Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-05-30
REPUBLICAN 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 Of the Re.
publican party under which there was general
prosperity during thirty years.
We reafhm the principles Of the Republi-
can national platform OF 1892, 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 sufficient sur
plus over ordinary expenditures to provide for
coast defences, for the steady building up Of
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 undeIvaluations
and determinations as to localities, should be
replaced by one framed on protective princi-
piles similar to that Of 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 G..
Blame.
We have always given protection TO our
shipbuilders. In late years we have neglected
to protect our shipowners. We believe the
time has come to restore TO the policy oi
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, II 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
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ions and under such provisions to be detem-
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 oI
the United States, providing for the election
OF United States senators by popular vote
recently reported from the committee OF
privileges and elections by Senator Mitchell
and now pending consideration in the United
State senates.
Resolved, That the application Of the Ore,
the United States and now pending before
him. praying a modification OF bls procla
nation creating the Cascade forest reserve. Il
hereby earnestly approved, and we appeal tC
the president to grant the prayer OF our dele
cation in congress.
We realize the importance aud 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 rgidly enforced.
That we endorse the efforts OF our repre-.
sentatyes in congress 10 secure repayment tc
the settlers Of Oregon Of the excess OF sI.2i
per acre wrongfully collected by the goyernl
ment on lands located in the limits Of the
anearned Northern Pacific railroad land gran.
now forfeited.
| The construction OF the Nicaragua canal !,
OF the highest importance TO the American
people, both as a measure Of national defense
and TO build up and maintain American com
merce. Il IS moreover Of SPECIAL importance
TO our Pacific states and we demand IL
I completion as speedily as possible by the
government of the United States.
. We hereby endorse the action OF our sena
1, tors and representatives in congress in thei
, endeavor to secure grants cf pensions e
f. Indian war veterans.
. We pledge the fcpuDllcah party W AlBle
D economy in the expenditure OF public money
I TO the reduction Of excessive salaries; and thu
adjustment OF the fee system whenever
possible, and Of all useless commissions; ant
: beleye that no appropriation should be mad'
TO any school or charitable institution no
under the control Of the state; and oppose th'
incorporation into the general appropriation
! bill OF items for the expenditure OF publi'
money not authorized by law.
We demand the enactment otrigid restrict
ions on foreign immigration, both for protection
Of our country against illiteraie and yiciou
classes from foreign lands and for protection
Of our labor and preservation 10 our owl
people Of the remainder Of our nationa
domain.
: We commend the policy Of the Republicai
! party in relation 10 internal improve
Z ments, and In particular in opening on
! waterways to commeTce, and We denOunee th
IllibeTalfly Of Democratic party In these m
\ pOftant matters.
II Respectfully submitted
II T. Z. FILL, Sol HIRscH,
Secretary. Chairman