The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-09-24
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| CO1c(1HIOH,
Philadelphia, June 6, 1872.
The Republican party of the United states, -
sembled in National Convention, il the city %
Philadelphia, On June s. and g. 1872, again de
clares its faith, appeals to its history, and an
nounces its position upon the questions before
the country.
l. During eleven years Of its supremacy, it has
accepted. with grand courage, the solemn duties
OF the times. 1t suppressed gigantic rebellion
emancipated 900 900 of slaves; decreed the equal
citizenship of all, and established universal suf
fraSe. Exhibiting unparalleled mas;nanimity, ii
has criminally punished no man for political of
lenses, and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty by obeying the laws and dealing
justly with their neighbOrs. 1t has steadily de-
creased with firm hand the resultant disorders
of the great war, and initiated wise policy to-
ward the Indians. The Pacific Railroad and sim
liar vast enterprises have been generously aided
and successfully conducted; the public land free
ly given to actual settlers; immigration encour-
aged and protected, and full acknowledgment
of naturalized citizens rights secured from Euro
pean powers. A uniform national currency has
been provided, reputation frowned down, the
national credit sustained under the most extra
ordinary burdens, and new bonds negotiated at
lower rates: the revenues have been carefully COL
lected and honestly applied. Despite the annual
large reductions of rates of taxation, the public
debt has been reduced during General Grant
Presidency at the rate of $1,000 900 year; q
great financial cricis has been avoided, aud peace
and plenty prevail throughout the land Men
and honorably compromised, and the honor and
power of the nation kept in high respect through
out the world This glorious record of the past
is the party best pledge for the future. We be-
heve that the people will not entrust the Gov
eminent to any party or combination of men
composed of those who chiefly have resisted
every step of this benificial progress.
2. Complete liberty and exact equality in the
the enjoyment of all civil, political and public
rights should be established and efsctually main
tanned throughout the Union by efficient and ap-
prupriate State and Federal legislation; neither
law nor its administration should admit of any
discrimination in respect to citizens by reason of
race, creed, color, or previous condition of servi-
tude.
;. The recent amendments to the National Con-
stitution should be cordially sustained because
they are right, and not merely tolerated because
they are law and should be carried out according
to their spirit by appropriate Legislation, the
forcement 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, and symps-
thyzing with all people who strive for greater
liberty.
5. Any system of civil service under which the
subordinate positions of the Government are con-
sidered rewards for mere party ZEAL is fatally de-
mofalizing, and we therefore favor . system by
laws which shall scottish the evils Of patronage.
and make honesty, efficiency and fidelity essen
tial 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 de-
mand that the national domain b. set apart for
free homes for the people.
Z. The annual revenue, after paving current
debts. should furnish . moderate balance for the
reduction of the principal: and revenue. except
such As may be derived from tax on tobacco
and liquors, be raised BY duties ON importAtions,
the duties ON which should be 20 adjusted ~ b
aid in securing remunerative wages to the Ia
borer. and promote the industries, growth md
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g. We hold in undying honor the soldiers and
sailors whose valor saved the Union; their pen
sions . sacred debt OF the nation, and the
widows and orphans Of those who died for their
country are entitled to the of . generous
and grateful people. We favor such additional
Legislation rs will extend the bounty Of the Gov
eminent to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honOr.bly discharged, and who in the line of
duty became disabled. without regard to length
of service or cause Of such discharge.
3. The dictrine Of Great Britain and other Euro
pean powers concerning allegianCe-once . sub
Ject always . subject-having At last, through
the efforts Of the Republican party, been aban-
doned, and the American idea OF the individuals
right TO transfer his allegiance having been ac-
cepted by European nations. it is the duty of our
Government to guard with jealons care the rights
of adopted citizens against the assumption of
claims by their former govern |
ments. and we urge continual and careful encour-
asement and Profession to voluntary immigration.
10. The Thanking privilege ought 10 be abOl- |
ished, and the way prepared for ! speedy reduc- |
ton in the rates Of postage. - |
IL. Among the questions which pres for atten-
ton, is that which concerns the relations of |
capital and labor, and the Republican party re- |
rOgnize the duty Of shaping 1sgislation ~ to |
secure full protection and the aInplest field for |
capital: and for labor, the creator Of capital the
largest opportunities and . just share of mutual /
profits of these two great servants Of civilization
Il. We hold that Congress and the President |
have only fulfilled an imperative duty in their 1
measures for the suppression of violent and trea-
'onAble organizations in certain lately febellous
eaiOns and for the protection of the ballot box:
md. therefore, they entitled to the thanks Of
he nation.
Is. We denounce the reputation of the public
lebt In any form or disguise, national crime
We witness with pride the reduction of the prin-
ipal of the debt, and of the Rates Of interest on
he balance, and confidently expect thst our ex-
client national currency will be perfected by
peedy resumption of specie payments.
II. The Republican party Is mindful Of its OBJ
cations to the loyal women Of America for their
oble devotion to the cause of freedom their
omission to the wider fields Of usefulness is re-
eived with satisfaction, and the honest de-
lands, Of any class Of citizens for additional
lshts should be treated with respectful consid-
ration.
Is. We heartily approve of the action of Con-
rese in extending amnesty to those lately in re-
ellion, AID rejoice in the growth Of peace and
raternal feeling throughout the Land.
10. The Republican party propose to respect
he rights reserved by the people 10 themselves
, carefully Is the powers Delegated by them to
he State and 70 the Federal Government. 1t
isapprOves Of the resort to Unconstitutional
Tvs for the purpose Of removing evils by inter-
erence with the rights not surrendered by the
eOple to neither the State or National Govezn-
rent.
Il. Il Il the duty Of the General Government
adopt such measures rs will tend to encoufnsss
meric.n commerce and shipbuilding.