The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-08-23
National Republican Platform.
For President,
ULYSSES =. GRANT.
For Vice President,
HENRY WILSON.
Presidential ElcctOrl

For wee EIt>lltlltf
HENRY WILSON.
Presidential Electors,
A. B. Meaehani, of Umatilla County.
W. ID. Hare. of Washington County.
Jas. +. Galley, of Douglas County.
The Republican Party of the United States as
Sembied in National Convention i'm the city OI
Philadelphia, on the 5th and 9th day. Of Junei
1872, again declares its faith. appeals to It's
history, and announces its position upon the
gGesuons before the country
/. During the eleven years Of its aScendancy
i has accepted with grand courage the solemn
duties OF the time; has suppressed gigantic re-
peilonf einancipated four millions of slaves
decreed the equal citizenship OF all and eStaD-
lished universal suffrage. Exhibiting unpar-
aIicleu nlsshunliuitNi u cflLnnlallE punished
no man for political ofeuses and has warmly
welcomed all who proved their loyalty by
obeylnS the laws ana Qeallns justly Wilh lheli
neighbOrs. IL initiated new policy toward the
Indians; the Pacific Railroad and similar vast
enterprises have been generously aided and
successfully conducted to completion; the pub
lie lands have been freely given 10 actual set
tiers; immigration has been protected and en-
coursged and a fun acknow Judgement of the
rights Of naturaliZed citizens secured rom
European powers. IN the form of National
currency, II has provided for the National
credit, and sustained il under the most extra
ordinary burdens. IL has negotiated new bonds
at lower rates of interest. The revenues have
been carefully collected and honestly applied
Despite the annual large reductions from the
rate of taxation, the public debt has been re-
duced during u :. Grants Presidency al lLT lLT
rate Of SlQ00U0OO0 per year. \ great unanclal
crisis has been averted, and peace and plenty
prevail throughout the land Aehieihs IOIeii-;LL
difficulties have been peacefully and honoTably
comprised, and the honor and power OF the
Nation Kept in "a high position tnroushouI i the
world. This glorious record of the past is the
party's best pledge for the future, and we be-
lieve that the people will not entrust the gov
ernment TO any party or combination Of men,
com posed of those who chiefly have resisted
every step I'm this beneficial progress.
,. Complete liberty and exact equaltyin the
TiFiis ShoHId be a'' 'estabIisbed ana effectuaiIy
f4fr mi
and appropriate state and Federal legislation
Neither law nor its administration should
admit of any discrimination in respect TO eltl-
zens by reason OF race, creed, color, or previous
condition Of seryitude.
3. The recent amendments to the National
Constitution should be cordially sustained be-
cause they are right, not merely tolerated
because they are law, and should be carried out
according to their spirit by appropriate Ieglsla-
ton, the enforcement of which can be safely
trusted only 10 the party that secured the
4. The National Government seeks TO main
tain an honorable peace with all nations pro-
tecting its citizens everywhere, and sympathiz-
ing with all peoples who strive for greater
5 Any system Of civil service under which
the subordinate positions of the Government
are considered rewards for mere party zeal, is
fatally demOralizing, and We therefore favor a
esty, efficiency and fidelity the essential quail
fications for public position without practically
creating life-tenure of office.
6. We are opposed to further grants of public
I linUS 10 corporations and Innn0nntl=rG. and de-
nand that the National domain be set apart for
free settlement by the people
.. The annual revenue, after paying current
debts, should furnish moderate balance for
the reduction Of the principal public debt, and
except so much as may be derived from a tax
on tobacco and liquors. be raised bv duties on
/ impOrtatiOns, which should be adjusted to aid
I in securing remuncrative wages to Iaborers. and
to promote the industries and growth and pros
l perity OF the Ehole country.
) We hold IN undying hOuOrthe soldiers and
sailors whose Nalor saved the Union. Their
D ions 1r "a ~r.e
the widows and orphans OF those who died for
l the country are entitled 10 the care of a gener-
Gus ana grsltetut people We favor such addi-
/ tiOnal legislation as viii extend the bounty of
/ the Government 10 all our soldiers and sailors
w VINO MeIe llioi.o4'tDIy i discharged; and who in
the time ol uutN became disabled, without re-
/ gard 10 length OF service or the cause of such
discharge.
9 The doctrine of Great Britain and other
European powers concerning allegiance. once
a subject always a subject, having at Iasf
] through the efforts of the Republican Marty.
/ been abandoned, and the American idea of me
right Of an individual 10 transfer his n aIegance
having been accepted by European nations In
is the duty OF our Government TO o,TieT-i vi
jealous care the rights OF adopted citizens
against the assumption of unaIlfhoriZa,I eI.i,lls
/ by their former Governments and we urse n
continued and careful announcement and nro-
lection 70 voluntary emigration.
10. The frJulSing privilege ought tn he al,o1-
/ iShed and a way proposed for reductions in the
Z rates of postage.
! tention IS thil Whlch concerns the relations of
/ capital and labor, and the RepubIieor 1,arty-
/ recognize lle uutg OF Snapilg legislation so ~
Z 10 secure a iuli pIoteclloh and ample field for
capital and for labor which creates rsrif.i q
! largest opportunities add just share OF me
mutual profits OF these two great servants OF
: civilization.
/ u WehOid that Congress- and the prasf5s,,t
! have only fulfilled an important duty in their
measures for the suppression of violent ana
reasonable organizations in certain IafaIH- re-
bellfous regions and for the protection or the
/ ballot, and therefore they are entitled to the
thanks OF the Nation.
Il We denounce the repudiafron Of ,,Db1i.
debts, in any form or disguise as "a natfonaI
crime. We witness with pride the Reduction of
the principal of that debt and of tIe ratae -
interest upon the balance and co6fJc-tiII,
expect that our excellent national cl1rrar1y- VIII
De perfected by speedy resumption 10 specie
Il. The Republican party is mindtnI of its
oplisatlonS 10 the loyal women of America Tor
their noble devotion to the cause OF freedom.
their application Tor admission TO further 49,,
iulneSs is received with satfsfacfi,r1 80 -
honest demands of any class OF citizens f- ~
oltonal rights should be treated with res1e'.ff1I
consideration '-' az 'leStluA
~ 10. We heartily approve OF the action of
congress IN granting amnesty TO those o1,e,l,,oi
IN the rebellion, and rejoice i'm rho orra,,,fL -
peace and irsiternal feeling throughout the Land
10. me republican party proposes to respect
All IisulS reserved by the people To hen1
as carefully as the powers delegated nv fber, -
the state and Territorial governments II ffs.
approves OF asserting constitutional Laws forfif
purpose OF removing evils by the inferfar'.,,g
with rights not surrendered nv No r,-,-,r-f. II
either the state or National CroI-aro,,,tt t-' ~
L. IL is the duty of the General Ciovernroert
70 adopt Such measures as Will tend TO encOur-
age American commerce and shfu-buiI,ifr,eS
Is. We believe that the modest pafrj1fisr,
the earnest purpose sound judgment pracffeai
wisdom, incOrruptible integrity and flttisfriC,,,
services OF L. s. Grant have commended him fo
at our head we start to-day on q new march to
victory.