The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-08-02
National Republican Platform.
For President,
ULYSSES =. GRANT.
For Vice President,
HENRY WILSON.

u X heReham, OF Umatilla County
W D. Hare, of Washington County.
JaS. r. Gazley. Of Douglas County.
The Republican Party of the United STATES as
-embled in National Convention in the city OF
Philadelphia, on the 5th and 6th days OF June,
80 1-''li icclitt> llS laltu, appeals TO Its
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country:
During the eleven years of its aSccndancy
II mas accepted with grand courage the solemn
duties Of the time: has suppressed giga lie re-
bellon, einaucipated four millions of slaves,
decreed the equal citizenship Of all and eSfat-
liShed universal sufirage. Exhibiting unpar-
alleied Inagnanimity, il criminally punished
no man Tor political OhenSes and has warmly
welcomed an who proved their loyalty by
Obeylns the laws and dealing justly with their
neighbOrS. 1t initiated new policy toward the
Indians; the Pacific Railroad and similar vast
successfully conducted to completion; the pub
lie lands have been freely given to actual set
tiers; immigration has been protected and en-
cOurased, and fuu acknowledgements Of the
rights Of naturaliZed citizens secured from
European powers. In the form OF National
currency, IL has provided for the National
credit, and sustained 10 under the most extra
ordinary burdens. II has negotiated new bonds
at lower rates Of interest. The revenues have
been carefully collected and honestly applied.
Despite the annual large reductions from the
rate OF ttNation. the public debt has been re-
uucet during T. =. GRANTS Presidency at the
rate OF sl0lUN00J per year \ great financial
crisis mas been aveTted. and peace and plenty
prevail throughout the land. Aicnacing foreign
difficulties have been peacefully and hOnorablv
comprised, and the honor and power of the
Nation Kept IN high position throughout the
world. This glorious record Of the past is the
party's best pledge for the future and we be-
lieve that the people viii not cntrust the gov
eminent TO any party or combination of men.
composed OF those who chiefly have resisted
every step in this beneficial progress.
:. complete liberty and exact equality in the
enjOymentS OF all civil, political and public
rights should be established and effectuaIly
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
and appropriate State and Federal legislation.
Neither law nor IFS administration Ghnuln
admit OF any discrimination in respect To citi-
Zens by reason of race. creed, color. or previous
condition of Scrvitude.
3. The recent amendments 10 the National
Constitution should De cordially sustained be-
cause they are right, not merely tolerated
because they are laW. and should be carried ont
according To their spirit by appropriate legisla-
lpn, the enforcement oi which can be safely
trusted only 10 the party that secured the
amendments.
/. The National Government seeks 10 main
tain an honorable peace with all nations pro-
tecting its citizens everywhere and SvmpathiZ-
ing with all peoples who strive for greater
liberty.
D ANY system OF civil service under which
the subordinate positions of the Government
are considered rewards Tor mere party zeal, is
fatally demoTlltzins, and we therefore favor a
reform oi tht system, by a law which shall
abolish the evils OF patronage and make hon
cstN, efficiency and fidelity the essential quail
hcailonS for public position without practically
creating q liic-tcnurc Of office.
o. We are opposed TO further grants Of public
lands TO corporations and mOuOpoifstS. and de-
nand that the National domain be set apart for
free settlement 10y the people.
. The annual revenue, after paying current
debts, should furnish "a moderate balance for
the reduction the principal public debt, and
except 50 much as may be derived from a tax
lhlportation>- Wnich should be adjusted 10 aid
in securing remunerative wages 20 labOrerS, and
TO promote the industries and growth and pros
pcrity of the whole country.
s. We hold in undyiug hOuOrthe soldiers and
sailors whose Valor saved the Union. Their
pensions are "a sacred debt of the nation and
Z -ttft ffnf4f
the country are entitled to the care OF q gener-
Gus and grateful people. We favor such addi-
tlOn3i legislation as Will extend the bounty Of
the Government to all our soldiers and sailors
who We're honorably discharged. and who in
the time Of duty became disabled, without re-
gard 10 length oi service or the cause Of such
9. The doctrine OF Grea: Britain and other
European powers concerning allegiance, once
a subject always subject, having at last,
| through the efforts of the Republican party,
been abandoned. and the American idea of the
right of an individual 10 transfer his allegiance
having been accepted by European nations, 10
I ls the duty of our Government 10 guard with
against the assumption of unauthorized claims
/ by their former Government, and we urge a
/ continued and careful encouragement ana pro-
l lection To voluntary emigration.
/ 10. The ranking privilege ought 10 be abol-
lshed and q way proposed for reductions in the
n. Among the questions which press for at
! tentiun i that which concerns the relations OF
capital and labor. and the Republican party
I recognize the duty of shaping legislation so as
/ to secure a full protection and ample field for
capital, and for labor which creates capital: the
largest opportunities add just share OF the
mutual profits of these two great servants OF
/ civilization.
I l.. Wshold ghat Congress- and the President
{ have only fulfilled an important duty in their
I measures for the suppression OF violent and
/ treasOuolle organizations i'm certain lately re-
. beli1OuS regions and Tor the protection Of the
I ballot, and therefore they are entitled to the
T thanks OF the Nation.
i l3 We dcnOuuce the Reputation Of public
] debts i'm NiSaUfzn "a al
3 the principal OF that debt, and OF the rates OF
I interest upon the balance, and confidently
I expect that our excellent national currency viii
I be perfected by speedy resumption 70 specie
payment.
] II. The Republican party is mindful OF its
l obligations TO the loyal women OF America for
/ their noble devotion 10 the cause of freedom;
their application for admission to further use
/ fulneSS is received with satisfaction; and the
1 honest demands OF any class of citizens for ad-
ditiOnal rights should be treated with respectful
I consideration.
/ Il. We heartily approve OF the action OF
/ Congress in granting amnesty 70 those engaged
/ in the rebellion, and rejoice in the growth Of
peace and fraternal feeling throughout the land.
Z 10. The Republican party proposes to respect
all rights reserved by the people TO themselves,
/ as carefully as the powers delegated by them TO
, the State and Territorial governments. 1t 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
I Il. It l. the duty Of The General Government
Z to adopt such measures as will tend To encOur-
I age American commerce ami Ship-building.
IS. We believe that the modest patriotism
] the earnest purpose, sound judgment, practical
l wisdom, incOrrupttblc integrity and llluStriOus
I services OF L. : Grant have commended him %
/ the heart of the American people, and with him
at our head we start to-day on new march %