Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-05-27
REPUBLICAN 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 reaffim the principles Of the Republ-
can national platform oi 1892, and assert lhil
IN, 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 sufficient sur.
plus over ordinary expenditures to provide for
coast deienccs, for the steady building up of
the navy and for the constant reduction Of
the public debt We believe that the present
tailf, with its lowered rates and its destruc.
tive aad dishonest system Of undervaluations
and determinations as TO localities, should be
replaced by one framed on protective princi-
piles similar to that Of the Mckinley bill and
arranged 10 give ample protection to Ameri-
can wages and American industry, and to re-
store the reciprocity policy Of James G.
Blame.
We have always given protection to our
Shpbuders. In late years we have neglected
toprolect our shipowners. We believe the
time has come TO restore TO the policy OF
Washington and Hamilton, which, by dis.
eliminating duties in favor Of American bot
toms, secured 90 per cent Of our carrying
uade to American ships, and which, II now
restored, would again revive our shipping and
cause American freights 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-
med by legislation, as will secure the main.
'enanee 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
proposed amendment to the constitution OF
lns United States, providing for the election
ol United States senator's by popular vote,
recently reported from the committee on
privileges and elections by Senator Mitchell
sna now pending consideration in the United
State senates.
Resolved, That the application Of the Ore
soh delegation in congress to the president OF
me United States and now pending before
un. praying modification Of bis procla-
.Auon creating the Cascade forest reserve, is
%seIeoy earnestly approved, and we appeal 70
@s president to grant the prayer Of our dele
CATION in congress.
we realize the importance and magnitude
:. ~. sne hshing industry on the Columbia river
'u would recommend that some provisions
~ MADE Tor state hatchery for artificial
ElOP1gahon, and that the laws regulating the
sloSed season be rigidly enforced.
.na' we endorse the efforts OF our repre-
,sai',s s'Ates IN congress 10 secure repayment to
Ae se''iers OF Oregon Of the excess Of 81 I.2y
N' acre wrongfully collected by the goyeTnt
Ieh1 on lands located in the limits Of the |
me .osA,nea Northern Pacific railroad land gram
Inc construction Of the Nicaragua canal is |
O - me highest importance to the American
ssp, r.Spie, 10Th as a measure Of national defense
~ 70 build up and maintain American com
ee' II IS moreover Of special importance |
so11 vi racine states and we demand its |
.P'suon as speedily as possible by the |
e'w,Slnment OF the United States.
Ieteoy endorse the action Of our sena. |
saS. 80 ana representatives in congress in their
ISsaSor to secure grants II pensions to !
in1an war veterans.
We pledge the Republican barty TO a rigid
y Ia ~ IN the expenditure Of public money; |
sh'i:S, reduction OF excessive salaries; and the |
pos';sll ,s';'ssllnent OF the fee system whenever
ssloe, and fall usele. Commissions; and |
n ~ mai no appropriate should be made |
pnas school or charitable institution not 4
uls control Of the state; and oppose the
Nm GlIf0ianon ~ into the general appropriation |
no.o' so' Items for the expenditure Of public |
w NOT auihorzedby law.
iooT =. usnl.nd s the enactment Of rigid restrict
ofo,r 1slgn Immigration, both for protection |
cl,s-.. country against illiterate and vicious
oI I' an, nom ioreign lands and for protection |
peonl. 'AooF and preservation TO our own
do1a; o' the Remainder Of our national |
p.rv ';onnend the policy Of the Republican
ntnt. eiatlon TO internal improve
ua,s-., ana IN particular in opening our
lliber,is % commerce. and We denounce the |
pOltan, no, :, Democratic party in these m.
NsPsettully submitted
T. Z. fEIL, So, H,,sca
secretary. Chairman