The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-15

The following is the full platform adopted by
the Republican National Convention, held at
Philadelphia, June and G, 1872:
The Republican party OF the United States
assembled in National Convention, in the city OF
Philadelphia, on the 9th and 9Th days or lune,
1872 again declares its faith, appeals 10 its
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country.
First-During eleven years OF supremacy IL
has accepted, with grand courage, me solemn
duties of the times it suppressed q giganuc re-
bellon; emancipated 100000 of slaves; decreed
the equal citizenship all and established unVef
sal suffrage; exhibiting unparalleled magma
nimity it criminaly punished no man Tor polltl-
caloffences, and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty by obeying the laws and dealns
Justly with their neighbors. 1t has steadily de-
creased with firm hand the result and disorders
of great war, and initiated a wise policy toward
the Indians The Pacific railroad and similar
vast enterprises have been generously aided ana
successfully conducted; the public land freely
given to actual settlers; immigration protected
and encouraged, and full Acknowledgement Oh
the naturalized citizens right secured from Euro-
pean powers a uniform national currency has
been provided; reputation frowned down, the
national credit sustained under most extraordi-
nary burdens and new bonds negotlate9 az lower WE
lected and honestly applied, despite annual
large reductions OF rates OF thxation, the
public debt has been reduced during G ~
hundred millions a year; great financial Crisis
| have been avoided, and peace and plenty pre-
vail thr oughout the land menacing foreign dill
| entities have been peacefully and honorably COM
nosed and the honor and the power OF the ma
| ton kept in high respect throughout the
world. This glorious record OF the past, Is
| the party's best pledge for the future. we be
lieye the people will not entrust the government
| to any party, or combination of men, composed
chiefly of those who resisted every step OF TINS pen
| Ssd0nd -Complete liberty and exact equal,
| tv in the enjoyment of all civil, political
| and public rights should be established ano
effectually maintained throughout me Union M ~
l State and Federal lBRlS-
lation neither the law nor the ADMINISTRATOR
should admit of any discrimination in respect OF
citizens by reason OF race, creed, coiorea OF pre
| yious condition of seryltude.
| Tbird The recent amendments TO the Natio
| nal Constitution, should be cordially sustained
because they are right not merely tolerase si pc
| cause they are law, and should be carried out nc
cordne to the spirit by appropriate Legislators IN
enforcement of which can safely be entrusted ohiS
| to the party that secured those amendmef U.s.
| FoiLrth-The National Government snouit
| seek to maintain honorable peace with all ma
| tions. protecting its citizens everywhere, ane
| sympathizing with all peoples VINO strlV
ioi E5SS6wAnv system of the civil service unde
| which the subordinate positions of the Gov
| ernment are considered reward for mer
party ZEAL is fatally demoTaZlng, anu Law. WV
which shall abolish the evils OF patronage am
make honesty efficiency, and fidelity the essen
tial qualifications for public position, withou
nracfically creating life tenure OF once. 80.
| Si,fh I'VE are opposed to further grants OF th
public lands to corporations and monopoies, an
| demand that the national deman pc set apa ai
for free homes--for the people. The annual rel
enue, after paying current debt. should furnisl
{ | a moderate balance. ~. ,,;,
Senenth.-The annual revenues, after pawn
7 the current debt should furnish modera
hSIance for the reduction of the princlpa
and the revenue, except SO much as may
| derived from tax ON lopacco ~, a
Ionors be raised by duties upon importation
: the duties of which should be so adjusted as
: | aid in securing remunerative wages, TO lapo
e and promote the growth, industries, ana pro
i perity of the whole country. .,,,o
g Eighth-We hold in undyng honor the so lr,Vs
9 and sailors whose valor saved the Union. ny
pensions are sacred debt OF the nation anu a. !,
J, widows and orphans of those who died for tht
d country are entitled to the care OF an addition
: legislation as will extend the bounty OF me go
. ernmeut to all our soldiers ana sailors VINO .9 we
0 honorably discharged, and who, in the time
y duty, became disabled without regard TO