The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-08-03
.eEpuRIIcAN PLATFORM.

P.solred. That we refer with pride 10 the his
tory OF the Republican party, ana congratulate
the people of this country upon lts
reer. 1t has given to the poor man homestead
il has abolished slavery and established MANHOOD
suffrage crushed treason, given US vast lines o.
Continental railways, settled the doctrine OF the
r;Cht of expatriation maintained the honor, In
tegrity and credit of our nation. thas Nlndlcat
ed the Monroe doctrine by preventing loIelgn
mowers from interfering with the governments on
his Continent and TO perpetuate II in power lie
The only cafe guaranty for peace and prosperity I'D
the future. - $1,000. .Lo.o,,,rr
unon the settlement of our vexed and dangerous
coptrovers: es with the government oil Great Brit
ain. and especially upon the just and christian
spirit and manner In winch lhtse Soh'io'eiei'e
have been settled. -. -,
reasonable degree of protection TO ali Drahches VI
our American INDUSTRY against injurious nietsn
comnetitiol we are unaiterably opposed 10 any
system of legislation which favors one seCtlVn VI
the country, or one department Oh lhuusuIai en
ternrise al the expense of another, ana therefore
advocate such protection only as iairly ADJUSTED
revenue tariff will afford. .-
9TH. That We are in favor ora UNIFORM System
ef taxation so that all properly witnln the lnlts
ofthe State whether OF individuals or companies
Tor pecuniary profit shall bear itt just snare oil the
public burdens. . so;.
bnsiness within the limits of this State are right
fnlIy subject to the control OF the people, we are
in favor Of go prSydng oy PfoPgtt monopoIy and
extortion on the part OF railroad and all other
companies. ,,.. ,,o,
6, That we are in favor OF extending the bless
Jugs of civil ald religious liberty to the human
race everywhere, and. therefore, whenever IL
shall be made manifest that the people OF San Do
miIgo desire annexation to the United States lot
the purpose OF enjoying the benefits which such
relation would afford them, We shall favor the ear
nest and intelligent consideration oil TINS ques-
ton by the treaty making power OF the Govern
ment. Ar, 1850
/ That az agriculture is the basis OF the mate
rial interests OF this State we recognize lls pre-
eminent claims for support, by les slation or oth-
erwise az may be necessary 10 secure the iHIi ue-
yelopment of our highly favored State. .
s That we are in favor OF such modlhcatloh
of our revenue system az WILL al as early day as
possible relieve the pressure of our internal rev
enue laws and reduce, az far as practicable. the
expense of collecting these taxes.
q That We cordially approve and earnestly
indorse the eminently wise ,ipatrlotc ana ecohon
ical administration ofPresident Grant, ana heart.
ily commend it TO the favorable consideration OF
the country. -. -
10. That We are opposed to any System or
plan ofgranting public lands to railroad or otner
corporations without ample provision Delng
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. ., o,s
IL That we are in favor of an economical and
iudicious management of the affairs OF the state,
and with this view we endorse the present admin
istration of the State Government.