The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-06
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
aEpuRlIcaN PLATFORM.

Pssolyed 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 homestead |;
il has abolished slavery and established manhooc
suffrage, crushed treason, given US vast lines OF
Continental railways settled the doctrine of the
right of eNpatriation, maintained the honor, III
tcgrty and credit of our nation. 1t has vlndlcat'
: ed the Monroe doctrine by preventing foreign
noweTs from interfering with the governments on
his continent, and to perpetuate IL In power ls
The only safe guaranty for peace and prosperity IN
I'd That we heartily congratulate the country
unon the settlement of our veXed and dangerous
controversies with the government OF Great BTU,
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 of protection to all breaches OF
our American industry against injurious foreign
competition, are unalterably opposed 10 any
system of legislation which favors one section oil
the country or one department OF lndustrlai en-
ternrise at the expense of another, and therefore
advocate such protection Only as lalriy auoustea
revenue tariff will afford.
4th That We are in favor Of uniform system
of taxation, that all propety within the limits
ofthe State. whether OF individuals or companies,
FOR pecuDiary proht, Snail pear ls just hnare vi LII"
That believing that all corporations doing
business within the limits OF TINS stare are
fully subject the control of the people, We are
in favor of providing by proper legislative en-
actments as TO effectuaIly prevent monopoly ana
extortion on the part OF railroad and all DINER
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 II
shall be made manifest that the people OF San Do
miLro 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 nv the treaty making power OF the Govern
ment -,
z That as agriculture is the basis OF the mate
rial interests OF this State recognize it's pre-
eminent claims for support by legislation or 9th
crwise as may be necessary to secure the fHll de-
yelopment of our highly favored State.
& That we are in favor OF such modification
of our revenue system as will, at as early day de
possible relieve the pressure of our internal rev.
epue laws, and reduce, as far as practicable. the
EXPENSE of collecting these taxes.
s. That we cordially approve sud earnestly
indorse the eminently wise ,ipatrotic and econom
zeal adm inis tration OfPresdent Grant and heart
ily commend it 10 the favorable consideration OF
the country.
10 That we are opposed 10 any system or
plan ofgranting public lands TO railroad or other
corporations without ample provision being
MADE for securing heir speedy sale AZ moderate
priccs and occupancy upon fair and liberal terms
by any and all who desire TO purchase and settle
upOG them.
il. That We are in favor OF an economical and
judicious management of the affairs of the State,
and with THE view we endorse the present admin
i.tFation of the State Government.