Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-06-20
REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.
Adopted at The Republican National Con.
vcntion, at Philadelphia, June 8, 1892.

Adopted at :llc Republican National Con.
vcntion. at Philadelphia, June 6, 1892.
The Republican party Of the United
States, assembled in National Convention,
in tho CITY Of Philadelphia. on June 8 and
9, 1872, ngain declares its faith. appeals to
It's history, and announces its position upon
che questions before the country.
|. During eleven years of its suprema-
'cy it has accepted with grand courage, the
solemn duties Of the times II suppressed
a gigantic rebellion; emancipated 4,00o,-
OOo.of slaves decreed the equal citizenship
at all, and established universal suffrage
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity, i.
'oriminally punished no man TO- political Of
lenses, md warmly welcomed all who prov
'cl their loyalty by obcying tic laws and
dealing justly with their neighbors. II has
steadily decreased with firm hand the re-
:sultant disorders Of the great war, ond mi
,iated wise policy towards the Indians
The Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-
terprses, have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land
freely given to actual settlers immaration
protected and encouraged and full &C
acknowledgement Of naturalized citizens
rights secured from European Powers.
uniform national currency has cen provil-
cd, reputation frowned down, the national
credit sustained under the most extraordi-
;elry burdens, and new bonds negotiated at
lower rates the revenues have been care
fully collected and honestly applied. nc.
spite the annual large reductions OF rates OF
taxation. the public debt has been reduced
during General Grants Presidency at the
rate 0: 100000 geo year; great imam
Elm crisis has been avoided, and peace and
plenty prevail throughout the land. Mem
acing foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and honorabiy compromised, and the
hanor and power Of the nation kept IN high
respect throughout he world. This elori-
Gus record Of the past is the parsys best
sedge for the future. We believe that the
people will not intrust the Government to
amy party or combination of men composed
~ those who chiefly have resisted every
step Of this beneficial progress.
?. Complete liberty and exact equality
in the enjoyment of all civil. political and
public rights should he established and Ct
fectualy maintained throughout the Union
by efficient and appropriate State and Fed
'eral legislation neither law nor its admin
istration should admit Of any discrimina-
ton in respect to citizens by reason OF race.
creed, color. or previous condition 81 servi-
'ude.
g. The recent amendments 10 the Nation
al Constitution should be cordially sustain
ed because cy are right, and not merely
tolerated because they are aw, and should
be carried out according TO their spirit hy
appropriate legislation, the enforcement
Of which can be saicy trusted only TO the
sarty that secured those amendments.
4. The National Government should seek
to maintain an honorable peace with all ma
tions, protecting its citizens everywhere,
and sympaihizing with oil people who strive
for greater liberty.
5. Any system of civil service under
which tho subordinate positions OF the Gov
trxmcnt are considered rewards for mere
party aeal is fatally demoralizing, and We
therefore. favor q reform Of the system by
laws which shall abolish the evils Of patron
sage, and make honesty, efficiency and sdel
Ity essential qualifications Tor public poe!
zion, without practically creating life ter
lure Of Office.
6. We are opposed to turtle, grants 0
public lands to corporations and monopo
lies, and demand that the national domais
BE. set npart for free homes for the people
Z. The annual revenue, after paying cur
rent debts, shoulifurnish Moderate bal
ance for the reduction Of the principal; an,
revenue, except such o. may be derived
from o tax on tobacco and liquors, be rails
ed by duties on i'm ortations, the duties Of
which should be adjusted al TO aid in Sc
curing remunerative wages to the laborer
and promote the industries, growth an
prosperity Of the whole country.
i. We hold in undying honor the soldier
and sailors whose yalor saved the Union
their pensions are sacred debt OF the ma
ton, aud the widows and orphans Of thos
who died for their country arc entitled I
The care of u generous and grateful people
We favor sue additional Legislation ~ vii
extend the bounty Of the Government to al
our soldiers ani sailors who were honera
bly, discharged, and who in the line Of dut,
became disabled without regard to leng'
of service or cause Of such discharge.
.. The doctrine Of Great Britain an
other European Powers concerning alleg
ancc-oncc a subject always suhject-hav
ing. Mt last, through the efforts Of the Re
publican party, been abandoned, and tn
American idea Of the individuals right I
transfer his allegiance having been accept
ed by European nations, it is the duly o
our Government to guard with Jealous car
the rights Of our adopted citizens agains
the assumption Of unauthorized claims b
their former governments, and wo urs
continual and careful encouragement au
protection to voluntary immigration.
10 The franking privilege ought to b
speedy reduction in the rates Of postage.
III. Among the questions which pres
for attention is that which concerns the re
fYot: III Ill nd ~ r,,h
ncnn party recognize the duty of SO shap
ing legislation as to secure full protection
aud ire amplest Geld fer capital. aud fo
labar, lie creator Ct capital The largest op
l,oitanities and just share of mutual prof
its Of these two great scrraa.s Of civ;liza
'tion.
T.. We hold that Congress ana the Pres
sdent have only fulfilled m imperative lut,
IN their measures for the Suppression o
yiolent and reasonable organizations il
certain lately rebelli6us regions, And fo
the protection or tie ballet .,o.- and, there
fore. they are entitled to the thanks Of tn,
ination.
b. We denounce the reputation Of til,
public debt in any form or disguise, as
a,ianal crime. We witness with pride til,
reduction Of the principal OF the debt, ant
and confidently expect that our exrcllcn
national currency will be perfected by
SPEEDY Resumption Of specie payments.
- The Republican party is mindful Of
is obligations to the loyal women Of Amer
,cn fort cir noble deyotio. 20 the cause o.
freedom their admission to wider scls O.
usefulness Is received with satisfaction. anG
The henest demands, Of any class Of citizen.
for additional rights should be trea.ea Will
respectful consideration.
10. We heartily approve Of the action 0,
Congress ia extending amnesty to those
lately in rebellion, and rejoice in Tho
growth Of peace and fratcrnal feeling
Throughout the land.
~. The Republican party propose to re
ect .he rights reserved by the people /,
ihemsell cs az carefully rs the powers dele
gated by thea 10 the State aud TO the FEEDER
nj GovernRenI 1t disapproves of the re
FORT to unconstitutional laws for the purpos,
IL removing evils by iaerferencc with til,
rights not surrendered by the people Il
sfhcr the State or Natia~ai Government.