The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-05-10

cord platform which does not re-
present reform idea, other than
those which have actuated the Re-
publican party for four years past.
and hence invites no cooperation
upon principles admitting of contest.
The first recognizes as a principle
what the Republican party has made
an accomplished fact. The second
is a mere corollary resulting there
from, but hard pill for the Demo
cracv TO swallow. The third is de-
claration on which Republicans are
not agreed, but which would have
become anaccomplished fact through
their agency, but for the unwise and
unstatesmanlike management Of one
of the original movers in the Liberal
programme. The fourth squints to-
wards the resolutions of '9S. The
fifth and sixth are directed at Civil
Service Reform, measure inaugu-
rated by the present administration
and being thoroughly tested. 1t al
so declares for the one term prin-
ciple which to be consistent should
apply to all offices as well as that Of
President. The seventh declares
for a system of federal taxation to
pay the expenses OF government and
RENTS the tariff issue to the people
| in Congressional Districts-a most
marvellous surrender either on the
part Of Greedy or the Liberal Re-
formers generally, not much matter
which. The eighth is the Repub-
lican demand in its strongest terms.
The Ninth declares for special pay
ments, which will accomplish itself
if let alone. The tenth eleventh and
twelfth are essentially Republican,
and as n consequence too strong
meat for Democratic stomachs. But
read the resolutions and find if you
can wherein there is an essential
element upon which to found a Sc
parate party, with any hope of sue
cess. If you are desired to ex-
change your belief, you would ex-
pect the Reformer to present you
with something better than YOU have
already Can you find it in the fol-
lowing array of generalities;
THE PLATFORM.
| We, the Liberal Republicans of the United
States, in National Convention assembled, at
| Cincinnati proclaim the following principles
as essential to a just Government:
First-We recognize the equality Of all men
before the law, and hold that it is the duty of
the Government in its dealings with the peo-
pie, to mete out equal and exact Justice to all,
/ Of whatever nativity, race, color or persuasion
religious or political, demanding nothing but
right, submitting to nothing wrong
| Second-We pledge ourselves to maintain
the Union Of these States, emsnCipating and
Embellishments, and to oppose any reopening
of the questions settled BY the Thirteenth and
Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution
Third-We demand the immediate and ab-
soIute removal of all disabilities imposed on
account of the rebellion, which was finally sub
dHsd seven years ago, believing that uniTer-
sal amnesty will result in the complete pacifi-
cation of all sections of the country.
Fourth-Local self-government with i'm
partial suffrage will guard the rights Of all cit
ICES more securely than any centralized power
The public welfare requires the supremacy Of
the civil over the military authority and the
freedom of the person under the protection Of
the habeas corpus. We demand for the in
dividual the largest liberty consistent with
public order, and for the State self-govern-
ment, and the nation to return to the methods
of peace and the constitutional limitations of
power.
Fifth-The Civil Service of the Government
has become a mere instrument of partisan
tyranny and personal ambition, and an object
of selfish greed. It is q scandal and reproach
upon free institution, and breeds demorali-
zation dangerous to the perpetuity of Repub-
hcan Government.
Sxth-We threfore regard a thorough re-
form of the civil service as one of the most
psessing necessities of the hour; that honesty,
capacity and fidelity constitute the only valid
claims to public employment; that the offices
of the Government cease to be matter of ar
bitrary favOrltism and patronage, and that
public station become again post Of honor.
To this end 1t IS lmperatlvely required that no
President shall be candidate for reelection,
Seventh-We demand a system of federal
taxation which shall not unnecessarily inter
fere with the means necessary to paw the ex-
penses of the Government economically ad-
ministered, the PENSIONS interest on the pub
lie debt, and moderate annual reduction of
the principal thereof, and recognizing that
there are in our midst honest but irreconcila-
| BILE system of protection and free trade, we re-
nit the discussion Of the subject to the people
/ In their Congressional districts, and the deci-
sion of Congress thereon, wholly free of exec
utiVe interference or dictation.
Eighth-The public credit must he saeredIy
maintained, and we denOunce reputation in
| every form and guise.
Ninth-A speedy return of specie payments
is demanded alike by the highest considera-
tions Of commercial morality and honest gov
eminent.
Tenth-We remember with gratitude the
| heroism and sacrifices Of the soldiers and sail
ors Of the Republic, and no act Of ours shall
ever detract from their Justly earned fame, or
the full rewards of their patriotism.
Eleventh-We are opposed to all further
grants of lands to railroads or other corpora
tions. The public domains should be held
sacred to actual settlers.
Twelfth-We hold that it Is the duty of tho
Government, in its intercourse with foreign
nations, to cultivate the friendships of peace
by treating with all on fair and equal terms,
regarding it alike dishonorable either to de-
mand what is not right or to submit to what
is wrong.
Thirteenth-For the promotion and success
of these vital principles, and the support of
the candidates nominated by this Convention,
we invite and cordially welcome the co-opera-
ton of all patriotic citizens, without regard to
previous political affiliations .,as
HORACE WRITE,
Chairman Committee on Resolutions.
g. P. THURsToS, Secretary.
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