The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-10-03
Renuhlioan Platform,

l. The republican party of the state of south
Dakota, in convention assembled, declares anew
republicanism has stOod ever since Its formal
organization, aad which have been from time TO
time declared in itR platforms. .
.. In the interest OF the country ct large and
particularly In the interest of the people OF this
great agricultural northwest, 1t afirms its Con-
yiction that this nation owes to it's own citizens
and their Industries all reasonable protection
believes that this can be best aha most certainly
afforded by the friends OF protection, rather than
by those who declare, as did the last democratic
national convention, that protection is unconsti-
tutionGl and fraudulent, and which declaration
has smitten this whole country with q blight
that has wlthered Its manufacturing industries,
shriveled its commerce, and dried up the foun.
tain of its finances.
5. The policy of a democratic congress, which
ewes upon this country the tribute OF millions
couutrS's wool growers OF millions In behalf Of
Australian flock owner, has been Atty character
ICED by n democratic president as perndy and dis
honor, and we declare our preference for that
reciprocity policy OF the republican party, which
got something for the country at large In ex-
change for whatever advantage was accorded
foreign nations and their commercial interests.
4. RepublicaBism had its birth as o movement
O emancipate America from the curse OF slave
abor, and iek profound concern ever sInce has
been aud is now The promotion of whatever
would guarantee TO labor Its due share in the
product To which II has contributed, as well as to
guarantee TO capital snch Inducements as Woll5
Inspire is INVESTORS Win commence we de
plore the occurrence OF any conflicts between
labor ana capital. We demon nee the agitation OF
demagogues designed TO foment and intensity
these conflicts, and Rost earnestly disapproye
toe use OF private armed forces In any attempt to
tia them. We believe that an appeal to the
" and its officers Is amply SUFFICIENT TO protect
,operty and preserve peace and = reference to
- ally created or amicably chosen boards of
FILTRATION the beet method OF adjusting all dis
out Of which these conflicts nave
risen.
Eaattuu thai Awartnap cft;yorahtn akx-il
be protected against the importation of pauper
and criminal classes from abroad, we favor such
modification of orr immigration laws as will
more fully effect such protection
8. We favor the use of both silver and gold az
money, at q ratio Of 10 to !, condning the coinage
of siiver to the american product, At the net cost
that silver as well as gold ahall be q legal tender
for the payment Of all debts, both public and
private; and we pledge the congressional nom
inees OF this con xention TO support the princi-
pies herein contained
Z. The abnormal development Of the idea OF
corporation OF capital has resulted In modern
tain classes OF private enterprise, inc orporatiaus
Of cOrporatiOn-and we therefore declare our
Aeiyes In favor Of such legislation an will thwart
the dangerous power Of trusts and combines, and
prevent 30 far as possible the aegreasions OF
these tremendous aceumulations Of capital.
8. We EonsidSr if the duty VI every patriotic
citizen 20 fsste1, pstsonize and encourage the
tie home interests oi our young state-agri
culture, mining manufacturing and commercial
and 1t lie the duty o: the state government to
fhrow.afound them such laws re will Insure fair
and reasonable protection. The transportation
companies and these interests are so fnteriocked
thai We demand Of our Legislature That the rail
way commissioner shall be dignfaeA with
F~nficiant ! uthvrty to properly protect suck inter-
ests against nnjust DETERMINATIONS by such ssane.
p0rtatlon companies.
q An overwhelming majority of the old
saidters OF the Union know upon which party 10
depend for due recognition OF their patriotic sac.
TiHee and saloFous service In crushing rebellion,
and th~esrepnhlicans Of South Dakota only need
assure them of the same jEstice and libersltty IA
tEaar behalf that has, been declared heretofore.
and WnicE las been 50 industriOuely promoted
~ South Dakots's representatives Of that party
IN congress-.
10. We Congratulate south Dakota npon the
admirable manner In which the present mini
trafaOn has conducted the affairs OF the state.
maintAining the public credit At oil times, and
cOndne8ing the alEAire or the commonwealth III
che expense per capita amounting 70 only about
one half that Of states surrounded by conditions
similar 70 0rre.
IL. feeling assured that The principles OF the
ranubIican party afford me hest possible basie O
goxernraeuf, 10 cordially invite Ill good citixens
4n ralIv 70 the support thereof, guaranteeing 10
them that IL lii our purpose To promote every In
Aerest which u taicHlataa % secure the areateei
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