Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-04-25


las Tspt, ssntstiy~s vi the Republicans oI
tho state Of Oregon In convention assembled,
call attenuoo TO the condition OF industry
throughout the country, as proof ~ the
necessity OF returning to the policy Of the he.
publican part, under which there was general
prosperity during thirty years.
We reriirm the principles Of the Republi.
can national platform OF ISo2, and assert that
/ tn 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 lor
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 deSiruc.
tive and dishonest system OF undetvalualionS
aud 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
shpbuildcrS. In late years we have neglected
tc protect our ShipowncrS. 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 % per cent Of our carrying
ttade to American ships, and which, II now
restored, would again revive our shipping and
cause Arerican tteighls to be paid 10 Ameri-
cans.
The American people. from tradition and
interest, favor bimetalisn, and the Repubi-
can party demands the usc Of both gold and
silver as standard money with such restrict
ions aud under such provisions to be delerm.
ined by legislation, aS will secure the main.
tenanee OF the parity Of values Of the two
metals, so that the purchasing aud 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 neutrality-suspicious.
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
the United States, providing for the election
Of United States senators by popular vote,
recently reported from the committee on
privileges and elections by Senator Mitchell
and now pending consideration in the United
State kenates.
Resolved, That the application OF the Ore
gon delegation in congress to the president Of
the United States aud now pending before
him, praying a modification Of his procla.
nation creating the Cascade forest reserve, Is
hereby earnestly approved, aud 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, and that the laws regulating the
closed season be rigidly enforced.
That we endorse the efforts OF our repre-.
sentatives in congress 10 secure repayment to
the settlers Of Oregon OF the excess Of sI.7s
per acre wrongfully collected by the goyernt
ment on lands located in the limits OF the
unearned Northern Pacific railroad land gran.
now forfeited.
The construction OF the Nicaragua canal Is
Of the highest importance to the American
people, both as measure Of national defense
and to build up and maintain American COM
merce. II is moreover OF special importance
to our Pacific states and we demand It's
completion as speedily as possible by the
government Of the United States.
We hereby endorse the action Of our sena.
tors and representatives In congress In their
endeayor to secure grants Of pensions to
lnulan war veterans.
We pledge the Republican, party to a rigid
economy in the expenditure ofpublie money;
to the reduction OF excessive salaries; and the
abolishment Of the fee system whenever
possible, aud Of all useless commissions; and
belieYe that no appropriation should be made
to any school or charitable institution not
under the control Of the state; and oppose the
incorporation into the general appropriation
bill Of items for the expenditure Of public
money not authorized by law.
We demand the enactment Of rigid restrict
ions on foreign immigration, both for protection
Of our country against illitemte and vicious
classes from foreign lands and for protection
OF our labor and preservation 10 our own
people OF the remainder Of our national
domain.
We commend the policy OF the Republican
party in relation to internal improve
menls. and in particular in opening our
waterways to commerce, and we denounce the
illiberality OF Democratic party In these IN.
portant matters.
Respectfully submitted.
T. E. FILL, Sol. HIRscB.
Secretary. Chairman