Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-05-16
THE CINCINNATI PLATFORM.

The following are the resolutions in full:
We, the Liberal Republicans of the United
States, in national convention assembled at
Cincinnati, proclaim the following principles
as essential to just government:
First We recognize the equality Of all men
before the law, and hold that it is the duty of
the government, in its dealings with the peo-
pie, to mete out equal and exact justice to all,
of whatever nativity, race, color or persuasion,
religious or political.
Second. We pledge ourselves to maintain
the union Of these States, emancipation and
enfranchisement,and to oppose any re-opening
of the questions settled by the thirteenth,
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments of the
constitution.
Third. We demand the immediate and ab-
solute removal of all disabilities imposed on
account of the rebellion, which was finally
subdued seven years ago, believing that uni
versal amnesty will result in the complete
pacifcation Of all sections of the country.
Fourth. Local selfgovernment, with i'm
partial suffrage, will guard the rights Of all
citizens more securely than any centralized
power. The public welfare requires the su-
premacy Of the civil over the military author
ity, and the freedom of person under the pro-
lection of the habeas corpus We demand for
the individual the largest liberty consistent
with public order, for the States self-govern-
ment, and for the nation return to the meth
DDS of peace and the constitutional limitation
of power.
Fifth. The civil service of the government
has become q mere instrument of partisan
tyranny and personal ambition, and an object
Of selfish greed. It is scandal and reproach
upon our free institutions, and breeds de-
moralization dangerous to the perpetuity of
Republican government. We, therefore, re-
gard thorough reform of the civil service as
one of the most pressing necessities Of the
hour; that honesty, capacity and fidelity con-
stitute the only valid claims to public employ
ment; that the Offices of the government cease
to be a matter of arbitrary favoritism and
patronage, and that public stations become
again posts of honor. To this end it is i'm
peratively required that no President shall be
a candidate for reelection.
Sixth. We demand system of Federal
taxation which shall not unnecessarily inter.
fere with the industry of the people, and which
shall provide means necessary to pay the ex-
penses of the government, economically ad-
ministered, pensions, the interest on the pub
lie debt, and a moderate reduction, annually,
of the principal thereof and recognizing that
there are in our midst honest but irreeoncila-
bic differences of opinion with regard to the
respective systems Of protection and free trade,
we remit discussion Of the subject to the peo-
pie in their congressional districts, and to the
decision of Congress thereon, wholly free of
executive interference or dictation.
Seventh. The public credit must be sacred
ly maintained, and we denounce repudiation
in every form and guise.
Eighth. A speedy return to specie payment
is demanded alike by the highest consideration
of commercial morality and honest govern
ment.
Ninth. We remember with gratitude the
heroism and sacrifice Of the soldiers and sail
ors of the republic, and no act of ours shall
ever detract from their justly earned fame or
the full reward Of their patriotism.
Tenth. We are opposed to all further grants
of lands to railroads or other corporations
The public domain should be held sacred to
actual settlers.
Eleventh. We hold that it is the duty Of
the Government in its intercourse with for
eign nations to cultivate the friendship Of
peace by treating with all on fair and equal
terms, regarding it alike dishonorable either
to demand what is not right or to submit to
what is wrong. ..'
Twelfth. For the promotion and success of
these vital principles, and the support Of the
candidates nominated by this convention, we
invite and cordially welcome the cooperation
of all patriotic citizens without regard to pre-
vious political afiliation.
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