The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-13
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.


ResoECed, That we refer with pride 10 the his
tory OF the Republican party, and congratulate
the people of this country upon its successful ca
Teer. II has given to the poor man homestead
il has abolished slavery and established manhood
suffrage, crushed treason, given us vast lines OF
continental railways, settled the doctrine of the
right of eXpatriatiOn, maintained the honor, in
tegrity and credit OF our nation. II has yindcat.
ed the Monroe doctrine by preventing foreign
powers from interfering with the governments on
this continent, and TO perpetuate II in power il
The only cafe guaranty for peace and prosperity in
the future.
ID. That we heartily congratulate the country
upon the settlement of our Vexed and dangerous
controversies with the government of Great Brit
ain. and especially upon the just and christian
spirit and manner in which these controversies
Sd. That while we cordially favor just and
reasonable degree ofprotection to all branches OF
our American industry against injurious foreign
competition, We are unalterably opposed TO any
system of legis lati0n which ayors one section of
the country, or one department of industrial en-
terprise at the expense OF another, and therefore
advocate such protection Only as fairly adjusted
revenue tariff will afford.
4th That we are in favor ola uniform system
of taxation, that all property within the limits
ofthe State. whether OF individuals or companies,
for pecuniary profit shall bear its just share Of the
public burdens.
5. That believing that all corporations doing
business within the limits of this State right
fully subject to the control ofthe people, We are
in favor OF go providing by proper legislative en-
actments az to effectuaily prevent monopoly and
extortion on the part OF railroad and all other
companies
G. That we are in favor of extending the bless
iugs of civil and religious liberty to the human
race, everywhere, and, therefore, whenever it
shall be made manifest that the people of San Do
miLgO desire annexation TO the United States for
the purpose of enjoying the benefits which such
relation would afford them, we shall favor the ear
nest and intelligent consideration of this ques-
ton by the treaty making power of the Govern
ment.
Z. That as agriculture il the basis of the mate
rial interests OF this State recognize its pre-
eminent claims for support, by legislation or 9TH
erwise, may be necessary TO secure the fHll de-
Yelopment of our highly favored State.
s. That are in favor OF such a modification
of our revenue system as will, at az early day
possible relieve the pressure of our internal rev.
enue laws, and reduce, as far practicable. the
expense of collecting these taxes.
9. That we cordially approve and earnestly
inGOrsc the eminently wise ,ipatriotic and econom
zeal administration ofPresident Grant, and heart
lily commend ii 10 the favorable consideration of
the country.
10. That opposed to any system
plan ofgranting public lands TO railroad other
corporations without ample provision being
made for securing heir speedy sale at moderate
prices, and occupancy upon fair and liberal terms
by any and all who desire TO purchase and settle
upon them.
IL That We are i'll favor OF an economical and
JudicOus management of the affairs of the State,
and with this view endorse the present admin
istration of the State Government.