The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-16
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1874.
The Republican party Of the United
States assembled In National C0nyen-
ton III sAe city Of Philadelphia. on the
9TH and 6th days Of June, lS7a. again
declares It, faith atMappeals to Its his
tory AMI announces it, position Upon
the Questions before the country.
First--Dring eleven years Of su-
psemacy It lms aevepted with grand
courage the solemn duties Of the time.
It suppressed a gigantic rebellion;
cmalNiImte,l 4,0Al. 900 slaves; decreed
the equal citizenship ofall and estal,-
lishcd universal suffrage. Exhibiting
unparalleled magnanimity, 1t crimir-
ally punished no man for political Of
fenscs. and warmly welcomed all who
proved their loyalty by obeying the
laws and dealing Justly with their
neighbors. 1t has steadily decreased
with firm hand, the resultant disor-
orlers ofa great war and initiated a
wise policy towards the Indians. The
Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-
terpriscs. have been generously allied
and successfully conducted. The pub
liz lands are freely given to actual set
tiers; immigration Is protected, en-
couraged, and the full acknowledge
mcnt of the natualized citizens rights
has been secured from European pow
ers. The national currency lslS inn
proved IN regulation aud the national
credit has been sustained under extra
ordinary burdens, aud new bonds have
been negotiated at lower rates. Tic
revenues have been carefully collected
and honestly applied. Despite the an
nlml large reductions from the rates of
taxation the publie debt has been re-
ducetl during Grants presidency attle
rate Of one hundred million dollars per
year. A great financial crisis has been
avoided and peace and plenty prevail
tlrougont tile land. Mellacing for
eign difficulties have been peacefully
aid hononbly compromised. and the
honor and power of the nation has
been kept high throughout the world.
This glorious record Of the past is the
party's hest pledge for the future. We
believe the people will not entrl.t the
Government to any party or combina-
ton Of men composed of those who
chiefly have resisted every step in this
beneficial progress.
Sec0nl-CompIetc liberty and exact
equality in the enjoyment Of all civil,
political and public rights should he
established and effcctually maintained
throughout the Union. by efficient and
appropriate State and Federal legisla-
ton. Neither the law or its admins
tratiOn should admit Of any disCrimin-
alton in respect to citizens, by reason
of race, creed, color, or previous COLI
tlition of servitude.
Thirl-The amendments to the Ma
tional Constitution should be cordially
sustained, because they are right not
merely tolerated because they are law;
should be carried out accord
Ing to their spirit by appropriate
legislation. the enforcement of which
can be safely trusted only to the party |
that secured the amendments.
Fouth-I'hc National Government
should seek to maintain an honorable
peace with all nations. protecting its |
citizens everywhere and sympathizing
with all people who strive for greater
liberty.
Fifth-Any system of civil service |
Under which the subordinate positions
Of the Government are considered as |
rewards for mere party zeal, is fatally
lemonlizing, and we therefore favor
a reform of the system by laws which
shall abolish the evils of patronage and
make honesty, efficiency and fidelity
qualifications for public posi-
tion, without practically creating a life
tenure of Office.
Sixth-We are opposed to further
grants Of the public lands to corpora
tions aud monopolies, and demand
that the national domain shall be set
apart for the free use of the people.
Seventh The annual revenue, after
paying the current expenditures,
should furnish moderate balance for
the reduction of the principal oftle
debt; and revenue, except so mnchas
may be received from tax on tobac-
co and liquors, ought to be rated by
duties on importations, tho scale of
which should be so adjusted as to aid
In securing remunerative wages to IL
borers and to promote the industries,
giowth and prosperity of the whole
country.
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 Wild
ows and orphans OF those who died for
their country are entitled to the care
of the Government and the gratitude
of the people. We favor such addi-
tional legislation as win extend the
bounty Of the Government to all our
soldiers and sailors who were honor
ably discharged, and who In time of
duty became disabled, without regard
to tlle length of their service or the
cause of such discharge.
NintII--Ihe doctrine Of Great Brit
ain and other European 1'oixets COR
cefning allegiance "once.a snblect al
&ays.a subject, llayinAl .ala. last,
tl,rough the efforts Of the Republican
party. been abandoned, aud tho Ameri-
can itlea Of the right oftlie Individual
to transfer his allegiance having been
accepted by the European nation, it's
the duty Of our G0yerlimentetOi guard
with jealous care the rights Of adopted
citizens against the assumptions Of I'M
authorized claims by their former gov
ernments; and We urge the continued
and careful encouragement ard prOtec-
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