The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1870-03-15
THE PLATFORM.

THE PLATFORM.
The Union Republican party of Indiana, assem-
Dled in Convention ut Indianapolis, the I'D day OF
1870, nakes the following declaration OF
We congratulate Che country on the restoration of
ind order in the tate rebellious States under the
recon traction measures adopted by the General
and upon the prevalence OF peace and
return Of fraternal feeling among the people OF all
the States, under Constitution securing equai-
of political and civil ri. hts to all citizens with
out distinction of race color.
That reverence the Constitution of the United
States the Supreme law of the land and aswise I
embo 1iment of the principles of free government,
and following its teachings will adopt from time
to time such amendments necessary more
completely to establish Justice, insure domestic
and the blessings of liberty to
selves and posferity; and that rejoice at the
ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment which for
ever secures an equality of political rights to all
men, and extend to the colored man a helping
hand to enable him in the of life to improve
and elevate his condition.
That the national debt created in the defense and
Of the Union, however great the burden
must be cheerfully borne. until honorably and hon
esty extnguished in accordance with the letter and
spirit of the several laws authorizing the debts and
that all attempts at repudition of principal or in
terest should meet the and denunciation of
honest and patriotic people.
That we demand in every department of the Gov
eminent from the highest 10 the lowest, the strict
economy in expenditures, consistent with the
quirements of the public service; the reduction and
abolisoment of a II extravagant fees and alares
of their ncumbents, and all efforts to these ends in
Congress, or elsewhere, have our unqualified zap
proval. .
That a reduction of taxation is demanded, both of
tariff ind internal taxes, until it reaches the lowest
amount consistent with the credit and necessities of
the Government; and that are in favor of a tar
if for revenue, believing that a proper adjustment
of duties must necessarily afford all the incidental
protection 70 which any interest is entitled.
That are in favor of currency founded on the
national credit, as abundant as the trade and COM
lnerce of the country demand; and that we disap.
prove of all laws in reference thereto which estab-
lish monopoly inequality. -
That we are opposed to the donation of the public
lands the grant subsidies in to railroads
and other corporations; and that demand the re-
servation of the public domain for the use OF ac-
tual settlers and educational purposes.
That We re-afiirm that "of all who were faithful
in the trials of the late war, there are none entitled
to more especial honor than the brave soldiers and
seaman who endured the hardships of campaign
and cruise, and impered their lives in the services
of their country and the bountics and pensions pro-
yded by law for those brave defenders of the nation
are obligations to be forgotten and should be
paid without cost to the recipient. Tho widows and
orphans of the gallant dead are the wards OF the ma
tion-a sacred legacy bequeahed to the nations pro-
tecting care. ts-
That we approve the general course Of our Sena.
tors and Republican Representatives in Congress,
and express our full and entire confidence that they
will act with wisdom and integrity in all that con-
the welfare of the people; and that we tender
thanks to Senator Morton for his exertions IN so
shaping the legislation ofCongress on the reconstruc
ton OF the late rebel Saes to secure the passage
of the Fifteenth Amendment
That endorse the administration of General
Grant as President of the United States accept the
increased collections of revenue, the reduction OF
expenditures, and payment of large portion OF the
public debt as fulfillment of his promise OF econ
omy and rejoice that the victorious General of the
Union armies should, as civil officer, receive that
last of the rebel States in its return to the national
family.
Inasmuch as all Republican governments depend
for their stability and perpetuity the intelligence
and virtue OF the PEG pie, it Is the right and duty OF
AhaS {nka NaTi, IN
ter and secure the highest moral and intellectual
de elopment of the people.
That ia xaton for county and other local pur-
poses has become great to be oppressive TO the
people; that system of county administra ton
needs reform, and we demand of our representa-
tives in the Legislature such changes in the stat
utes of the State i'll protect the people from
travagant tax ievies by local authorities; and as an
aid TO this needed reform favor a reduc ton OF
the fees of county officers to a standard W hlch will
furnish fair and reasonable compensation for the
services rendered, and that officer should be fla
vored with sala.y, fees perqus:tes beyond such
fair and reasona BILE compensation. s
That the canal stocks issued, under the legsla-
tion OF Is IS and lS47, commonly called the Butler
Bill, were, by t3e terns of the contract, charged
exclusively upon the Wabash and Erie Canal. Its
and lands. AMI the faith of the State never
having been directly or indirectly plefged for the
payment or redemption thereof, said canal stocks
therefore constitute part OF the outstanding
debts liabilities Of the State That the Cons tltu-
ton of the State ought to be amended at the earli-
est practicable period, so to prohibit the taking
effect of any law acts of the General Assembly
proposing to recognize or create any liability OF the
State for the ssid canal stocks any part thereof
until such proposition shall have been submitted to
direct vote OF the people of the State and approved
by them.
That heartily endorse the administration OF
State affairs by Governor Baker, and his associ-
ate State officers, and especially congratulate the
people that the time is near when the State debt
will be entirely liquidated.
Col. Oyler, of johnson county, Offered the follow
ing:
Resolved, That the State Central Committee
hereby instructed to appoint Treasurer, whose
duty it shall be receive and account for all funds
raised received for the of said committee
during the ensuing campaign. Said funds to be dis
bursed On the order of said committee. 1t shall al
be the duty of the said State Central Committee,
appoint auditing committee to examine the
accounts OF said Treasurer
Adopted. zs#is