The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-27
Foreign Relatives

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times firm, vigorous and dignined. and
all our interests In the western hemi-
sphere carefully watched and guarded
The Hawaiian islands should be con-
trolled By the United States. aud no for
eiga power should be permitted TO Interfere
with then; the Nicaragua canal should be
built, owned and operated by the United
States; and by the purchase Of the Danish
islands We should secure a proper and much
needed naval ssatIqa II tAe YES, Indies.
Armenian MassaeFss.
The massacres in Armenia have aroused =
deep sympathy and Just Indignation OF the
American people. and We believe that the
United states should exercise all the IN
ruence II can properly exert 10 bring these
atrocities 10 an end. In Turkey American
residents have been exposed 10 the grayest
dangers, and American property destroyed.
There and every where American citizens and
American property must be absolutely protect
ed At all hazards and at any cost.
Monroe Doctrine.
We reassert the Monroe doctrine Ia its ful.
extent. and we reanirm the right Of the United
States 10 give the doctrine effect by respond
ing 70 the appeals Of any American
state Tor friendly Intervention In case
Of European encroacEment. We have
not inter;ered. and shall not interfere. with
the existing possessions OF any European
power in this hemisphere, Dut those possess
slons must not, on any pretext, be extended.
We hopefully look forward 10 the eventual
withdrawal OF the European powers from this
hemisphere. and TO the ultimate union Of all
the EnSlish-speaking part Of the continent by
the free cOnsent'of its inhabitants.
Cuba
From the hour Of achieving their own indie
pendcnce the people Of the United States have
regarded with sympathy the struggles Of other
American peoples to free themselves from Eu-
ropean domination. We watch with deep and
abiding interest the heroic battle Of the Cuban
patriots against cruelty and oppression. and
our best hopes 90 out for the full success Of
their determined contest for liberty.
The government Of Spain having lost control
Of Cuba and being unable 70 protect the prop
erty or lives Of resident American citizens. or
TO comply with its treaty obligations. we be-
Neve that the government Of the United States
should actively use its influence and good
Offices to restore peace and give independence
10 the island.
The Navy.
The peace and security OF the republic and
the maintenance Of its richtfuI influence
among the nations OF tie earth demand 4 naval
power commensurate with its position and re-
spOnsibilIty. We therefore favor the con-
tInued enlargement Of the navy and a com
plete system Of harDor and sea-coast de-
lenses.
IorfiSn Immigration.
For the protection Of the equality Of our
American citizenship. and Of the wages Of our
worhingIGen against the fatal competition Of
lOw-prlced labor. We demand that the Immi-
grafton laws be thoroughly enfOrc cd. and 50
extended as to exclude from entrance % the
United States those who can neither read nor
write.
Civil Service.
The ciyil-seryice law was placed on the
Esa.r-.a he tho r.r4rrfaur -. -rbs.r 80 81
ways sustained it. and We renew our repeated
declaration that it shall be thoroughly and
honestly enforced and exte nded whenever
practicable,
Free Ballot.
We demand that every citizen OF the United
States shall be allowed to cast one free and
unrestricted ballot, and that such ballot shall
be counted and returned as cast
Lynchings-
We proclaim our unqualified condemnation
OF the uncivilized and barbarOus practice, well
known as l~ynching or killing Of human beings
suspected or charged with crime, without pro-
cess Of law.
National Arbitration.
We favor the creation Of a national board OF
arbitration 10 settle and adjust differences
which may arise between employers and en-
ployed engaged in interstate commerce.
Homestead.
We believe in an immediate return TO the
free homestead policy Of the republican party
and urge the passage by congress Of the salts
factory free homestead measure which has
already passed the house and IS now pending
in the senate.
Territories.
We favor the admission 0: the remaining
territories at TIE earliest practicable date.
having due regard for the Interests OF the peO-
p!- OF the territories ana OF the United States.
AL The fedora! o2cerS appointed for the terri
tories should be selected from bona dde resi-
dents thereof. and the right OF self-soyernment
should be accorded as far as practicable
Alaska
We believe the citizens Of Alaska should
have representation II the congress e the
United States. 10 the end that needful legisls-
tioa may be intelligently enacted
Temperance.
We sympathize with all wise and ,e-itimat.
efforts 10 lessen and prevent the evils OF in
temperance and promote morality.
Rights of Women
The republican party Is mindful Q: the richtA
and interests OF women Protection Of Amer
lean industries includes equal opportunities,
equal pay for equal work. and protection 70 The
home. We favor the admission Of women 10
wider spheres o. usefulness. and welcome their
cooperation in re>cuinE the country from
democratic and popu!istlc acknowledgements
and Mi>rule.
Such are the principles and policies OF the
republican party. BY these principles We VIII
abide. and these policies We will put into exc
cutioa. We ask for them the conSideraIs
judgment OF the American people. Condden
alike il The history Of our great party and IN
the justice OF oar cause. we present our plat
form and our candidates in the full assurance
that the election will bring victory 10 the re-
publican party and prosperity TO the people Of
the United States.
NATIONAL COMMITTEE.