Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-05-29
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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 a proof Of the
necessity Of returning to the policy Of the Re.
publican party under which there was general
prosperity during thirty years.
We reaffrm 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 iusti.
fed our protest against the national policy
adopted by the Democratic party.
We believe that the government should
have an ample revenue. with a 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 undeTvaluations
and Determinations as 10 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 10 the policy Of
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, aud which, IL 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-
med by legislation, as will secure the main.
'enance 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.
lhe interest OF the producers Of the country
Its farmers and its workingmen-demand
that every dollar, paper or coin, issued by
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
ana ana now pending consideration in the United
State senates.
Resolved, That the application of the Ore
gon delegation in congress To the president Of
ne United States and now pending before
MN, praying modification Of bs procla-
nation creating the Cascade forest reserve, is
neIeoy earnestly approved, and we appeal TO
me president to grant the prayer Of our dele
CATION in congress.
we realize the importance and magnitude
oi the hshing industry on the Columbia river
sno would recommend that some provisions
oe made Tor state hatchery for artificial
propagation, and that the laws regulating the
eioSed season be ngidly enforced.
ihat we endorse the efforts OF our repre-
.ssn'Auyes IN congress 10 secure repayment TO
INC settlers OF Oregon Of the excess Of Stag
PEI acre wrongfully collected by the govemt
nen1 on lands located in the limits Of the
now forfeited.
The construction OF the Nicaragua canal Is
ol The highest Importance to the American
Pe9Pie, both as measure Of national defense
Ahu 70 build up and maintain American com
,ueee' It's moreover of special importance
oII racine states and we demand its
SouiPieuon as speedily as possible by the
government OF the United States.
We hereby endorse the action Of our sena.
~io representatives in congress in their
InSeAVoF to secure grants II pensions TO
indian war veterans.
we pledge the Republican party to a rigid
,Soaaoniy IN the expenditure Of public money;
- 'ne reduction Of excessive salaries, and the
-oollshment Of the fee system whenever
E'ss'oie, aud OF all useless commissions; and
e"sle mat no appropriation should be made
any school or charitable institution not
,o s1usI me control Of the state; and oppose the
M aporation into the general appropriation
n,os sol Items Tor the expenditure Of public
aey not authorized by law.
- usmand the enactment Of rigid restrict
o1o On iorelgn immigration, both for protection
sI' In country against illiterate and vicious
~ os nom toTeign lands and for protection
D.onI. 'Aoor and preservation to our own
aoTla; OF the remainder Of our national
n.,' s commend the policy Of the Republican
meny,. relation 10 internal improve
ws,a, , and in particular in opening our
iShHyS TO Commerce, and We denounee the
porsn, pos..I.y Of Democratic party in these m.
respectfully submit,ed
I. E. FELL. sot HIRscH
Secretary. Chairman