Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-10

| trade has been vastly increased, ana new and
I enIaIgeu markets have been opened for the
ptoouc,s OF our farms and work shops We re-
mind the people OF the bitter opposition of the
Democratic party to this practical business
measure. ana claim that exacuted by q Re-
publican administration our present laws will
world. -
THE MoNEYsQussTToN. !.
Inc interests of the producers OF the conn
Try, lts farmers and workingmen, demand that
every aoiisrT,psper or coin-issued by the gov
ernment snail be as good rs any other. We
commend the wise and patriotic steps already
taxen oy our government to secure an inter
will insure a parity of value between gold and
world.
AFREE BALLOT AND A FAIR COUNT.
States shall be allowed to cast one free and un-
restricted ballot in all public elections, and
that such ballot shall be counted and returned
acted and enforced as will secure to
every citizen, be he rich Or poor,
so1ayssn nsys or rjsSf white y
The free and honest popular ballot, Just and
equal representation of all the people, as we'll
laws are tha foundation OF our republican in
stitutioos, and the party will never relax its
enofts untll the Integrity Of the ballot and the
and protected in every state. 80
BlMETAILlsM FAVORED.
The American people from tradition and In
terest favor bimetallism, and the Republican
party demands the use of both gold and silver as
standard money, with such restrictions and un-
ger such provisions to be determined by 1egis-
latlon, as will secure the maintenance Of q
parity OF values Of the two metals, so that The
purchasing and debt-paying power OF dollar,
whether OF silver. gold or paper, shall be stnl1
times equal.
SOUTHERN ouTRAGEs.
ta uad i,,b,
rags perpetrated upon American citizens for
political reasons In certain southern states Of
The union.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
We favor the extension of our foreign COM
m cree; the restoration of our mercantile ma
rine by home built ships, and the creation of n
ests and the honor OF our flag: the main
tensnce of the most friendly relations with all
foreign powers; entangling alliances with
ermen.
We reafirm our approval OF the Monroe doc
manifest destiny Of the republic in iss broadest
sense.
We favor the enactment Of more stringent
laws and regulations for the restriction Of Grim
inal, pauper and contract immigration.
PROTECTION OF LIFE AND LINN.
We favor efficient legislation by congress 10
protect the life and limb OF employees OF trans.
terstate com m. rec, and recommend legisiation
by the respective states That viii protect em-
ployees engaged in state commerce, in mining
SYMPATHY FOR THE OPPRESSED. 81
The Republican party has always been tho
champion OF the oppressed, and recognizes the
dignity Of manhood, Irrespective Of ixtsh, color
Of home RUE tn Ireland. and protssss asainsI
the persecution Of the Jswsin Russia,
CHURCH AND STATE.
Theuitiu1ate relisace Of free popular govern
mainienance Of 1resdom nns6ix men. We
therefore declare ANEW our devotion 10 liberty
OF thought and conscience. Of speeeh ana press,
which contribute 70 the education II the cbiI-
idryn OF the land; but While insisting upon ths
posed to anyunton of church mad 6tate.
oProsITIox 10 TRUSTS.
We reaffrm our opposition, declared in the
| Republican platform of 1888, to all com oina-
% sa ~ Eo q chs
tyade among our citizens. We he4ttily Endorse
4 ishs 2eStQR slEeeay ssksn upon thja sub bieeb
| required to remedy any defects Id the Existing
laws, and IeDder their enforcement more com
plete and effective.
FREE DELIVERY OF MAILS.
| We approve the policy of extending to
towns, villages and rural communities the ad-
vantages of the free delivery service now en-
| joyed by the larger cities of the country. and
reafflrm the declaration contained in the Re-
| publican platform of 1885 pledging the reduc-
tion OF letter postage 10 ons cent at the earliest
possible moment n.istent with the main
highest class OF postal service.
! CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
We commend the spirit and evidence of re-
form form IN the civil service, and the wise and con.
| the laws regulating the same.
NICARAGUA CANAL.
The construction of the Nicaragua canal is of
the highest importance to tho American peo-
| pie. both as a mea. ure of national defense and
| to build up and maintain American commerce,
and should be controlled by the United states
| government.
THE TERRITORIES
| We favor the admission of the remaining ter
ritories at the earliest practica BILE date, having
due regard to the interests Of the people If The
territ ries and the Uaited states. All federal
officers appointed for the territories should BIZ
| selected rom bona fide residents thereof, and
| the right of self lfgovernment should be accorded
| as far as practicable.
| ARID LANDS
| We favor the cesslon, subject to tho home
stead laws of the arid public lands to the states
| and territories in which they lie, under such
ton reclamation AMI occupancy BY rettle 3, Us
| will secure the maximum benefits to the pe0-
| pie.
| COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
The Colum mbian exposition is a great national
undertaking, and congress should promptly
| enact such reasonable legislation in aid thereof
| as will insure the dischArging of the expens .
and obligations incident thereto and the attain
| ment of results commensurate with the dignity
|
ana Progress of the nation.
| INrEMPERANcE.
| We sympathize with all wise and legitimate
efforts 10 lessen and prevent the evils of intem-
| perance and promote morality
| PANsIONs.
| Ever mindful of the services and sacrifices
| OF the msn who saved the life of the nation,
we pledge anew 70 The veteran soldiers Of tho
| republic wat0hful care and recosnition of their
just claims upon the grateful people.
HARRIsoN's ADMINISTRATIONS.
| We commend the able, patriotic and
thoroughly American administration OF Presi-
| dent Harrison. Under 1t the country has en-
| 1oyed 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 o guarantee Of
faithful performance OF dutyin the future.
The platform was adopted, notwith-
standing plea from Hiscock to give the
advocates of irrigation OF arid lands in
the west a chance to be heard, and the
convention adjourned at 20 a. m. to
IL a. M. Friday.
COMMENT ON TIE TEST VOTE.
Depew, the leader of the Harrison
forces, was asked if he was satisfied with
the test: EYES," he replied, ''and we
will be twenty live votes stronger on
the main question.
Ex-senator Platt of New York eaid :
II would prefer not to give an opinion
until later ballot is taken"
Chairman Clarkson said: s'I cannot
tell exactly what the significance
ia, There were enough absent in