The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27
REPUBLICAN, STATE TICKET.
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

RESOLVED, That we refer with pride to the his.
tory OF the Republican party, and congratulate
the people of this country upon its successful ca
reer. II has given to the poor man a homestead
il has abolished slavery and established manhood
suffrage. crushed treason, given US vast lines oil
continental railways, settled the doctrine oil the
right of expatriation. maintained the honor, in
tegrity and credit OF our nation. II has Vindicat'
ed the Monroe doctrine by preventing foreign
this continent, and to perpetuate it in power is
the only safe guaranty for peace and prosperity IN
the future.
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
have been settled.
Sd That while we cordially favor just and
reasonable degree protection TO all braHches oil
our American industry against injurious foreign
competition we are unaIterably opposed to any
system of legislation which fayors 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 of uniform system
of taxation, so that all properly within the limits
ofthe State. whether OF individuals or companies,
FOR pecunary profit shall bear lite 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 so providing by proper legislative en-
actments as to effectually prevent monopoly and
extortion on the part OF railroad and all other
companies.
6. That we are in favor of extending the bless
ings of civil and religious liberty 10 the human
race, everywhere, and, therefore, whenever ii
shall be made manifest that the people of San Do
mingo 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
:. That as agriculture is the basis of the mate
rial interests OF this State we recognize Its pre-
eminent claims for support, by or 9th
erWise as may be necessary to secure the ldil de-
yeIopment of our highly favored State.
s. That we are in favor OF such a modification
of our revenue system will, at as early day as
possible relieve the pressure of our internal seV-
enue laws, and reduce, as far as practicable. the
expense of collecting these taxes.
9. That we cordially approve and earnestly
indorse the eminently wise patriotic and econom-
ical administration ofPresident Grant and heart
ily commend il 10 the favorable consideration of
the country.
TO- That We are opposed to any system or
plan ofgranting public lands TO railroad or other
corporations without ample provision being
made for securing heir speedy sale at moderate
prices, and occupancy upon fair and liberal terms
sy any and all who desire to purchase and settle
upon them.
IL That We are in favor of an economical and
judicious management of the affairs Of the State,
and with this view we endorse the present admin
istration of the State Government.