The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-29
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

embed in . National Convention, in the city of
Philal1elphia, on June and 9, 1877. again de-
clares its faith, appeals to its history. and an
nounces it, position upon the questions before
the country. -
/. During eleven ye.rs Of it's supremacy. It has
accepted. with grand eouraee. the solemn duties
anancipated OuO O0O Of slaves; decreed the equal
citizenship Of ALL and established universal suf-
frase. Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity. II
has criminally punished no man Tor poiiucai OF,
fepses. and warmly welcomed all who proved
taseir loyalty by obeying the laws and dealing
Justly with their neighbors. 1t has steadily de-
CHASED with firm hand the resultant disorders
u the great war, and initiated . wise policy TO-
ward the Indians. The Pacific Railroad and sim
liar vast enterprises have been generously aided
and successfully conducted the public land free
~ given to actual settlers; immigration encour-
seed and protected. snd full reimbursement
Of naturalized citizens rights secured frum Euro
pran powers. A uniform national cuSrency has
been provided, Reputation frovned down, the
national credit sustained under the most extra
ordinary burdens, and new bonds negotiated At
lower Fstss; thsEsysnues have baen carefully col
lsctetl end AOoeSly applied Despite the annual
large reductions Of rates OF taxation. the pubic
debt has been reduced during General Grant
Presidency q the rate Of $ivO .OCO.OOO year;
and plenty prevail Throughout the land. Men
ecing foreign difficulties have been peacefully
and honorably compromised. md the honor and
pOSer Of the nation kept in high respect through
is the t0Ryb hest ,paedge 1br the fufure-s We be-
ieye that the people will not entrust the Gov
Gument to any party or combinafioA Of men
s s step q ,his SenihciL progress.
2. Complete liberty and exact equality In the
the enjoyment of all civil, political and public
rights should be established and e6ectuAlly main
tanned throughout the Union by efficient and ap-
propriate State and Federal legislation; neither
law nor rs administration should admit Of any
Discrimination IN respect to citizens by reason OF
race, Creed color or previous condition OF servl-
tude.
l. The recent arnandnents to the National Con-
sttkution should be cordially sustained because
they are right and not merely tolerated because
they are law. and should be carried out according
to their spirit by appropriate legislation the en-
fcrceznent Of which can be safely trusted only to
the party that secured those amendments.
L. The National Governments should seek to
maintain an honorable peace with all nations,
prutecting its citizens everywhere. and synpa-
thyzing with all people who strive for greater
liberty.
S. ANY system of civil service under which the
aierefi rewsfds for mere psfty zeal. is fatally de-
morsliZing, and We Therefore favor system by
laws which shall acolishz the evils of patronage.
and make honesty, efficiency and fidelity essen-
tial Qualifications for public position, without
practically creating . life tenure OF ONCE.
g. We are opposed to further gfunts OF pubic
lands to corporations and monopolies, and de-
mand that the national domain be set apart for
free homes for the people. ..r. ..-. =
7 The annual revenue, after paving current
debts should furnish 3 moderate balance for the
reduction of the principal, ana revenue. except
such as may he derived from a tax on t0Dacco
and liquors. be raised by duties ON lmportanons,
the duties on which should be so adjusted - to
aid in securing reInuneratiye wages to the Ia
borer, and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity of the whole country
=. We hold in undyins honor the SOLDIERS ana
sailors whose valor saved the Union; their pen
sions are - sacred debt of the nation and the
widows and orphans of those who died for Their
country are entitled to the care OF eens rotis
and grateful people. We favor such additional
legislation as will extend the bounty of the Gov
eminent to ali our soldiers and sailors who were
honorably discharged, and who in the line OF
duty became disabled, without regard 10 length
of service or cause OF such discharge.
O. The dictrine of Great Britain and oil her EurO-
pean Dovers concerning alleglance-onee sab
lect always subject-hayinS at lasf, through
the efforts of tine Republican party, been aban-
tioned and the American i0ea OF the individuals
right 10 transfer his allegiance having been ac-
cspted by European nations 1t Is the duty OF our
Government to guard with jealoIS care the rights
of adopted citizens against the assumption OF
unauthorized claims by their former govern
ments and We urge continual and careful eneour-
agement and protection to vol ntary iIn,nl
10. The franking privilege ought to Do aool-
ished, and the way prepared Tor speedy reuuc-
ton in the rates OF postage.
II. Among the questions which press for atten-
ton, is that which concSrns the rs1atlons OF
capital and labor. and the Republican party re-
cognize the duty of SO shaping legislation as to
s. cure full protection and the ampless held tor
capital and for labor, the CREATOR OF capital the
largest opportunities and q Just share OF mutual
profits of these two great servants OF CIVILIZATION
u. We hold that Congress and the President
have only fulfilled an imperative duty IN tneir
measures for the suppression of violent anu trea-
sonable organizations in certain lately feDtillous
regions. and for the protection of the ballot box
and therefore, they are entitled to the THANKS OF
the nation.
49, We denounce the reputation OF the public
debt i'll any form or disguise, as national CRIME
We witpess with pride the reduction OF the prin-
cipal OF the debt and of the rates OF interest on
the balance, and confidently expect that our ex-
cellent national currency will be perfected oy
speedy resumption Of specie payments
IA. The Republican party IS mindful OF lts Cd
legations to the loyal women OF America iGr ther
noble devotion to the cause Of freedom tneir
admission to the wider fields OF usefulness Is re-
ceived with satisfaction. and the hontst dc.
mands OF Any class of citizens for additional
rights should be treated with respectful consid-
eration.
Is We heartily approve Of the action Of Con-
gress in extending amnesty to those lately IN re.
bellien, ADD rejoice in the growth OF peace AND
fraieraal feeling Throughout the Land
l6. The Republican party propose 70 respect
the rights reserved by the people to themselves
rs carefully ~ the powers delegated Dy then 70
the State and to the Federal Government II
djsapproves Of the resort to uncons'ltutlonai
laws for the purpose Of removing evlls py 1ntef-
ference with the rights not SURRENDERED py the
people to neither the State or National ooSefn-
ment.
II. 1t is the duty Of the General Government
to adopt such measures as will tend to encourage
American commerce and shipbuilding:
Is. We believe that the modest patrlotlam, the
earnest purpose. sound Judgment practical Wis