The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-08-09
PLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL REPUB
LICAN PARTY


The following is the full platform adopted by
the Republican National Convention, held at
Philadelphia, June and G, lS72:
The Republican party of the United States
assembled in National Convention, in the city OF
Philadelphia, on the 9TH and 9th days or June,
1872, again declares its faith, appeals to its
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country.
FirSt.-During eleven years of supremacy it
has accepted, with grand courage, the solemn
duties of the times; it suppressed a gigantic re-
belion; emancipated 1000, 900 of slaves decreed
the equal citizenship ofall and established univer
sal suffrage; exhibiting unparalleled magma
nimity, it criminally punished no man for politi-
caloffences, 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 result and disorders
of great war, and initiated q wise policy toward
the Indians. The Pacific railroad and similar
vast enterprises have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land freely
given to actual settlers; immigration protected
and encouraged, and full acknowledgement of
the naturaized citizens right secured from Euro
pean powers; a uniform national currency has
been provided; reputation frowned down, the
national credit sustained under most extraordi-
nary burdens, and new bonds negotiated at lower
rates. The revenues have been carefully col
lected and honestly applied, despite annual
large reductions CT rates of taxation, the
public debt has been reduced, during Cen
eral Grants Presidency, at the rate of a
hundred millions year; great financial crisis
have been avoided, and peace and plenty pre-
vail throughout the land; menaeirg foreign din
culties have been peacefully and honorably COM
posed, and the honor and the power of the ma.
ton kept in high respect throughout the
world This glorious record of the past, is
the party's best pledge for the future We be-
lieve the people will not entrust the government
to any party, or combination of men composed
chiefly of those who resisted every step of this ben
eficial progress. Ea u NGt|Ef 80 z 10 hiEE-
Second Complete liberty and exact equali-
ty in the enjoyment of all civil, political
and public rights should be established and
effectually maintained throughout the Union, by
efficient and appropriate State and Federal legis-
lation neither the law nor the administration
should admit of any discrimination in respect of
citizens by reason of race, creed, colored or pre-
vious condition of seryitude.
Third.--The recent amendments TO the NatIo-
nal Constitution, should be cordially sustained,
because they are right, not merely tolerated be-
cause they are law, and should be carried out ac-
cordng to the spirit by appropriate Legislation .the
enforcement of which can safely be entrusted only
to the party that secured those amendmer Is. ~
Fourth. The National Government should
seek to maintain honorable peace with all ma
tions, protecting lis citizens everywhere, and
sympathizing with all peoples who strive
for greater liberty. Nh, s-lrsia , tgJ bf.f,lsEF
which the subordinate positions of the Gov
eminent are considered reward for mere
party zeal, is fatally demoralizing, and we,
therefore, favor reform of the system, by laws
which shall abolish the evils of patronage, and
make honesty, efficiency, and fidelity the essen
tiaI qualifications for public position, without
pfdctlCttiIv CreltlnR u lie tenure OF ONCE.
Siath.-We are opposed to further grants of the
public lands to corporations and monopolies and
demand that the national demain be set apart
for free homes.for the people. The annual rev
enue, after paying current debt. should furnish
q moderate balance. -''9 ~
Sevenh.-The annual revenues, after paying
the current debt, Should furnish a moderate
balance for the reduction of the principal,
and the revenue, except SO much as may be
derived from tax on tobacco and
liquors, be raised by duties upon importation;
the duties of which should be so adjusted as to
aid in securing remuneratiye wages, to labor,
and promote the growth industries, and pros,
perity of the whole country. 81
Eighh-We hold in undying honor the soldiers
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 an additional
legislation as will extend the bounty Of the Gov
ernin cut to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honoraoiy discharged, and who,t n the time of
duty, became disabled, without regard to the
length of service or the cause of such discharge.
NtnM.-The doctrine of Great Britain and other
European Powers concerning allegiance '.Once
4 subject always subject" having at last,
through the efforts of the Rednblcan party been
and the American idea of the right
TO transfer allegiance having been accepted by !
European nations, it is the duty of our Govern
ment to guard with jealous care the right of
adopted citizens against the assumption of unau-
thorized claims by their former Government
and we urge continual careful encouragement
and protection of voluntary immigration.
Ielth.-The franking privilege ought to be abol
Ished and the way prepared for speedy reduc-
ton in the rate of postage. 81
EteUenh.-Among the questions which press
for attention is that which concerns the relations
Of capital and labor, and the Republican party
the duty of SO shaping legislation as to
secure full protection and the amplest field for
capital and for labor, the creator If capital the
largest opportunities and Just share of the mr,-
lnal profits OF these two great servants of cvliza
ton.
Toelfh.-We hold that Congress and the Pres
lent have only fnlfllpd fiya rfx, fin
their measures for the suppression of vioentand |
organizations in certain lately rebel
ous regions, and for the protection of the ballot
box, and therefore they are entitled to the thanks
Of the nation. 4 tGpt. I-ttED w. s&Gj
Ihirteeath-We denounce the reputation of !
The public debt in any form or disguise as a ma
Lional crime. We witness with pride the reduc-
lion of the principal of the debt and of the rates
If interest upon the balance, and Confidently ex-
peet that our excellent national currency will be
perfected BY speedy resumption of specie pay
Fourteenth. The Republican party is mindful
IF its obligations 10 the loyal women of America |
or their noble donation to the cause of freedom,
heir admission to the wider fields of usefulness |
S viewed with satisfaction, and the honest de.
hands of any class of citizens for additional 1
lights should bctreated with respectful considera-
ion .'.. 49,
FIfteenth.--We heartily approve the action of |
Congress in extending amnesty to those lately in l.
'ebellion, and rejoice in the growth of peace and
raternal feeling throughout the land. i5.s l- |
Sixteenth. The Republican party propose to 4,
aspect the rights reserved BY the people to I
as carefully as the powers delegated
~ them to the State and to the Federal Govern
nent. 1t disapproves of the resort to unconst- |,
utional laws for the pnrpose of removing evils
~ interference with rights not surrendered by /
he people 10 either the State or National Gov
, "a s4f,sf,,s-g
Seue,atee,th-It is The duty of the General
government to adopt such measures as will tend
o encourage American. commerce and ship
'uildilg. ..it- so -, .T.5. .'-.I
Eightee,ah-We believe that the modest pat.
lotism, the earnest purpose, the sound judg-
nent, the practical wisdom, the Incorruptible in
egrity and the illustrious services of Ulysses S.
irant have commended him to the heart of the
american people, and with him at our head we
tand to-day upon new march TO victory.
PRINCIPLES ENUNCJATED by THE RE-
rUBLICANS OF VIRGINIA. Il
The Republicans of Virginia In Convention
sse:nbled, about to enter upon the canvass for
he election of q President and Vice Pres ident
u the United States, now formally announce /
heir principles to the voters of this Common
wealth. Etll5A .Lfa i+ -tslf ~ Jl'l'IT771f-'
From 1865 to 1872 they have continually and
Inwayeringly held and proclaimed The same
principles and they hereby reiterate and re-
firm the resolutions of their State Conventions
eld in 1866, 1867, 1865, 1868, 1870, and 1871 ITj
These principles have been embodied in the
9Th, l4th, and 18th amendments of the national
and in the civil rights act of April
, 1865, the enforcement act of May 80, 1870, and 4
he amended enforcement act of April 20, 1871;
which principles in brief are :--Ys,t .tTLyerfg d
L. That slavery shall never exist in this Union |
That all native and naturalized inhabitants of
led TO absolutely equal rights, civil and politi-
al: a.a IsFE4-iw Il