The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-09-27
National Republican Platform.


HENRY WILSON.
Presidential Electors,
ABB. Neaehan,. Of Umatilla County.
W ID. Hare. Of Washington County.
las +. Galley, OF Douglas County.
The Republican Party Of the United states as
scmbled in National COnN ention in the city ol
Philadelphia, on the 9Th and 9th days OF june
lSs2, again declares its faith, appeals 70 ~
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country:
I. During the eleven years of its ascendancy
/ IL has accepted with grand courage the solemn
duties the time; has suppressed gigantic re-
/ bellion, emancipated four millions OF slaves
decreed the equal citizenship Of all and esta0-
I lished universal suffrage. Exhibiting unpar-
alleled magnanimity, IL criminally punlSned
no man for political offanses and has warmly
welcomed all who proved their loyalty Dy
| obeying the laws and dealing justly with ihelr
neighbors. IL initiated new policy toward M me
/ Indians; the Pacific Railroad and similar Nast
enterprises have been generously aided ana
successfully conducted TO completion; the pup
/ lie lands have been freely given 10 actual set
| Tiers, immigration has been protected ana en-
| couraged, and a fun acknowledgement OF the
rights OF naturalized citizens secured from
| European powers In the form OF SAtiolHii
| currency, 10 has provided for the NatlOnal
| credit, and sustained 10 under the most extra
| Ordinary ouruens- IL has negotiated new DSIlus ~
/ at lower rates OF interest. The revenues have
/ been carefully collected and honestly appued-
| DesplIe the annual large reductions lIOuI tne
rate Of taxation, the public debt has been re-
duced during u. :. Grants Presidency at the
crisis has been averted, and peace and plenty
prevail throughout the land 11enaeing foreign
I difficulties have been peacefully and hOnOrably
| comprised, and the honor and power of the
( Nation kept in a high position throughout the
world. This glorious record of the past is the
party's best pledge for the future, and 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 In this beneficial progress.
/ > Complete liberty and exact equality in the
] or uf a.
rights should be established and effectually
maintained throughout the Union by etfelent
and appropriate state and Federal legislation.
Neither law its administration should
admit of any discrimination in respect 10 eiti-
zens by reason Of rice creed, color, or previous
condition Of servitude.
/ 3. The recent amendments 10 the National
Constitution should be cordially sustained be-
cause tney are rsht, NOT mercy tOieEateu
because they are law, and should be carried OUT
according to their spirit by appropriate legisla-
ton, the enforcement Of which can be safely
trusted only TO the party that secured the
| amendments.
f. The National Government seeks to main
tain an honorable peace with all nations, pro-
tecting its citizens everywhere and sympathlz-
ing with all peoples who strive for greater
> Any system Of civil service under which
the subordinate positions of the Government
are considered rewards for mere party zeal, Is
fatally demOralizing, and we therefore favor q
reform OF the system, by law which shall
abolish the evils of patronage and make hon
esty, efficiency and fidelity the essential quail
fc;itions for Bile position without practically
creating life-tenure of Office.
6. We are opposed to further grants of public
lands to corporations and monoPOlists, and de-
mand that the National domain be set apart for
free settlement by the people.
:. The annual revenue, after paying current
debts, should furnish a moderate balance Tor
the reduction Ofthe principal public debt, and
. except so much as may be derived from tax
, on tobacco and liquors. be raised by duties on
lmportatlOns, which should be ADJUSTED 70 alG
in securing remunerative wages to labOrers, and
10 promote the Industries and growth and pros
perity Of the whole country.
;, We hold in undying honorthe soldiers and
/ sailors whose valor saved the Union. Their
4 pensions are a sacred debt OF the nation, ana
! the widows and orphans of those who died for
7 the country are entitled TO the care of gener-
Gus ana grateful people We favor such addl-
tional legislation as viii extend the bounty OF
the Government to all our soldiers and sailors
who were honorably discharged, and who in
- the time of duty became disabled, without re-
e gard TO length OF service or the cause Of such
u discharge.
n 9. The doctrine of Great Britain and other
q European powers concerning allegiance, once
y a subject always a subject having at last
= through the efforts of the Republican party
d been abandoned, and the American idea of the
,f right of an individual to transfer his allegiance
= having been accepted bv European nations II
II i the duty Of our Government TO guard with
2 Jealous care the rights OF adoDted citizen,
% against the assumption Of Unauthorized claimi
: by their former Government, and we urge
II continued and careful encouragement and pro
Oh lection % voluntary emigration.
Il To- The ranking privilege ought TO be abOl
a lshed and a way proposed for reductions in th'
d n. Among the questions which press for at
,s tentiOn Is that which concerns the relations O
capital ana labor. ana the Republican party
y recognize the duty of shaping legislation so Al
IS TO secure q full protection and ample field FOL
n capital, and for labor which creates capital; th(
y largest opportunities add just share of thC
y mutual profits ol these two great servants o
a civilization.
~ 4. We hold that Congress- and the Presiden
= have only fulfilled an important duty in thei
l. measures for the suppression of violent anC
q reasonable organizations I'm certain lately re
"a belliOus regions and for the protection OF the
= ballot, and therefore they entitled TO thi
% thanks Of the Nation.
Is II. We dcnounce the reputation of publi
"a debts, in any form OF disguise, a natiOna
crime. We witness with pride the reduction o
> the principal of that debt, and Of the rates o
l. interest upon the balance, and confidently
y expect that our excellent national currency vii
: be perfected by "a speedy resumption to Speei
> payment.
h H. The Republican party is mindful of IL
Il obligations TO the loyal women of America TO
: their noble devotion to the cause OF freedom
7. their application for admission to further use
lf fulnesS is received with satisfaction; and tn
- honest demands Of any class of citizens for ad
ditional rights should be treated with respectful
], consideration.
V Il. We heartily approve OF the action o
:, Congress in granting amnesty TO those engaged
7 in the rebellion. and rejoice in the growth o
peace and frnternai feeling throughout the land
S 10. The Republican party proposes TO respect
n all rights reserved by the people 10 themselves
: as carefully as the powers delegated by them 10
: the State and Territorial governments II dis
approves Of asserting constitutional laws for the
q purpose of removing evils by the interference
: with rights not surrendered by the people tC
u either the state or National Government
l.. II is the duty OF the General Government
To adopt such measures as will tend 10 encour
age American commerce and shfp-building.
: Is. We believe that the modest patriotism
N the earnest purpose, sound judgment, practica
{ wisdom, incorruptible integrity and fliustrioui
7. services Of L. s. Grant have commended him L
h the heart Of the American people, and with hin
Il at our head we start to-day on a new march L
= victory.