Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-10-05
Illinois Republican Platform.
The following are the resolutions adopt
ed by the recent Illinois State Republican
Convention.

The following are the resolutions adopt
ed by the recent Illinois State Republican
Convention:
Resolrad That the party which preserved the
Union from dismemberment, abolished slavery.
ali men before the isw is entitled 10 the thanks Of
patriots, the confidence of the nation, ana the
gratitude of mankind; and while the measures BY
which these noble results were rightfully accom-
pill he'd must be sacredy maintained, the time has
come when the enmities engendered by the war
must yield to the frieI dships Of peace
Resolrsd That the continuance of the political
disabilities imposed for articpation IN the rebel
lion longer than the safety OF the republic requires
not only tends to perpetuate feelings OF unk na-
ness among the people, but it Is Incompatible with
that primo pie Of political equality which lies at
the basis OF the Republican creed; and the mem
hers of the House of Representatives from this
State deserve tie thanks OF Its people Tor lner
unanimous support Of the bill for the gene al re-
moval OF political disabilities which passed that
body at the recent session, by Tete OF three
fourths of its member
Rssoinsd That as it will be necessary and desira-
bic to obtain from duties on imports large por-
ton of the revenue needed to deiray the expenses
OF the government, to pay interest on the Natlon-
al debt and the principal as It natures suen cuies
should be adjusted not to prejudice, but pro.
mote the interests of every section and branch OF
industry, as far as may be possible.
RssOlUed, That the large surplus remaining IN
the National Treasury, after the payment oil all
expenses of the government including the interest
on its public debt, calls for still f. rther reduction
of the pubic burdens. in effectng that reduc-
ton regard should be had to relief from that spe-
cies Of taxation which, while II ADDS but ensnlly
to the revenue of the country. taxes he. WY ITS
labor and productive interests; and We heartily
approve of the bills repeating the duty on coal
andealt, which have already passed the House oi
Representatives
Resolred That we refer, with pride and aomira-
ton to the eminently wise, patriotic, honest, ana
economical administration OF President Grant,
snd we confidently commend it to the appreciation
OF the whole country.
RsSoYrlT That we congratulate the Administrs-
tion of the General government on the reduction
of taxes end the public debt at tn. same me-a
result which could only have been accomplished
BIZ an honest and efficient collection and disburse-
ment Of the public revenues; that we endorse and
approve the general policy Of our State govern
ent in the conduct Of public affairs; and that the
Republican party, without any new departures, Is
equal to the correcting of existing abuses ana the
perfecting Of needed reforms, and ts mission VIII
not have ended till they are accomplished
Resolued That the recent exposures Of frauds IN
the government of the city Of New York, unPar-
alleled in the history Of civilized communities,
prove that II is as unsafe to trust the Democrauc
party with the practical administration OF puonc
affairs as il would be to follow their political prin-
ciples and the recent elections In California and
Meine show that the American people are gene
rally Of thi. opinion.