The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-09-05

similar examples might be given OF our In
creased trade under reciprocity with other
countries. but enough has been shown or
the efficacy of the legislation OF 1890 to JUS
tify the speedy restoration of Its reciprocity
I'm my Judgment. congress should imme-
diately restore the reciprocity sections OF
the old law, with such amendments. IL
wise and proper. Tho underlying principle
OF this legislation must, however, be strict
ly observed. 1t is to afford new markets
for our surplus agricultural and manu-
featured products. without loss TO the
American laborer of a single days work
that he might otherwise procure.
Foreign Immigration.
1.-The declaration of the platform touch
ing foreign immigration Is one OF peculiar
importance at this time. when our own Ia
boring people are IN such great distress
l am in hearty sympathy with the present
legislation restricting foreign immigration
and favor such extension of the laws as
will secure the. United States from in
of the old world. While we adhere to the
public policy under which our country has
received great bodies of honest. industrious
citizens. who have added to the wealth,
progress and power of the country, and
while We welcome to our shores the we'll
disposed and Industrious immigrant who
contributes by his energy and intelligence
to the cause of free government. we want
no immigrants who do not seek our shores
to become citizens. We should permit none
to participate In the advantages OF our
civilization who do not sympathiZe with
our aims and form OF government. We
should receive none who come to make war
disquiet and turmoil. Against all such our
gates must be tightly closed
Our Soldiers and Sailors.
1.-THE soldiers and sailors of the union
should neither be neglected nor forgotten.
The government which they served so well
must not make, their lives or condition
harder by treating them as supplicants for
relief in old age or distress, nor regard with
disdafn nor contempt the earnest interest |
one comrade naturally manifests in the |
welfare OF another. Doubtless there have |
been pension abuses and frauds in the |
claims allowed by the govern |
ment. but the policy governing the admin |
OF the pension bureau must al |
ways be fair and liberal. No deserving APP
wrong perpetrated by or for another our
soldiers and sailors gave the best they had.
They freely offered health, strength, limb
and life to save the country in the time Of |
It's greatest peril, and the government must
honor them In their need as in their service
with the respect and gratitude due TO brave.
Justly entitled to generous aid in their In
creaslng necessities.
Our Merchant Marine ana Navy.
THE declaration of the republican plat
form in favor OF the upbuilding of our mer-
chant marine has my hearty approval
The policy of discriminating duties in
favor of our shipping which prevailed in
the early years of our history should be
assam duODttu by COnRTtSS ana |
vigorously supported until our prestige
md supremacy on the seas is fully at
aimed, We should no longer contribute
directly or indirectly to the maintenance OF
he colossal marine of foreign countries,
nut provide an efficient and complete
marine OF our own. now that the American
navy Is assuming position commensurate
With our importance as n nation. n policy
am glad to observe the republican plat
'orm strongly indorses; We must supple
nent II with merchant marine that will
I'VE GS the advantages In hOth |
wise and foreign trade that we ought nat
rally and properly TO enjoy. II should be
II once matter OF public policy and ma
ionai pride 10 repossess this immense and
prosperous trade.
Civu Service Reform.
THE pledge of the republican rational
that our civil service laws
shall be sustained ana thoroughly and
honestly enforced and extended wherever
practicable is in keeping with the position
II the party for the past p years and Will
rs these reforms. They appear willing
o abandon all the advantages maintained
'fter SO many years of agitation and cf-
ort They encourage Il return 10 methods
II party favoritism which both parties
ave often denounced, that experience has
'ondemned and that the people have re-
opposes this rcactionary and en-
rely uniustiiable policy. II VIII take no
backward step upon this question. 1t win
eek 10 improve. but never degrade, the
lublic service.
Demands Especial Attention.
There are other important and timely
declarations In the platform which | can
.ot mere discuss. must content myself
Win saying that they have my approval |
I, as republicans, we have lately addressed
ur attention with what may seem great
tress and oarnestneSs to the new and I'M
expected assault upon the financial In
egrity or the government. we have done
| because the menace is so grave as 10 de-
nand especial consideration, and because
IA a NO. thnt h. l.
reused TO the true understanding and
nearing OF this silver and imitation move
nent they viii avert the danger In doing
his we feel that we render the best service ,
,ossiblc 70 the country. and we appeal TO
ne intelligence: conscience ard patriots
SIN OF the people. irrespective OF party or
ection, for their earnest support.
VIII Maintain Law and Order.
1--WE avoid no issues. We meet the sud-
en-. dangerous and revolutionary assault
pom law and Order and upon those whom |
, conflded by the constitution and laws
he authority to uphold and maintain them.
'htch our opponents have made, with tho
anne courage that we have faced every
mercency since our organization as q |
vrig; more ,s man an 20 years ago Government
lse can wait. The spirit OF lawlessness
lust be extinguished by the fires of ar
nsclflsh and lofty patriotism. Every at
ack upon the public faith ord even sur-
estlon of the reputation OF debts, public
T. private. must be robulscd hy all men
HO b'litNS mat honesty 10 ire best pol
". or who love their country and would
reserve unsulied its national honor.
Sectionalism Almost ObIItcrnIcd.
THE country is to be congratulated upon
he almost total obliteration of tho sec
onal lines which for so many years
larked the division of the United States
ITO slave and free territory and finally I
threatened its partition In two separate
oVernments by the dread ordeal OF civil
'ar. The era of reconciliation so long
nd earnestly desired by Cen Grant and
lany other great leaders, north and south.
ave happily come and the feeling of dis
rust and hostility between The sections is ,
verywhere vanishing. let us hope never
D return.
Nothing is better calculated 20 Give
lrength to the nation at home, increase
ur power and Influence abroad, and add {
, the permanency and security OF our free /
lstltutions, than the restoration Of cordial |
Citations between the people of all sections ]
nd parts OF our beloved country. II |
allied by the suffrages OF the people 10 na- ,
nme the duties of tho high Office of presi- ]
ent or the United States. shall count IL n 6
rivilege to aid, ever in the slightest degree. |.
! the promotion of the spirit of fratcrnai I
egard which should animate and govern | '
ne citizens OF every section, state or psrt ,
the republic.
After the lapse OF Il century since Its S
tterance, let us, at length, and forever | |;
tier, heed the aumOnition of Wn oh inuton. | 4