The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-09-15
An Address Issued BY the Man
ayers Of the Republican
Campaign.
Facts for American Citizens to
Consider in Casting Their
Votes.
The following address to the voters of the
state was issued from Republican head

AN ADDRESS TO THE VOTERS OF MINNESOTA.
Again you are cale upon to exercise the
function which constitutes the very Foundation
OF our system OF government. On the 9Th OF
November the American people will decide how,
and by whom, the nation shall be ruled for the
next four years. 1t is your duty and tho
country has right to expect you to take part
IN this solemn act. To vote and to do every
thing IN your power that you may vote right.
Is the highest privilege of American citizenship,
the first duty that you owe to your country to
your neighbors, to your family and to yourself.
The pending electoral contest involves the pros
perity and happiness OF the common home of
this great nation, and the homes OF all it's
children, however lowly and humble You can
not remain neutral in this struggle and be a
good citizen. The welfare OF the country is in
your hands. You should cast your vote to pre-
serve and protect the sacred boons which are at
stake
-Four parties appeal to you for help, but it is
clear that the contest still lies between the two
great parties. One of these is bound to win
All that the Others can hope is to make a more
or less creoitable show OF strength. If you
want your vote to count for its full value you
must cast your ballot either for the principles
and nominees of the Republican party or for
the principles and nominees of the Democratic
party. In choosing between the parties you
should judge them not only by what they prom
AS@ w
Their use of power OF government, whenever it
has been placed in their hands, is the only in
fallikle test OF their wisdom, ability and pa
trlotism. 'By their fruits ye shall know them"
Benjamin Harrison, who led the Republican
party to victory in 1888, is again chosen leader
OF the party. You know what he will do and
what he will not do, if elected, because
YOU KNOW WHAT HE HAS DONE.
You know that his administration has been one
iaSt nd in
successful the country has seen since ,e founda-
ton OF the government He has upheld Ameri:
can rights and honor abroad, Widened the
sphere OF American power and influence, and
added to the luster of the proud American
name. You know, and all citizens, regardless OF
their party affiliations. know that ii this able,
patriotic man be continued at the helm the
country will be honestly, we'll and wis ly gov
ecned. The dangerous and threaten ng contro-
versies with the United Kingdom, Germany and
other foreign powers III which the country was
embroiled during President Ceveland's admin
istration have all been adjusted by the present
administration, and the rights and honor OF
our country have been indicated IN every in
stance. In the Boring dispute, which for
many years was was a constant menace to our
peace and prosperity, all honorable settlement
has at last been reached and AS a result of the
firm and patriotic administration of our for
eign affairs the United States is once more rec
ogl!ized rs power OF the first rank in the coun-
CHS OF the nations. w.
Upon its return to power in 1889 the Repub-
lican party inaugurated the work OF tariff re-
vision and in that regard met the wants OF the
people, in spite OF all the obstacles placed in its
way by a desperate and INSCRIPTIONS Demo-
cratic opposition. The great tariff act of 800
relieved the congested federal treasury by cut
ting down the revenue from customs duties by
nearly SoO,OOO,OOO. 1t placed sugar on the
free list and reduced the duties on l19 articles,
while increasing duties where such increase was
demanded for the better
PROTECTION OF AMERICAN LABOR
Coffee and tea had already been paced on the
free list by the Republican party against the
stubborn opposition of Democracy. and now
that sugar has also been relieved OF import du
ties these three staples of common consump-
ton are free to the American consumer There
is no other country in the world where sugar,
coffee and tea are all free. BY Democratic as
well as by Republican testimony, the Mckinley
tariff law has lessened taxation, increased wages
amPlltied the opportunities for employment and
made living cheaper. .E -.
The magic wand OF the Republican policy of
reciprocity has opened new and wider markets
to the products Of our shops and farms. Cen
tral Europe has again been made accessible to
our meat products. Under the stimulus OF pro-
ction and reciprocity our foreign exports are
rapidly Increasing and the starry banner again
coVets the sway of the seas.
Do not judge the results OF the Republican
tariff and reciprocity legislation bv partisan
Misrepresentation. Study the facts for yonr-
self and you will be convinced, -
{ The Republican party believes in hon.st
money without which the people esnecia1lv the
worklngmau cannot epioy the fllli fruits Of thair
labor 1t is in favor OF using ali our native ell
yer as we'll as gold as a basis OF orr moI,eta nv.
system, provided only that every dollar cnnld
be as good as every other dollar
The Repu blican party has not been nnrnindfn;
OF the claims of those men who made snch herois
SACRIFICES in defense of the Union, Nor viii III IL
neglect the OLD soldiers in the future deemino IL
the du of a nation to repay as far "a in its
power les, its citizens who cheerfuly abandoned
homes and riends and risked their lives in a.
fel-e OF their country's flag. The RennbIican
lense cannot DISCHARGE such a deh1 and i, I'll
its actions relating to the members OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic it has been actuated Nv ~
desire to relieve from want or snrne tb Wy o,d q
ag, of the nations brave sons and show th 0,u
that their pains and sacrific.s are annraciatad
by a grateful people - -, ->'"''o
Turning to to the affairs of orr own common
wealth it cannot be denied that tha mnsSa mniad
growth and prosperity of Minnesota 10 oo,i III
sive evidence Of the salrtarv -, = sS>D'' -
EFFECT OF REPrRiJcAN nu1E
The honest and able pov.rnn,anr ~ tho s++s
during an unbroken chain 81 Rsnuhiioam ,i
istrations has made the name a. Minnesn1n ~
spected at home and abroad and attractad
men and money from other states and FOREIGN
countries. Vigorous and rapid as has haen + he-
development OF the COMMONWEALTH Republican,
legislation has kept pace with it's growth orr
laws for the control OF railroads and
other cOrnorations for j thu roc,,o 49,.