Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-09-05
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted at the Republican National Con-
vention. at Philadelphia, June 6, 1882.

Adopted at the Republican National Con-
vention. at Philadelphia, June 6, 1852.
The Republican party of the United
States, assembled in a National Convention,
in the city of Philadelphia. on June and
6, 1872, again declares its faith. appeals 10
its history, and announces its position upon
the questions before the country.
l. During eleven years Of its suprema-
cy it has accepted, with grand courage, the
solemn duties Of the times. 1t suppressed
a gigantic rebellion; emancipated 4,Oo0,-
coo Of slaves; decreed the equal citizenship
Of all, and established universal suffrage
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity, is
criminally punished no man for political Of
fenses. and warmly welcomed all who prov
ed their loyalty by obeying the laws and
dealing Justly with their neghbors. 1t las
steadily decreased with firm hand the re-
su,,ant disorders of the great VIZ, and ini-
tiated wise policy towards the Indians =
The Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-
terpriscs, have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land
freely given to actual settlers immieration
protected and encouraged, and full ac-
knowlcdgment Of naturalized citizens
rights secured from European Powers.
uniform national currency has teen provid-
ed, rcpudiasion frowned down, the national
credit sustained under the most extraordi-
nary burdens, and new bonds negotiated ut
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 The
rate OF Sle0, ,O00 COO a year; great fnan-
cial crisis has been avoided, and peace and
plenty prevail throughout the land. Men
acng foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and h.norably compromised, and the
henor and power Of the nation kept in high
respect throughout The world. This glori-
Gus record Of the past is the party's best
pledge for the future. We believe that the
people will not intrust the Government to
any party or combination Of men composed
of those who chiefly have resisted every
step Of tbs beneficial progress.
3 Complete liberty and exact equality
ip the enjoyment Of all civil, political and
public rights should be established and ef.
iectually maintained Throughout, the Union
by efficient and appropriate State and Fed
eral legislation neither law nor its admin
istration should admit Of any discrimina-
ton in respect TO citizens by reason Of race,
creed, color, or previous condition of seryi-
,nde.
s. The recent amendments to the Nation
al Constitution should be cordially sustain
ed because they are right, and not merely
tolerated because they are aw, and should
be carried out according to their spirit by
appropriate legislation, the enforcement
OF which can be satley trusted only to the
party that secured those amendments.
1. The National Government should seek
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tions, pro eeting its citizens everywhere.
and sympathizing with all people who strive
for greater liberty.
s. Any system Of civil service under
which the subordinate positions Of the Gov
erxment are considered rewards for mere
party zeal is fatally demoralizng. and we,
therefore, favor a reform of the sy stem by
laws which shall abolish the evils of patron
age, and make honesty, efficiency and tidel-
ity essential qualifications for public posi-
ton, without practically creating q life ten
ure Of office.
6. We are 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,
Z. The annual revenue, after paying cur
rent debts, should furnish a moderate bal
ance for the reduction Of the principal; aud
revenue, except such n may be derived
from tax on tobacco and liquors, be rais>
ed by duties on im.ortations, the duties on
which should be adjusted az to aid in Sc
curing remunefatiye wages to the lahorer.
and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity of the whole country.
s. We hold in undying honor the soldiers
and sailors whose valor saved the Union;
their pensions arc sacred debt OF the ma
ton, and the widows and orphans Of those
who died for their country are entitled to
the care of generous and grateful people.
We favor sue additional legislation rs will
extend the bounty Of the Government. to all
our soldiers and sailors who were honora-
bly, discharged, and who in the line Of duty
became disabled without regard to length
Of service or cause of such discharge.
8. The doctrine Of Great Britain and
othsr European Powers concerning allegi
ance-once subject always subject-hav
ing, at last, through the efforts of the Nc
publican party, been abandoned, and the
American idea of the individuals right to
transfer his allegiance having been accept
cd by Europcan nations, it is the daty of
our Government to guard with jealous care
the rights Of our adopted citizens against
the assumption Of unauthorized claims by
their former governments, and we urge
continual and careful encouragement and
protection to voluntary immigration.
10 The franking privilege ought to be
| abolished, and tho way prepared for a
speedy reduction in the rates Of postage.
IL. Among the questions which press
| for attention is that which concerns the re-
latons Of capital and labor, and the Repub-
lie an party recognize the duty Of SO shap-
ing legislation as to secure full protection
and the amplest field for capital and for
labor, the creator Of capital, the largest OPP
portdnities and just share of mutual prof
its Of these two great servants Of civiliaa>
/ ton.
! Il. We hold that Congress aud the Pres
ident have only fulfilled an imperative duty
in their measures for the suppression Of
violent and reasonable organizations in
certain lately rchellious regions, and for
| the protection of the bal lot box and, there
fore. they arc catitlcd to the thanks OF the
| nation.
Is. We dcnounce the reputation Of the
public debt in any form or disguise, as a
national crime. We witness with pride the
reduction Of tho principal OF the debt, and
Of the rates Of interest upon the balance
and confidently expect that our excellent
national currency will be perfected by a
speedy resumption Of specie payments
II. The Republican party is mindful o.
lis obligations to the loyal women.of Amer