The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-06-11
THE GRANT PLATFORM.
FULL TEXT OF THE PHILADELPHIA
RESOLUTIONS.

An EquIvocnting Dooument-Coquet-
ting with the Proteciionists-A Tub
for the Female Whale.
The full text of the Grant platform Is worth
reading, If only for the purpose of comparing
its haltlng commonplaces with the crisp deci.
siveness and clear ring OF the Liberal Republi.
can declaration of principles
THE PLATFORM.
The Republican party of The United States,
assembled In National Convention, In the City
OF Philadelphia on the fifth and sixth days OF
June, 1872, again declares It's faith, appeals to
its history, aud announces Its position upon
questions before the Country.
First. During the eleven years OF its supre.
macy II has accepted with grand courage the
solemn duties of the time. 1t suppressed q
q gigantic rebellion, emanclpated four millions
OF slaves, decreed the equal citizenship Of all,
and established universal suffrage; exhibiting
unparalleled magnanimity, 1t criminally pun
ished no man Tor political offences, and warm
ly welcomed all who proved their loyalty by
Obeyiug the laws and dealing Justly with their
neignbors; it has steadily decreased with
q firm hand The resultant disorders OF great
war, and Initiated wise policy toward the
Indians. The Pacific Railroad and similar vast
| enterprises have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public lands freely
given to actual settlers; immigration protect.
| ed and encouraged, and full acknuwledg
ment Of nutural!zed cVizens' rights secured
| from European powers; uniform currency
has been provided, reputation trowned down;
| the national credit sustained under most ex-
lraordinary burdens, and new bonds negoll.
| ted at lower rates; the revenues nave oeen
| carefully collected and honestly applied; de-
| th 10
al taxation, the public debt has been reduced
durinp General Grants Presidency at the rate
of one hundred million dollars year; great
financial crisis has been averted, and peace
and plenty prevail throughout the land; me-
nuclng foreign difficulties have been peacefully
and houoraOly compromised, and the honor
and power OF the naLIon Kept In high respect
throughout the world. THIS glorious record
OF the past Ia the parIy's best pledge for the.
future We believe the people will not en-.
trust the government 10 any party or combl-
nation of men composed chiefly Of those who
have resisted at every step this beneficial
progress.
Second. Complete liberty and exact equality
10 the enjoyment of all civil, political and pub
liz rights should be established and effcctualy
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
and appropriate State and Federal legislation
Neither the law nor its administration should
admit of any discrimination In respect TO the
vlous condition Of servilude.
Third The recent amendments to the ma
tional constitution should be cordially sustain
ed because they are right, not merely tolerat-
ed because they were law, and should be car.
ried out according to their spirit by appropri-
ate legislation, the enforcement OF which can
be safely trusted only to the party that secur-
ed those amendments.
Fourth. The national government should
seek 10 maintain an honorable peace with oil
nations, protecting Its citizens everywhere,
aud sympathizing with all peoples who strive
for greater liberty.
Filth. Any system OF civil service under
which the subordinate positions OF the gov
ernmeht are considered rewards for mere
party zeal ia fatally demoralizing, and we
therefore favor reform of the system by
laws which shall abolish the evils of patron
age, and make honesty, efficiency and fidelity
essential qualifications for public position,
Without practically creating life tenure of
office.
Sy sxh e are Spgqssa1 se shsE gIsats 81
and demand that the national domain be SCI
apart for Tree homes for the people.
Seventh. The annual revenues, alter pay
ing current debts, snonld furnish moderate
balance for the reduction of the principal, and
reyenue-except so much as may be derived
from tax on tobacco and liquors-to be
raised by duties on importatiODs, The duties OF
which should be 30 adjusted as TO aid IN secur-
ing remuneratlve wages to labor and promote
the industries, growth and prosperity OF tne
whole country.
Eighth. We hold In undylng honor the sol.
diers and sailors whose valor saved the Union;
their pensions are a sacred debt OF the nation;
and the widows and Orphans Of those who
died for their country are entitled to the care
of generous and grateful people. We favor
such additional legislation as Will extend the
L sc fh.kr pr,o.I
dIers aud sailors who were honOraby dis
charged, and who, In The line OF duty. became
disabled, without regard to length OF service
or cause OF snch discharge.
Ninth. The doctrine of Great Britain and
other European powers concerning allegiance,
"0nce subject, always subject having al
last, through the efforts OF the Republican
party, been abandoned, and the American
idea OF an individuals right 10 transfer bis al
lepiapce having been accepted by European
nations. It Is the duty OF our government 10
guard with Jealous care the rights OF adopted
citizens against The assumption oil unanlaor.
lied claims by their former government, and
we urge continual and careful encouragement
and protection 10 voluntary immigration.
Tenth. The franking privilege ought to be
abolished and the way prepared for speedy
reduction in the rates OF postage.
Eleventh. Among the questions which press
1 for attention Ia tnat which concerns the rela-
| tlO0B OF CHplIdl duu lduoi, ouo euo 1sePuoitSnh
psrty recognize the duty of 30 shaping legiSlu-
| lion as 10 secure full protection aud the am
pest field Tor capital; aud for labor, the crea-
| tor of capital, the largest opportunities and a
lust share OF the mutual profits OF these TWO
great servants Of civilization.
Twelfth. We hold that Congress and the
President have only fulfilled an Imperative
duty In their measures for the suppression OF
violent and treasansble organizations In Ger
tain lately rebelllous regions, and for The pro.
lection of the ballot box, and therefore they
are entitled to the thanks OF the nation.
Thirteenth. We denounce the reputation of
| the public debt In any form or Disguise as q
national crime We witness with pride the
reduction OF the principal of the debt, and Of
| the rates Of interest upon the balance, and
confidently expect that our excellent national
currency will be perfected by speedy re-
sumption of specie aJment.
Fourteenth. The Republican party Is mind
| fnl of its Obligations to the loyal women of
America for their noble devotion 10 the cause
| of freedom; their admission 10 wider fields of
usefulness ls received with satisfaction, and
| honest demands Of any class OF citizens for
| additional rights should be treated with re-
| speclfIl consideration.
Fifteenth We heartily approve the action of
Congress IN extending amnesty 10 those lately
in rebellion, and rtjUlce In the growth of peace
and fraternal feeling throughout the land.
Sixteenth. The Republican party propose to
respect the rights reserved by the people to
| themselves as carefully as the powers delega-
ted by them to the State and 10 the Federal
| Government. 1t disapproves Of the resort TO
unconstitutional laws for the purpose of re-
moving evils by inl nlerference with rights not
surrendered by the people to either the State