The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

ResoEred, That we refer with pride to the his
tory of the Republican party, and congratulate
the people of this country upon Its successful
reer 1t has given to the poor man a homesIeau
it has abolished slavery and established ~
suffrage, crushed treason, given uoSctrino Of ,ba
III, ~ Lnatriati9n main t.aied the honor, in
tegrity and credit of our sdIon. AZ nae
ed the Monroe doc liTn1g with the governments on
ms continent ssd to perpetuate II in power Is
tbe only safe Guaranty for peace and prosperity In
"a. That we heartily congratulate the country
upon the settlement of our vexed and dangerous
controversies with the government oiGreat 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 ofprotection to all branches OF
our American industry against injurious foreign
competition, we are unalterably opposed 10 any
system of legislation which favors 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.
am That we are in favor of uniform system
of taxation. that all properly within the limits
ofthe State. whether OF individuals or companies,
Tor peCunary pront, snail Dear It's just snare Oh inc
public burdens.
5. That believing that all corporations doing
business within the limits of this State are right
fully subject TO the control of the people, we are
in favor of so providing by proper legislative en-
actments TO efectuaIly prevent monopoly and
extOrtion on the part OF railroad and all other
6 That we are in favor of extending the bless
Jugs of civil and religious liberty TO the human
race. everywhere, and. therefore, whenever it
shall be made manifest that the people of San Do
miugo desire annexation TO the United States for
the purpose of enjoying the benefits which such
relation would afford them, 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 is the basis of the mate
rial interests of this State recognize its pre-
eminent claims for support, by lie islation or 9TH
erwise. may be necessary to secure the fall de-
velopment 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 rev.
enue laws, and reduce, as far as practicable. the
expense of collecting these taxes.
g. That we cordially approve and earnestly
indorse the emnently wise patriotic and econom-
zeal administration of President Grant, and heart
lily commend it TO the favorable consideration OF
the country.
10. That we are opposed to any system OF
plan fgranting public lands TO railroad or other
corporations without ample provision being
MADE for securing heir speedy sale az moderate
prices, and occupancy upon fair and liberal terms
by any and all who desire TO purchase and settle
upon them.
II. That We are in favor OF an economical and
ludicious management of the affairs of the State,
and with this view We endorse the present admin
istration of the State Government.