Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-04-22
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.


Following is the report in full o.
the committee son platform, in the
Republican state convention OF Ore
gon, which was adopted and is the
party platform:
The representatives Of the Republicans o.
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 reaffirm the principles of the Kepu6li-
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 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 undervaluations
and determinations as 10 localities, should be
replaced by one framed on protective princi-
piles similar to that Uf 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.
Blaine.
We have always given protection to our
Shipbuilders. In late years we have neglected
tc 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, and which, II now
restored, would again revive our shipping and
cause American freghts 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.
tenance OF the parity of values Of the two
metals, so that the purchasing and debt-pay.
ng 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
hat every dollar, paper or coin, issued by
he government shall be as good as any other
lollar.
Resolved, That we earnestly endorse the
proposed amendment to the constitution Of
he United States, providing for the election
u United States senators by popular vote,
ecently reported from the committee on
privileges and elections by Senator Mitchell
nd now pending consideration in the United
tate benates.
Resolved, That the application Of the Ore '
on delegation in congress to the president of
he United States and now pending before
i'm, praying a modification Of his procla- {
lation creating the Cascade forest reserve, is
ereby earnestly approved, and we appeal TO !,
ne president to grant the prayer Of our dele
alton in congress.
We realize the importance and magnitude
the fishing industry on the Columbia river
nd would recommend that some provisions
e made for a state hatchery for artificial =
and that the laws regulating the
osed season be rigidly enforced.
That we endorse the efforts OF our repre-.
ntatives in congress 10 secure repayment to I
e settlers Of Oregon Of the excess of SI2s
n acre wrongfully collected by the governt
ent on lands located in the limits Of the
iearned Northern Pacific railroad land gram
wv forfeited.
The construction OF the Nicaragua canal is i
the highest importance to the American
'oPiSi potn rs measure OF national defense
ID to build up and maintain American COM
cree. II is moreover of special importance
our Pacific states and we demand its
mpletion as speedily as possible by the
Of the United States.
We hereby endorse the action of our sena.
rs and representatives in congress in their r
deavor to secure grants OF pensions to III
dian war veterans. II
We pledge the Republican, party to a rigid
onomy in the expenditure Of public money;
the reduction of excessive salaries; and the =
olishment of the fee system whenever
sslble, and OF all useless commissions; and
lleye that no appropriation should be made
any school or charitable institution not
der the control Of the state; and oppose the
corporation into the general appropriation
OF items for the expenditure Of public
ney not authorized 10y law.
We demand the enactment of rigid restrict
IS on foreign immigration, both for protection -
our country against illiterate and vicious
sses from foreign lands and for protection y
our labor and preservation to our own N
'ple OF the remainder Of our national
main
We commend the policy OF the Republican
" IN relation to internal improve
nts, and in particular in opening our