The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-09-12
Missouri Republican State Platform.
THE following are the resolutions unan-
imously adopted by the recent Republican
State Convention of Missouri:


State Convention of Missouri:
ResolUed, That the rightful purpose of the gov
eminent Is to assure the security of life indivdu-
al liberty property and equality before the Jaw
party practically opposing this proposito on would
necessarily imperil that security and destroy the
general confidence which has steadily increased
under Republican Administration.
2. In the profound conviction that the success of
and progress we heartily approve the general prn-
c1pies declared by the late Republican conven-
o on of e p ann and gladly witty the
our most earnest and honorable efforts for their
triumphant election.
g. That the modesty, the patriotism, the earnest
purpose, the sagacious Judgment practical wis
dom, interrupted integrity, and the lustrious
the hearts and judgments Of the American people,
and that in Senator Henry Wilson, nominee
f0r Vl9 ts we present statesman who
ter and efforts made his way from
an humble condition in life to the front rank of
has been always the able advocate and defender of
the rights of the people and of every just and
can National Convention, we confidently await
the verdict of the American people:
a. That universal suffrage demands universal ed
ucaion; that Republicans, believing that intel
ligence and virtue are the pillars of our Govern
nent, we advocate the necessity of common
school education for every child in the State.
s. That any conflict between labor and capital
fh Teb ne aye eo by but
and foundation of capital, has paramount demands
upon consideration.
provements, and the fullest and speediest develop
ment of the great resources of the State as far
the same can be accomplished by lawful means,
we denounce every attempt to accomplish either
by an evasion of Constitutional provisions in loan
ing or donating the credit or money of the State.
z. That the Republicans of the State of Missouri,
in convention assembled, a convention largely
composed of those who aided in elevating to his
present condition the Governor of this State do de-
clare that. as executive, he has failed to dis
charge the solemn obligations devolved upon him
by the Constitution: he has not enforced the laws
but anarchy and confusion reign in many parts of
the State, murderers and outlaws unwhpped
of justice, and innocence stands defenseless and
powerless before its enemies, while he in neglect
of duty, and in violation of his solemn OATH plots
and intrigues for personal political preferment
that his continued exhibitions of inefficiency and
lack of official integrity. have destroyed all conf
dence ever reposed hts administrative ability,
phatcally condemn every effort looking to his ee-
Walton to position where, by the remotest posi-
bility, the enforcement of the laws of the nation
may depend upon his will and efforts.
That we call the attention of all good citizens
to the history of the Republican party in this
State was disorganized, the authority of the law
defied, the collection of the revenue imperled the
the State dishonored. Within period Of six
years it reduced the Indebtedness of the State
from thirty eight millions and half to less than
dens of the citizens it discharged all financial OBJ
legations entaied upon it by expensive civil
commonwealth. it raised the value of State
bonds from less than fifty to nimety-seven cents
on the dollar, and by legislation attracted capital
and encouraged emigration from sister States and
foreign lands, until Missouri, State, in wealth,
population and prosperity. ranks among the fore
most in the Union.
9. That we also call the attention Of all good cit
liens to the history of the self styled party of re-
form in this State. 1t came into power at period
of profound peace and prosperity, and when all
the departments of government were thoroughly
organized Within period of two years it has in
creased the debt of the State by the emission of
bonds and certificates, one million and three hun
dred thousand dollars. 1t has depleted the treasu
~ by extravaganza and reckless appropriations I'M
til the current expenses of the government no
longer be paid. 1t has failed to protect the cit-
zen, and it has failed to originate single measure
tending to improve either the government of this
State or the prosperity of the people.
10 That in view of the foregoing facts, we call
upon all good citizens irrespective of former party
affiliations, to aid in endeavor to rid Missouri
of government which came into power under the
preteXt of reform, but which, for incompetency,
profigacy and corruption, stands unparalleled in
the history of the State.