The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-09
NATIONAL REPuBLzsAN PLAT.

The Republican party Of the t'iiited
States assembled IN National COnyen-
tiOa In the city of Philadelphia. on the
9TH and 9th days Of June, 1872, again
declares its filth andappeals to Its his
tory and announces is position upon
the questions before the country.
First--During eleven years of'ssIl-
premacy it has accepted with grand
courage the solemn duties Of the time.
1t suppressed il gigantic rebellion;
emancipatetl 1000. OtW slaves; ,lecrecd
the equal citizenship ofall and estab-
lished universal suffrage. Exhibiting
unparalleled nngnanilnity, 1t crimin-
ally punished no man for political of
ltllses. and warmly welcomed I'LL who
proved their loyalty by obeying the
iaws and dealing justly with their
neigllbors. II has steadily decreased
with firm hand, the resultant disor-
orlers of Il great war, and initiated Il
wise policy towards the Indians. The
Pacific Railroad, ard similar vast cil-
terpriseS. have been generously aided
! and success fully conducted. The pub
lie lands are freely given TO actual set
tiers; immigration IL protected. en-
colragrd, and the full acknowledge
nicnt of the mturalized citizens rights
! has been secured from European pow
rrs. The national currency has I'M
proved in regulation and the national
/ credit has been sustained under extra
ordinary lalrltus, and new bonds lnye
heen negntiated mt lower rates. The
revenues have been carefully collected
and honestly applied. Despite the an
u,lil large reductions from the rates OF
taxation the public debt has heen re-
tuced during Grant ) presidency at the
rate of one hundred million dollarspcr
year. 4 great financial ri>ishas been
avoided and peace and plenty prevail
throngout the land. Meiacing for
eign difficulties have been peacefully
and llonorably compromised. and the
honor and power Of the nation has
been kept high throughout the world,
This glorious record Of the past il the
party's best pledge for the future. We
believe the people will not entru.t the
Government TO any party or rcombina-
tion Of men composed Of those who
chiefly have resisted every step in this
beneficial progress.
Second Complete liberty and exact
equality in the enjoyment OF I'll civil,
political aud public rights should be
established and efftetEllly maintained
throughout the Union. by efficient aid
appropriate State and Federal legi'ia-
tioil. Neither the law or its admillis-
tration should admit of any diSCrihin-
alton in respect to citizens, by rca 'on
of race. creed. color, or previous con-
diti0n of serYitude.
T'him-Ihe amendments to the Ma
tiOnal Constitution should be cordially
sustained. because they are right; not
merely tolerated because they are law;
should be carries, ont accord
ing to their spirit by appropriate
legislation. the enforcement Of which
can be safely trusted only to the party
that secured the amendments.
FomtIl-'rhe National Government
should seek to maintain an honorable
lseace with all nations. protecting Its
citizens everywhere and sympathizing
with all people who strive for greater
liberty.
Fitth-.Anv system Of civil service
under which the subordinate positions
of the Government are considered as
rewards for mere party zeal, is fatally |
demoralizing. and we therefore favor
a reform of the system by laws which
shall abolish the evils of patronage and
make honesty. efficiency and fidelity |
essential qualifications for public posi-
tion. without practically creating a life
tenllreOf Office.
sixth-We are opposed to further
grants of the public lands to corpora
tions and molopolies, and demand
that the national domain shall be set |
apart for the free use of the people.
Seventh-1'ie annual revenue. after
paying the current expenditures,
should furnish n moderate balance for
fhe reduction of the Drilcipal oftle
debt and revenue, except so mucllas
may be received from "A tax on tolmc-
co and liquors, ought to be rated by
duties OH importafions, the scale of
which shoull be so adjusted as to aid
in securing renulleratiye wages to Ia
borers aud to promote the industries,
y,owth and prosperity Of the whole
country.
Eighth-We hold in undying honor
the soldiers and sailors whose yalOr
saved the Union. Their pensions are
a sacred debt Of the nation. AMI Wild
ows and orphans Of tliose who died for
their country are entitled to the care
of the Government aud the gratitude
OF the people. We favor such addi-
tional legislation as will extend the
bounty Of the Government to all our
soldiers and sailors who were honor-
oI,lx, .l;s..l,arral and Xvho In Tina of