The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-10
THVRSDAY. MARCH 10, SIC.
The Republiean SIC Piatrorm.

CONGRATULATE
/. We congratulate the country on
e restoration of law and order In the
tie rebellious States, under the re-
Instruction measures adopted by
general Government, and upon
G return of peace, and of frater-
feeling among the people of all
States under a Constitution Sc
riog an equality Of political and
gii rights of all citizens, without
5.inction Of race or color.
THE CONSTITUTION.
8 That we reverence the Constitu-
t.3n Of the United States, as the su-
enc law of the land, and wise en-
slCiment of the principles of free Gov
ament, and following its teachings
will adopt from time to time, such
lendments as are necessary more
mpletely to establish justice, insure
nestle tranquility, and secure the
sssings of liberty to ourselves and
II posterlty.
FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT.
3. That we rejoice at the ratification
the 18th Amendment, which forever
cures an equality of political rights
all men, and we extend to the col
ed man a helping hand to enable
u in the race of life to improve and
evate his condition.
NATIONAL DEBT.
4. That the National Debt, created
the defense and preservation of the
Z aion, however great the burden,
must be cheerfully borne until honor
sly and honestly extinguished In ac-
rdance with the letter and spirit of
me several laws authorizing the debt,
and that all attempts at reputation of
principal or interest should meet the
oorn and denunciation Of any honest
and patriotic people.
ECONOMY DEMANDED.
D. That we demand, In every depart
snt Of the Government, from the
chest to the lowest, the strictest
0nomy in all expenditures. consist
with the requirements of the pub
service; She reduction and aabol-
lment of all extravagant fees and
laries; the closing of all useless Off
,, and the dismissal Of their incum-
nts, and all efforts to these ends, in
Iailifed approval.
REDUCING TAXES.
6. That a reduction of taxation is
demanded, both of tariff and internal
taxes, until it reaches the lowest
amount consistent with the credit and
seessities Of the Government, and
mat we are in favor of a tariff for
venue, believing that a proper ad-
iustment Of duties must necessarily
ford oil the incidental protection to
aich any interest Is entitled.
CURRENCY.
z. That we are in favor of curren-
founded on the national credit as
s0und4nt AS the trade and commerce
Lhe country demand, and that we
sappr0ve Of all laws In reference
ereto which establish monopoly or
equality therein.
LANES AND SUBSIDIES.
s. That we are opposed to the dona-
Oh Of the public lands or the grant OF
lbsidies in money to railroads and
her corporations, and that we de
and the reservation of the public
omain for the use Of actual settlers
I'D educational purposes.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
8. That we re-afirm that "of al
no we're faithful in the trials of the
te war, there are none entitled tt
lore especial honor than the brave
oldiers and seamen who endured the
hardships Of campaign and cruise, ant
nperiled theiI lives in the service Of
leir ountry, and the bounties anC
snsions provided by law for thos
rave defenders Of the nation are OBJ
cations never to be forgotten, ant
5ould be psid without cost to tn
lsciplent. The widows and orphan
the gallant dead are the wards o
de natlon-a sacred legacy bequeath
the nations protecting care.
ENDORSEMENT OF CONGRESS.
10. That We approve the genera
curse Of our Senator and Republi
an Representatives In Congress, an
xpress our full and entire conhdenc
hat they will act with wisdom an
integrity in all that concerns the wei
are oil the people; and that we tenC
thanks to Senator Morton for b
.xertions in so shaping the legislatio
IF Congress on the reconstruction
he late rebel States, as to secure til
passage of the Fifteenth Amendment
ADMINISTRATION ENDORSED.
IL. That we endorse the admini
.ratin of General Grant as Presldei
Of the United States; accept the II
creased collections of revenue, tt
reduction of expenditures, and pa.
ment of large portion of the publ
debt as a fulfllment of his promise
Of economy, and rejoice that the vi
torious General of the Union armi
should, as a civil officer, receive Il
last of the rebel States in its retul
10 the national family.
MORAL LEGISLATION.
12 Inasmueh as all Republics
governments depend for their stabi
~ and perpetuity, on the intelllgen
and virtue of the people, it is t
right and duty of the State and n
tional authorities to establish, fost
and secure the highest moral al
intellectual development of the pc
pie.
10 Thattaxation for county aud OF
er local purposes has become so gre
assto be oppressive to the people; tn
our system Of county administrati
needs reform, and we demand of o
representatives In the Legislatu
such changes in the statutes of
State as will protect the people FRI
extravagant tax levies by local a
thorities; and as an aid to this nee
ed reform, we favor a reduction
he fees Of county officers to a star
ard which will furnish a fair and r
sorable compensation for the servi
rendsred, and that no officer sho1
Sc favored with salary. fees or p
auisites beyond such fair and reas
able compensation.
CANAL BONDS.
Il. That the canal stocks, issl
under the legislation of 1916 and Is
commonly called the s. Butler Bi
ere by the terms of the contr