Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-04-18
REpunLIcAN PLATFORM.

Following is the report in full OF
the committee on platform, In the
Republican state convention of Ore
gon, which was adopted and Is the
party platform:
The representatives Of the Republicans OF
the state of Oregon in convention assembled,
call attention to the condition OF industry
throughout the country, as proof OF the
necessity Of returning to the policy oi the Ke.
publican party under which there waSgeneral
prosperity during thirty years.
We reaffim the principles OF the'Republi-
can national platform OF 1902, and assert that
The results that have followed the change de-
creed by the election Of that year have justi-
fed our protest against the national policy
adopted by the Democratic party.
We believe that the. government should
have an ample revenue, with a suihcient sur
plus over ordinary expenditures to provide Tor
coast defences, for the steady building up ot
the navy, and for the constant reduction OF
the public debt We believe that the present
tariff. with its lowered rates and its destruc-
tive and dishonest system Of undervaluations
and determinations as TO localities, should be
replaced by one framed on protective princi-
plies similar to that Uf the Mckinley bill and
arranged to give ample protection to Ameri-
can wages and American industry, and to re
store the reciprocity policy OF James u.
| Blaine.
| We have always given protection to our
shipbuiders In late years we have neglected
to protect our shipowners. We believe the
time has come to restore to the policy oil
Washington and Hamilton, which, by dis
eliminating duties in favor OF American bot
toms, secured 90 per cent Of our carrying
trade to American ships, and which, If now
restored, would again revive our shipping and
cause American freights to be paid to Ameri-
cans.
The American people, from tradition and
interest, favor bimetalism, and the Republi-
can party demands the use Of both gold and
silver as standard money with such restrict
ions and under such provisions to be determ--
ined by legislation, as will secure the main.
tenance OF the parity Of values Of the two
metals so that the purchasing and debt-pay
ing power Of the dollar, whether OF silver,
gold or paper, shall be at all times equal.
The interest of the producers Of the country
its farmers and its workingmen-demand
that every dollar, paper or coin, issued by
the government shall be as good as any other
dollar.
Resolved That we earnestly endorse the
proposed amendment to the constitution Of
the United States, providing for the election
Of United States senators by popular vote,
recently reported from the committee on
privileges and elections by Senator Mitchell
and now pending consideration in the United
State benates.
Resolved, That the application Of the Ore
gon delegation in congress to the president OF
the United States and now pcndil before
him, praying modification OF his procla-
nation creating the Cascade forest res ,rve, is
hereby earnestly approved, and we appeal 10
the president to grant the prayer OF our dele
cation in congress.
We realize the importance and magnitude
Of the fishing industry on the Columbia river
and would recommend that some provisions
be made for a state hatchery for artificial
propagation, and that the laws regulating the
closed season be ngidly enforced
That we endorse the efforts OF our repre-.
sentatives in congress 10 secure repayment 10
the settlers Of Oregon Of the excess Of Stag
per acre wrongfully collected by the goveInt
ment on lands located in the limits Of the
unearned Northern Pacific railroad land gran
now forfeited.
The construction OF the Nicaragua canal is
OF the highest importance to the American
people, both as measure OF national defense
and to build up and maintain American COM
merce. 1t is moreover Of special importance
to our Pacific states and we demand its |
completion as speedily as possible by the |
government OF the United States.
We hereby endorse the action OF our sena. |
tors and representatives in congress in their |
endeavor to secure grants Of pensions to
Indian war veterans.
We pledge the Republican, party to a rigid |
economy in the expenditure Of public money; !
to the reduction of excessive salaries; and the |
abolishment Of the fee system whenever
possible, and of all useless commissions; and |
belieye that no appropriation should be made
to any school or charitable institution not |
under the control Of the state; and oppose the |
incorporation into the general appropriation |
bill Of items for the expenditure Of public
money not authorized by law.
We demand the enactment Of rigid restrict
ions on foreign immigration, both for protection
OF our country against illiterale and vicious
classes from foreign lands and for protection
OF our labor and preservation to our own
people of the remainder Of our national
domain
We commend the policy OF the Republican
party in relation to internal improve
ments, and in particular in opening our
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