Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 October 1890 — The Indiana Republican Platform [ARTICLE]

The Indiana Republican Platform

We heartily approve the action of Republicans in Congress in making generous provision for him who has borne the battle, and his Widow and his orphans. A wise liberality, far surpassing any similar action by other nations, gives to the defenders of the Union and those dependent upon them, at least one hundred and fifty millions of dollars annually. Of this vast, amount over fifteen millions will bft disbursed in the State of Tndiana each year, bringing needed relief to thousands of patriotic homes, and Stimulating business by largely increasing the volume of money circulating among our people. As against all Democratic promises and pretenses, we proudly recall the fact’that all important pension legislation has been placed on the statute books by Republicans; and against constant Democratic opposition they have steadily maintained a revenue system adequate to meet its demands. Nor has it been the habit of Republican Presidents to sneer at or veto laws adding to the comfort of those who maintained the integrity of the Union, and gave to the nation one flag of honor and authority. In justice to the Union soldiers and sailors, we urge the passage of the service pension bill.