The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-09-10
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
adopted at the Republican NATIONAL Convention, at
Philadelphia, June s, 1872.

The Republican party of the United States. as
sembled In National Convention. in the city Of
Philadelphia, ON June and 6, 1872, again de
clares its faith, appeals to its history, and an
nounces its position upon the questions before
the country.
l. During eleven years of its supremacy, it has
Of the times. It suppressed gigantic rebellion
emancipated OOO OOO of slaves; decreed the equal
citizenship of all, and established universal sui.
fraSe. Exhibiting unparalleled magnan1mlty, 1t
fenses, and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty by obeying the laws and dealing
justly with their neighbOrs. 1t has steadily de-
creased with q firm hand the resultant disorders
of the great war, and initiated wise policy to-
ward the Indians. The Pacific Railroad and Sim
liar vast enterprises have been generously aided
and successfully conducted; the public land free
ly given to actual settlers; immigration encouf-
aged and protected and full acknowledgment
of naturslized citizens rights secured from Euro
peAn powers. A uniform national currency has
been provided, reputation frOwned down, the
national credit sustained under the most extra
ordinary burdens, and new bonds negotiate AT
lower rates; the revenues have been carefully col
lected and honestly applied. Despite the annual
large reductions of rates of taxation, the public
debt hiss been reduced during General Grant 8
Presidency ut the rate Of lOOOOO,OOO year; a
great financial cricis has been avoided, and peace
and plenty prevail throughout the land. Men
acing foreign difficulties have been peacefully
and honorably compromised. and the honor and
out the world. This glorious record of the past
is the paIty's best pledge for the future. We be-
lieve that ,he people will not entrust the Gov
eminent to any party Or combination of men
composed of those who chiefly have resisted
every step of this BENEFICIAL progress.
.. Complete liberty and exact equality in the
the enjoyment of all civil, political and public
rights should be established and efectually main
tanned throughout the Mon by efficient and sp-
propriate State and Federal legislation: neither
law nor its administration should admit OF any
discrimination III respect to citizens by reason u
race creed. color or previous condition OF servl-
tude.
J. The recent amendments to the National Con-
stitution should be cordially sustained because
they are right, and not merely tolerated because
they are law, and should be carried out according
to their spirit by appropriate legislation the en-
forcement of which can be safely trusted only to
the party that secured those amendments.
4. The National Government should seek to
maintain honorable peace with all nations.
protecting its citizens everywhere, and sympa-
thyzing with all people who strive for greater
liberty.
5. Any system of civil service under which the
subordinate positions OF the Government are con-
sidered rewards for mere party zeal is fatslly de-
1noraliZing. and we therefore favor a system by
laws which shall acolish the evils of Patronage,
and make honesty. efficiency and fidelity essen
tial qualifications for public position. without
practically creating life tenure of office.
&. We are opposed to further grants OF public
lands to corporations and monopolies. and de-
mand that the national domain be set apart for
free homes for the people.
Z. The annual revenue. after paving current
debts, should furnish moderate balance for the
reduction Of the principal; and revenue, except
such may be derived from u tax tobacco
and liquors, be raised by duties on importa;ions,
the duties on which should be SO adjusted as to
aid in securing remuneratiye wages to the la
borer. and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity of the whole country.
8. We hold in undying honor the soldiers and
sailors whose valor saved the Union: their pen
sions are a sacred debt of the nation. and the
widows and orphans of those who died for their
country entitled to the care OF a generous
and grateful people. We favor such additional
legislation viii extend the bounty Of the Gov
eminent to all our soldiers and sail Jrs who were
honorably discharged, and who in the line Of
duty became disabled. without regard to length
OF service or cause of such discharge.
9. The dictrine of Great Britain and other Euro
pean powers concerning allegjance-once sub
jecr always subject-haying at last, through
the efforts of the Republican party, been aban-
dOneGi, and the American idea OF the individuals
right to transfer his allegiance having been ac-
cepted by European nations. it is the duty of our
Government to guard with JealoIs care the rights
of our adopted citizens against the assumption of
unauthorized claims by their former govern
ments. and We urge continual and careful encour
agement and protection to voluntary immigration.
10. The franking privilege ought to be abol-
ished. and the way prepared for speedy reduc-
ton in the rates of postage.
IL. Among the questions which press for atten-
tion is that which concerns the relations of
capital and labor, and the Republican party re-
cognize the duty of shaping legislation as to
secure full protection and the amplest field for
capital, and for labor the creator OF capital, the
largest opportunities and a just share of mutual
profits OF these two great servants OF civilization
IL. We hold that Congress and the President
have only fulfilled an imperative duty in their
measures for the suppression of violent and trea
sonabic organizations in certain lately rebelllouS
regions and for the protection of the ballot box:
and, therefore, they are entitled to the thanks OF
the nation.
I3. We denounce the reputation of the public
debt in any form or disguise, q national crime.
We witness with pride the reduction OF the prin-
cipal OF the debt and of the rates OF interest on
the balance and confidently expect that our ex-
cellent national currency will BIZ perfected by
speedy resumption Of specie payments.
IA. The Republican party Is mindful OF It's OBJ
legations to the loyal women of America for their
noble devotion to the cause Of freedom !; their
to the wider fields Of usefulness is
ceived with satisfaction, and the honest de-
mands, of any class of citizens for additional
rights should BIZ treated with respectful consid-
ration.
Is We heartily approve of the action of Con-
gress in extending amnesty to those lately in re-
bellion, and rejoice in the growth of peace and
feeling throughout the land.
l6. The Republican party propose to respect
the rights reserved by the people to themselves
the State and to the Federal Government 1t
disapproves of the resort to unconstitutional
laws for the purpose of removing evils by inter
ference with the rights not surrendered by the
people to neither the State or National Govern
ment.
L. 1t is the duty of the General Government
to adopt such measures will tend to encourage
American commerce and shipbuilding.
IL. We believe that the modest patriotism, the
earnest purpose. sound Judgment. practical wis
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