The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-06-13

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THE PLATFORMS.
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The following 10 the complete taxi
Of the Platform Of Principles adopted
by the Republican National Ccnveu-
ton, at Philadelphia. lsaM
The Republican party Of the United
States, assembled In National Convsn-
ton, In the city Of Philadelphia, on
June and 8, 1872, again declares it,
faith, appeals to is history, and an
nounces It's position upon the questions
before the country. 49,
l. During eleven years Of Its sue
premacy It has accepted, with grand
courage, the solemn duties Of the
times. 1t suppressed gigantic rebel
lion; emancipated 4.0o0. 900 Of slaves;
decreed the equal citizenship Of all,
and established universal suffrage.
Exhibiting unparalled .magnanimity,
1t criminally punished no man for po-
litical offenses. and warmly welcomed
all who proved their loyalty by obey
ing the laws and dealing justly with
their neighbour 1t has steadily de-
creased with . firm hand the resultant
disorders of the great war, and initia-
ted wise policy towards the Indians.
The Pacific Railroad, and similar vast
enterprises. have been generously aid
ed and successfully conducted the
public lands freely given to actual set
tiers; immigration protected and en-
couraged, and . full acknowledgment.
Of naturalizsd citizens rights secured
from European, powers. Uniform ma
tional currency has been provided,
reputation frowned down. national
credit sustained under the most
extraordinary burdens. and new bonds
negotiated at lower rates. The reve-
nues have been carefully collected and
honestly applied; despite the annual
large reductions Of the rates Of taxa
ton the public debt has been reduced
during Gen. Grants presidency at the
rate OF one hundred million dollars per
year. A great financial crisis has been
avoided and peace and plenty prevail
throughout the land. Menacing for
eign difficulties have been peacefully
and honorably compromised and the
honor and power Of the nation kept 10
high respect throughout the world.
This glorious record Of the past il the
party's best pledge for the future. We
believe that the people will not en-
trust the Government to any party or
combination Of men composed of those
who chiefly have resisted every step
of beneficial progress.
2. Complete liberty aud exact
| political and public rights should be
established and efiectually maintained
throughout the Union by efficient and
appropriate State and Federal legisla-
ton neither law OK its admin istration
should admit OF any discrimination In
respect to citizens by reason Of race,
creed, color, or previous condition Of
/ servitude.
3. The recent amendments 10 the
National Constitution should be cor
daily sustained because they are
right, not merely tolerated because
they are law. end should be carried
out according to their spirit by appro-
pirate legislation, the enforcement Of
which can be safely trusted only TO the
party that secured those amendments.
4. The National Government
should seek to maintain an honorable
peace with all nations. protecting its
citizens everywhere, aud sympAthiz-
ing with all people who strive for
greater liberty.
5. Any system Of civil service I'M
der which the subordinate positions OF
the Government are considered re-
wards for mere party zeal Is fatally
demoralizing. and we, therefore. fav-
or reform of the system by laws
which shall abolish the evils Of pat
ronage, and make honesty, efficiency
and fidelity essential qualifications
for public position, without practically
creating life tenure OF office.
6. We are opposed to further grants
of public lands to corporations and
monopolies, and demand that the ma
tional domain be set apart for the free
homes for the people.
:. The annual revenue, after pay
ing current debts, should furnish q
moderate balance for the reduction Of
the principal; and revenue. except 90
much Is may be derived from . tax on
tobacco and liquors, be raised by dut-
les on importations. the duties Of
which should be SO adjusted as to aid
in securing remunerative wages to the
laborer and promote the industry,
growth and prosperity Of the whole
country.
5. We hold in undying honor the
soldiers and sailors whose valor saved
the Union, thsi, pensions are q
sacred debt of the nation and the. wild
ows and orphans Of those who died
for their country are entitled to the
care Of . generous and grateful people !;
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we favor such additional legislation ~
will extend the bounty Of the Govern
ment to all our soldiers and sailors