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the reciprocity treaty. was 81, 81. 0ss. IN
1870. ST. So: IN 1855 se4.is7.ses; IN 1894.
So. I25. 81: but in 1895 after the arnuimsnt
OF the reciprocity agreement. Ii sell TO only
SIS. S.. esl
Many similar examples might be given
OF our increased trade under reciprocity
with other countries. but enough has been
shown of the efficacy OF the legislation Of
1890 70 Justify the speedy restoration OF SIS
reciprocity provisions. In my judgment
congress should Immediately restore the
reciprocity section OF the old law. with
such amendments. II any, as experience
sanctions as wise and proper. The under
lying principle OF this legislation must.
however. be strictly observed. II Is TO af-
ford new markets FOR our surplus agri-
cultural and manufactured products, with
ont loss 70 the American laborer OF single
days work that he might otherwise pro-
cure.
Foreign Immigration.
THE declaration OF the platform touch
ing foreign immigration is one OF peculiar
Importance at this time, when our own
laboring people are IN such great distress.
am in hearty sympathy with the present
legislation restraining foreign immigra-
ton. and favor such extension OF the laws
as viii secure the United States from inya-
sion by the dehased and criminal CLASSES
OF the old world While we adhere 70 the
public policy under which our country has
received great bodies or honest, industri-
Gus citizens. who have added TO the wealth,
progress and power OF the country, AMI
while we welcome 70 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 sympathlze
with our form of government We shoul!
receive none who come 10 make war upon
our institutions and profit by public dis
quiet and turmoil. Against all such our
gates mist be tightly closed.
Our soldiers and sailors.
The soldiers and sailors OF tho Union
should neither be neglected nor forgot
ten. The government which they served
so Wei must not make their lives or con-
dition harder by treating them as suppl
ants for relief in Old age or distress, nor
regard with disdain or contempt the earn
est interest one comrade naturally mani
tests in the welfare of another. Doubt
less there have been pension abuses and
frauds in the numerous claims allowed
by the government, but the policy gov
erning the administration OF the pension
bureau must always be fair and liberal.
No deserving applicant should ever suffer
because Of a wrong perpetrated by or for
another. Our soldiers and sailors gave
the government the best they had. They
freely offered health, strength, limb and
life to save the country in the tune 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, noble and self-sacrificing
men who are justly entitled to generous
aid in their increasing necessities
Our Merchant Marine and Navy.
The declaration OF the Republican plat
form I'm favor OF the upbuilding of our
merchant marine has my hearty approval.
The policy OF discriminating duties in IA
vor of our shipping which prevailed In the
early years OF our history should be again
promptly adopted by congress and vigor-
o1sly supported until our prestige ana SUI
premaey on the seas Is fully attained. We
should no longer contribute directly or
indirectly to the maintenance of the colos-
sal marines OF foreign countries, but pro-
vide an efficient and complete marine OF
our own Now that the American navy is
assuming position commensurate with
our Importance as a nation. policy ] am
glad TO observe the Republican platform
strongly indorses, we must supplement It
with a merchant marine that will give US
the advantages in both our coastwise and
foreign trade that we ought naturally and
properly 20 enjoy. II should be at once a
TO repossess this immense and prosperous
trade.
Civil Service Reform.
The pledge OF the Republican conven-
ton that our civn service laws shall be
sustained and thoroughly and honestly en-
forced. and extended wherever practicable
is in keeping with the position OF the
party IN the past twenty-four years. and
viii be faithfully observed. Our oppo-
ref nrN% ma ~
willing to abandon al the advantages
gained after so many years of agitation
and effort. They encourage q return 20
methods OF party favoritsm which both
parties have often denounced. that exne-
rlence has condemned. and that the peo-
pie have repeatedly disapproved. The Re-
publican party earnestly opposes this re-
dictionary and entirely unius tifiable policy.
II viii take no backward step upon this
question. It VIII seek 20 improve. but
never degrade the public service
\ imo Tor Patriotism.
There ara other important and timely
declarations In the platform which I can
not here discuss. I must content myself
with saving that they have my approval
IL. as Republicans. We have lately zd-
dressed attention with wat may seem
great stress and earneStneSs 10 the new
and unexpected assault upon the tinsucsal
integrity OF the government. We have done
it because the menace = 50 grave SIS 10
demand especial consideration. ana be-
cause we are convinced that II the people
are aroused 20 the true understanding OF
this silver and imitation movement. they
VIII avert the danger. IN doing this we
feel that We render the best service pos
sfo,e - he country ana we aDpeal 20 t1se
INTEL Igent conscience and patriotism %
the people. lrrssDsctlve Of party or sec
ton. for their earnest support. We wal
maintain law and order. We avoid 10
issue We SGet ghe sudden. dangerous
and revolutionary assault upoa law and
order, and up0n those 70 whom IS conGssd
BY Tia legislation and the laws me a.
thorty 20 uphold ard maintain them,
w-&5ch our opponents have made. VITA ne
same courage thaf We have faced every
emergency since our organization es A
party. more Than forty years ago. Gov
eminent BY lax must frs; be assured. and
everything else can wait The spirit q
tawiessuess must De sxtsnEuishe3 oy me
fires % a. gnsel6s. and lofty patriotism
Every attack upeu the puolic falth ard
every suggestion o. the reputation OF
deats, pubic aa4 private. must be re-
huked pr AZ man who believe that hon
esty Is ghe hes, pOScy. or who love taeir
country aa8 would preserve unsaIAe4 eur
patioa4. honoT.
~es.Tioaati~En Almost oblirerated.
The country IS to he Congratulated
Anon the almost total ohi}teratioa q sne
sectlonallsfa which for many years marked
.4sefzs-s1 Of ~ Fsntfzsf fwF1