New Orleans Republican., 1871-10-06
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Platform Adopted by the Republican State
COnvention.

Platform Adopted by the RepaoI1cao stare
Convention.
The following is the platform adopted by
the Republicans of Massachusetts at their
State convention in Worcester on Wednes.
day:
WHEREAS, The Republican party needs no
new departure" but only strict adher.
ence to the principles that have preserved
before the law to all classes, and diminished
the burdens Of the people by an honest and
economical administration of the govern
ment therefore,
Resotred, That the Republicans of Mas
sachusetts renewedly give their adherence
to the great principles that have guided the
national Republican party. and pledge to it
their undivided support in enforcing all the
laws for the protection Of life and liberty
in eyery part Of our land; in the honest
payment Of our national debt; in reducing
taxation, and in such reform Of the civil
service ae shall secure efficiency and honesty
in every department of the government.
Resolved, That the present national ad-
ministrati0n, by the large reduction of the
national debt and interest upon the public
bonds. 20 that the national credit has been
minished; by its successful adjustment Of
the controversy with Great Britain, and by
its vigorous and successful action in learn
ing the political rights of the people, is en-
titled to our hearty cOmmendatiOn.
Resolved, That the Republican party of
Massachusetts has been and is the party of
progress and reform; that its great mission
has been to blot out ali class distinction on
American soil; that it knows no class to be
favored, and will permit none to be op-
pressed, but regarding all citizens Of the
State as equals before the Law, it seeks to
secure tor them the blessings of free educa-
ton and protection in every field of honest
industry, and the position Of Massachusetts
in its credit at home and abroad, and in its
rank among the most forward States of the
world in all that makes a powerful and
happy commonwealth, is the best proof Of
the wisdom and success of the present and
past Republican administrations Of the State
government.
Resolred, That the longcontinued de-
preston Of American shipping interests
should receive the immediate and care
full consideration Of Congress, and that such
changes in our revenue and navigation laws
as will tend to restore the business of ship
building and ship owning to condition Of
out loss of time.
Resolred, That the Republican party of
Massachusetts is mindful Of its obligations
to the loyal women Of America for their
patriotic devotion to the cause OF freedom;
that we rejoice in the late action of State
Legislatures in recognizing the fitness of
women for public trust, and that in view of
the great favor which the movement has re-
ceived from many of the Republican party,
the subject of suffrage for women is a ques-
tiOn that deserves the most careful and re-
spectful consideration.
Resolred, That the Republican party of
Massachusetts, join with the citizens of the
State generally in recognizing the fidelity
and ability and honorable methods with
which his Excellency William Clafin has
discharged, for three years, the high trusts
committed to him as chief magistrate, and
that he has won the cordial acknowledge
ment of the entire people for the general
success of the administration.
ReeOLred, That this convention presents
the name of Hon. William b. Washburn to
the Republicans of Massachusetts, with en-
tire confidence in his integrity. ability and
fitness for the Office; and that his admins
tration Of the affairs Of the State will sustain
her advanced position among the Repub-
ican States of the Union.
The following additional resolution was
adopted:
Resolred, That the Republican party will
do it's best to elevate the condition Of the
wages of the receiving portion of its citizens
by full searching inquiry into the facts |
bearing upon their condition, and by such |
legislation as that inquiry shall show to be !
Tor their advantage, having respect to the |
Judgment Of the laborers OF the common !
wealth themselves as to what measures shall |
he best adapted to their wants.