Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-05-15
aEpUBLIcAN pLArFoRn,

1
The representatives OF the Republicans Of
the state Of Oregon in convention assembled,
call attention 10 the condition OF industry
throughout the cunnity as proof ~ the
necessity Of returning 10 the policy Of the Re.
publican party under which there was general
prosperity during thirty years.
We reafirm the principles Of the Republi
can national platform ui 1891, and assert thit
the results that have followed the change de.
creed by the election Of that year have jusli.
| led our protest aRains, the national policy
adopted by the Democratic party,
We believe that the government should
have an ample revenue, with 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 uhdervaluations
and DETERMINATIONS as TO lcaliues sinWld he
replaced by one framed IN protective p'inci.
Piles similar Ia that uf the Mckinley bli ant
arranged to give ample rru,ecuon 70 Amii-
can wages and American industry. aad Ia re-
store the reciprocity policy OF James G..
Blame.
We have always given protection to our
shipbuilders. In late years we have neglected
tc protect eur shipowners. w believe tho
time mas come to restore c the policy OF
Washington and Hamilton, which, by dis
eliminating duties in favor Of American bot.
toms, secured o. per cent of our carr, ihg
tiade to American ships, aud which ,f NOW
restored, would again revive our shipliug ard
cause American ireights to I've paid to Auirri-
cans
The American people. nom tradition and
interest, tavur bimetalsm, ana the Repubi-
can party demands the use of both grld and
silver as standard munsy with such les ricl-
Ions and under such provisions to he cetetm-
incd by legislation, a will secure the main
ienance OF the patty 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 ai al times equal.
The interest Of the pr ducvrs Of The country
Its farmers and ito workiugmen--demand
that every dollar, paper ar coin, issued by
the government shall be as god as any other
dollar,
Resolved That We esrueslly eninrse the
proposed amendment 10 the constitution of
the United States, providing for tie election
Jf United States senators iy popular vote,
recently reported IRON the committee ON
privileges aud elections by Senator Mitchell
and now pending consideration in the Uniicd
State kenoies.
Resolved, That the application Of the Ore
gon delegation in congress to the president Of
the United States and now pending before
him. praying a modification Of sis procla-
nation creating the Cascade forest reserve Is
hereby earnestly approved, and we appeal 10
the president To grant the prayer OF our dele
cation in congress.
We realize the importance and magnitude
Of the fishing industry on the Columbia river
and would recommend that some provisions
be made for a state hatchery for artificial
propagation, aud that the laws regulating the
closed season he rgidly enforc d
That we endorse the efforts OF our repro.
sentatives in congress 10 secure repayment to
the settlers of Oregon Of the excess Of Stag
per acre wrongfully collected by the governt
ment on lands located in the limits Of the
lnearned Northern Pacific railroad land gram
how forfeited.
The construction OF the Nicaragua canal is
Of the highest importance to the American
people, both as a measure OF national defense
and to build up and maintain American com
merce. 1t is moreover Of special importance
to our Pacific states and Ye.-ds@'oS 'iie
Of the United ssess' see Of our sena
tors and representatives in congress in their
endeavor to secure grants oi pensions 10
Indian war veterans.
we pledge the Republican party to rgld
economy 10 the expenditure OF public money !
no the reduction Of excessive salaries; and the
Adjustment Of the fee system wheneve,
Dossible. and Of all useless commissions; ana
believe that no appropriation should be made
10 any school or charitable institution not
under The control Of the state; and oppose ihe
incorporation. into the general appropuanSo,n
bill Of items for the expenditure OF Pup"'
money not authorized 10y law.
We demand the enactment OF rigld restrict
IONS on foreign immigration, both Tor ProtectloI
Of our country against illiterate and vicious
classes from foreign lands and for PROTECTOR
Of our labor and preservation to Our owl
people Of the remainder OF our n"''ona
domain. o.A,;..
marty in relation to internal improve
ments, and in particular in opening ou .u
waterways to commerce. and we denounee 10
iiliberality Of Democratic party in these /"
poTtant matters.
Respectfully submitted. 9 u,.so,
T. f. FELL, SOL tl,NsSn, .Ns
Secretary NhAn"~'