Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-06-30
Iowa Republican Platform.

fARn0unced by STATE C0nceaftoR June II, 1871
Resolved, That we refer with pride to the his
tory Of the Republican party, and congratulate
the people of this country upon its successful
career. 1t has given to the poor man q home
stead; it has abolished slavery aud established
manhood suffrage, crushed treason, given as vast
lines OF continental railways, settled the doctrine
of the right of expatriation maintained the honor
integrity and credit Of our nation. 1t has yindi-
Gated the Monroe doctrine by preventing foreign
powers from interfering with the governments on
on this continent and to perpetuate 1t in power is
the only safe guaranty for peace and prosperity In
the future. .%.r %. m.r...t. ea
Resolped, That we heartily congratulate the
country upon the settlement OF our vexed and
dangerous controversies with the government of
Great Britain, and especially upon the just and
christian spirit and manner in which these con-
troversies have been settled 'i b..
Resolred, That while we cordially favor just
and reasonable degree Of protection TO all branch
es Of cur American industry against injurious
foreign competition, we are unslterably opposed
to any system which favors one section OF the
country or one department OF industrial enter
prise at the expense of another, and threfore ad-
vocate such protection only as fairly adjusted
revenue tariff will afford.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor of a uniform
system OF taxation, so that all property within
the limits of the State whe her of individuals or
companies, for pecuniary profit, shall bear the
just share of public burden. -.a. ..rt q
Resolsed, That believing that all corporations
doing business within the limits of this State are
rightfnlly subject to the control Of the people,
are in favor of so providing by proper Legislative
enactmsnts as to effcctually prevent monopoly
and extorton the part Of railroads and all other
companies. ~"...E.:. -...."
Resolved. That we are in favor OF extending the
blessings of civil and religious liberty to the hu.
man race, everywhere, and therefore, whenever ii
shall be made manifest that the people OF San
Domingo desire annexation to the United States
for the purpose Of enjoying the benefits which
such relation would afford them, we shalt favor
the earnest and intelligent consideration OF this
question by the treaty making power of the Gov
eminent.
Res0tped, That as agriculture il the basis OF the
material interests OF this State, we recognize its
pre-emnent claims for support by legislation or
otherwise, as may be necessary to secure the full
development of our highly favored State,
fcation OF revenue system, as viii at az early
a day possible, relieve the pressure OF our in
ternal revenue laws, and reduce Us far ~ practi-
cable, the expense Of collecting these taxes.
Rssolced, That we cordially approve and earn.
estly endorse the eminently wise, patriotic and
economical administration of President Grant,
and heartily commend IL to the favorable consid-
Grafton Of the country
ResOlOed, That we are opposed to any system
or plan of granting public lands to railroad or
other corporations, without ample provision be.
ing made for securing their speedy sale at modcr-
ate priccs, and occupancy upon fair and liberal
terms by any and all who desire to purchase and
settle upon them. PES. A..
Resofoed, That we are in favor Of an economl.
cal and judicious management OF the affairs of
the State, and with this view we endorse the
present administration OF the State Government