Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-08-19
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Ihe hepu0ncons OF THIS state met In COnVen-
tion at Columbus on the 10th INST, and adopted
the following resolutions as party platform:
RTsolred, That we adhere with uudmnshed
confidence and pride to the party that by its
wisdom and courage preserved the Union, and
by change in the organic law Of the Republic
established liberty and equality. We believe
that by the continued asceudency of tho Repub-
lican party will be secured the blessings of free
Government; that it is the safeguard of the Con-
stitution, the promoter Of education, order, in
dustry, thrift, universal freedom an equal
rights.
Resolved, That we congratulate the country on
the success Of the present administration, which
has, without increase of taxation reduced the
national debt over $l60000, 900 by an honest
economical collection of revenues. and large
reduction OF expenses of the Governmet and
we especially congratulate the country on the
fact that this policy has made it possible to re-
duce the internal revenue and tariff duties $780,
100000, thus relieving the people Of the burdens
to this extent without imperilng the national
faith or power.
Rssolred, That Tariff for revenue is indis-
pensible and should be so adjusted as to be the
least prejudicia to the industrial aud producing
interests of every class or section, while secur-
ing to the home producer fair competition
against the foreign producer.
Resolved, That a change of our navigation
laws, so as to admit Of the registration of ves-
sells purchased abroad, is demanded by the best
interests OF the country; aud that such action
would again give to our plundered commerce
the supremacy 0Gthe seas.
Rssoleed, That the policy of granting subsidies
of public lands to corporations and monopolies,
Is unqualiiedly condemned.
Resotoed, That, adhering to our traditional
policy of neutrality, the American people look
with profound indifference upon any European
controversy regarding dynaslic interests merely,
and are concerned in the present struggle be-
tween Germany and France only so far as the
same involves the great principles of liberty :
and while We remember that the great uprising
Of 1913 failed of success mainly for want of Ger
manic union during our recent patiOnal trial
the people of Germany supported our cause
with their sympathy and material aid, whilJ
armies of France we're endeavsrng to subyert
Republic on this continent and establish in its
stead an imperial throne; we cannot refrain
IRON declaring our sympathy with the present
heroic effort the Germ ms to establish, IN lin
tain and defend their national unity.
They are short ard u the point snl on such
platform we may courageously engage in the
coming political contest with the highest assur-
Hnce Of successful result.
For some years past 1t has been apparent that
the same abominable excresence of monopoly,
which developed itself and ultimately destroyed
the old wing party, has been quietly and crafti-
~ legislAting itself into renewed existence by
means Of the Republican party. While the mass
o the Republicans were diligently regarding the
government and also the interests Of those who
had bravely defended them in the late terrible
conflict. these 'unscrupulous mono polists were
actively engaged in manipulating the laws re-
gIrding taxation, so as to compel the American
people to paya bonus to them, in amount, large
ly exceeding the amount of revenue derived by
tie government from such sources.
1t is very evident that this state of thugs can
not continue1ong, the -excresence must be cut
from the body public, or official death is in
eyitable. The people, however, have not yet
reached that point in which their vote and means
shall voluntarily apply to the political power and
personal luxury of a privileged class 1t is there
fore with much satisfaction that we regard the
action the State Convention, in demanding a
tariff for revenue only, in which the interests oil
all classes may be regarded. Under this ban-
ner we can fight and conquer.
Tie resolution on granting public lands is al
so well expressed, and will meet the great mas:
Of ofRepublicans. BY their expressive resolution:
On these vital public matters, the State Conven
ton have fairly and properly expressed the view.
Of the party, and thereby are entitled to the re-
spect fevegS man who desires the continuance
Of official power with the Republicans.