The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-15

u'ar regard and esteem-an ovation, not to
him alone, but to the cause he had so ably,
and for so many years represented, and to
tbs men and women, living and dead, who
had toiled through long years Of obloquy
of that hour. 1t hardly needed the bril-
liant summary of its platform to set forth
its illustrious achievements. The very
presence Of those men was alone significant
of the victories already achieved, the pro-
gress already made, and the great distance
which the nation had travelled between the
years 1856 and 1872.
But grand as has been its record, the Re-
publican party rests not on its past alone.
1t looks to the future, and grapples with
its problems of duty and of danger. 1t
proposes as objects of its immediate ac-
complshment complete liberty and exact
equality" for all the enforcement of "the
recent amendments to the National Consti-
tuition; :" reform in the ''civi service;" the
national domain to be set apart for homes
| to the people," the adjustment of duties
| on imports so as to secure "remunerative
wages to labor" the extension of bounty
| to all soldiers and sailors "who in the line
| of duty became disabled" the continual
and careful encouragement and protection
of voluntary immigration, and the guarding
with jealous care the rights of adopted
| citizens;" the abolition of the franking
privilege, and "the speedy reduction of the
rates of POSTAGE" the reduction of the ma
tional debt and the rates of interest, and
"the resumption of specie payments" the
encouragement of American commerce and
Of ship-building; the suppression of vio-
lence, and "the protection of the ballot
box" 1t also placed ON record the opin-
ions and purposes of the party in favor of
amnesty, against all forms of reputation,
| and endorsed the humane and peaceful pol
icy of the Administration in regard to the
Indians. s
But while clearly defining and distinctly
announcing the policy of the Republican
party on these questions of practical legis-
lation and administration, the Convention
old not ignore the great social problems
which are pressing their claims for solu-
ton, and which demand the most careful
study and wise consideration. Foremost
stands the labor question. Concerning
"the relations of capital and labor" the
Republican party accepts the duty of $50
shaping legislation as to secure the full pro-
lection andthe amplest field for capital, and
for labor, the creator of capital, the largest
opportunities, and a just share of the mu-
tual profits of those two great servants of
civilization
To women, too, and her great demands,
it extends the hand of greattul recognition,
and proffers its most respectful inquiry. 1t
recognizes her noble devotion to country
and freedom, welcomes her admission to
"wider fields of usefulness" and COM
mends her demands for additional rights
to the calm and careful consideration of the
nation. -...r .....
| To guard well what has already been Sc.
cured, to work out faithfully and wisely
what is now in hand, and to consider the
. questions that are looming up to view but
little way before as, the Republican party
is to-day, what it was in the gloomy days
of slavery, rebellion, and reconstruction,
natural necessity.
| 1t appeals, therefore, for support to The
patriotic and liberty-loving, to the just anc
humane, to all who would dignity labor
to all who would educate, elevate, ant
tighten the burdens of the sons and daugh
tiers of toll. With its great record The
work still to be done, under the lead of tht
great soldier whose historic renown anc
whose successful administration for the las
three years begat such popular confidence
the Republican party may confidently II
the language of the Convention you repre-
sent, "start upon new march to victory
Having accepted thirty.six years ago thu
distinguishing doctrines of the Republican
party of to-day having, during years o
that period, for their advancement, subor
diuated all other issues acting in and co
operating with political organizations will
those leading doctrines | sometimes hac
neither sympathy nor belief; having
labored necessarily for many years to foun'
and build up the Republican party, an'
having, during its existence, taken an hum
BILE part in its grand work, gratefully ac
cept the nomination thus rendered, ant
shall endeavor, if it shall be ratified by tn,
people, faithfully to perform the duties
imposes. Respectfully yours,
HENRY WILSON.