Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-10
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted at tie Republican National Co
vention, as Philadelphia, June 6, 1882.

REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
| Adopted at tie Republican National Con
vention, at Philadelphia, June G, 1882.
The Republican party Of the Unitet
States, assembled in National Convention
in the. city Of Philadelphia. on June 5 and
G, 1872, again declares its faith. appeals Il
it's history, and announces its position upor
the questions before the country.
l. During eleven years Of its suprcma
cy it has accepted, with grand courage, The
solemn duties Of the times. 1t suppressed
. gigantic rebellion; emancipatsd 1000
600 Of slaves decreed the equal citizenshir
of all, and established universal suffrage
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity, il
criminally punished no man 70" political Of.
fenses. and warmly welcomed all who prov.
cd their loyalty by obeying the laws and
dealing Justly with their ncighbors. II has
steadily decreased with firm hand the re.
sultant disorders Of the great war, and mi
siated wise policy towards the Indians. =
The Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-
tsrprises, have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land
freely given to actual settlcre Immigration
protected and encouraged, and . full ac-
acknowledgement Of naturalized citizens
rights secured from European Powers. A
uniform national currency has teen provid-
ed, reputation frowned down, the national
credit sustained under the most extraordi-
nary burdens, and new bonds negotiated at
lower rates the revenues have been care
fully collected and honestly applied. De.
spite the annual large reductions Of rates Of
taxation. the public debt has been reduced
during General Grants Presidency at the
rate Of 100000, GOO year; great fnan-
cial crisis has been avoided, and peace and
plenty prevail throughout the land. Mem
acing foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and h.norably compromised, and the
henor and power Of the nation kept in high
respect throughout .he world. This glori-
ous record Of the past is the party's best
pledge for the future. We believe that the
people will not intrust the Government to
any party or combination Of men composed
Of those who chiefly have resisted every
step Of tbs beneficial progress.
=. Complete liberty and exact equality
in the eljoy ment Of oil civil, political and
public rights should be established and ef
fectually maintained throughout the Union
by efficient and appropriate State and Fed
eral legislation neither law nor its admin-
istration should admit Of any discrimina-
ton in respect to citizens by reason Of race,
creed, color, or previous condition Of servi-
tude.
g. The recent amendments to the Nation
al Constitution should be cordially sustain
ed because they are right, and not merely
tolerated because ~ are NV, aud should
be carried out according to their spirit by
appropriate legislation, the enforcement
OF which can be saAey trusted only to the
party that secured those amendments.
4. The National Government should seek
10 maintain an honorable peace with all ma
tions, pro ectiug its ciisens everywhere,
and sympethsing with all people who strive
for greater liberty.
5. Any system Of civil service under
which the subordinate positions Of the Gov
erxment are considered rewards for mere
party zeal is fatally demoralizing, and We,
therefore, favor q reform Of the 81 stem by
laws which shall abolish the evils Of patron
age, and make honesty, efficiency and fidel-
i,y essential qualifications for public posi-
ton, without practically creating life ten
ure Of Office.
G. We arc opposed to further grants Of
public lands to corporations and monopo-
lies, aud demand that the national domain
be set apart for free homes for the people.
T. The annual revenue, after paying cur
rent debts, should furnish mo seratc bal.
ance for the reduction of the principal; aud
revenue, except such D. may be derived
from tax on tobacco and liquors, be rais>
ed by duties on im.ortations, the duties on
which should be adjusted az to aid in SC.
curing remunerative wages to the laborer,
and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity Of the whole country.
8. We hold in undying honor the soldiers
aud sailors whose valor saved the Union ;
Their pensions are sacred debt OF the ma
ton, and the widows and orphans Of those
who died for their toNHtry arc entitled to
the care Of generous and grateful people.
We favor sue additional legislation as will
extend tho bounty Of the Government to all
our .. Idle: . apd sailors who were honora-
bly, discharged, And who in the line Of duty
became disabled without regard to length
of service or cause Of such discharge.
.. Tho doctrine Of Great Britain and
other European Powers concerning allegi
sncc-once subject always subjcct-hav
ing, At last. through the efforts Of the lie.
publican party, been abandoned, and the
American idea Of the individuals right t.
transfer his allegiance having been accept
ed by European nations, It is the duty ol
our Government to guard with Jealous cart
the rights Of our adopted citizens against
tho assumption Of unauthorized claims By
their former governments, and We urge
continual and careful encouragement ani
protection to voluntary immigration.
10 The franking privilege ought to b
abolished, and the way prepared for I
speedy reduction In the rates Of postage.
II. Among the questions which pres
for attention is that which concerns the re
lations Of capital and labor, and the Repub
| lican party recognize the duty Of SO shap
ing legislation as to secure full protection
and the amplest field for capital, and 70
labor, the creator Of capital, the largest op
portdnities and just share Of mutual prot
its Of these two great servants Of civiliHa
ton.
l2. We hold that Congress aud the Pres
ident have only fulfilled an imperative dut,
In their measures for the suppression Q
violent and reasonable organisations il
certain lately rcbellious regions, and 70
the protection Of the ballet box aud, there
fore. they are entitled to the thanks Of th
nation.
IS. We denounce the Reputation Of th
public debt in any form or disguise, as
national crime. We witness with pride tn
reduction Of the principal Of the debt. an
of the rates Of interest upon the balanc'
and confidently expect that our exceller
national currency will be perfected by
speedy resumption Of specie payments.
IA. The Republican party is mindful {