Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-06-13
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adortcd ut the Republican National Con-
gen,ion, at philadelphia, June 6, 17s2.
The Republican party Of the United
states, assembled in a National Conventions.
in the city Of, Philadelphia. on. jung . and
q. 1872, again declares its faith. appeals to
i,s history, and announces its position upon
the questions before the country.
/, During eleven years OF its suprema-
q; Il has accepted with grand courage, the
solemn duties Of the times. 1t suppressed
n gigantic rebellion; emancipaled 4,Ooo,-
600 of slaves; decreed the equal citizenship
of NIL. and established universal suffrage
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanlmity, !.
crminally punished no man TO political OF
lenses. and warmly welcomed all who prov
ed their loyalty by obeying the laws ana
dealing Justly with their ne'ghbors. IL mas
steadily decreased with hrm hand INC re-
snltant disorders Of the great war. and ini-
,;.,ed n wise policy towards the Indians
The Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-
,errrscs. have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land
freely given to actual settlers Immigration
protected and encouraged. and full "c
acknowledgement Of naturalized c,t'zens
rights secured from European Powers.
Uniform national currency has been provid-
cl rcnudiation frowncd down, the national
credit sustained under the most cxtraordi-
nary burdens. and new bonds negotiated At
Ioxcr rates the revenues have been care
fully collected and honestly applied. DE.
s,ite the annual large reductions OF rates OF
,axation. the public debt has been reduced
during General Grants Presidency at the
rate nf 100000 ,OONa year; great hnan-
tsol crisis has been avoided, and peace ana
,enty prevail throughout the land. Men
nc;pc foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and honorably compromised, and the
Ssn.r md mower Of the nation kept in high
,csnc, | throughout he world. This glorl-
ans record of the past is the partys best
pledge for the future We believe that the
"eorle viii! not intrust the Government 10
1nv Marty or combination Of men composed
IF those who chiefly have resisted every
step of this beneficial progress
. Complete Liberty and exac! eauahty
IN tho enjoyment of all civil. political and
rubl;c ri, his should be established and Ell
fec,ually maintained throughout the mon
ky cffe ent and appropriate State AMI FED
eral legislation neither law nor ,ts aona'h-
istration should admit Of any discrim'na-
lion in respect to citizens by reason OF race,
creed, color, or previous condition OF serSl-
tide.
3. The recent amendments to the Nation
al Constellation should be cordially sustain
ID because they are right, and not merely
reiterated because thy are aw, ana should
&c carried ont according to their spirit oy
appropriate legislation, the enforcement
AZ which can he safely trusted only to the
IL fy>aa
4. The National Government should seek
10 maintain an honsrah,e peace with all ma
lions, projecting its citizens ereryGhere.
and sympathizing With Ail people Who strive
for greater liberty.
:. ANY system Of civil service under
which tAe subordinate pesitione ct the Gov
ergment are considered rewards for mere
PARTY zeal is fatally demoralizing. and We,
therefore. favor reform Of the system by
laws which shall abolish the evils Of patron
age. and make honesty, efficiency aud fdcl-
ity essential qualifications for public posi-
ton. without practically creating life ten
ure Of Office.
g. We are opposed. to further grants of
public lands TO corporations and monopo-
lies, and demand that the national domain
he set apart for free homes for the people
7. The annual revenue, after paying cur
rent debts, should furnish Q moderate bal
ance for the reduction Of the principal; aud
revenue, except such may be derived
from a tax on tobacco and liquors, be rais>
ed by duties on im.ortations, the duties on
which should be adjusted ~ TO aid in Sc,
curing remunerative wages to the laborer.
and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity Of the whole country.
8. We hold in undying honor the soldiers
and tailors whose valor saved the Union
their pensions are sacred debt OF the ma
ten, and tie widows and orphans Of those
who died for their country are entitled to
the care of a generous and grateful people.
,.e favor sue additional legislation as will
extend the bounty Of the Government to I'll
our ldiers and sailors who were honera-
bly, discharged, and who in the line OF duty
became disabled without regard to length
of service or cause of such discharge.
9. The doctrine Of Great Britain and
other European Powers concerning alleg
ance-once subject always asubject-hav-
ing, at last. through the efforts Of the Re-
publican party, leen abandoned, and the
American idea Of the individuals right to
transfer his allegiance having been accept
cd by European nations, i is the duly OF
our Government to guard with jealous care
the assumption Of unauthorized claims by
their former governments, and We urge
continual and careful encouragement aud
protection to voluntary immigration.
~ The frantins privilege Ought to be
abolished. .and the way prepared for .
sTeedy reduction in the rates Of postage.
T.. Among the questions which press
for attention is that which concerns the re-
lations Of capital and labor. and the Repub-
lie m party recognize the duty Of SO shap-
ing legislation az to secure full protection
AMI the amplest field for capital, and for
labor, the creator Of capital, the largest OF
rortnnities and q just share OF mniua! prof
ils of these two great servants OF eiyi.izs>
tor
80. We hold tia Congres. nd the Pres
iitnt have only fulfilled an imperative day
j. their measures fDr The srpp's.ei"c "
Siolsnt and reasonable org.nizssl9.s -
scrtsin iA,eir reteiiiaas regions. Ard ~
the protection Of tt.e ballet OK sss. .Aefe-
fore. they arc emitted q -Ae 'sanxs n t.s
nation.
r. We denounce '''e rernai.,i.. q .Le
public debt in any Ior-a Or disguise, - :
national crime. We. w;ssess with prize The
iedTction of the principe Ct The debt. aal
Of The rates Of interest upon the balance,
and confidently expect that our excellent
national currency will be perfected b. a
sIlsly resumption Of specie payments
II. The Republican party is mindful OF
obligations t. the loyal women ef amer
lea for ieir noble devotion to the cause Of
freedom their admission to wider fields oil
usefulness is received with satisfaction. and
ihe honest demands, Of any class Of citizens
for addi'i ,ual' rights should be trea'ed with
fs,t
!. IS. We heartily approve OF the action Of
Congress in extending amnesty to those
lately 10 rebellion. and rejoice in the
growth of peace and fraternal feelin.
throughout the land.
l6 III, Republican party propose TO re.
spect the rights reserved by the people to
,hemseN es IS carefully as the powers dele-
gated by them te the State and to The FEEDER.
al Cover nmcnt II disnpprovcs Of the re.
Fort 10 unconstitutional laws for the purpose
of removing evils ky interference with the