The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-07-21
The Republican state Platform.

inc kepuDlIcan Stale PlaLIOrms
The Union Republican party of Indiana
assem- mbled in Convention at Indianapo-
lis, on the 22d day of February. 1870, make
the following declaration of principles:
CoNGRATULAroRY.
1. We congratulate the country on the
rebelIious States, under the RECONSTRUCT
ton measures adopted by the general
peace, and OF fraternai feeling among the
people OF all the States under ConstItu-
ton securing an equality of political and
ciVli Iignss OF an citizens, without dis
THE CONSTITUTION.
2. That we reverence the Constitution of
the land, and q wise embodiment OF the
principles OF free Government, and fol-
lowing It's teachings we will adopt from
time TO time, such amendments "A are
necessary more completely TO establish
Justice, insure domestic tranquilitv and
secure the blessings Of liberty TO ourselves
FIFTEEsTH AMESDMEsr.
3. IhaJ we rejoice at the ratification of
the Fifteenth Amendment, which forever
secures an equality of political rights to
all men, and we extend to the coIOred
man helping hand to enable him in
the race of life 10 improve and elevate his
NATIONAL DEBT.
A. That the National Debt, created in
the defense and preservation II the Union
fully borne until honorab1y and honestly
extinguished In accordance with the letter
and spirit of the several laws authorizing
the debt, and that all attempts at repudia-
tion of principal or interest shsuld meet
the scorn and denunctation of any honest
and patriotic people.
ECoNoMY DEMANDED.
3. That We demand, in every department
of the Government, from the highest to the
pen nditures, consistent with the reouire-
meuts OF the public service; the reduction
and aboltShment of all extravaRant fees
ofices. and the dismissal OF their tncums
osnts, and all efforts to these ends in
Congress or elsewhere, have our unquali-
REDUCING TAXES,
That q reducsIon of taxation is de. |
manded, both of tariff and internal taxes.
ent with the credit and necessities of the |
Cover 1ment, and that we are in favor OF a |
tariff for revenue, believing that proper
adjustment of duties must necessarily af- |
ford all the incidental protection to which |
any interest Is entitled.
7. That we are in favor of q CURRENCY
founded on the national credit as abuDd- |
ant as the trade aud commerce of the |
Of all laws in reference thereto which es- |
babilshes monopoly or inequality therein. /
LANDS AND SUBSIDIES
g. That we are opposed to the donation
sides in money 10 railroads and other
and that we demand the
OF the public domain for the
use of actual settlers and educational pur-
poses.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
8. That we re-affirm that of all who
we're faithful in the trials of the late war, |
there are none entitled to more especial /
honor than the brave soldiers and seamen
VINO endured the hardships of campaign
and cruise, and imperiIed their lives In
zoe service OF their country. and the boun-
les les ana pensions provided by law for
obligations never to be forgotten, and |
Ihouid be paid without cost to the recipi-
INT. Ihe WIDOWS ard orphans of the gal
ant dead are the wards of the nation-a
Iaered legacy bequeathed to the nations
ENDORSEMENT OF CONGRESS.
lO ThaG we approve the general course !
1f our Senator and Republican Represen-
'at1Ves In Congress, and express our full
md entire confidence that they will act |
With wisdom and integrity In ali that con-
I ,erns 81 t1e welfare OF the people: and that
We tender thanks to Senator Morton for
lis exertions in so shaping the LEGISLATION
4 Congress on the reconstruction of the
ate rebel States, ss to secure the passage
II the Fifteenth Amendment.
ADMINISTRATION Embossed.
II; Inat we endorse the administr ration
u, y Seneaai zen Grant as President of the uni
Cd SLatesi accept the Increased collections
II revenue, the reduction of expendItnres
md payment of a large portion Of the pubs
1c debt as fulhllment OF his promises Of
and rejoice that the victorfons
General OF the u uion armies should as a |
.lvil officer, receive the last of the rebel
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MORAL LEGISLATION,
II. Inasmuch as all Republican Govern.
nenCs depend for their stability and per-
1etuity, on the intelligence aud virtue of
he people. it is the right and duty OF the
State and National autho rifles to establish.
otter and secure the highest moral an in.
el ectual development OF the people,
COUNTY REFORM.
I3. That taxation for county and other
ocal purpo es has become so great as to be
to the people: that our system
u county administration needs reform,
Ind we demand of our representatfves in
he Legislature such changes in the stat.
ties OF the state as will protect the peoDIe
rom extravagant tax leVfes by local an |
.norlles; aI.d as an aid TO this needed re-
ofIn, we IaVor reduction OF the fees of
county oncers 70 standard which will
urn1sh a fair AMI reasonable com pensa-
ion for the services rendered, and that no
)r perqufsttes beyond such fair and reRson-
able compensation.
CANAL bonds
IA. That the canal stocks fssued undar
ne Ieglslation OF l846 and 1877, commonly
;aIIed the ." Butler Bill, f" were, by the terms
d the contract, charged exclusively upon
ne " aoash and Erie Canal, It's revenues
and lands; and the faith of the State never
having been directly or indirectly pledged
Tor the pay ment or redemption thereof |
said canal stocks therefore constitute no |
part OF the outstanding debts or Liabilities
Ofthe state. That the Constitution of this
state ought to be amended at the earliest |
praeilcable period. SO as to prohibit the |
taxing effect OF any law or acts OF the Gem |
create any liability of the State for the |
said canal stocks, or any p IT thereof nm |
Ill such proposition shall nave been sub-
mltled 70 a dlrect vote OF tie people of the
State and approved by them.
STATE ADMINISTRATION ENDoRsED-
10. That we heartily endorse the admin
Istration of our Slate affairs by C3overpor |
Baker ana his associate officers, and espe-