The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-05-07
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The Union Republican party of Oregon in Con-
vention, makes this declaration Of its principles
and policy:
lst. Untaltoring devotion to the Union, first,
last, and forever and unwavering fidelity to the
Constitution and its amendments, and to the laws
OF our National Legislature.
21. We wholly approve the principals and pei
icy Of the administration Of President Grant, as
carrying into practical application the principles
for which we have successfully striven. And we
particularly commend those points in his Inaugu-
raj Address, wherein be declares. let it be
derstGod that repudiator of farthing of otir
public debt viii be trusted in public places, and it
viii go far towards strengthening a credit which
ought to be the bsst in the world, and '' would
protect the law abiding citizen, whether of native
| or foreign birth, wherever his rights are preju-
diced or the flag of our country hoats;' and g
will have policy to enforce against the will of
! the people,
Sd. We have confidence that the Administra-
ton will wisely and firmly protect tho interests
and sustain the dignity of the Nation in respect to
other nations, and especially with regard to our
just claims against Great Britain.
4th. We denounec all forms Of Reputation q
national crimc,-and the national honor requires
the payment of the public indebtedness in the
uttcrmost good faith to all creditors ct home or
abroad, not only according to the letter, but the
spirit of the laws under which it was contracted.
And for this purpose, we favor strict economy
in the Administration of the National Govern
/ ment, and the application to such payment of all
surplus revenue from whatever source derived
and that taxation should be equalzed and reduced
as rapidly as the national faith will permit.
9Th. We make distinction between citizens,
whether of foreign native BIRTH and that we
| sympathize now and ever with men of all nation
| nlites striving for self government.
| 9th. That we opposed to any change in our
naturalization laws which shall admit to citizen
| ship any foreigners not entitled thereto un-
| der said laws.
18th. We favor judicious system of railroad
and river improvements in Oregon, In order to de-
/ velop resources aud invite settlement of oul
unoceupicd territory-and for this purpose insist
| that Congress should make us liberal grants oi
aid.
Sth. We are in favor of a tariff for revenue
with such determinations in favor of our domcs
tic manufactures will not diminish its efficiency
| for the purposes of revenue.
9th. We favor universal amnesty to the people
! of those States lately in rebellion, which have
| been restored to full relations in the Union.
10th. We are in favor of fostering the cause o.
! education, and opposed to any diversion o.
the common school I,uus Of this State to any
other purpose than the support OF common schools
lIth. We recognize in the Union Republican
party the measures and men who saved the Gov
| ernment from destruction, and that its continu
| ance in power is the only safeguard to ma
t;onal peace and prosperity. And with this plat
form appeal to the. voters of Oregon for thei
sufrages and support.