The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-08-16
National Republican Platform
For President,
ULYSSES =. GRANT.
For Vice President,
HENRY WILSON.

Ulysses - GRANT
For Vice President,
HENRY WILSON
Presidential Electors,
a. y. Meaeham, OF Umatilla County.
w. ID. Hare, Of Washington County
Jas. F. Galley. OF Douglas County.
The Republican Party Of the United states as
sembled IN National Convention IN the city OF
Philadelphia, ON the 5th and 6th days OF June
lss2, again declares its faith, appeals TO its
history, ana announces its position upon the
questions before the country:
!. During the eleven years Of its aScendancy
il has accepted with grand courage the solemn
duties OF the time; has suppressed gigantic re-
bellion, eInancipated four millions of slaves,
deereed the equal citizenship Of all and eStaO-
ilshed universal suffrage Exhibiting unpar-
aileled magnanimity, IL criminally punished
no man FOR political oficnses and has warmly
welcomed an who proved their loyalty by
Obeying the laws and dealing justly with their
neighbors. IL initiated new policy toward the
Indians; the Pacific Railroad and similar vast
enterprises nave been generously aided and
successfully conducted to completion. the pub
lie lands have been freely given to actual set
Tiers immigration mas been protected and en-
cOuTaged, and fun acknowledgment Of the
rights of naturlizcd citizens secured from
european powers. IN the lofln OF NatlOnal
currency, 1t has provided for the National
credit, and sustained it under the most extra
ordinary burdens. 10 has negotiated new bonds
at lower rates of interest The revenues have
been carefully collected and honestly applied.
Despite the annual large REDUCTIONS from the
rate of taxation, the public debt has been re-
duced during L. :. Grants Presidency at the
rate Of slO0,OJ0OOO per year. a great financial
prevail throughout the land. Menacng foreign
difficulties have been peacefully and hOnOrably
comprised, and the honor and power of the
Nation kept in q high position throughout the
world. This glorious record OF the past is the
partyis best pledge for the future, and we be-
lleNe that the people VIII not enirlist the gov
eminent 10 any party or com bination OF men,
composed OF those who chiefly have resisted
every step in this beneficial progress.
= Complete liberty and exact equality IN the
enJoymentS OF all civil. political and public
rights should DE established and ehectually
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
and appropriate state and Federal legislation.
Neither law nor its administration should
admit of any discrimination in respect to citi-
zeils by reason Of race, creed color, or previous
condition OF servitude.
\ The recent amendments to the National
Constitution should be cordially sustained be-
cause they are right, not merely tolerated
according 10 their spirit 10y appropriate legisla-
ton, the enforcement oil which can be safely
trusted only 10 the party that secured the
{. The National Government seeks to main
tam an honorable peace with all nations, pro-
tecting its citizens everywhere, and sympathiz-
liberty.
). Any system of civil service under which
the subordinate positions Of the Government
are considered rewards FOR mere party zeal is
fatally demOralizing and we therefore favor
reform OF the system, by law which shall
abolish the evils of patronage and make hon
eSty, efficiency and fidelity the essential quail
creating a life-tenurc of office.
o. We are opposed to further grants Of public
lands 10 corporations and mOnopOlsts, and de
mand that the National domain be set apart for
free settlement by the people
4 The annual revenue, after paying current
debts, should furnish a moderate balance for
the reduction Of the principal public debt, and
- tI n - @ - liIoy ~ ugrINS1 I9hi u TAX
on toptcco anu liquors, be raised by duties on
llnpOrtationS, which should be adjusted 10 aid
IN securing relnnneratiye wages to labOrers, and
TO promote the industries and growth and pros
per1ty OF the whole country.
: We hold in undying honOrthe soldiers and
sailors whose valOr saved the Union. Their
pensions are sacred debt of the nation. and
the widows and orphans Of those who died for
the country are entitled TO the care of 4 eener-
ous and grateful people We favor such addi-
tional legislation rs will extend the bounty of
the Government TO all our soldiers and sailors
who were honorably discharged, and who in
the time OF duty became disabled, without
gard 10 length of service or the cause Of such
Q. The doctrine OF Great Britain and other
European powers concerning allegiance, once
a subject always q subject, having at last,
through the efforts of the Republican party,
been abandoned and the American idea of the
right OF AN Individual to transfer his allegiance
having beeh accepted by European nations, Il
is the duty OF our Government to guard with
jealous care the rights OF adopted citizens
against the assumption OF unauthorized claims
by their former Government. and we urge a
continued and careful announcement and pro-
lection to voluntary emigration.
10 The frau6ing privilege ought to be abol-
ished and a way proposed FOR reductions in the
rates OF postage.
II. Among the questions which press for at
tentiOn is that which concerns the relations OF
capital and labor, and the Republican party
recognize the duty of shaping legislation so as
TO secure a full protection and ample field for
capital and for Ia Dor which creates capital: the
largest opportunities add "a lust share of the
mutual profits OF these two great servants of
civilization.
l. Wehold that Congress- and the President
have only fulfilled an important duty in their
measures for the suppression of violent and
reasonable organizations in certain lately re-
beIliOus regions and for the protection OF tho
1, nali9t, and therefore they are entitled to the
H. We denounce the repudiafion of pub1ic
uEntsi IN any form or disguise, as a national
Srllle. crime We witness with pride the reduction OF
the principal OF that debt, and OF the rates Of
interest upOn the balance, and cOnfdenfiv
expect that our excellent national currer., viii
ne perfected by a speedy resumption 10 specie
II. The Republican party is rnindful Of its
obligations to the loyal women of America for
ir !heir hobie devotion 10 the cause OF freedom.
thelr application for admission to further 1ss,,
tulness is received with satisfaction. ana H.
noneSt demands of any class of citizens for e1i
consideration " i'i'' Ut4OA
u. We heartily aupro,-o or 81, .-.s-- -.
- S"iifIeSs IN granting amnesty 10 those engaged
~ the rebellion, and rejoice in the orroy-fb ~
Is Ii M, feeling throughout the land
=, n nc heIuDilcait party proposes to respect
~ s,li Iishts reserved by the people TO thcmseiveg
~, ItluilF rs the powers delegated bv fbcn1 To
4 o, ny otslte ana Territorial governments IL dis
= oi asserting constitutional laws fOrthe
Hui Po>e OF removing evils by the iuferfarel1ce
,t,I MIN I!Shts not surrendered by the people TO
ei,lieI tne state or National Government
H. IL - the duty of the General f;overrr,a,,+
70 auopt such measures as viii tend 10 enco41r-
Us AHRl.eflcan RI. commerce and ship-buildine.
" neheNe that the modest patriotism
Ii IL Ihtst purpose, sound Judgment practical
wisdom, tncOrTuptible integrity and iIfnsfrio1s
- ~ Wees OF I. = Grant have commended him 10
y. w Lett OF the American people, and with him
victory. '"A W