The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-06-08
Radical Platform.

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Radical Platform.
The following is the platform adopted by
the Philadelphia Convention:
Tile Republican party of the United states,
assembled in National Convention IN the CIT!
of Philadelphia, on the 9th and 6th Gays OF
June. 1872, again declares Its latin, appears 10
its history, and announces its position upon
the questions before the country.
First. During eleven years of supremacy IL
has accepted, with grand courage, the solemn
duties of the time. Itsuppressed glgahtlc
rebellion, cmnncipated four millions OF slaves,
dccrccd the equal citizenship OF all, ana es-
tablished universal suffrage. ENlllbltlnS
! Unparalleled magnanimty, it crlmlnliy pun
| ishcd no man for political offences, ana WARM
| " welcomed all who proved Loyalty ny onc!-
ing the laws and dealing justly WIN tne ,,
uejclllors. Ii has steadily decreased, "lt.I
! n firm hand, the resultant disorders oiasrea'
'r,r and initiated Il wise and humane poll
cv towards the Indians. The PaclHc railroad
aud similar vast enterprises have been
generously aided and successfully condllctctt.
Tho nIblic lands have been freely gwen 10
| u,tu,l settlers. immigration protected ana cil-
rm,r,rct. and full acknowledgment "i
| u,luralizrd citizens rights secured from
Eurnuc,n mowers. \ uniform national eur.
| rcnry has been provided, reputation frowncd
dawn. the national credit sustained undcr
fine most extraordinary burdens, and new
bonds negotiated mt lower rates. nc lelc-
mo has been carefully collected and honestly
unpIicd. Despite the annual large reduction
IF fine rates OF taxation, the public debt has
hnen reduced during General Grants at-!
ministrrtion at the rate of one hundred MIL
lion q yeur. Great financial crises have been
avoided. and peace and plenty prevail
throughout the land, menacing foreign diff
cltioS peacefully and honorably composed,
and the honor and power of the nation kept
in high respect throughout the world. This
record of the past is the party's best pledge
for the future. We believe that the people
will not cntrllst the Government to any
party or combination of men composed partly
of those who have resisted every step of this
beneficial progress.
Second. Complete liberty and exact equal
ity In the enjoyment of all civil. political, and
public rights should be established and CT
icctually maintained throughout the Union
by efficient and appropriate State and Fcdc-
raj legislation. Neither the law nor its adj
ministIation should admit of any discliminl-
ton in respect of citizens by reason of race,
creed, color, or previous condition OF scrvi-
tlldc. :.
Third. The recent amendments to the Ma
tiouaI Constitution should he cordially sliS-
tained because they are right, not merely
tolerated because they are law, and should be
carried out according to their spirit by APP
propriate legislation. the enforcement of
which can safely be trusted only to the party
that secured those amendments.
Fourth. The National Government should
seek to maintain IN honorable peace with all
nations, protecting its citizens everywhere,
and symImthizin% with all people who strive
for greater liberty,
Fifth. \ system OF civil service under
which the subordinate positions of the Co.
vcrumcnt are considered rewards for mere
party zeal, is fatally dcmoralizing, and we
| therefore favor Il reform of the system by
laws which shall abolish the evils of pltrOn-
aae and make honesty, efficiency, and fidelity
| the essential qualifications for public posi-
tons, without practically creating life ten
| TIRE Of Office.
Sixth. We arc opposed to further grants
| of the public lands to corporations and mo-
| nopolies, and demand that the national do
main be set apart for free homes for the poo
| pie.
Seventh, The annual revenue, after paying
| the current debt, should furnish q moderate
balance for the reduction of the principal;
| and the revenues: cSccDt so l.tuchaS may lie
derived !ruin tax OH tobacco and liquor, he
| raised by duties upon impOrtationS, the
duties of which should be SO adjusted us to
aid in securing renunerative wages to labor
and promote the industries, prosperity, and
| growth of the whole country.
| Eighth. We hold in undying honor the
soldiers and sailors whose valor Rved the
Union. Their pension5 are ii sacred debt of
the iialiUn, and the widows and orphans Of
those who died for their country are entitled
to the care of Il generous and grateful peo-
pie. We favor such additional legislation us
will extend the bounty of the Government
TO all our soldiers and sailors who were
hono,1bly discharged. and who In the line OF
duty became disabled; trithbtit regard to the
leIigth oil service or the cause OF such dis
charge. .s-.sr il.
Ninth. The doctrine of Great Britain and
other European Powers concerning allc-
glance" once subject always subject
having at last, through the efforts of the Re-
publican party, been abahdUned, and the
American idea of the individuals right, to
transfer allegiance having been accepted by
European nations, it is the duty of our Gov
eminent to guard with jealous care the right
of adopted citizens against the assumption
of unauthorized claims by their former Cow
crnnipntS. and we urge Continued careful
e,uo,,i+isahnieht Aid protection of voluntary
Immigration. @-rss ss-.
Tenth. The Thanking privilege on ht to be
abolished, and the way prepared for SPEEDY
reduction Of the rate of postage. -
Eleventh. Among the questions which
press for attention Is that (which concerns the
relation Of capital and labor. and the Reput-
legisfattoh lis to secure protection and the
amplest field for capital and for labor, the
creator Of capital, the largest opportunities
and just share of the mutual profits of
these two great elements of civilization.
| Twelfth. We hold that Congress and the
President have only fulfilled an imperative
| duty In their MEASURES for the silDpressiSn or
violent and reasonable ofgahizati0iis in cer-
| tain lately rebeliious regions, and for the
protection OF the ballot-box, and therefore
they are entitled to the thanks of, the nation.
Thirteenth, We denounce 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
rates of interest on the balance, and cont
IDENTITY expect our excellent national currer,cs
| will be perfected By speedy resumption Of
specie payment. = .ss
Fourteenth. The Republican party is
mindful Of its obligations to the loyal women
of America for their noble devotion to; the
cause of freedom. Their admission to "a