Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-07-18
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted at the Republican National Con
vention, at Philadelphia, June 6, l792.

Adopted al tnc EcpuOllc3n Natlanai ION
vention, ut Philadelphia, June 6, l7S2.
The Republican party of the United
States, assembled in a National Convention,
in the cl,y Of Philadelphia. on juno 5 and
4, 1872, again declares its faith appeals 10
its history, aud ANNOUNCES its position upon
the questions betor, tie country.
i. During eleven years Of lite supreme
cy it has accepted, with grand courage, the
solemn duties Of the times. 1t suppressed
a gigantic rebellion; em,ncip,tc t4,0aD,
900 Of slaves decreed the equal ciiEcnsilip
ofAll, anl established universal suffrage
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity, is
criminaily punished no man TO- political Of
fcnses, and warmly welcomed all who prov
cd their loyalty, by obeying the laws and
dealing justly with their neighbors. 1t has
steadily decreased with a firm hand the re-
sui;ant disorders Of the great war. and mi
.tiated a wise polic- towards the Indians
The Pacific Rlilroal and similar vast en-
,erprises, have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public Land
freely given TO actual settlers immigration
protected and encouraged, and full ac-
Acknowledgement Of naturali1ed citizens
rights occurred from European Powers. A
uultOI u uhtAOaok AoS WI paw
ed reputation frowncd down, the national
cre1H sustained under the most extaaordi-
sary burdens AID new bonds negotiated a..
lower rates the revenues have been care
fully collected and honestly applied. De.
spite the annual large reductions Of rates OF
taxation. the public d>bt has been reduced
curing General Grants Presidency at the
rate OF 500, 900, 900 o year a great fnan-
atol orioie ho honp vaiA,1 nj nd
plenty prevail throughout the lanl. Men
acing foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and honorably compromised and the
henor ard power Of the milton kept in high
respect throughout The world. This glori-
Gus record of the ..past is the party's best
pledge for the fs;;..i,ae. We believe that the
people will not intrust the Government to
any party pr combination Of men composed
of those Fho chiefly have resisted every
etsp Of tts Scnefcial progress.
- Complete liberty and exact equality
in tho enjoyment Of all civil, political am
public rights should he established and Ct
iectuully maintained throughout the Cnior
by Efficient and appropriate State and Fed
eral legislation neither law nor its admin
;stration should admit Of any discrimina
ton in respect to citizens by reason of race
Syeed, color, or previous condition Of scrvi
iuJe
.. The recent amendments to tie Nation
nj Constitution should he cordially sustain
cd because ey are right, and not mercl.
tolerated because thy are aw, and shoGl
be carried out according to their spirit b.
appropriate iegislation, the enforcement
Of which can be saaey trusted only TO tn
party that secured those amendments.
4. The National Gov ernment should scel
70 maintain nm honorable peace with all na
lions, protecting its citizens everywhere
and sympathizing with all people who siriy
tnr greater liberty.
j. Any system Of civil service undo
whirh the subordinate Positions Of the Gov
ersIoent are caneid.rel rewards for mer
party zeal is fatally deiiioraiix;ng. and We
.,hegefors, favor = reform Of the 50 stem b,
laws which shall abolish the evils of patron
age, aud make honesty, efficiency aud fdel
ity essential qualifications for public posi-
lion, without practically creating life ten
nre Of Office.
6. weare opposed 10 further grants o
public lands TO corporations and monopo
lice, and demand that the national domai
be set apart for free homes for the People
{. The annual revenue, after paying cur
rent debts, should furnish mo ,erate bal
ance for the reduction Of the principal; an(
revenue, except such a. mny be derived
from tax on tobacco and liquors, be rails,
ed BY drlifs on i'm. ortations, the duties OF
which shcrld be adjusted as 10 aid IN Sc
curing remhnerauve wages to the laborer
and promote. the industries, growth an.
prosperity or the whole country.
8. We hold in undying honor the soldier.
mud ssilors whose valor saved The Union
their pensions arc sacred debt 0, tie ma
ton, And the widows and orphans Of thos,
who died for their country are entitled /,
thosere Of q gene1ous and graceful people
We kyer syc additional legislation as vii
extend the bounty of the Government to al
our stsdic,s and sailors. who We're honera
bly, discharged, Ind who in the line Of dn',
became disabled without regard to length
Of service a. csuse Of such discharge.
.. The doctrine of Great Britain an
other European Powers concerning allegi-
ancc.-oncc. . subject always subject-hav
ing, at last, through the eHorts Of the Re
publican psrty. = been abandoned, and thu
American ides 81 Tie Individuals. right t
transfer his allegiance having been accept,
4 I'd BY Europeaa aaticns. il il the duty Of
our Government to guard with jealous cart
The rights Of orr adopted citizens agains'
lie assIRptiOn Of unauthorized claims BY