Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-07-11

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Observation-Disclosures.
Adapted at lie Republican Ma tional Con
vcntion, at Philadeiphia, June q. 7Sx
The Republican party of the United
States, assembled in a National tConyentiok,
in the ,c,ly of Philadelphia. on june 5 and
6, 1872, again declares its faith. appeals to
its history, ana announces its position npon
the questions before the country. AE
I'll. During eleven years OF its ss0prema-
hey IL hss accepted, with grand courage. the
solemn duties Of the times. 1t suppressed
. gigantic rebellion; emaneipated 4,0ve,-
900 Of slaves; decreed the equal citizenship
of all, and established universal sutfrage.--
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity, is
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 neighbors. 1t has
| steadily decreased with firm hand the re-
sul.ant disorders of the great war, and ini-
tiated q wise policy towards the Indians
The Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-
/ terprises, have been generously aided and
| successfully conducted; the public land
freely given to actual settlers; Immigration
protected and encouraged, and full ac-
acknowledgement of naturaliSed citizens
rights secured from European Powers. A
| uniform national currency has been provid-
! cd, reputation frowned down, the national
| credit sustained under the most extraordi-
nary burdens, aud 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, 900 a year; great finan-
cial crisis has been avoided, aud peace and
plenty prevail throughout the land. Mem
acing foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and honorably compromised, and the
hsnor 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 or tbs beneficial progress.
:. Complete liberty and exact equality
ip the enjoyment of all civil, political and
public rights should be established and eff
feetually 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-
tuae.
g. The recent amendments to the Nation
nj Constitution should be cordially sustain
| ell because / ey arc right, and not merely
| tolerated because ,hsy are aw, and 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.
/. The National Government should seek
| to maintain an honorable peace with all ma
tions, projecting its citizens everywhere,
and sympa,hizing with all people who strive
for greater liberty. -
| 5. Any system Of civil service under
which the subordinate positions Of the Gov
! erkment arc considered rewards for mere
party zeal is fatally demoralizing, and we
therefore. favor q reform Of the system by
laws which shall abolish the evils Of patron
age, and make honesty, efficiency and idel
ity essential qualifications FOR public posi-
ton, without practically creating life ten
ure Of Office.
1 6. We arc opposed to further grants o
public lands TO corporations and monopo
lies, and demand that the national domain
be set apart for free homes for the people
I Z. The annual revenue, after paying cur
rent debts, should furnish o. moderate bal
ance for the reduction Of the principal; AM
revenue, except such ~ may be derived
from a tax on tobacco and liquors, be rails
ed by duties on imxortations, the duties OF
which should be adjusted az to aid in sc
curing remunerative wages to the laborer
and promote the industries, growth an,
prosperity Of the whole country.
s. We hold in undying honor tue soldier
and sailors Whosc vAlor .aayads the Vhion
their pensions are sacred debt Sot the nd
ton, andSxhe widows and orpknhs Of thos
who died for their country are entitled t
the care of generous and grateful people
We favor sue additional legislation as vii
extend tho bounty Of the Government tc al
our s. ldie.s and sailors who were honora
bly, discharged, and Tho in the line of dut.
bccame disabled without regard to lengtl
Of service or cause Of such discharge.
i 9. The doctrine Of Great Britain an,
other European Powers concerning allegi
ance--oncc subject always suhjcct-hav
ing, at last. throagh the efforts Of the Re
publican party been abandoned, and III
American idea Of the individuals right I
transfer his allegiance having been accept
ed by European n nations, 1t is the daty o
our Government to guard with Jealous car
the rights Of our adopted citizens agains
tho assumption Of unauthorized claims b.
their former governments, aud wo urg
4. continual and careful encouragement an
protection to voluntary immigration.
i 10 The frankins privilege ought to b
abolished, and 1he way prepared fer
speedy reduction in the rates Of postage.
u II. Among the questions which pres
for attention is that which concerns the re
lations OF capital and labor, and the Reput
lie an party recognize the duty Of SO shal
ing legisla iion rs to secure full protccio
! and the amplcst held for capital, and fo
labor, the creator of capital, the largest ol
portanities and q just. share Of mutual pro
its Of these two great servants Of civilisa
ton.
II. We hold that Congress aud the Pre-.
ident have only fulfilled IN imperative dut
in their measures for tho suppression
violent and reasonable organizations
certain lately rebellious regions, and 4
tho protection Of the ballot hox and, ther'
; FORE they are entitled to the thanks OF Il
.. nation. ss8 s# s9G
81 l3. We denouncc tho repudiation Of Il
: public debt in any form or disguise, as
national crime. We witness with pride Il
! reduction Of the principal OF the debt. Al
Of the rates Of interest upon the halanc
4 and confidently expect that our excelle
: national currency will be perfected by