Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-07

Our very full dispatches from Philadelphia
yesterday covered the work OF the national re.
publican convention pretty thoroughly, and we
have only to add to-day such details Of the most
important action Of the body as were condensed
in the kilograms, together with an account O.
the events which occurred after the adjourn
ment Of the convention. And first we print
The FULL TEXT OF THE PLATFORM.
The following is the platform in full as adopted
by the national republican convention in Phila-
deiphia. Mr.. Scofeld, chairman Of the commit
tee on resolutions, in announcing that the com
mittee were ready to report, said they had but a
short time in which to consider the large num-
Der Of questions, so if gentlemen did not find in
the platform everything that they desired he
hoped they would rest assured that it was not
excluded from any indisposition to take up and
General Hawiey then read the platform as
follows
sembled in national convention in the city of
Philadelphia on The 9Th and 9th days of June,
1sI2 again declares its faith, appeals to its his
tory, and announces its position upon the ques-
1. During eleven years OF supremacy it has
accepted with grand courage the solemn duties
of the times. II suppressed gigantic rebellion,
equal Citizenship Of ali and estsbsSe eu snve ae
sal suffrage. Exhibiting unparalleled magma
nimity, 1t crimnally punished no man for p0liti-
cal offences, and warmly welcomed all who
proved their loyalty by obeying the laws and
dealingjustly with their neghbors. 1t has steadi-
ly decreased, with a firm hand, the resultant
disorders OF great war, and initiated
The Pacific railroad and similar vast enter
prisee have been generously aided and success
fully conducted, the public lands freely given
to actual settlers, immigration protected and
encouraged, and q full acknowledgment of the
naturalized citizens rights 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 negotiated at
lower rates. The revenues have been carefully
collected and honestly applied. Despite annual
large reductions Of the rates of taxation, the
public debt has been reduced during General
Grants presidency at the rate OF one hundred
millions year. Great financial crises have
been avoided, and peace and plenty prevail
throughout the land. Menacins foreign diff
culties have been peacefully and honorabIy
composed, and the honor and power of the ma
ton kept In high respect throughout the world.
best pledge for the future. We believe the pso-
pie will not intrust the government to any party
or combination OF men, composed chiefly of
those who resisted every step of this beneficial
2. Complete liberty and exact equality in the
enjoyment of all civil, political, and public
rights should be established and effectually
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
and appropriate state and federal legislation.
Neither the law nor the administration should
admit Of any discrimination in respect of citi-
aens oy reasonof race, creed, color, or previous
3. The recent amendments to the national
constitution should be cordially sustained be-
cause they are right, not merely tolerated oe-
cause they are law, and should be carried out
according to their spirit by appropriate legisla-
ton, the enforcement of which can safely be en-
trusted only to the party that secured those
4. The national government should seek TO
maintain honorable peace with all nations pro-
tectlng its citizens everywhere aud sympa-
5uhhiMng with all peoples who strive for greater
5. Any system of the 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 reform
Oh the system by laws which shall abolish the
evils OF patronage and make honesty eff ciency
and fidelity the essential qualifications for pub
nc position, with practically creating a life
6. We are opposed to further grants of the
public lands to corporations and monopolies
and demand that the national domain be set
apart for free homes for the people.
Z. The annual revenue, after paying the cur
rent debt, should furnish q moderate balance
Tor the reduction OF the principal, and the rev.
tax on tobacco and liquors, be raised by duties
upon importation; the duties Of which should
be 50 adjusted as to aid i'm securing remunera-
and prosperity Of the whole COUNTRY.
.. We hold IN undying honor the soldiers and
sailors whose valor saved the union Their PEN
SONS are sacred debt Of the nation, and the
WIDOWS and orphans Of those who died for their
country are entitled to the care OF an ad-
ditional legislation as will extend the bounty OF
the government to all our soldiers and sailors
ssn 1--WE were honorably discharged, and who, in
me line OF duty, became disabled, without re-
gard to the length OF service the cause of such
discharge.
Q. The doctrine of Great Britain and other
European powers concerning allegiance, "Once
> subject always a SUBJECT" having at last,
through the efforts Of the republican party,
been abandoned, and the American idea Of the
right to transfer allegiance having been accept
government to guard with Jealous care f',e right
Of adopted citizens against the assn mption of
unauthorized claims by their former govern
menus, and we urge continual careful encour-
agement and protection OF voluntary immigra-
10. The franking privilege ought to he abol-
shed, and the way prepared for speedy reduc-
lion in the rate Of postage.
IL. Among the questions which press for atten-
non Is that which concerns the relations of can
ltal and labor, and the republican party recor-
nize the duty of 50 shaping legislation as to Sc.
cure full protection and the amplest field for
capital and for labor the creator of capital, the
largest opportunities and a Just share of the
mutual n profits OF these two great servants Of
70. We hold that Congress and the President
have only fulfilled an imperative duty in their
measures for the suppression of violent and
uedsonapie ORGANIZATIONS In certain lately re-
bellious regions, and for the protection Of the
ballot-box, and therefore they are entitled to
the thanks of the nation.
, IL. We denounce the reputation of the public
1eot In any form or disguise as O national crime
We witness with pride the reduction of the
principal OF the debt and Of the rates of in
Ierest upon the balance, and confidently expect
mat our excellent national currency will bs
nents. fSO'S P"'
. II. The republican party is mindful of its oh
dgations to the loyal women or America for
heir noble donation to the cause of Freedom.
Their admission to the wider fields of ussfulness
2 viewed with satisfaction, and the honest de-
mands OF any class of citizens for additional
rights should be treated with respectful consid-
eration.
10. We heartily approve the action of Con-
Erese In extending amnesty to those lately In
rebellion, and rejoice In the growth Of peace and
fraternal feeling throughout the land.
. 10. The republican party propose to respect
me rights reserved by the people TO Themselves
y carefully % the powers delegated by them 70
me state and federal government. II disap-
proves OF the resort to Unconstitutional laws for
Inc purpose Of removing evils by interference
.itn rights not surrendered by the people to
either the state or national government.
II. It 10 the duty Of the general government TO
adopt such measures Is win tend TO eucourase
American commerce and shiU-buildinQ
ls. We believe that the modest pstriotism. thu
earnest purpose, the sound judgment, the prac-
tical wisdom, the incorruptiblo inteRritv. and
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