticable date, having due regard to the in.
terests of the people of the territories and
the United States. All federal officers
appointed for territories should be
selected from bonatide residents thereof
and the right OF self-government should
be accorded as far as practicable.
Arid Lands.
We favor cession, subject to the home
stead laws, of arid public lands to states
and territories in which they lie, under
such congressional restrictions as to dis
position, reclamation and occupancy by
settlers as will secure maximum benefits
to the people.
Columbian Exposition.
The worlds Columbian exposition is a
great national undertaking and congress
should promptly enact such reasonable
legislation in aid thereof as will insure
the discharging of expenses and oblga-
tions incident thereto, and the attain
ment Of results commensurate with the
dignity and progress of the nation.
Intemperance.
We Dympathize with all wise and
legitimate efforts to lessen and prevent
the evils OF intemperance and promote
morality.
Pensions.
Ever mindful Of the services and sacri-
fees of the men who saved the life OF
the nation, we pledge anew to the vet
eran soldiers of the republic the watchful
care and recognition of their Just claims
upon grateful people.
Harrison's Administration.
We commend the able, patriotic and
thoroughly American administration of
President Harrison. Under it the country
has enjoyed remarkable prosperity, and
the dignity and honor Of the nation, at
home and abroad, have been faithfully
maintained. and we offer the record Of
pledges kept as u guarantee Of the faith
ful performance III the future