Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-04-20
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Following is the report In full OF
the committee con platform, In the
Republican state convention of Ore
gon, which was adopted and is the
party 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 reaffirm 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 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 oi
the public debt. We believe that the present
tariff, with its lowered rates and its destruc.
tive and dishonest system OF undervauatlons
and determinations as TO localities, should be
replaced by one framed on protective prinei-
arranged to give ample protection to Ameri-
can wages and American industry, and to re
store the reciprocity policy OF James u.
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 TO the policy of
Washington and Hamilton, which, by dis
duties in favor Of American bot
toms, secured 90 per cent OF our carrying
trade to American ships, and which, If 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 deteTm-
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
amendment to the constitution Of
he United States, providing for the election
)f United States senators by popular vote,
recently reported from the committee on
privileges and elections by Senator Mitchell
ind now pending consideration in the United
State kenates.
Resolved, That the application Of the Ore
,on delegation in congress to the president Of
he United States and now pending before
lin, praying a modification Of his procla-
nation creating the Cascade forest reserve, is {
lereby earnestly approved, and we appeal TO
he president to grant the prayer Of our dele
,ation in congress.
We realize the importance and magnitude S
II the fishing industry on the Columbia river {
md would recommend that some provisions :
,e made for a state hatchery for artificial
and that the laws regulating the
losed season be rigidly enforced.
That we endorse the efforts OF our repre- @
entatives in congress 10 secure repayment to
he settlers Of Oregon Of the excess Of SI.2s
YER acre wrongfully collected by the governt [
nent on lands located in the limits of the
Inearned Northern Pacific railroad land gram
low forfeited.
The construction OF the Nicaragua canal is
II the highest importance to the American
'eople, both as n measure Of national defense
md to build up and maintain American COM Q
nerce. 1t is moreover OF special importance :
o our Pacific states and we demand its \
ompletion as speedily as possible by the y =
government Of the United States. :
We hereby endorse the action of our sena. {
ors and representatives in congress in their
ndeavor to secure grants Of pensions to !
indian war veterans.
We pledge the Republican, party to a rigid )
economy in the expenditure Of public money;
D the reduction Of excessive salaries; and the l
bolishment OF the fee system whenever I
ossibe, and Of all useless commissions; and C
elieye that no appropriation should be made y
D any school or charitable institution not
nder the control Of the state; and oppose the
into the general appropriation
all OF items for the expenditure OF public O
loney not authorized by law. =
We demand the enactment of rigid restrict :
,ns on foreign immigration, both for protection
our country against illiterate and vicious .
lasses from foreign lands and for protection
our labor and preservation to our own :
eople of the remainder Of our national
omain.
We commend the policy Of the Republican
arty in relation to internal improve
tents, and in particular in opening our ,