The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-21
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Philadelphia, ON June and 6, lS72, again de-
clares its faith, appeals to its history, ana an
nounces its position upon the questions pe'ofe
the country. -
l. During eleven years of its supremacy, it has
accepted, with grand courage, the solemn duties
of the times. 1t suppressed gigantic reoeinoh;
emAncipate 900 600 of slaves: decreed the equai
citizenship of all, and established universal sur
frage. Exhibiting unparalleled masnanlmlty, IL
has criminally punished no man for political OF,
fenses, and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty by obeying the laws ana deahnS
justly with their neighbors. 1t has steadily ae-
creased with firm hand the resultant disorders
of the crest war, and initiated wise pohc! TO-
ward the Indians. The Pacific Railroad anu sun,
liar vast enterprises have been generously AIDED
and successfully conducted; the pupilc laho Tree
ly given to actual settlers; immigration encour-
aged and protected, and full Acknowledgement
of naturalized citizens rights secured from Euro
pean powers. A uniform national currency mas
been provided, reputation froWned down. the
national credit sustained under the most extra
ordinary burdens. and new bonds negotiated al
lower rates: the revenues have been carer col
lected and honestly applied. Despite the annual
large reductions of Rates of taxation. the pupnc
debt has been reduced during General Grant S
Presidency at the rate Of s1o0oo0.OOo year: a
great financial crics has been avoided, and peace
and plenty prevail Throughout the land Men
ecing foreign difficulties have been peacefully
and honorably compromised, and the honor and
power of the nation kept in high respect through
out the world. This glorious record Of the past
is the party best pledge for the future. We oe-
lieve that the people will not entrust the Gov
composed of those who chiefly have resisted
every step of this BENEFICIAL progress.
2. Complete liberty and exact equality IN the
the enjoyment of all civil, political and puhic
rights should be established and efiectualy main
tanned throughout the Union by efficient and ap-
propriate State and Federal legislation; neither
law nor its administration should admit OF any
discrimination i'll respect to citizens by reason OF
race, creed, color, or previous condition OF ser'
tude.
g. The recent amendments to the National Con-
stitution should be- cordially sustained because
they are right, and not merely tolerated because
they are law, and should be carried out according
to their spirit by appropriate legislation, the en-
forcement of which can be safely trusted only to
the party that secured those amendments.
L. The National Government should seek TO
maintain an honorable peace with all nations,
projecting its citizens everywhere, and sylnI';A-
thyzing with all people who strive Tor greater
liberty.
S. Any system of civil service under which the
subordinate positions OF the Government are con-
sidered rewards for party zeal Is fatally de-
moralizing and we therefore favor system by
laws which shall acolish the evils OF patronage,
and make honesty. efficiency and fidelity essen-
tial qualifications for public position, without
practically creating life tenure of office.
6. We are opposed TO further grants OF pubic
lands to corporations and monopohes, and de-
mand that the national domain be set apart for
free homes for the people.
Z. The annual revenue, after paying current
debts should furnish = moderate txlance Tor the
reduction of the principal and revenue. except
such as may be derived from tax on tobacco
and liquors, be raised by duties on importations,
the duties on which should he 80 adjusted as to
aid in securing renunerative wages to the Ia
borer and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity OF the whole country.
8. We hold in nndying honor the soldiers ana
sailors whose valor saved the Union; their pen
=. l.At.f nfth nafpn
widows and orphans of those who died for their
country are entitled to the care of u generous
and grateful people. We favor such additional
legislation as will extend the bounty of the Gov
eminent to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honorably discharged, and who in the line of
duty became disabled without regard to length
Of service cause of such discharge
g. The dictrine Of Great Britain and other Euro
pean powers concerning allesiance-once q sub
ject always . subject-having at last, through
the efforts Of the Republican party, been aban-
doned, and the American idea of the individuals
right to transfer his allegiance having been ae-
cepted by European nations, II is the duty of our
Government to guard with jealous care the rights
of our adopted citizens against the assumption Of
unauthorized claims by their former govern
ments, and We urge continual and carefu VI encour-
agement and protection to voluntary immigration
10. The franking privilege ought to be abol-
ished, and the way prepared for speedy reduc-
ton in the rates of postage.
H. Among the questions which press for atten-
capital and labor, and the Republican party re-
cognize the duty of so shaping legislation as to
secure full protection and the apaplest held for
capital and for labor, the creator OF capital the
largest opportunities and . just share OF mutual
profits of these two great servants OF Civilization
II. We hold that Congress and the PRESIDENT
have only fulfilled an imperative duty IN their
measures for the suppression of violent and trea-
sOnable organizations in certain lately reoelllous
regions, and for the protection OF the ballot box
and. therefore they are entitled to the thanks Of
the nation.
Is. We denounce the reputation Of the public
debt in any form or disguise, - . national crime.
We witness with pride the reduction OF the prln-
cipal Of the debt and of the rates OF interest on
the balance, and confidently expect that our e1-
cel1ent national currency Will be perfected by
speedy resumption of specie payments.
IA. The Republican party il mindful OF its OBJ
HgatiOns to the loyal women OF America Tor their
noble devotion to the cause of freedom their
admission TO the wider fields of usefulness is ne
ceived with satisfaction, and the honest de-
nands, of any class of citizens for additional
rights should be treated with respectful consid-
Grafton.
Is. We heartily approve of the action of Con-
gress in extending amnesty TO those lately IN re-
bellion. AID rejoice in the growth OF peace and
fraternal feeling throughout the land.
Is. The Republican party propose to respect
the rights reserved by the people to themselves
Is carefully a. the powers delegated by them 10
the State and to the Federal Government. 1t
disapprOves Of the resort to unconstitutional
laws for the purpose Of removing evils by inter
ference with the rights not surrendered by the
people to neither the State or National Govern
ment.
Il 1t is the duty of the General Government
to .dopt such measures as VIII tend 70 encourage
American commerce and shipbuilding.
IL. We believe that the modest patriotism, the
earnest purpose. sound judgment. practical Wis
dom, incorruptible integrity and illustrious serv-