Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-24

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REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted st the Republican National Con
ventioD, at Philadelphia, June 8, 1882.
The Republican party Of the United
States, ASSEMBLED in National Convention
in ths 6i,y Of Philadelphia. on June s and
6, 1872, again declares its faith. appeais Il
it's history, ana announces its position upon
the questions before the country.
1. During eleven years Of its suprema'
cy it has accepted, with grand courage, the
solemn duties Of the times. 1t suppressed
. gigantic rebellion; emsncipated 1000
600 Of slaves; deoreed the equal citisenship
Of eli, and established universal sudrsge.-
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity, ID
criminally punished no man TO- political Of
fsnses. and warmly welcomed sll who prov
ed their loyalty BY obeying the laws and
dealing justly with their neighbors. II hes
steadily decreased with firm hand the re-
sultaht disorders Of the great war, and mi.
tiated Aisc policy towards the Indians
The Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-
tsrprises, have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land
freely given TO actual settlers; immisration
protected and encouraged, and full ac-
knowledgment Of naturalised citisens'
rights secured from European Powers. A
uniform n.tional currency has Teen provid-
ed, reputation frowned down, the national
credit sustained under the most extraordi-
nary burdens, and 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 1t the
rate Of 500, 600 600 year; . great fnan-
cial crisis has been avoided, and peace and
plenty prevail throughout the land. Men,
acing foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and h.norably compromised. and the
honor and power Of the nation kept in high
respect throughout .hs world. This glori-
cue record Of the past Is The pafty's best
pledge FOR tAs fiit!re. We believe that the
people will not intrust the Government 10
any party or combination Of men composed
OF those who chiefly have resisted every
step Of ttis beneficial progress.
2. Complete liberty and exact equality
in the enjoyment Of all civil, political and
public rights should be established and ef.
fectually maintained throughout the Union
by efficient and appropriate State and Fed
eral legislation neither lEw nor its admin
istration should admit Of any discrimina-
tion in respect to citiseps BY 6sason Of race,
creed, color, or previous condition Of servi-
tude.
8. The recent amendments to the Nation
al Constitution should be cordially sustain
ed because they are right and not merely
tolerated because th,y are aw, and should
be carried out according to their spirit BY
appropriate legislation, the enforcement
Of which can bs saAey trusted only to the
party that secured those amendments.
4: The National Government should seek
to maintain an honorable peace with ell ma
tions, projecting its citisens everywhere,
and sympathising with AL people who strive
for greater liberty.
5. Any system Of civil service under
which the subordinate positions Of the Gov
erament are considered rewards for mere
party zeal 10 fatally demoralising, aud We,
therefore, favor . reform Of the system BY
laws which shalt abolish the evils Of patron
age, and make honesty, efficiency aud 6del-
ity essential qualifications for public posi-.
lion, without practically creating life ten
urs Of Office.
6. We are opposed to further grants Of
public lands 10 corporations and monopo-
lies, and demand that the national domain
be set apart for free homes for the people.
Z. The annual revenue, after paying our
rent debts, should furnish mo lersts bal.
ance for the reduction Of the principal; aud
revenue, except such - may bs derived
from tex on tobacco and liquors, be rais>
ed by duties on imsortations, the duties on
which should bs adjusted an to cid In se.
curing remunerative wages to the lsborer,
and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity Of the whole country.
8. We hold in undying honor the soldiers
and sailors whose valor saved the Union ;
thei- pensions are . sacred debt cf ihe nA-
tion, and the widows and orphans y those
who died for their country are entitled to
the care OF generous And grateful people.
We favor sue additional legislation ~ will
extend the bounty Of the Government to al
our @ ldisls and sailors who we're honora-
bly, discharged, and who in the line Of duty
became disabled Without, regard to length
Of service or cause OF such discharge.
9. The doctrine Of Great Britian and
other European Powers concerning allegi
euce-once subject always . suhject-hav
ing, at last, through the efforts Of the Re-
publican party, been abandoned, and the
American idea Of the individuals right to
transfer his allegiance having been accept
ed BY European nations, it 10 the duty ol
our Government to guard with Jealous cars
the rights Of Our adopted citizens against
The assumption Of Unauthorized claims BY
their former governments, and We urge
continual and careful encouragtlhsht and
protection to voluntary immigration.
10 The franking privilege ought to b
abolished, and the way prepared for Z
speedy reduction in the rates Of postage.
IL. Among the questions which press
for attention Is that which concerns the re-
latiuns tf capital aud labor. and the Repub
lic an party recognise the duty Of 90 shap
ing legislation % to secure full protection
and NE amplest field for capital, and fol
labor, the creator Of capital, tho largest op
port1nities and : Just share Of mutual prof
its Of these two great servants Of civilisa'
ton.
~. We hold that Congress aud the Pres
ident have only fulfilled 40 imperative dut,
in their measures for the suppression Q
violent and treaAouable organizations Il
certain lately rebellicns regions, and 70
the protection Of the ballot hox and, there
fore. they are entitled 10 the thanks Of th
| nation.
| l3. We denounce the reputation Of th
public debt in any form or disguise, as
national crime. We witness with pride tn
reduction Of the principal Of the debt. an
Of the rates Of interest upon the baianc'
and confidently expect that our exceller
national currency will be perfected by
speedy resumption Of specie pa Ayfnents.
IA. The Republican pArty ID mindful /,