The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-06-21
Platform Adopted by the National
Republican Party


Tie republican party Of the United
States. assembled in national conven
ton in the city of Philadelphia. on tn,
9TH and 9th DAYS of June. 1872. aoai,
declares its faith, appeals to its histo.
ry, and announces its position upon
the questions before the country.
/. During the eleven wears OF Il.
supremacy il has accepted with grand
courage the solemn duties Of the time.
1t has suppressed a gigantic rebellion.
emancipatcd 100000 slaves. decrced
the equal citizenship OF all. ana c,tab-
lishcd universal suffrage exhibiting
unparalleled macnanimitv. II criminal
ly punished no man for political of
Tense, and warmly welcomed all who
( proved their loyalty by obeving the
laws and dealing justly with their
neighbors. 1t has steadily decreased
with firm hand the resultant disor-
/ ders of the great war. and indicated Il
wise policy toward the Indians. The
Pacific railroad and similar vast enter
priscs have been generally aided and
successfully conducted. The public
lands have been freely given to actual
settlers, imnii grafton protected and
encouraged, and full acknowledge
ment of naturaliZed citizens rights Sc
cured from European powers. A uni
form national currency has been bro
vided, reputation frowned down. the
national credit sustained under the
most extraordinary burdens, and new
bonds negotiated at lower rates. Tic
revenues have been carefully collected
and honestly applied; despite Unusual
large reductions of the rates OF taxa
ton, the public debt has been reduced
during Gen. Grants presidency at the
rate of one hundred millions of dollars
per year: great financial crisis has
been avcrtad. and peace and plenty
prevail throughout the land. Menace
ing foreign difficulties have been hon
orah!" and peacefully COMPROMISED.
and the honor and power of the nation
kept IN high respect throughout the
world. This glorious record of the
past Is the party's best pledge for the
future. We believe the people will not
trust the government to any party or
combination of men composed chiefly
OF those who have resisted every step
Of this beneficial progress.
:. Completed liberty and exact
equality in the enjoyment of all civil.
political and public rights. should be
established and eflcctually maintained
throughout the Union by efficient and
appropriate state and federal legisla-
ton. Neither the law nor its admin
istration should admit Of any discrim-
nation III respect TO any citizen hv
reason of race. creed. color or previous
condition Of servitudc.
}. The recent amendments to the
national constitution should be cor
daily sustained because they are right.
not merely tolerated because they are
law, and should be carried ont. accord
ing to their spirits. by appropriate leg
isiafion. the enforcement of which can
be safely trusted only to the party that
secured those amendments.
4. The national government should |
seek 10 maintain an honorable peace |
with all nations. protecting its citizens |
every where. and sympathizing with all /
people who strive for greater liberty. |
.. Any system of civil service un-
der which the subordinate positions of |
the government are considered re- |
wards for mere PARTY zeal. is ti.lv de- !
and we therefore favor a
reform OF the system by laws which /
shall abolish the evils OF patronage. I
and make honesty. efficiency. and fidel-
lily essential qualifications for public
positions, without practically creating
/; life tenure Of office.
6. We are opposed to further grants
Of public lands to corporations and
and demand that the ma
tional domain be set apart for free
homes for the people.
I. The annual revenues. after paw
ing current debts. should furnish
moderate balance Tor The reduction of
the principal. and the revenue. except
% much a may be derived from a TAX
III tobacco and liquors. should DE 80
As 20 aid in securing renun-
.ratiye wage. 10 labor. and promote
be industries. growth. and prUsp eritv
ii the whole country.
s. We hold in undyiIlg honor the
-ol,'ier, and sailors whose va,or saved
he Union. Their pensions are sa-
red debt Of the nation. and the Wild
,ws and orphans Of those VINO died for
heir country are entitled TO the care
ii a generous and grateful people. and
We favor such additional legislation as
viii extend the bounty Of The govern
nent o all soldiers and sailors who
we're honoraJly discharged. and who
II the time of duty became disabled.
without regard Ia the length of the
eryice or cause of such discharge.
9. The doctrine Of Great Britain
nd other European powers. concern
ng allegiance. once q subject. alwav.
sabjccI, having AZ last through the
tlorts OF the republican, party been
bandoEed and the American idea Of :
n individuals right To transfer III,
iiegiance having been accepted OK
.arope&n nations. il j. the drsy OF our !
o,ernnent 10 guard with jealous care
lie rights of adopted citizens against
he assumption of unau horned claim.
Y their former governments. aud we :
rye continual carciul encouragement :
nj protection TO voiantar! innigra
ION.
10. The fraukiHe privilege ought to
e abolished and the way prepared for ]
speedy reduction IL the rates OF J
oSta-e.
IL. Among the questions which
res> for attention j thai which CON !
.rus the relations Of capital and labor.
nd the republican party recognize the
MY 81 80 shaping legislation a. Io
cure fun protection anal the am
lest field Tor capital. me largest OPP 7
crtuEities. ana just share of the i
utual profit OF these two great ser ]
ants OF civilization.
II. We hold that congress and the q
haze only fulfilled an iIaper-
i've duty ia their measures for the
of Yiclcece aud traaSona-
= organizations in certain lately re- !
,Iioas regions. end for the protection
the baiioi-box aAd therefore they '
e entitled 30 the thanks of IKE ma 3
ng =
IS We eienoaRce the population OF !,
e rab.;c DEBT, IN aug form or dis II