Audubon Republican., 1897-10-07
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Republican State Platform.

per The republicans of Iowa, met in convention.
The ire enthusiastic in the recollection of great
hat slill larger majority awaits them at the
;tur 'ose of the contest now opened. They review
slope M vear ,e and aSSsI not ony the regub
n ii ans, but all the people upon the triumphant
led eetlGn OF Wm Mehney MENU presdes his 0i tme
~ d energy in directing the whole force OF the
1uit ADMINISTRATION toward the early and complete
III lfneut of all the pledges of the party at st.
sue. uis. They applaud the acts of congress in so
81 ickly Is4orming the tariff from a menace
ainst NE interests Of this country into ade-
q br ate protection for the men and women of the
,nsp tied States, and with qualification they refer
'n'N the efforts of the senators and representa-
lanG es from Iowa influential in the prompt
s.IJ Ssage of the measure. Under these auspici-
- conditions this convention declares the fol-
now wing principles, upon which 1t asks the con-
he's ience ana seeks the suhrases oi 'he VOTERS oi
room It reatfirms and adopts in every part the
r, aclaratiOn of principles announced by the re-
lblican national convention of 1896, and 1t
gave edges for Iowa that the election in November
DetM 2xt snail pc SUI more OF
frie It again especially declares for protection and
A, 1pneSt money
AL 1t demands most rigid economy consistent
the ith public welfare in all government, stat
Than i'd municipal affairs to the end that the bu
Dh''i ems of the taxpayer may be leSSened. 1t de
Just ands system OF taxation that will justly dis
side butte among the taxpayers the amount neces-
'1 -ry for public expenditures and 1t insists that
On I individuals and corporations in whatever
tract tsness they may be aged shall be so taxed
at they shall not escape their falr ana pf0pOr-
STOOD mate Share of the burdens 1t recognizes and
rail sists upon the broad and fundamental princi-
reacht insure fair and equal opportunity TO every
hv tC man being in the struggle OF ife and that to
=. Nord such opportunity selnshness must be re-
landlnked, avariciousness held in check and power
two n combinations restrained. And the republl-
:, ~ party invokes its birth and history as a
the flN rantee of its pledge that it exIstsony to do
merit ice among men, t ID dignity and comfort
:. he lives of the pc nd to make equality of
ton: iortunities not, stracton but living
Air, tity. larry
moori record of wise pun l conomicaf admnistra-
;or g., of state affairsttei e republican party to
ienovelent inst ms established and the
nanus ldid edihces ereos and paid for, ON rate
pretty satloh uhtormi pw that oi our SISTER
clear i commend the .,neral assembly for it's
still t; st and thorough enorts 70 reduce tne eX-
Ere point.
as he Indorse the capaDie ana iaitnnut adn,s @ is
ing wi md early and complete restoration to
ella w tn, and enjoy long life In the state which
friend the field of battle and in high official posi-
landip >.
Inc es in the selection of James Wilson, secre-
seat: of agriculture His eminent fitness for
;,:4 q honorable place he holds and his earnest
Nclhlt for the development OF agriculture combine
ing 81 ake him not only the pride OF the state but
- :yNe nation.
rose III believe in the justice of those laws hereto
II enacted by republican legislatures secur-
~ to employees of railroads the right to in
D' unity for personal injuries resulting from
boul ;ligence, and we favor such legisatlon AS
ing prevent its s. impairment or nuilifcation in
lust or spirit.