Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-31
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Adopted at the Republican National Col
vention, at Philadelphia, June 6, 1882.
. The Republican party Of the Unite
States, assembled in a National onventio,
in the CITY Of Philadelphia. on June 5 an
., 1872, again declares it's faith. appeals
its history, and announces its position upo
the questions before the country.
!. During eleven years Of its suprema
cy il has accepted, with grand courage, tn
solemn duties Of the times. 1t suppresse e
gigantic rebellion; emancipated 1000,
coo Of slaves decreed the equal citizenshi,
OF all, and established universal suffrage
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimiiy, i
criminally punished no man 70 political Of
fenses, and warmly welcomed all who prov
cd their loyalty by oheying the laws ane
dealing justly with their neighbors 1t ha.
steadily decreased with firm hand the re
su):ant disorders Of the great war, and ini
tiated a wise policy towards the Indians
| Tie Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-.
terprises, have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public hand
freely given to actual settlers immieration
protected and encouraged. and q full ac-
acknowledgement Of naturalized citizens
rights secured from European Powers. A
uniform national currency has teen provid-
ed, reputation frowned down, The national
credit sustained Under the most extraordi-
nary burdens, and now bonds negotiated at
lower rates; the revenues have been care
fully collected and honestly applied. De,
spite the annual large reductions Of rates Of
taxation. the public debt has been reduced
during General Grants Presidency At tie
rate OF Sl0o, ,000,Gc0a a year . great fnan-
cial crisis has been avoided, and peace and
plenty prevail throughout the land. Men,
acing foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and h,norably compromised, and the
henor and power Of the nation kept in high
respect throughout .he world. This glori-
ons record Of the past is the party's best
pledge for the future We believe that the
people will not intrnst the Government TO
any party or combination Of men composed
Of those who chiefly have resisted every
step of tbs beneficial progress.
=. Complete liberty and exact equality
sensis ,ns of a! civil political and
by efficient and appropriate State and Fed
cral legislation neither law nor l's admin
istraiion should admit Of any discrimina-
tion in respect to citizens by reason OF race,
creed, color, or previous condition Of scrvi-
tudc.
3 The recent amendments to the Nation
al Constitution should be cordially sustain
ed because they are right, and not merely
tolerated because thu are aw, ana should
be carried out according to their spirit BY
appropriate legislation, ths enforcement
oi which can be safcy trusted only TO the
party that secured those amendments.
4. The National Government should seek
10 maintain an honorable peace with all ma
tions, pro ecting its citizens everywhere,
and sympathsing with all people who strive
for greater liberty.
5. Any system Of civil service under
which the subordinate positions OF the Gov
ersment are considered rewards for mere
party zeal is fatally demoralizing, and we,
therefore. favor a reform of the 81 stem by
laws which shall abolish the evils of patron
age. and make honesty, efficiency and iidel-
ity essential qualifications for public posi-
tion, without practically creating life ten
ure Of Office.
6. We arc opposed to further grants Of
public lands to corporations and monopo-
lies. and demand that the national domain
be set apart for free homes for the people.
:. The annual revenue, after paying cur
rent debts, sho,lld furnish moderate bal
ancc for the reduction Of the principal; and
revenue, except such a. may be derived
from . tax on tobacco and liquors, be rais>
ed by duties on msortations, the duties on
which should be adjusted as 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 sailors whose yalor saved the Union ;
thei- pensions are sacred debt OF the na-
tion. and the widows aud orphans OF those
who died for their country are entitled to
the care of a generous and grateful people.
We favor sue additional legislation as will
extend the bounty Of the Government to all
our q Idle 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 ailegi
ance-oncc subject always snhjcct-hay
| ing, at last. through the efforts OF the Ike
publican party, been abandoned, and th'
American idea Of the individuals right t
transfer his allegiance having been accept
cd by European nations, it is the duty 0
our Government TO guard with jealous car
the rights Of our adopted citizens agains
the assumption Of unauthorized claims D.
their former governments, and we urg
continual and careful encouragement an
protection to voluntary inmigrat.ct.
10 The franking privilege ought TO
abolished, and the way prepared for
speedy reduction in the rates Of postage.
IL. Among the questions which pres
for attention is that which concerns the re
lations Of ca apital and labor, and tue Rcput
lie mn party recognize the duty Of 50 shal
Ing legislation as TO secure full protectio
ana tie amplcst field for capital, and e
labor, fhe creator Of capital, the largest o.
port antics aud just share OF mutual pro
its Of these two great servants OF ciyillzs
tion.
fo. We hold that Congress aud the IRE
ident have only fulfilled an imperative du
in their measures for the suppression
violent and reasonable organizations
certain lately rehellions regions, anu
the protection of the ballot box and, ther
fore. they are entitled 10 the thanks Of
nation.
13, We denounce the reputation OF
public deb. in any form or disguise, rs
national crime. We witness with pride I
reduction Of the principal Of the debt, a
Of the rates Of interest upon the halan
and confidently expect that our ex.elie
national currency will be perfected BY
!. speedy resumption Of specie payments. :,
"A. The Republican party Is mindful
its obligations to the loyal womcncI Am