The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-10
was presented . the convention by Char
man Foraker end ad pied.
Tie FLA sorm.

he following IS the platform;
The representatives OK tile Republicans Of
the United States. assembled ln general con-
yentiCn on the shores Of the Misslrslppi
rver. the everlasting bond OF an inde-
structible republic whose most Eiori-
GUS chapter Of history IS the record
OF the hcpubacan patty. congratulate
their c0uutrylnen On tae majestic march OK
the nation under tie banners inscriDed Win
the principles 4 our platform OF los'. Nihdi-
dated Oy victory a. tho polls and pr sperity
IN our fields, workshops and mines. ana make
the following declaration OF principles.
The larn-Ne ryaiiirm TIE American doc
trine o. protection. We call attention to lts
gxOwtn abroad. We maintain that the pros
porous condition or our country - largely cue
TO the wise reye ue legislation Oi the hepuO-
lcAn Congress Ne believe that all
articles which cannot DO produced IN the
nlted States except iuxuries should be adj
mltted tree ol duty and that on al imports
coming lutO competition vita the products
OF American labor there should ue duties
levied equal TO The QiA eTenCe between wages
abroad aud az home. We assert that the
prices OK Manufactured articles OF general
consumption nave been reduced UEdeI the
operations Ot the turh act %. lo% 20 oe-
nauuce the efforts OK the democratic majority
of the House to destroy our tarlh laws Oy
pIecemeal as manifested Oy tier attachs on
wool. lead and lead ore, and "e ask
tie people for their judgment thereon.
We point To the success o. tne HepuoheaA
policy OF reciprocity unOer which eXpors
trade has vastly increased, and new ana en-
larged markets have been lcneU Ior tuo
products OF our farms aud workshops We
remind the people Oh the litter opposition OK
the Dempcratlc party 10 tL.s = Aeilrai Dus.-
ness measure ana clam that. eAgelteh by "
Republican administration, oHf present laws
Will eventually give Us control ol Tue 'i"U7
OF the world.
THE SILVER QUESTION.
Silyer-The American people from tradl-
ton and interest favor blmctiism. ana tue
Republican party demands the use o. DotA
gold and silver as standard money. with sugh
restrictions and under such PROVISIONS. % 80
determined by contemplation. us Wil secure
the maintenance o. tue party OF values OF
the two metals. SO that the purchasing ih1 0eu'
paying power or tho dollar, whether Ok silver
gold or paper. shall be at AL hnes e'ual- ne
interests OF the producers OF the country ta
farmers and its worknguen dchana thAt
every dollar. paper 0T coin. issued uy tho
Government shall be as good as any other
We commend the wise aud patriotic steps
already taken by our Government 20 eecuI"
an international conference 10 ADOPT such
measures as will insure "a parity OF value De-
tween gold and silver Ior uso os money
throughout the world.
Elections We demand that every citizen
of the United States shall be allowed % cast
one free aud unrestricted ballot Ia all public
elections. and such ballot shall be counted
and returned as east clat such laws shal DO
enacted and enforced As will secure % every
citizen. be he rich or poor. native or
foreign born white on Dlack' thlS
sovereign right guaranteed by the Con
stuution tho free aud honest popular
i al d
the people rs well ~ the Just and equal pro
lection under tine laws a. the foundation OF
our republican institutions. and the party
will never rolax its efforts until the integrity
of the ballot aud the purity OF elections shaii
be fullv guaranteed and protected IN every
State.
IMpurAIION UTON TIE SOUTH.
Southern Outrages' We denounce the
continued inhuman Outrages perpetfated on
American citizens Tor politlcai reasons IN ceI-
tain states OF the mon.
Foreign Relations-We favor the extension
OF our foreign commerce: the restoration OF
0nr mercantile marine by homc-bullt SHIPS
and the construction of navy TOR the pro
lection OF our national interests and the honor
of our has the maintenance OIL the most
friendly relations with foreign powers.
entangling alliances with none and the
protection of rights OF our fishermen. y We
realHrm our approval of the Monroe doc
trine and believe in the Achievements OF the
manifest destiny of the republic IN It's broad
est sense We favor the enactment OF more
stringent laws and regulations tor the re-
striction Of criminal, pauper aud contract
immigration.
Miscellaneous We favor efficient leglsla-
tion by Congress- to protect the life and llmOs
NJ .mnloyes If RAILROAD companies engaged
In carving interstate commerce and recon-
nand legislation by the IT. e.pectlye states
that will protect employees engaged IN
interstate commerce aud ia mining and
manufactures The Republican party has
sl,yays been the champion OF tho oppressed
and recognizes the dignity OF manhood. me-
suertiye OF faith. color or natlonahty. It
svmpathizes with the cause OF home RUE IN
freiard and protests against tho persecution
,naro reliance of flee popular gov
ernment is the Intelligence OF tho
peopls aud the maintenance OF freedom
smong Them. We declare our devotion 10
liberty Of thought aud conrcienee ~ speech
and press and approve all agencies ana IN
strurnentalities which contnonte 10 ine cdn-
cation of the children of the land. but Whils
insisting upOn the fullest measure OF te'sIous
iIertv we are opposed 10 any union oi
GImreb and state. We reailirm our 0pposi-
,inr coclared in the Republican platform
~ 1883 10 cOmbinatl ~ OF capital Or
oan'zed 10 control arbitrarily the condition
- I'D arnony onr citizens. We heartily IN
1orse the action taken on this issue and ask
f,r snch further legislation as may De re-
ouired 20 remedy any defects IN existing laws
and T. render their emf rcement more COM
plete and effective. .,,.
W. appr9ye the policy If extending 20
,o,.ns and rural communities the advantages
of the free delivery service now enjoyed by
10 laroe cities Of the country aud reaitirm
tLo aeeiarafion contained IN the Republican
nIstforfn of 1883 pledging the reduction OF
letter postage 70 one cehs ~ '"o e"'''''' P0''
d Ci,.;l Servjce-We commend the spirit and
ay;jonce ~ reform in the civil service and tue
u,ise and consistent enforcement by the he
nnblican party Of the laws relating 20 the
same. ..-...... g ,to
Nicarepua canal j, OF the highest impoTtihc,
~ tbe American people, both as measure ol
national defense and 10 ouild mp ana na.h-
IN Afoerican commerce, and IL Should o.
,~rtrolled by the nited states Government
0rTe,ritories We favor the admission OK the
ron,.ininp Territories at the earliest possible
moment having due regard - the interest,"
- ,Ie naonle 0f tho Territories and ~ the
United states.
FVnFRAL OFFICE HOLDERS.
An the Federal Office holders appointed IN
,ba Territories should be selected from the
,osidents thereof. and the right OF seli-g0Vern-
,Dent sbould be accorded as Tar a. possible.
Ard Lands We favor tho cessioh suVi
90 he homestead laws. OF the ard pubhc
ier1s to tbe States aud Territories in which
,hay lie under such congressional restrictions
~ IN disnosition. reclamation and occupancy
Lv ssttlers a. will secure the maximum bene-
So !. the TpDgle.