The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-10-18
National Republican Platform.

A. B. Meaeham, OF Umatilla County.
w. ID. Hare, OF Washington County.
Jas. f. Galley, OF Douglas County.
The Republican Party Of the United states as
Sembled in National Convention In the city OF
Philadelphia, on the 81 and 6th DAY 5 oil June,
1872, again declares It's talth' appears 70 ~
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country:
l. During the eleven years OF Its ascenuiilGS
IL has accepted with grand courage the solemn
duties Ofthe time; has suppressed a gigantic re-
/ belliOn, emancipated four millions OF slaves
decreed the equal citizenship OF all and estaD-
lshed universal suffrage. Exhibiting unpaI-
alleled magnanimity, IL crimtnally punlShed
| no man for political Offenses and has warmly
welcomed all who proved their loy4ity, Dy
| obeyfng the laws and dealing justly with their
! neiShbOrS In initiated n new policy toward the
/ Indians; the Pacific Railroad ana SIM VAST
| enterprises have been generously aided and
| successfully conducted to completion; the pub
/ lie lands have been freely given 10 actual set
! tiers; Immigration has been protected and en-
| cOuraged, and full acknowledgements OF the
rights Of naturalized citizens secured from
European powers. In the iorln OF Sationai
| credit, and sustained II under the most extra
| ordinary burdens. Ithas negotiated new bonds
been carefully collected and honestly applied.
| Despite the annual large reductions from the
duced during L. s Grants Presidency at the
rate OF SlOO,OO,OOO per year \ great nnanclal
crisis has been averted and peace ana plenty
prevail throughout the land. AIenacing foreign
d1fncultleS have been peacefully and hOnOraDly
Marion Kept in high position throughOut me
world This glorious record Of the past is the
party's best pledge for the future, and we be-
lieve that the people will not entrust the gov
ernment 10 any party or combination OF men,
composed OF those who chiefly have resisted
every step in this beneficial progress.
p Complete liberty and exact equality in the
| enjOyments of all civil, political and public
rights should be established and efectually
/ maintained throughout the L MON by efficient
and appropriate state ana tedeTai legislatlOn;
Neither law nor its administration should
admit of any discrimination in respect to citt-
zens by reason Of race, creed color or previous
! 3. The recent amendments TO the National
Constitution should be cordially sustained be-
cause they are right, not mercy toIerslle1
because they are law, and should be carried out
according to their spirit by appropriate legisla-
ton, the enforcement of which can be safely
trusted only 10 the party that secured the
amendments.
L. The Nationa! Government seeks to MAIN
tain an honorable peace with all nations. pro-
tecting its citizens everywhere, and sympath1z-
ing with all peoples who strive for greater
). Any system Of civil service under which
the subordinate positions Of the Government
are considered rewards for mere party zeal, is
fatally demOTRlizing, and we therefore favor
reform OF the system, by law which shall
esty, efficiency and fidelity the essential quali-
fications for public position, without practically
creating a life-tenure OF Office -
! 6. We are opposed tC further grants Of public
lands to corporations and monoPOlists, and de
mand that the National domain be set apart for
free settlement by the people.
:. The annual revenue, after paying current
L
the reduction ofthe principal public debt, and
except so much as may be derived from a tax
: ON tobacco and liquors, be raised by duties on
lmpOrtatiOnS- which should be adjusted 10 ald
e in securing remunerative wages to labOreTs, and
= TO promote the industries and growth and pros
perity Of the whole country.
. $ Wchold in undying honorthe soldiers and
; sailors whose valOr saved the Union. Their
e pensions are sacred debt OF the nation, and
! the widows and orphans OF those who died for
: the country are entitled to the care of gener-
y Gus and grateful people. We favor such addi-
J., tional legislation as will extend the bounty of
n the Government TO all our soldiers and sailors
= who were hOnOrably discharged and who in
u the time Of duty became disabled, without re-
n gard to length of service or the cause Of such
m discharge.
- 9. The doctrine of Great Britain and other
&c european powers concerning allegiance, once
of through the efforts of the Republican party,
been abandoned, and the American idea of the
OF right Of an individual 10 transfer mis- aIlesiance
to having been accepted by European nations, il
:. Jealous care the rights OF adopted citizens
Is against the assumption Of unauthorized claims
he by their former Government, and we urge q
.. continued and careful announcement and pro
- lection 10 voluntary emigration.
" 10. The ranking privilege ought to be abOl-
~ ished and a way proposed for reductions in the
h' H. Among the questions which press for at.
r. tention i that which concerns the relations OF
of capital and labor, and the Republican party
so recognize the duty Of shaping legislation so as
10 secure full protection and ample field fOI
capital, and for labor which creates capital the
lie LARGEST opportunities add a just share OF the
r mutual profits OF these two great servants OF
CIVILIZATION
he y We hold that Congress- and the President
I'd have only fulfilled an important duty in theiI
40 measures for the suppression Of violent and
4O reasonable organizations in certain lately re-
lie bcllOus regions and for the protection of the
ne ballot, and therefore they are entitled to the
40 thanks OF the Nation.
iS l3 We denOunce the reputation of public
10 debts, in any form OF disguise. as a national
n crime We witness with pride the reduction OF
n, the principal of that debt, and of the rates OF
~ interest upon the balance, and confidently
NJ expect that our excellent national currency will
lr be perfected by speedy resumption to specie
payment.
II. The Republican party IS mindful Of It's
)u obligations 10 the loyal women OF America FOL
= their application for admission 10 further use
' fulneSs is received with satisfaction; and the
II honest demands of any class of citizens FOR ad
ditiOnal rights should be treated with respectful
consideration.
Is. We heartily approve OF the action o.
Congress in granting amnesty 10 those engaged
in the rebellion, and rejoice in the growth o
le peace and fraternal feeling throughout the land
# 10. The Republican party proposes To respect
= all rights reserved by the people 10 themselves
- lS carefully as the powers delegated by them 10
Y the State and Territorial governments. II dis
sS approves of asserting constitutional laws for the
= purpose Of removing evils by the interference
N with rights not surrendered by the people 10
Is either the state or National Government
10 Il. II is the duty Of the General Government
= to adopt such measures as viii tend to encOur
&c age American commerce and ship-building.
lie Is We believe that the modest patriotism
is the earnest purpose, sound judgment, practical
wisdom, incOrruptible integrity and illustriOus
services Of 4. $. Grant have commended him &c
- the heart of the American people, and with hin
at our head we start to-day on new march tC
victory.