The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-09-16
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.


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The Republican party of the United States, as
sembled in = National Convention. in the city Of
Philadelphia, on June and &. 1872. again de-
clares its faith. appeals TO its history, and an
nounces its position upon the questions before
! the country.
| l. During eleven years Of its supremacy, it has
accepted, with grand courage. the solemn duties
of the times. 1t suppressed gigantic rebellion;
enancipated 600 90 of slaves; decreed the equal
citizenship of ALL and established universal suf-
| frage- Exhibiting unparalleled nlagnanlmlfy, 1t
has criminally punished no man for political Of
| fenses. 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 resultant disorders
Of the great war; and initiated a wise policy to-
| ward the Indians. The Pacific Railroad and sim
liar vast enterprises have been generously aided
and successfully conducted: the public land free
ly given to actual settlers; immigration encour-
aged and protected, and full acknowledgment
OF naturalized citizens rights secured from Euro
pean powers. uniform national currency has
been provided, reputation frowned down, tho
national credit sustained under the most extra
ordinary burdens. and new bonds negotiated at
lower rates: the revenues have been carefully col
lected and honestly applied. Despite the annual
large reductions OF rates of taxation, the public
debt has been reduced during General Grant S
Presidency5at the rate Of S1ooOoo.OOO year; .
great financial cricis has been avoided, and peace
and plenty prevail throughout the land Men
acing foreign difficulties have been peacefully
and honorably compromised, and the honor and
power OF tOe NATION KEPT IN ulgQ
| out the world. This glorious record of the past
is the partys best pledge for the future. We be-
lieve that the people will not entrust the Gov
eminent to any party or combination Of men
composed of those who chiefly have resisted
every step of this beneficial progress.
.. Complete liberty and exact equality in the
the enjoyment of all civil political and public
rights should be established and effsctually main
tanned Throughout the Union by efficient and APP
prupriate State and Federal legislation; neither
law nor its administration should admit of any
discrimination in respect to citizens 10y reason of
race creed. color, or previous condition of servi
tude.
3. The recent amendme nts to the National Con-
stitution should be cordially sustained because
they are right, and not merely tolerated because
they are law and should be carried out according
to their spirit by appropriate legislation. the en-
forcement of which can be safely trusted only to
the party that secured those amendments.
4. The National Government should seek to
maintain an honorable peace with all nations,
Protecting its citizens everywhere. and sympa-
thyZins with all people who strive for greater
liberty.
5. Any system of civil service under which the
subordinate positions of the Government are con-
sidered rewards mere party zeal is fatally de-
moralizing. and we therefore favor a system by
laws which shall acolish the evils of patronage.
and make honesty, efficiency and fidelity essen
tial qualifications for public position without
Practically creating life tenure of office.
6. We are opposed to further grants of public
lands to corporations and monopolies, and de-
mand that the national domain be set apart for
free homes for the people.
= The annual revenue. after PAVING current
debts, should furnish moderate balance for the
reduction Of the principal and revenue. except
such as may be derived from a tax On tobacco
and liquors, be raised by duties on importations,
the duties on which should lie adjusted to
aid in securing remuneratiye wages to the Ia
borer, and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity of the whole country.
= We hold in undying honor the soldiers and
sailors whose valor saved tine Union: their pen
sions are sacred debt OF the nation. and the
widows and orphans of those who died for their
country are entitled to the care Of generous
and grateful people. We favor such additional
legislation as will extend the bounty of the Gov
honorsbly discharged. and who in the line Of
duty became disabled, without regard to length
Of service or cause Of such discharge.
g The dictrine Of Great Britain and other Euro
pean powers concerning allegiance-unce a sub
ject always a subject-having at last, through
the efforts of the Republican party, been absn-
doned. and the American idea OF the individuals
right TO transfer his allegiance having been
cepted by European nations, II Is the duty OF our
Government to g,tard with jealOns care the rights
Of our adopted citizens sgsinst the assumption Of
unauthorized claims by their former govern
Inents. and we urge continual and careful encour
sgement and protection to voluntary Immigration
To- The franking privilege ought to BE- abcl-
ished- and the way prepared for speedy reduc-
ton IN the rates OF postage.
IL. Among the questions which press for atteil-
ton, Is that which concerns the relations of
capitsl and labor, and the Republican party
eognize the duty of SO shaping legislation as to
secure full protection and the arnplest field for
capital; and for labor, the creator of capital. the
largest opportunities ami just share OF mutual
profits OF these two great servants Of civilization.
L. We hold that Congress and the President
have only fulfilled an imperative duty i'll their
measures for the suppression of violent and tIea
sonable organizations ill certain lately rebelious
regions. and for the protection Of the ballot box;
and therefore, they are entitled to the thanks of
the nation.
IL. We denounce the reputation of the public
debt in any form or disguise. national crime.
We witness with pride the reduction OF the Irin-
cipal of the debt and Of the rates of interest on
the balance, and confidently expect that our ex-
cellent national currency will be perfected by
speedy resumption OF specie payments.
Ii. The Republican party is mindful of its OBJ
legations to the loyal women of America for their
noble devotion to the cause of freedom their
admission to the wider fields of usefulness is
ceiyed with satisfaction. and the honest de-
Inands. of any class Of citizens for additional
rights should be treated with respectful consid-
Grafton.
Is. We heartily approve of the action of Con-
gTesS in extending amnesty to those lately in re-
bellion. AID rejoice in the growth of peace and
fraternal feeling throughout the land.
Ii. The Republican party propose to respect |
the rights reserved by the people to themselves |
the State and To the Federal Government 1t !
djsapproves of the resort to unconstitutional |
laws Tor the purpose of removing evils by inter
ference with the rights not surrendered by the |
people to neither the State OF Nationa, Govern |
ment.
l.. II is the duty of the General Government |
to adopt such measures will tend TO encourage
American commerce and shipbuilding.
IL. We believe that the. modest patriotism. the |
earnest purpose. sound Judgment. practical wis