The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-10
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

| Adopted at tie Republican National Convention, a
Philadelphia. June 6. 1872.
The Republican party of the United states. As
senbled in National Convention. in the city OF
Philadelphia on June and o. lSI2, again de-
clares its faith. appeals to its history. and an
nounces its position upon the questions before
the country.
1. During eleven years of its supremacy. it has
accepted, with grand courage, the solemn duties
OF the times. 1t suppr, ssed gigantic rebellion;
emancipale d 600 900 OF slaves; decreed the equal
citizenship of AZ and established universal sui
fraSe. Exhibitor unparalleled magnanlinlty, 1t
has criminally tG- iied no man Tor political OF,
fenses, and Wa - :, elcomed all who proved
their loyalty b. -ohsing the laws and dealins
justly with their neishbors. 1t has steadily de-
creased with u 1irm hand the resultant disorders
of the great war, and initiated wise pollcy To-
ward the Indians. The Pacific Railroad anu 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 q full acknowledgment
OF naturalized citizens rights secured from Euro-
pran powers. uniform national currency has
been provided reputation frowned down, the
national credit sustained under the most extra
ordinary burdens, and new bonds negotiated al
lower rates; the revenues have been carefully col
lected and honestly applied Despite the annual
large reductions OF raies OF taxation. the public
debt has been reduced during General Grant S
Presidency at the rate OF SloOOUO.OUU a year; \
great financial cricis has been avoided, anu peace
and plenty prevail throughout the land. Men,
ecing foreign difficulties have been peacefully
and honorably compromised. and the honor and
power Of the nation Kept i'll high respect through
out the world. This glorious record of the PAST
is the partys best pledge for the future. We be-
ieve that the people will not entrust the Gov
arnment to any party or combination Of men
composed of those who chiefly have INSISTED
every step of this benincial progress.
2. Complete liberty and exact equality In the
the enjoyment Of all civil. political and public
rights should be established and fl ctually main
tanned throughout the Union by efficient and ap-
propriate State and Federal legislation: neither
law nor it, administration should admit OF any
discrimination in respect to citizens by reason Of
race, creed color, previous condition Of servI-
tude.
). The recent amendms nfs to the National Con-
stituticn should be cordially SUSTAINED because
they are right, and no, merely tolerated because
they are law. and should be carried out according
to their spirit by appropriate legislation. the en-
forcement of which can I've 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-
tiiyzins with all people WHO strive for greater
liberty.
s. ANY system of civil service under which the
subordinate positions OF the Government are con-
sIdered rewards for 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
tisl Qualltc atiuns 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 lie set apart for
free homes for the people.
:. The annual revenue, after paying current
debts, should furnish = moderate balance for the
reduction of the principal; and revenue. except
such IS may be derived from . tax on tobacco
and liquors, be raised 10y duties on inspirations,
the duties which should be 80 adjusted to
aid in securing rmunerztive wages to the Ia
borer, and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity Of the whole country.
5. We hold in undying honor the soldiers and
sailors whose valur saved the 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 Ms will extend the bounty Of the Gov
eminent to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honorably discharged, and who in the line OF
duty became disabled, without regard to length
of service cause of such discharge.
9. The dictrine of Great Britain and other Euro
pean powels concerning Allegiance-Once 3 sub
the efforts Of the Republican party, been aban-
doned, and the American idea OF the individuals
right TO transfer his allegiance having been
cepted by European nations. it is the duty Of our
Government to guard with jealous care the rights
Of our adopted citizens against the assumption OF
unauthorized claims by their former govern
ments. and We url,e continual and careful encour-
agement and protection to voluntary immigration.
H. 1 Ne 1raukln2 p1lSAekc ouRnt - Ue AOoi-
ished. and the way prepared for speedy reduc-
ton in the rates Of postage.
IL. Among the questions which press for atten-
ton, is that which concerns the relations Of
capital and labor, and the Republican party
eognizs the duty Of % shaping legislation as to
secure full protection md the amplest field for
capital and for labor, the creator Of capital the
largest opportunities and Just share of mutual
profits Of these two great servants Of civilization
le. We hold that Congress and the President
have only fulfilled an impressive duty in their
measures for the suppression of violent and trea-
sCnAbe organizations in certain lately rebellious
regions and for the protection Of the ballot box;
and therefore, they are entitled to the thanks Of
the nation.
Is. We denounce the liquidation of the public
debt in any form or disguise, Is . national crime.
We witness With pride the reduction of the prin-
the balance, and confidently expect that our ex-
cellent national currency will be perfected by
speedy resumption Of specie payments
H. 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
ceived with satisfaction, and the honest de-
mands, Of any class Of citizens for additional
rights should be treated with respectful cOnsid-
Grafton.
gress in extending amnesty to those lately in re-
bellion, ard rejoice in the growth of peace and
fraternal feeling throughout the land.
16. The Republican party propose to respect
the rights reserved by the people to themselves
- carefully IS the powers delegated by them to
the Stxfe and to the Federal Government. 1t
djsapprUves of the resort to unconstitutional
laws for the purpose Of removing evils by inter
ference with the rights not surrendered by the
people to neither the State or National Govern
ment. "a
II. 1t is the duty Of the General Government
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