The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-06-15
THE PLATFORM.
Principles Upon Which Republicans
VIII EiCht tho Rastra ce SOS,

Will Fight the Battle of 90.
The representatives Of the Republicans of
the United States, assembled In general con-
vention on the shores of the Mississippi river,
the everlasting bond OF industructible repub-
lie, whose most glorious chapter of history ia
the record of the Republican party, congratu-
late their countrymen on the majestic march
of the nation under the banners inscribed with
the principles of our platform of 1888, vindi-
Gated by victory at the polls and prosperity in
our fields, workshops and mines, and make
the following declaration OF principles:
The Tarih-We reaffirm the American doc
trine of protection. We call attentAn to its
growth abroad. We maintain that ihe pros
porous condition of our country Is largely due
TO the wise revenue legislation OF the Republic
can congress- We believe that all articles
which cannot be produced in the United States,
except Injuries, should be admitted free of
duty. and that on all imports coming into COM
petition with the products of American labor
there should be duties levied equal to the diff
ference between wages abroad and mt home
We assert that the prices of manufactured arr
ticles have been reduced under the operations
of the tariff act of 1890. We denounce the eff
forts of the Democratic majority of the house
to destroy our tariff laws by piecemeal, IA
manifested by their attacks on wool, lead and
lead ore, and we ask the people for their judg-
ment thereon.
We point to the success of the Republican
policy of reciprocity, under which export
trade has vastly increased and new and en-
larged markets have been opened for the pro-
ducts of our farms and workshops. We re-
mind the people of the bitter opposition of the
Democratic party to this practical business
measure and claim that executed by Re.
publican administration, our present laws
will eventually give us control OF the trade OF
the world.
silver-The American people from tradition
and interest favor bi-metalfsm, and the Re.
publican party demands the use of both gold
and silver as standard money, with such re.
striction, and under such provisions, TO be de-
termined by contemplation. as win secure the
maintenance of the parity Of values of the
two metals, so that the purchasing and debt
paying power of the dollar whether of silver,
gold or paper, shall be at all times equal. The
interests of the producers OF the country, its
farmers and its workingmen demand that
every dollar, paper or coin, issued by the gov
eminent shall be as good rs any other. We
commend the wise and patriotic steps already
taken by our government to secure an inter-
national conference 60 adopt such measures
as will insure n parity of value between gold
and silver for use as money throughout the
world.
ElectionsWe demand that every citizen OF
the United States shall be allowed 10 cast one
free and unrestricted ballot In all public
elections, and that such ballot shall be counted
and returned as cast that such laws shall be
enacted and enforced as will secure to every
citizen, be he rich or poor, native or foreign
born, white or black, this sovereign right,
guaranteed by the constitution, the free and
honest popular ballot; the just and equal
representation OF all the people as well as the
just and equal protection under the laws as
the foundation OF our Republican institutions,
and the party will never relax It's efforts until
the integrity Of the ballot and the purity of
elections shall be fully guaranteed and pro-
tected In every state.
Southern Outrages-We denounce the con-
tinued inhuman outrages perpetrated on
American citizens for political reasons in GER
tain states of the Union.
Foreign RELATIONSHIPS favor the extension
OF our foreign commerce; the restoration of
our mercantile marine by home built ships,
and the construction Of navy for the protec-
ton Of our national interests, the honor OF our
flag, Its maintenance of the most friendly re-
lations with foreign powers; entangiing alll-
nnces with none. and the protection OF the
rights of the fishermen. We favor the enact
ment OF more stringent laws and regulations
for the restriction Of criminals, pauper and
contract immigration.
Msceilaneous--We favor efficient legisla-
ton by congress to protect the life and limbs
of employees OF the railroad companies en-
gagged in carrying Interstate commerce. and
recommend legislation by the respective states
that will protect employees engaged In inter
state commerce and In mining and manufac-
turing.
The Republican party has always been the
champion of the oppressed and recognizes the
dignity of manhood irrespective of faith, color
or nationality. IL sympathises with the cause
of home rule In Ireland and protests against
the persecution of the Jews In Russia.
The ultimate reliance of free POPULAR gov
eminent Is the intelligence Of the people and
maintenance OF freedom among men. We de-
clare anew our devotion to the liberty of
thought and conscience, of speech and press,
and approve all agencies and instrumental
ties which contribute to the education of the
children of the land, but while insisting upon
the fullest measure OF religious liberty we are
opposed to any union OF church and state.
We reaffirm our opposition, declared In
the Republican platform Of 1888, TO all combi-
nations Of capital organized to control arbi-
trarily the condition of trade among our citi-
zens. We heartily indorse the action taken
- this Issue. and ask for such further iegisla~
ton as may be required TO remedy any defects
In existing laws and rem der their enforcement
more complete and effective.
We approve the policy of extending to towns
and rural communities the advantages Of the
free delivery service now enjoyed by the
large cities Of the country.
Territories We favor the admission Of the
remaining territories at the earliest possible
moment, having due regard 10 the interest Of
the people OF the territories and of the United
States. Al
All the federal ofice holders appointed In
the territories should be selected from the
residents thereof, and the right OF self govern
nent should be accorded as far as possible
Arid Lands-We favor the eession, subject
30 the homestead laws, of the arid public lands
TO the states and territories in which they lie,
under such congressional restrictions as to
disposition, reclamation and occupancy by
settlers as will secure the maximum benefits
TO the people.
The Columbian Exposltion-The Worlds
Columbian exposition is a great national un-
dertaking, and congress- should promptly
enact such reasonable legislation In aid thereof
rs will insure discharge of the expense and
obligations incident thereto and the attain
ment of results commensurate with the dig
nifty and progress of the nation.
Intemperance-We sympathise with all wise
the EVIL Of tntemperance and promote
morality.
Pensions-Ev mindful Of the services and
sacrifices OF the men who saved the life OF the
nation, we pledge anew TO the veteran soldier
Of the republic watchful care and recogni-
tion OF their just claims upon grateful people.
Harrison's Administration commend
the able, patriotic American administration OF
President Harrison. Under il the country has
enjoyed remarkable prosperity, and the dig
nifty and honor OF the nation al home and
abroad have been faithfully maintained.
And we offer the record OF pledges kept as a
guarantee Of faithful performance In the fu-
ture.
HARRISON AND REID.
Both of the Candidates Are Natives