The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-08-28
PLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL REPUB-
LECAN PARTY,

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PLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL REPUB-
LECAN PARTY
The following is the full platform adopted by
the Republican National Convention, held at
Philadelphia, June and g. 1877 .ra
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.
FirSt.-During eleven years of supremacy it
has accepted, with grand courage, the solemn
duties of the times it suppressed q gigantic re-
beilion emancipated 100000 of slaves decreed
the equal citizenship of all, and established univer
sal suffrage; exhibiting unparalleled magma
nilnity, IL criminally punished no man for poiti-
caloflences, and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty by obeying the laws and dealing
justly with their neghbors. 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 Il 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 blrdens, and new bonds negotiated at lower
rates. The revenues have been carefully col
lected and honestly applied, despite annual
large reductions Of rates OF taxation, the
public debt has been reduced, during Gen
eral Grants Presidency, at the rate of
hundred millions year; great financial crisis
have been avoided, and peace and plenty pre-
vail throughout tho land; menacing foreign diff
culties have been peacefully and honoraby com
posed and The honor and the power of the ma.
ton kept in high respect throughout the
world. This glorious record iof the past, is
the party's best pledge for the future. We be-
lieve the people will not entrust the government
to any party, on com bination of men, composed
chiefly of those who resisted every step of this ben
GtIcial progress.
iSeco,.a Complete liberty and exact equali-
ty in the enjoyment of all civil, political
and public rights should be established and
eliactualiy maintained throughout the Union, by
efficient 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-
yOuS condition of SerYitude. ...r .....-
Thjrd.--The recent amendments 10 the Nauo-
nal Constitution, should be cordially sustained,
because they are right, not merely tolerated be-
cause they are law, and should be carried out
cording to the spirit by appropriate Legislation, the
enforcement of which can safely be entrusted only
to the party that secured those amendmer is.
Fo,ufh.-The National Government should
seek to maintain honorable peace with all ma
sympathizing with all peoples who strive
Tor greater liberty.
FL7h.-Any system of the civil service under
which the subordinate positions of the Gov
ernment are considered reward for mere
party zeal, is fatally demoraizing, and we,
therefore, favor u reform OF the system, by laws
which shall abolish the evils of patronage, and
make honesty, efficiency and fidelity the essen
tial qualifications for public position without
practically creating q life tenure of office.
Sirth.-We are opposed to further grants OF the
public lands to corporations and monopoies, and
demand that the national demain be set apart
for free homes for the people. The annual rev.
enue, after paying current debt. should furnish
q moderate balance.
ah.-The ann.a revenues, after paying
The current debt, should furnish u moderate
balance for the reduction of the principal
and the revenne except so much as may be
liquors, be raised by duties upon importation;
the duties of which should be so adjusted AS to
aid in securing remuneraltye wages, TO labor,
and promote the growth, industries, and pros.
perity of the whole country
Etqtth.-We hold in undying honor the soldiers
and sailors whose Halor saved the Union Their
pensions are q 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
legislation as will extend the bounty Of the Gov
ernmeut to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honorably discharged, and who,i n the time OF
duty, became disabled, without regard to the
length of service or the cause of such discharge
NinfA.-Tbe doctrine Of Great Britain and other
European Powers concerning allegiance. once
u SUBJECT always subject" having at last,
through the efforts of the Redublcan 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 tnelf former government
and we urge continual careful encouragement
and protection of voluntary immigration.
75ath.-The franlSing privilege ought 10 be abol-
ished and the way prepared for speedy reduc-
ton in the rate OF postage. H.
EGeceRM-Among the questions which press
for attention is that which concerns the relations
OF capital and labor, and the Republican party
recognize the duty of shaping legislation as to
secure full protection and the amplest field for
capital and for labor, the creator If capital, the
largest opportunities and a just share of the mu-
tpal profits Of these two great servants of ciyZa-
| ton,
| TtoeLTh.--We hold that Congress and the Pres
kdent have only fulfilled an imperative duty in
their measures for the suppression of violent and
treas enable organizations in certain lately rebel
ious regions, and for the protection of the ballot
box, and therefore they are entitled to the thanks
of the nation. a.-
| INtfteenth. 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.
pect that our excellent national currency Will be
| perfected by speedy resumption OF specie pay
| ments.
Fou,teenth.-The Republican party is mindful
of its obligations 10 the loyal women OF America
for their noble donation to the cause 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 betreated with respectful considers
! ton .......
| FUIee,th.--We heartily approve the action o
congress III amnesty To those IL
rebellion, and rejoice in the growth of peace itnC
| fraternal feeling throughout the land.
Sk9teeah-The Republican party propose Il
I respect the rights reserved by the people I,
| Nemselyesa as carefully as the powers delegated
| Inv them TO the State and to the Federal Govern
| TSent ltdisapproves of the resort to unconsti
| tntionsI laws for the purpose of removing evil
| Inv interference with rights not surrendered BY
The people TO either the State or National Gov
Sspenfsenth-I is the duty Of the Genera
Government to adopt such measures as will tent
to encourage American commerce and shil
| building. .-,
Ei1hteenH.-We believe that the modest pat
I riotism, the earnest purpose, the sound Jude
rnent, the practical wisdom, the lncorrnptiole IN
| tegrity and the illustrous services OF ulysses ;
| Grant have commended him 10 the heart OF tn
| American people, and with him at our head W
stand to-day upon a new march to victory
PRINCIPLES ENUNCIATED by THE RE
PURLICANS OF VIRGINIA.
The Republicans of Virginia, IN Conventlo
assembled, about TO enter upon the canvass fc