Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-08-22
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted at tie Republican National Cor
~ention. at Philadelphia, June g, 1872.

Tention. ut Phiindelphlh, June u 1iS2.
The Republican party of the United
States, assembled in n National Convcntioa.
in tie cliy of Philadelphia. on June ) and
=, 1872, again declares its faith. appeals to
its history, and announces its position upon
iue.ouestcns Aefere the country.
H. During e'avcn years Of its suprema-
=. j, has accepted, with grand courage, the
solemn duties of he tunes. 1t suppressed
a gigantic rebellion: cmancipited 1000
GOO Of slaves; dccrecd the equal citizenship
Of all. and established universal Suffrage
'ixLibiting unparalleled magnanimity, is
'clia;nally punished DO man 70 political Of
fanses and warmly wc,c ned ell who PROV
"a their loyalty by oheying the laws and
dealing Justly with their ucgEbors. Il las
steadily decreased with firm hand the re-
,sul.ant disorders Of the great VIZ. and mi
dated wise policy towards the Indians ~
The Pacific Railroad, ard similar vast en-
,erpriscs, have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land
freely given to actual settlers j; immigration
Nrotected and encouraged, ard a full ac
acknowledgement of naturallzel citizens
rights secured from European Powers.
uniform national currency has cen provia
al, repudia,ion frowned down, the national
.sreiit sustained under the most extraordi-
AIRY burdens. aud 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 0: Sl1n, 600 COO n year; great iinan
cnl crisis has been avoided, and peace and
lenty prevail throughout the land. Men
acing foreign difficulties have been peace
't,lly and h.norably compromised. and the
,'lenor shd rov.er Of the nation kept in high
resI &c. throughout he worll. This alori
Gus record of the past is the parys best
pledge for the future. We believe that the
;coplc will not intrusi the Government 10
any party or combination of men composed
of those who chiefly have resisted every
step Of this beneficial progress.
=. Complete liberty and exact equality
IN the enjoyment Of all civil, political and
public rights should be established and eff
fectually maintained throughout the Onion
by efficient and appropriate State and Fed
cral legislation: neither law nor its admin
istration should admit of any disermina-
ton in respect TO citizens by reason Of race,
creed, color. or previous condition Of servi-
tude.
g. The recent amendments to the Nation
"a. Constitution should be cordially sustain
"a because ey are right and not mere I
tolerated because hey are aw, and should
be carried out according to their spirit by
appropriate legislation, the enforcement
ut which, can be snhey trusted only TO the
lnliy that secured those amendments.
]. The National Government should seek
80 maintain an honorable peace with all ma
.iohs, pro Getting lis citizens everywhere.
and sympaihizing with all people WHO strive
Tor greater liberty.
:. ANY system OF civil service under
which the subordinate petitions of the Gov
crSlnent are Considered rewards FOR mere
party zeal is fatally demoralizing. and we,
therefore. favor reform Of the 81 stem by
laws which shall abolish the evils Of patron
nge, and make honesty, efficiency and iidel-
ily essential qualifications FOR public posi-
iian, without practically creating a life ten
tire Of Office.
g. We are opposed = further grants Of
public lands 10 corporations and monopo-
lies, and demand that the national domain
5e set apart for free homes for thu People
!. The annual revenue. after paying cur
rent debts, should furnish n mo leratc bal
ance FOR the reduction of the principal; and
rev .nue. except such ~ may be derived
Cd by duties on i'm ,ortations, the duties on
winch should be adjusted as 20 aid in Sc
curing remunerative wages to the laborer
and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity Of the whole country.
8. We hold in undying honor the soldiers
aud sailors whose valor saved Tie Union :;
ihei~ pensions arc a sacrea debt OF the IA
:ion and the widows and orphans Of those
who died for their country are entitled to
the care Of a generous and g,aefu, people.
We favor sac additional legislation as will
extend the bounty Of The Government TO all
cur die and sailors who were honora-
lily discharged! aud who in the line Of duty
tccaGe disabled without regard to length
Of service or cause Of such discharge.
.. The doctrine Of Great Briiian and
other European Powers concerning allegi-
ance-once n subject always suhjcc hay
ing, at last. through the efforts of the Re-
publican party, been abandoned, and the
American idea Of the individuals right 10
transfer his allegiance hay ng been Accept
ed by European nations, it is the Il lty of
orr Government 70 guard with jealous care
ste rights OF Ctr adopted citizens against
'sie assumption of unauthorized claims by
their former governments, and we urge
continual and careful encouragement and
protection TO voluntary immigration.
le The Thanking privilege ought to be
abolished, and the way prepared for u
speedy reduction in the rates of postage.
il. Among the questions which press
FOR attention is that which son Gems the re.
iations Of capital and labor, and the Repub-
lean party recognize the duty of SO sliap-
ing legislation AS TO secure full protection
ana the amplest field for capital and for
l.l ., T. ~.
.portdnities and a ust share of mutual prof
IT'S of these two great servants of ciyi!iza>
t.on.
IL. We hold that Congress nd the Pres
i'iem have Oaly fulfilled an imperative duty
j. their measures for the suppression Of
violent and reasonable organizations in
certain lately rebellious regions, and for
the protection Of the ballot box and there
fore. they are entitled TO the thanks Of the
nation.
IL. We denouocc tie reputation Of the
public debt in any form or disguise, as n
national crime. We witness with pride the
reduction OF tAe pr nrifal OF The debt and
OF the rates Of in;crcsa. upon the balance,
aud confidently expect that our excellent
national currency will he perfected by Il
speedy resumption Of specie payments
~. The Republican party is mindful of
is obligations to the loyal women Of Amer
fca for Heir noble devotion 10 the cause Of
freedom their admission 10 wider fields of
usefulness is received with 5 abstraction, and
Tic honest demands, OF any class Of citizens
for additional tights should be .fca ell with
respectful consideration.
j.. We heartily approve Of lie acton Of
Congress in extending amnesty 10 those
Ney in rebellion. and rejoice in tlle
VI of peace and iraterlal fcel.ug
<out the land
Me Republican party propose 10 re
\ights reserved bv the people 10
Us carefully as the powers dele
10 the State and TO ihe ielcr-
!, disapProvcs Of lie re
Niionnl laws for the purpose
My iniefiercAce ,sshh tie
\ered sy the people "
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