The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-07-11
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The Presidential Issues.
The Liberal and Democratic Plat
fern.

The IiDefnl anu lsemOcFHssc EaSs'
form.
The following are the resolutions in
full adopted by the Liberal Republican
National Convention at Cincinnati, and
ratified at Baltimore by the Democratic
Convention, yesterday:
We, the Liberal Republicans Of the
United States, in National Convention
assembled, at Cincinnati, proclaim the
following principles as essential to q
lust government:
First-We recognize the, equality oil
all men before the law, and hold that il
is the duty Of the Government, in its
dealings with the people, to mete out
equal and exact justice to all, Of what
ever nativity, race, color, persuasion,
religious or political.
Second-We pledge ourselves to
maintain the Union Of these States,
emancipation and enfranchisement, and
oppose any re-opening OF the questions
settled by the thirteenth, fourteenth and
fifteenth amendments to the Constitu-
ton.
Third-We demand the immediate
and absolute removal of all disabilities
caused by the rebellion, which wal
finally subdued seven years ago, believ'
ing that universal amnesty will result
in the complete paci6cation Of all sec
tons Of the country.
Fourth-Local self government, with
impartial suffrage, will guard the rights
OF all citizens more securely than any
centralizing power. The public welfare
requires the supremacy Of the civil over
the military authority, and the freedom
of persons under the protection of the
habeas corpus. We demand for the in
dividual the largest liberty consistent
with public order for the States self
government, and for the nation return
to the methods of peace and the con-
stitutional limitations OF power.
Flfth-The civil service Of the gov
eminent has become mere instrument
OF partisan tyranny and personal ambi'
ton, and an object of selfish greed. 1t
is scandal and reproach upon our free
institutions, and breeds a demoraliza-
ton dangerous to the perpetuity OF re
publican government. We therefore
regard thorough reform Of the civil
service as one of the most pressing
necessities of the hour; that honesty,
capacity and fidelity constitute the only
valid claims to public enjoyment; that
the offices Of the government cease to
be a matter OF arbitrary isvoritism and
patronage, and that public stations be-
come again posts of honor. To this
end it is imperstlvely required that no
President shall be a candidate for re-
election.
Sixth-We demand a system Of fed
eral taxation which shall not unneces-
sarily interfere with the industry OF the
people, aud which shall provide means
necessary to pay the expenses Of the
government, economically administered,
pensions, the interest on the public
debt, and a moderate reduction, annu.
ally, Of the principal thereof, and
recognizing that there are in our midst
honest but irreconcilable differences of
opinion with regard to the respective
systems OF protection and free trade, We
remit discussion Of the subject to the
people in their Congressional districts,
and to the decision of Congress thereon,
wholly free from executive interference
or dictation.
Seventh-The public credit must be
sacredly maintained, and we denounce
Reputation in every form and guise.
Eighth-A speedy return to specie
payments is demanded alike by the
highest considerations Of commercial
morality and honest government.
Ninth-We remember with gratitude
the heroism and sacrifice Of the sol
diers and sailors Of the republic, and
no act of ours shall ever detract from
their justly earned fame or the full re-
ward Of their patriotism.
Tenth-We are opposed to all fur
Their grants OF lands to railroads OF
other corporations. The public do
main should be held sacred to actual
settlers.
Eleventh-We hold that it is the
duty of the government, in its inter-
course with foreign nations, to cultivate
the friendship Of peace by treating
with all on fair and equal terms, re-
garding it alike dishonorable either to
demand what is not right OF to submit
to what is wrong.
Tweltth-For the promotion and sue.
cess OF these vital principles, and the
support OF the candidates nominated by
this Convention, we invite and cordial.
ly welcome the co operation of all
patriotic citizens, without regard to
preyious political utilization,