Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-05-01
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 reaihrm the principles Of the Republi.
can national platform ol 1892, and assert that
the results that have followed the change de-
creed by the election Of that year have jusii-
he'd 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, aud for the constant reduction Of
the public debt We believe that the present
tariff, with its lowered rates and its des,ruc.
tive and dishonest system Of undervaluations
and determinations as 10 localities, should be
replaced by one framed on protective prinei-
Piles similar to that VI the Mckinley bill and
arranged to give ample protection TO Amer-
can wages and American industry, and to re-
store the reciprocity policy Of James q.
Blaine.
We have always given protection 10 our
shipbuilders. In late years we have neglected
&c protect our shipowners. We believe the
time has come to restore G 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 bmetalism, 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 he deteIm.
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
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 and now pending before
him, praying a modification Of his procla.
nation creating the Cascade forest reserve. is
hereby earnestly approved, and we appeal TO
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 hgidly enforced.
That we endorse the efforts OF our repre-
sentatives in congress 10 secure repayment to
the settlers Of Oregon Of the excess Of $I.2S
per acre wrongfully collected by the governt
ment on lands located in the limits Of the
unearned Northern Pacific railroad land gram
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 theiI
endeavor to secure grants OF pensions "a
Indian war veterans.
We pledge the Republican party to rigid
economy in the expenditure Of public money
to the reduction Of excessive salaries; and the
abolishment OF the fee system whenever
possible, and OF all useless commissions; and
belieye that no appropriation should be made
to any school or charitable institution moi
under the control Of the state; and oppose the
incorporation into The general appropriation
bill OF items for the, expenditure Of public
money not authoriEedby law.
We demand the enactment Of rigid restrict
ions on foreign immigration, both for protection
Of our country against illiterate and vicious
classes from foreign lands and for protection
of our labor and preservation TO our owr
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 oul
waterways to commerce. and we denounee The
illibeTality Of Democratic party in these m
portant matters.
Respectfully submitted.
I. K. FELL, Sol IlIRscH,
Gacraaowy Chairman m