Grand Rapids herald., 1892-07-22
PLATFORM ADOPTED
Is Broad Enough for AL to Stand
On.

Following is the full text of the plat
form, which vas unanimously adopted
We, the representatives of the repub-
iican party IN convention assembled, ;,
heartily Indorse the nominees of the
national republican convention ~ MIN
neapoiis anu the platform Of principles
laid down thereby. Long SESSIONS of
the legislature are an unnecessary ex-
pense 10 the public. and We condemn
the practice, and pledge the people
that II tue republican party has control
OF the next legislature buslness will be
done with fidelity and promptness.
We declare that the next legislature
should submit to the people a constitu-
uonal amendment providing that all
compensation TO legislators should
cease at the expiration of 100 days
from the date such legislature shall
convene.
That we condemn the practice of
railroad companies In giving passes TO
and the same being accepted by legis-
iators and other public officials, and
demand that such laws shall BE- en-
acted as will etfectually put stop to
this evil.
Miner InfAmy Denounced
We condemn the present state dem
ocratlc administration for its subservI-
ency 10 the exactiong of political DEM
agogues who have forced upon the IN
teiligent pc pile of Michigan the nefari-
Gus Miner law, measure which every
fair-mlned citizen condemns, and
which democratic leaders favor only in
states where there is a republican ma
jorlty. As illustrating the methods
and practices of the democratic party
We call attention to its brazen theft of
the senate oil the state during its last
session, by unlawfully and corruptiy
seating two usurpeTs in that body by
the action Of less than constitutional
quorum thereof. thus making II possl-
bic TO enact the famous Miner law, the
INSCRIPTIONS gerrymander OF congres-
sional, senatorial and representative
districts, and much other legislation
which Is q disgrace to any civilized peo-
pie. While pretending to reform the ex-
eeutIve and other departments, it has
been an example of incapacity and
nepotism, and has so mismanaged state
institutions in securing inefficient man.
agemen: IS to seriously impair their
usefulness and imperil their future.
saitest Features of Democratic Rule.
Michigan republicans, briefly recall
ing few of the more salient features
OF democratic rule In this state, refer
to the whole record and ask the coop
Grafton of all good citIzens in redeem
ing the state from such misrule IN or
der to restore il TO its former proud
place rs one of the best and most eco
nomically governed states IN the union.
That We commend the republican
party TO all voters of Michigan as a
party worthy of their support and
deepest devotion. Its past history is
the history of American progress. Its
efforts are evidenced by and have re-
suited IN united country, intelligent,
happy homes, protection TO American
Industries, the policy Of reciprocity and
increased business. Ii is the party that
has fulhlled every patriotic demand
made upon it.
That as long as organized wrong ex-
ists, whether. such wrong be known as
ths Democratic party, or by any other
name, there u necessity for continued
effort on the part of the Republican
party In benalf of the people t. per-
petuate to them good government and
the honest performance OF public du-
ties, and We pledge that in the future
as IN the past, no pubic duty saall be
left unperformed, and that the wrongs
done by the Democratic party To the
people of Michigan shall be undone
and the state redeemed from Demo.
cratic dishonesty and misrule.