The American guide., 1896-06-27
assded navel station IN the west indies.
Aprnsninn Massacres.

HeSded navSl statloa IN the west fndics
Armsniaa Massscres.
The massscres in Armenia have aroused Z
deep sympathy and just Indignation OF the
American maple, and We believe that the
United states should exercise oil the In
fuence II can properly exert to bring these
atrocities 10 an end In Turkey American
residents have been exposed to the graves,
dangers, and American property destroyed.
There and everyvhere American citizens and
American property must be absolutely protects
cd at AL hsxards and at any cost.
hpnrus Doctrine.
We reEsStrt the Monroe doctrine Id its full
extent. and W reafirm the right Of the United
States 10 give the doctrine effect by respond
ing TO the appeals Of any American
state for friendly Intervention In case
Of European encroachment We have
not interiersd and shall not interfere, with
the existing possessions OF any European
power In this hemisphere, out those posses
slons must not. on any pretext, be extended
We hopefully look forward to the eventual
withdrawal Of the European powers from this
hemisphere. and to tho ultimate union OF al
the English speaking part Of the continent BY
the free consent OF its Inhabitants
Cuba.
From the hour Of achieving their own indc-
pendencc 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 Cuhan
patriots against cruelty aud oppression and
our best hopes go out for the full success OF
their determined contest for lihcrt.
The government Of Spain having lost control
Of Cuba and being unable to protect the prop
erty or livss Of resident American citizens, OF
to comply wish its treaty obligations. we be-
iieve that the government Of the United States
should actively use its influence and good
ofnces to restore peace and give independence
to the island
The Navy.
The peace aud security OF the republic and
the maintenance Of Its ripht'ul influence
among the nations OF the earth demand naval
power Commensurate with Its position and re-
sponsibilty. We therefore favor the con-
tinued enlargement OF the navy and q com
plote system Of harbor md sca-coast do .
fenses.
Foreign immigration.
For the protection OF the equality OF our
American citizenship, and OF the wages Of our
workingmen against the fatal competition OF
low w-priced labor, we demand that the imml-
grafton laws be thoroughly enforced and so
extended as to exclude from entrance to tho
United States those who eau neither read mol
write.
Civil Service.
The civil-ssrvice law was placed on the
statute by the republican party, which has al
ways sustained Il, and we renew our repeated
declaration that 1t shall be thoroughly and
honestly enforced and extc nded whenever
practicable,
Free Ballot
We demand that every citizen OF the United
hall h, all 4 ST frrp uu1
unrestricted ballot and that such ballot shall
be counted and returned as cast
Iynchinga
We proclaim our unqualified condemnation
OF the uncivillxei and bnrharous practice, well
known ns lynchlng or killing Of human beings
suspected or charged with crime, without pro-
cess Of law.
National Arbii ration.
We favor the creation OF q national board ot
arbitration to settle and adjust differences
which .may arise between employers and en-.
pioyed engaged in Interstate commerce,
Homcstrads.
We believe In an immediate return to the
free homestead palicy Of the republican party
and urge the pas@se by congress OF the salts.
factory free homestead measure which has
already passed the house and Is now pending
In the senate.
ess Territories
We favor the pdmlsslon Of the remaining
territories at tht earliest practicable date,
having due regard for the interests OF the pco-
plc OF tho terrlk r. and OF the United States,
All the federaf'n RS appointed for the torri-
tories should D. Elected from bona ndo resi-
dents thereof, sndthc right Of self- government
should be aceord1 as far az practicable,
>AiaskA.
We believe ~ citizens Of Alaska should
have representa- Ion 10 the congress Ct the
United States, the cndvt ,"ecdful icgisla-
ton may DO inianscnpy1.S-A ~
Tempsrauce.
We sympathlns with eli wise and legitimate
efforts TO lcssen and prevent the evils Of In
temperance aud prpmoto morality.
Ri} ats OF Women.
The republicau party is mindful Of the rights
and interests OF women. Protection OF Amer
lean Industries tncludes equal opportunities,
equal pay for easal work. and protection to the
home We favor the admission Of women TO
wider spheres Of usefulness, and welcome thclr
corporation IN resculns the country from
democratic and popuiistlc mismnnascmcnt
and mlsrule
such are the principcs and policies OF tho
repu bllcan party. BY these principles We Will
abide, and these policies we will put into exc
cution, We ask for them the consldernte
Judgment Of tue American people. Confident
alike In the history Of our ercat party and In
the Justice Of our cause, we present our plat
form and our candidates In tho full ASSURANCE
that tho election will bring victory to the re.
publican party and prosperity TO the people of