The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-13

rlous ana contradictory tendencies, points
of delay and even of reacton-proceeds
steadily, now in secret, and now openly, at
one time in theory, at another in practice,
now tumultuous, now orderly, beginning
by converting absolute. monarchies into con-
stitutional monarchies, until it is ready to
convert constitutional monarchies into
democratic epublics.-EMILIo CAsTEL-
AR, in H0per's Magazine for June. -
PLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL REPUB-
LICAN PARTY
The following is the full platform adopted bv
the Republican National Convention, held at
Philadelphia, June and Q, 1872:
The Republican party of the United States
assembled in National Convention, in the city of
Philadelphia, on the 9th and 9Th days or June,
1872, again declares its faith, appeals to its
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country.
FuSt.-During eleven years of supremacy IL
has accepted, with grand courage, the solemn
duties of the times it suppressed u gigantic re-
bellion emancipated 4, 900, 900 of slaves decreed
the equal citizenship ofa, and established univer
sal suffrage; exhibiting unparalleled magma
nimity, 1T crminally punished no man for politi-
calofences, and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty by obeying the laws and dealing
justly with their neighbors. 1t has steadily de
creased, with firm hand the result and disorders
of great war, and initiated wise policy toward
the Indians The Pacific railroad and similar
vast enterprises have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land freely
given to actual settlers; immigration protected
and encouraged, and a full Acknowledgement of
the naturalized citizens right secured from Euro
pean powers; a uniform national currency has
been provided; reputation frowned down, the
national credit sustained under most extraordi-
nary burdens, and new bonds negotiated at lower
rates. The revenues have been carefully col
iected and honestly applied, despite annual
large reductions CT rates of taxation the
public debt has been reduced, during Cen
erai Grants Presidency, at the rate of q
hundred millions q year; great financial crisis
nave been avoided, and peace and plenty pre-
vail thr oughout the land; menacing foreign diff
culties have been peacefully and honorably COM
posed, and the honor and the power of the ma
ton kept in high respect throughout the
world. This glorious record of the past is
the party's best pledge for the future. We be-
lieve the people will not entrust the government
to any party, or combination of men, composed
chiefly of those who resisted every step of this ben
eficial progress.
Second-Complete liberty and exact equali-
ty in the enjoyment of all civil, political
and public rights should be established and
etlectually maintained throughout the Union, by
efflcient and appropriate State and Federal legis
lation neither the law nor the administration
should admit of any discrimination in respect of
citizens by reason of race, creed, colored or pre-
yious condition of servitude.
Thfrd.-The recent amendments 10 the Natio-
nal Constitution, should be cordially sustained,
because they are right, not merely tolerated be-
cause they are law, and should be carried out ac-
cording to the spirit by appropriate Legislation, the
enforcement of which can safely be entrusted only
to the party that secured those amendmer ts
FouTth.-The National Government should
seek to maintain honorable peace with all ma
tons, protecting its citizens everywhere, and
sympathizng with all peoples who strive
for greater liberty. ... ..
Fy1h.-Any system of the civil service under
which the subordinate positions of the Gov
ernment are considered reward for mere
party zeal, is fatally demoraliZing, and we,
therefore, favor a reform of the system, by laws
oI, hall n,l,a
make honesty, efficiency, and fidelity the essen
tial qualifications for public position, without
practically creating a life tenure of Office
Siath.-We are opposed to further grants of the
public lands to corporations and monopolies, and
demand that the national domain be set apart
for free homes.for the people. The annual rev.
enue. after paying current debt. should furnish
a moderate balance.
Sepenth.-The annual revenues after paying
the current debt, should furnish q moderate
balance for the reduction of the principal,
and the revenue, except so much as may be
derived from tax on tobacco and
liquors, be raised by duties upon importation
the duties of which should be SO adjusted rs to
aid in securing remunerative wages, to labor,
and Promote the growth, industries, and pros
perity Of the whole country.
r Eighth.--We hold in undying honor the soldiers
and sailors whose valor saved the Union. Their
pensions are a sacred debt of the nation, and the
widows and orphans of those who died for their
country are entitled to the care of an additional
legis!atio as will extend the bounty Of the Gov
ernmeut to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honorably discharged, and who, in the time of
duty, became disabled, without regard to the
length of service or the cause of such discharge.
Einth.--The doctrine of Great Britain and other
European Powers concerning allegiance. "Once
a subject always q subject having at last,
through the efforts of the Redublican party, been
abandoned, and the American idea of the right
to transfer allegiance having been accepted by
European nations, it is the duty of our Govern
ment to guard with jealous care the right of
adopted citizens against the assumption of unau-
thoriZed claims by their former Government,
and we urge continual careful encouragement
and protection of voluntary immigration.
1enth.-The frankng privilege ought to be abol-
ished and the way prepared for a speedy reduc-
ton in the rate of postage.
MISUNDERSTANDING the questions which press
for attention is thai which concerns the relations
of capital and labor and the Republican party
recognize the duty of SO shaping legislation as to
secure full protection and the amplest field for
capital and for labor, the creator Of capital, the
largest opportunities and just share of the lnu-
tual profits of these two great servants OF civiZa-
ton.
dent have only fulfilled an imperative duty in
their measures for the suppression of violent and
reasonable organizations in certain lately rebel
lious regons, and for the protection of the ballot
box, and therefore they entitled to the thanks
of the nation.
Tnirteenta.-We denounce the reputation of
the public debt in any form or disguise as a ma
tional crime. We witness with pride the reduc.
ton of the principal of the debt and of the rates
of interest upon the balance, and confidently eX-
peet that our excellent national currency VIII De
| perfected by speedy resumption of specie pay
ments. .--... ..... .... -. .
| FourteenM.-The Republican party is mindful
| of its obligations 10 the loyal women of America
for their noble donation to the of freedom,
their admission to the wider fields of usefulness
| is viewed with satisfaction, and the honest de
| mands of any class of citizens for additional
rights should bereated with respectfn considera-
| ton a..
| Flfteenh.-We heartily approve the action of
| Congress in extending amnesty to those lately in
rebellion and rejoice in the growth OF peace and
| fraternal feeling throughout the land,
| Siafeenth.-The Republican party propose TO
| respect the rights reserved by the people to
| themselves as carefully as the powers delegated
| by them to the State and to the Federal Govern
| ment. Itdisapproves of the resort to unconsti-
| tutional laws for the purpose of removing evils
| by interference with rights not surrendered by
the people to either the State or National Coy
| eminent, ..- ~ .-... -... 49,. .
| Sece,,teeah-It is the duty of the General
| Government TO adopt such measures as Will tend
| to encourage American commerce ana Snll
building. G.. s...-.... .,.-.
Eiohteenth-We believe that the modest pat
| riotism, the earnest purpose, the sound luog
| ment the practical wisdom, the inconnptible IN
tegrity and the illustrious services OF ulysses ,
| Grant, have commended him 10 the heart OF the
| American people, and with him at our head We
stand to-day upon a new march to victory
PRINCIPLES ENUNCIATED BY THE RE
- PUBLICANS OF VIRGINIA.
The Republicans of Virginia, in Convention
| assembled about to enter upon the canvass lol
the election of President and FicePresiden
| oil the United States, now formally announce