The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-11-01
Republican State Platform

Republican State Platform
The following resolutions were unan
mously and enthusiastically aaop'eu W
the Stals Convention atSt. Louis:
Resolved, /. That the rishtful pur-
pose Of the government is to assure tue
security Of life, individual liberty, prop
ersy ana equality before the law; that
the return At power under any pre'ense
Of the party practically opposing TINS
proposition would necessarily lmperli
that security, and destroy the genera,
confidence which has steadily increased
under a Republican Administration.
2. In the profound conviction that
the success of the Republican party is the
sole security of reform and progress we
heartily approve the general principles
declared by the late Republican convcn-
ton at Philadelphia, and eiadiY 1atily
! the nomination of U. s. Grant ana Henry
Wilson, pledging u most earnest .
honorable efforts for their triumphant
8. That the modesty, the patriotism,
the earnest purpose, the sagaci0us (ucg-
ment, practical wisdom, Interrupted IN
tegrity. and the illustriOus services OF y.
s. Grant have commended him to the
hearts and judgments Of the American
people, and thatin Senator Henry Will
son, our nominee for Vice President, we
present a statesman, who, by the force OF
his own character and efforts, made his
way from an humble condition in life to
the front rank Of American citizens, and
who, during . long career, has been al,
ways the able advocate and defender OF
the rights Of the people and Of every just
and benevolent purpose. With these
nominees for the platform. adopted at
PhiladAphia by the Republican National
convention, we confidently await the VIZ
dict Of the American people.
4. That universal suffrage demands
universal education; that, as Republi-
cans, believing that intelligence and vir-
tue are the pillars Of our government, we
advocate the necessity Of a common
school education for every child in the
State. ,
s. That any conflict between labor and
capital should be avoided by proper leg
islation; but in the event Of such con-
fict, labor, the prime ground and foun-
dalton ofcapital. has paramount demands
| upon consideration.
6. That while We are in favor of in
| ternal improvements, and the fullest and
| speediest development Of the great re-
| sources of the State, as far as the same
can be accomplished bylawful means, we
| denounce every attempt to accomplish
either BY an evasion OF constitutional
| provisions, in loaning or donating the
| credit or money of the State.
Z. That the Republicans Of the State
| of Missouri 10 convention assembled-a
convention largely composed Of those
who aided in elevating TO his present po-
| sition the Governor of this State-do
declare, that, as an executive. he has
failed to discharge the solemn obligations
| deyolyed on him BY the constitution; he
has not enforced the laws, but anarchy
and confusion reign in many parts Of the
| State, murderers and outlaws 60 IN
whipped Of justice. and %innocents stand
| defenseless and powerless before its enc
mics. while he, in neglect Of duty, and IN
| violation Of his solemn oath, plots and
intrigues for personal political prefer
meut; that his continued exhibitions OF
ineiicieDcy and lack Of ofhcial integrity,
have destroyed all confidence ever re.
posed in his administrative ability, and
his safety a. an executive officer. aud We
emphatically condemn every effort look
ing to his elevation to a position, where.
0y f6c resaefesf p0ssibi1ify, the en-
forcemcnt Of the lava Of the nation may
depend upon his will aud efforts. !,
B. That We call tho atsrutiOn OF all
GOOD citizens 10 the history Of the Repub-
lican party in this State. 1t came into
power at q time when the State was dis
organized, the authority Of the law de-
fed, the collection Of the revenue imper-
lied, the treasury Of the State bankrupt,
the securities Of the State dishOnOred.
Within a period of six years it reduced
the indebtedness of the State from thir-
weight millions and u half, to less than
twenty-one millions. Without increas-
ing the burdens of the citizens, it dis
charged all financial obligations eutailed
upon II by an expensive civil war, and
| Oulpt Wet al UuikdttobS AZ ~"
n,onwealth. 1t raised the value OF State
bonds from less than fifty to %ninety-sever
cents on a dollar, and by legislation at
tracted capital and encouraged em'gra'
ton from sister States, and foreign lands
until Missouri, as q State. in wealth
population, and prosperity ranks among
the foremost in the Union.
9. That we also call the attention o.
all good citizens to the history Of thu
self-stylcd party Of Reform in this State
1t came into power at z period OF pro
found peace and prosperity, and when al
the departments Of government wer'
thoroughly organized. Within the peri
cd Of two years il has increased the deb
Of the State by the emission Of bonds ant
certificates, one million and three hundred
thousand dollars. 1t has depleted thu
treasury by extravagunce and reckless
al preparations until the current expense:
Of the government car no longer be paid
1t has failed to protect the citizens, ant
it has failed to originate q single meas
ure tending to improve either the gov
eminent Of the State or the prosperity o
its people.
10. That, in view of the foregoing facts
we call upon all good citizens, prospect
i've of former party affiliations, to aid u
in our endeavors to rid Missouri Of
government which came into power unle
the pretext of reform, but which, for in
competency, prohigacy aud corruption
stands unparalleled in the history Of tn