The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-26
A STRONG PLATFORM.
The PIanks on Money, the Tariff and
Pensions.

Pensions.
The report made by Chairman A X. Sills,
Of the committee on credentials, was brief.
He said there had been but one contest be-
fore the committee, and that was from the
Tenth ward OF Indianapolis. The commit
tee seated J. l.. Bieler, NJ. u. McLaln,
George Anderson, s. D. Crane. William Nc
Bride and w. II. Pritchard. The report OF
the committee was adopted unanimously.
Chairman o. z. Hubbell, OF the commit
tee on resolutions. began In ringing voice
TO read the platform There was very
close attention to it, and frequently the
ouietness was broken by cheers as the
maladminisartion of the Democratic party
was scored with timely hits. The indorse-
ment of the administration of President
Harrison was an occasion for another
strong demonstration. The platform is as
follows:
I'VE. the Republicans OF Indiana, in dele
gate convention assembled. reaffirm our
faith IN the progressive RGlnciPles s cas On tne
past and present, best calculated 10 pro-
mote the happiness and prosperity OF the
'sf'he administration OF President Harri-
son and the congressional legislation or
that period was wise, pure and patrlouc'
tween the home and foreign policies OF that
administration and the present travesty on
government inflicted upon the American
iWe believe in the Republican doctrine
of protection and reciprocity, which fur
nishes home market for the products or
our factories and our farms and protects
the American laborer against the compe-
tition of the pauper labor or Europe. we
denounce the unwise and unpatriotic action
of the Democratic party in attempting TO
eliminate the reciprocity principle from our
tariff system, thereby closing a large for
eign market to the products Of American
farms and depressing agricultural interests
We denounce the present attempt or
the Democratic Congress to overthrow
system, a course that, with the general
fear Of violent readjustment of the coun-
try's business to a free-trade basis. has In
creased the national debt, has plunged the
country into the most distastrous business
| depression Of it's history, has closed large
numbers OF banks and factories through
| out the country, has thrown an unprece-
| dented number Of American citizens out OF
employment has compelled thousands OF
| able-bodied and industrious men 70 hn-
| initiate themselves by asking for charity
and has filled broad land with free
| soup houses and food markets.
I'VE believe IN a currency composed OF
| gold, silver and paper, readily convertible
at a fixed standard Of value and entirely
| under national control; and we favor the
| imposition OF increased tariff duties upon
Ire ulbicb annosa tbe coinage of Silver upon n
| basis to be determined by an international
| congress for such purpose. We denounce
the avowed purpose of the Democratic
I'VE believe in a liberal construction of
| our pension laws, and we condemn the
| unjust policy of the present administration
| in depriving eX-sodiers OF their pensions
without hearing, policy INTENDED 10
cast odium upon loyalty and patriotism.
| We believe it to be the duty OF the state.
as we'll the Nation, 10 make suitable
| provision for the care and maintenance or
| all INDECENT soldiers, their wives and Wild
| oWs; we therefore favor the eStabiShTnent
| by the State OF a suitable soldiers home
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| wives and widows. as may be oversaken by
| adversely.
| existing immigration laws by the national
| government, and demand such further leg
isation as will protect our people and IA,
| stitutions against the influx OF the criminal
| and vicious classes.
| I'VE denounce the unpatriotic action OF
| the Cleveland administration in hauling
! down the American flag at Hawaii, and
| condemn the arrogant assumption OF power
displayed in the effort to restore a tyran,3
| nical Queen over a free people who had
thrown off the yoke of despOtisE.
I'VE condemn the outrageous bargain and
| sale of federal patronage by the Cleveland
administration I'm it's unblushing efforts TO
| uSurp the prerogatiVes or the legislative
| branch OF the government, 10 force favor,
! ite measures through Congress ana compel
the confirmation OF presidential appctnt-
| ments by the Senate.
Eve condemn the reckless and extraya-
! CANT administration Of the financial affairs
| of this State, whereby the people are sub
| Jected TO unjust and unnecessary burdens
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| property and an increased rate OF taxation
! and by a multiplication OF Offices 10 be
| supported by the taxpayers OF the State.
I'VE believe that the benevolent, educa-
! tiOnal and correctional institutions OF the
State should be placed under nonpartsan
| control.
1--WE believe in such legislation, State and
| national, as will protect the lives and limbs
| OF employees OF railroads, mines and fac
! tories.
| I'VE condemn the policy steadily pursued
| by the Democratic legislatures OF Indiana
| in so gerrymandering the State 10 deny
| views In the State Legislature and national
! Congress. thus imperiling the foundations
| of our institutions"
ADOPTING THE PLATFORM.
Mr.. Hubbeli. after reading the platform.
moved the previous question in order 20
expedite the work OF the convention The
| previous question was sustained by a unan-
imous vote, and when IL came 20 adopt the
/ platform every delegate in the hall arose
TO his feet. Chairman Thompson called at
tention 10 the gavel he had in his hand.
II was made from timbers OF fiagpole that
had been raised in the campaign OF $50.
! and the chairman nodded his head with the
remark II see few OF my old gray-head-
ed friends out there that remember that
| campaign" After all the delegates had
| arisen the chairman said: II guess
wiz not ask you all 10 stand until you are
| counted and this little witticism was the
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