The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-24
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

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Philadelphia. on June and ., 1872. again de-
clarts its faith. appeals to its history. and an
nounces its position upon the questions oeio1e
the country.
accepted. With grind courage, the solemn duties
Of the times. 1t suppressed gigantic rebellion;
enancip.tea A0WMOOf slaves; decreed the equal
citizenship Of all, and established universal sur
frage. Exhibiting unparalleled magnsnim1ty, It
has criminally punished NO man for political Of
lenses, and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty by obeying the laws and dealing
justly with their neighbors 1t has steadily de-
creased With . INN halRd the FcQuleant disorders
Of the great war. and initixted wise policy to-
ward the Indians. The Pacific Railroad ami SIM
liar vast enterprises have Been geDeroualy aided
and successfully conducted the public land free
ly given to actual settlers: immigration encour.
aged md protected. and . full acknowledgment
Of nat0EAli1ed citixenS rights secured frun Euro-
pean powers. A uniform national currency has
been provided. reputation frovned down, the
national credit sustained under the most extra
ordinary burdens, and new bonds negotiated At
lower rates; the revenues have been carefully col
lected aad honestly applied. Despite the annual
large reductions of rates Of taxation, the public
debt has been reduced during General Gr.nts
Presidency at the rate Of $lUUOOO.tUo year;
great financial cricis has been avoided. and peace
and pkAoy prevail Throughout the land. Men
ecinS foreign difficulties have been peacefully
~ hoans.bly 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's best pledge for the future We be-
lieve that the people will not entrust the Gov
coDpoeed Of those who chiefly have resisted
every step of this benincial progress.
2. Complete liberty and exact equality in the
the enjoyment of all civil. political and pubic
rights should be established and eh,ciually laaln-
tanned throughout the Union by efficient and nj =
propr!ate STATE md Federal le1islstion: neither
law nor IT. afianinistrstion should admit a any
discrimination in respect to citizens by reason 81
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;. The recent auendments 10 the National Con-
stitution should be cordially sustained because
they are right. and not merely tolerated because
they are Inv, and slsould be carried out according
70 their spirit by appropriate legislation the tn
forcement of which can be safely trusted only to
the party that secured those amendments.
4. The National Government should seek to
maintain honorable peace with all nations
protecting its citizens everywhere. and sylnps-
thyzins with all people who strive for greater
liberty. -...e....E4 s..z.aT
S. ANY system of civil service under which the
subordinate positions of the Government are con-
siered wards fog mere party 1ral. % fatally DE-
morzlizing and We therefore favor . system by
laws which shall scottish the evils OF patronage,
and make honesty. efficiency and fidelity ess+n-
tial qualifications for public position. without
practically creating life tenure of office.
6. We are opposed to further grants sf public
lands 70 CORPORATIONS snd monopolies, ana de-
mand that the national domain be set spsrt for
free homes for the people.
Z. The annual revenue. after paying current
debts should furnish moderate balance Tor the
reduction Of the principal and revenue, except
such ss may be derived from Q tax on tobacco
and liquors, be raised by duties on importations,
the duties on which should be 50 adjusted - TO
aid in securing remuneratlve wages To the Ia
borer and promote the industries. growth and
prosperity Of the whole country.
&. We hold in undying honor the soldiers and
sailors whose vAlOr saved the Union; their pen
sions are . sacred debt of the nation. and the
widows and orphans Of those who died for their
country are entitled to the care OF . generous
and grateful people. We favor such additional
leRislstiun Is will extend the bounty Of the Gov
eminent to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honorsbly discharged. and who in the line Of
duty became disabled. without regard to length
of service or cause Of such discharge.
g. The dictrine of Great Britain and other Euro
pesn powers concerning aliegiance-once . sub
joct always . subJect-having at last. through
tbs efforts Of the Repuhlican psrty, been aban-
doned, and the American idea OF the individuals
right to transfer his allegiance having been
cepted by European nations. it - the duty Of our
80yernnent t. guard with jealons care the rights
Of our adopted citizens against the assumption Of
unaut hOrized claims by their form-f govern
ments, and we urge continual and careful encour
aecns mt and protection to voluntary immisrafion
10. The franking privilege ought to b abol-
ikhed. and the wsy prepared for speedy reduc
ton in the rates Of postage.
IL. Among the questions which press for atten-
ton, is that which concerns the relations Of
capital and labor. and the Republican party re-
coenize the duty OF 30 shaping legislation as to
secure full protection aud the amplest field for
CAPITAL and for labor. the creator Ut capital the
largest opportunities and just share of mutual
profits of these two great servants Of civilization.
L.. We hold that Congress and the President
have only fulfilled an imperative duty in their
measures for the suppression Of violent and tres
sonable organizations in certain lately rebelious
and for the protection OF the ballot box;
and, therefore, they axs 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 prin-
the balance, and confidently expect that our ex-
cellent national currency will be perfected by
speedy assumption Of sperie payments.
IA. The Republican party u mindful OF It's ODD
lisations to the oval women Of America for their
noble devotion to the cause of freedom their
admissions to the wider fields Of usefulness is Ne
ceived with satisfaction, end the honest de.
msnds, q 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 ne
bellion. aud rejoice in the growth Of peace and
fraternal feeling throughout the land.
l6. The Republican party propose TO respect
the rights reserved by the people to themselves
as, carefully as the powecs deiegsted by them to
the State and to the Federal Government. 1t
dj0pprOves of the resort to unconstitutional
laws for the purpose of removing evils by inter
fcrrncs with the rights not surrendered by the
p ople 70 neither the State or National Govern
ment.
II. II is the duty Of the General Government
70 sdopt such measures - will tend to encourage
American commerce and shipbuildins.
Is. We believe that the modest patriotism, the
eArnest purpose, sound Judgment. practical wis.,
lom incOgruptibie integrity and iilustrlous serv