The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-08-09
National Republican Platform.
For President,
ULYSSES $. GRANT.
For Vice President.
HENRY WILSON.
presl,leniial Elecfors.

ULYSSES - GRANT.
For Vice President.
HENRY WILSON.
Presidential Electors,
a. h. MeRehanl, Of Umatilla County.
W. ID. Hare, OF Washington County.
JAS. +. Galley. OF Douglas County.
The Republican Party of the United states as
sembled in National Convention in the city OF
Philadelphia, on the 5th and 9th days of June,
lS12, again declares its faith. appeals 10 its
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country;
/. During the eleven years Of its ascendancy
y @ naa accgpteq with grand courage the solemn
duties OF the time; has suppressed gigantic re-
beiilon, emancipated four millions of slaves,
decreed the equal citizenship Of all and cStah-
lished universal suffrage. Exhibiting unpar-
allelcd magnanimity. IL criminally punished
no man for political ofIisnseS and has warmly
welcomed all who proved their loyalty by
Obcying the laws and dealing Justly with their
nelghbOrS. It initiated a new policy toward the
Indians; the Pacific Railroad and similar vast
enterprises have been generously aided and
successfully conducted 70 completion; the pub
lie lands have been freely given to actual set
tiers; immigration has been protected and en-
cOuraged. and full acknOWl edgeueuf of the
rights OF naturalized citizens secured from
European powers In the iOrm Of National
currency, IL has provided Tor the National
credit, and sustained il under the most extra
ordinary burdens. 10 has negotiated new bonds
at lower rates OF interest. The revenues have
been carefully collected and honestly applied.
Despite the annual large reductions from fbe
rate Of taxation, the public debt has been re-
duced during L. :. Grants Presidency at the
rate Of el01OJO0OO per year. \ great financial
crisis mas been ayerted, and peace and plenty
prevail throughout the land. Nienacing foreign
difficulties have been peaceful ~ and hOnOra bIv
comprised and the honor and power of the
Natioh kept IN a hlgh position throughout the
world. This glorious record OF the past is the
Partys best pledge for the future, and we be-
IleNe that the people viii not entruSt the gov
ernment to any party or OmbinatiOn of men,
composed OF those who chiefly have resisted
every step in this beneficial progress.
= Complete liberty and nvnef m q
ENJOY mehtS Of all civil, political and public
rights should DE established and cffectually
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
anu appropriate State and Federal legislation.
Neither law nor it, administration should
ADMIT OF any discrimination in respect TO citi-
IehS oy reason OF race, creed, color, or previous
condition OF servitude.
3 The recent amendments 10 the National
constitution should be cordially sustained be-
cause they are right, not merely tolerated
because they are law, and should be carried out
according 10 their spirit by appropriate legisla-
ton, the enforcement OF which can be safely
trusted only TO the party that secured the
/. The National Government seeks to MAIN
tam an honorable peace with all nations, pro-
tectiHg IT. citizens everywhere, and SympathiZ-
liberty.
). Any system OF civil service under which
the subordinate positions OF the Government
are considered rewards for mere party zeal, is
fatally delnOralizing. and we therefore favor a
reform OF the system, by a law which shall
aDolish the evils Of patronage and make hon
eSty efficiency and fidelity the essential quali-
icatiOnS for public position. without practically
creating life-tenure OF office.
o. We are opposed TO further grants OF public
lands 10 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 moderate balance FOR
except 80 much as may be derived from a tax
on tobacco and liquors, be raised by duties on
lmportationS, which should be adjusted TO aid
IN securing IemuneritiYe wages 20 ldborers, and
to promote the industries and growth and pros
perity Of the whole country.
s. We hold in undying honor the soldiers and
sailors whose valor saved the Union. Their
pensions are n sacred debt OF the nation, and
the widows and orphans Of those who died for
Gus and grateful people. We favor such addi-
tiOnal legislation rs 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-
gard 10 length OF service or the cause Of such
g. The doctrine or Great Britain and other
/ European powers concerning allegiance, once
a subject always "a subject, having at last,
through the efforts of the Republican party,
been abandoned, and the American idea OF the
right OF an individual to transfer hS allegiance
I having been accepted by European nations, il
is the duty Of our Government to gsuard with
i Jealous care the rights Of adopted citizens
against the assumption OF Unauthorized claims
by their former Government and we urge a
continued and careful encourage cment and pro-
teciion TO voluntary emigration.
10. The ranking privilege ought TO be abOl-
ished and way proposed for reductions in the
i rates Of postage.
/ H. Among the questions which press for at
tention is that which concerns the relations OF
/ capital and labor, and the Republican party
| recognize the duty of shaping legislation so as
l To secure q full protection and ample field for
capital, and for labor which creates capital; the
| largest opportunities adj q just share OF the
mutual profits OF these two great servants OF
/ civilization.
/ u. WehoId that Congress- and the President
/ have only fulfilled an important duty in their
| measures for the suppression of violent and
1 treaSOnable organizations ia certain lately re-
I belliOus regions and for the protection Of the
I ballot, and Therefore they are entitled to the
/ thanks OF the Nation.
! IL We denounce the repudiation of public
debts, in any form or disguise, a national
| crime. We witness with pride the reduction OF
/ the principal of thai debt, and of the rates OF
I interest upon the balance. and confidently
expect that our excellent national currency will
be perfected by speedy resumption to specie
payment.
IL. The Republican party is mindful OF its
I obligations TO the loyal women of America fol
/ their noble devotion to the cause of freedom
| their application Tor admission to further use
I fulneSs is received with satisfaction: and tho
I honest demands OF any class OF citizens for al
ditOnal rights should be treated with respectful
consideration.
| Is We heartily approve OF the action ol
/ Congress in granting amnesty to those engaged
in the rebellion, and rejoice in the growth OF
peace and fraternai feeling throughout the land
10. The Republican party proposes to respect
all rights reserved by the people to themselves
as carefully as the powers delegated by them "a
the State and Territorial governments. II dis
approves of asserting constitutional laws for the
purpose of removing evils by the interference
with rights not surrendered by the people to
either the state or National Government
Il. II is the duty OF the General Government
to adopt such measures as Will tend 70 encOuI'
age American commerce and Ship-buildlng-
:. Is We believe that the modest patriotism,
the earnest purpose sound JudsiileRt pIs.5lC-al
wisdom, incOrruptible integrity anu iIIuStIloa III ~
services of T. = Grant have Commence M MN u, 70 20
the heart Of the American people, ana Will wiz mn ~,
at our head We start to-day on @ ne" iii''''i u
vie