The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-26

teriered, and shall not interfere. with tho
existing possessions of any European Power
in this hemisphere, but those possessions
must not, on any preteSt. be extended. We
hopefully look forward to the eventual with
drawal OF tho European Powers from this
hemisphere, to the ultimate union OF all OF
the English speaking part Of the continent
by the FREQ consent OF its inhabitants,
Cubn.
From the hour OF achieving their own In
dependence the people Of the United States
have regarded with sympathy the struggles
OF other American peoples to free themselves
from European domination. We watch with
deep .and abiding interest tho heroic battle
OF tho Cuban patriots against cruelty and OPP
preston, and our best hopes so out for the
full success OF their determined contest for
liberty.
The Government of Spain. having lost con-
troll of Cuba, and being unable to protect the
property or lives of resident American citi-
zens or to comply with its treaty obliga-
tons, we believe that the Government of the
United States should actively usa its influ-
euce and good Offices to restore peace and
give Independence to the island.
The NAVY.
Tho peace and security os the Republic
nni the maintenance of ITS riShtful iniiu-
eDce among the Nations of the earth demand
naval power commensurate with its posi-
ton and responsibility. We therefore favor
the continued enlargement OF tho navy and
complete system OF hnrbor and sea couSt
ce!cnceS.
Foreign ImniCratton.
For tho protection OF the equality os our
American citizenship anil os the wages OF
our worSincmcn against tho fa;al comprti-
ton of low-priced labor, we dcDland that tho
Immigration laws be thoroughly enforced
and so extended rs to exclude from entrance
TO the United States those who can neither
read nor write.
Civil Service.
Tho Civil Service law was placed on tho
statute book by the Republican party, which
has always sustained il. aud we renew our
repeated declarations that 1t shall be
thoroughly and honestly enforced All OK
tended wherever practicable.
Free Ballot.
We Gemead that every citizen Of tho
United States shall BE- allowed to east ono
free and unrestricted ballot, and thar such
ballot shall be counted and returned as
cast.
Lynchings.
We proclaim our unqualified condemna-
ton of the unciviliZei and barbaroIs prac-
ticeS. we'll known as lynching or killing Of
human beings, suspected or charged with
crime, without process OF law.
National Arbitration.
We favor the creation OF National board
OF aroltrhtion 10 settle anu an1uSt ui'r'hceS
which may arise between employers and en-
plored engaged in interstate commerce.
Honcstends.
We believe in an Immediate return to the
free homestead policy OF the Republican
party, and urge the passage by Congress Of
tho satisfactory Free Homestead measure
which has already passed the House and is
row pending in the Senate.
Territories.
We favor the admission the remaining
Territories at the earliest practicable data,
having due regard to thrintercsts Of tn" pco-
pie Of tho Territories and OF the United
States. All the Federal officers appointed
for the Territories should be selected from
bona iide residents thereof, and the right Of
srlf-goverament :houid be accorded as far
Us practicable.
We believe tho citizens OF Alaska should
have representation In the Congress Of the
United States, 10 the end that neciiul leSiS-
lation may be inteliGently enacted.
Temperance.
We sympathize with ali wise and leGiti-
mate efforts To lessen and prevent the evils
OF intemperancc and promote morality.
Rights of Women.
Tho Republican party is mindful of the
rights and interests Of women. Protection Of
American industries includes equal emporium
itics, equal pay for equal work, and protcc-
tion TO The home. We favor the admission Of
women to wider spheres of usefulness, and
w".cOmr their cooperation in rGscuinr the
country from Democratic and Populisticr!s-
mGnaGement and iG.isrlle.
Such ar" the principles and policies Of the
Republican party. BY these principles We
will ahi!" anh these policies we will put into
rXA utiOn. W" ask for them thn conSdcrato
Judgment Ot the American pson!c. COnilGeat
al:he in tho history Of oar great party AMI in
tac justice OF our cause. WE present our plat
torn AMI oar candidates il tho full assurance
that In" election will bring victory to the Re-
publican parry and prosperity to the people
OF the Initrh S,nicS.