The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-10-25

HENRY WILSON.
Presidential Electors,
A.B. aIeReham, OF UmatiTa County.
wD. Hare. of Washington County.
Jas F. Galley, OF Douglas County.
The Republican Party of the United States as
sembled in National Convention in the city OF
Philadelphia, on tue 9th and 6th day OF June,
1872, again declares its faith, appeals to its
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country:
/. During the eleven years OF its ascendancy
it has accepted with grand courage the solemn
duties Of the time; has suppressed a gigantic
beIli0n. emancipated four millions OF slaves
decreed the equal citizenship OF all and cStab-
lished universal suffrage. Exhibiting unpar-
alleled magnanimity, 10 criminally punished
no man for political OftenSeS and has warmly
welcomed all who proved their loyalty. by
Obeying the laws and dealing justly with their
neighbOrS. 10 initiated new policy toward the
Indians; the Pacific Railroad and similar vast
enterprises have been generously aided and
successfully conducted to completion; the pub
lie lands have been freely giVen-tO actual set
tiers Immigration has been protected and en-
courdSedt anu tull ;cknoWleuseAlcht ol the
rights of naturalized citizens secured from
European powers. In the form of National
currency, 10 has provided Tor the National
credit, and sustained il under the most extra
ordinary burdens. 1t has negotiated new bonds
NJ lower rates OF interest. The revenues have
been carefully collected and honestly applied.
Despite the annual large reductions from the
rate OF taxation, the public debt has been re-
]
rdlte OF Sl00Ol0OO0 per year. \ great financial
crisis has been averted, and peace and plenty
prevail throughout the land Menacing foreign
difficulties have been peacefully and hOnOrably
comprised, and the honor and power of the
Nation kept in a high position throughout the
world Ihis glorious record of the past Is the
party'S best pledge for the future, and we be-
lieye that the people viii not entruSt the gov
emment to any party or combination of men,
composed Of those who chiefly have resisted
every step in this beneficial progress.
? Complete liberty and exact equality in the
enJoyments Of all civil, political and public
rights should be established and eftectually
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
and appropriate State and Federal legislation.
Neither law nor its administration should
admit OF any discrimination in respect TO citi-
zens BY reason Of race creed, color, or previous
condition Of Servitudc.
8. The recent amendments to the National
Constitution should be cordially sustained be
cause they are right, not merely tolerated
because they are law, and should be carried out
according to their spirit by appropriate legisla-
tion, the enforcement OF which can be safely
trusted only TO the party that secured the
amendments.
4. The National Government seeks to main
tain an honorable peace with all nations. pro-
/ tectinS its citizens everywhere, and sympathiZ-
ing with ali peoples who strive for greater
/ liberty.
). Any system OF civil service under which
/ the subordinate positions Of the Government
are considered rewards for mere party zeal, is
/ fatally demoraliZiug, and we therefore favor
reform of the system, by law which shall
abolish the evils Of patronage and make hon
esty, efficiency and fidelity the essential quali
ncations for public position, without practically
creating lifc-tenure of Office
] g. We are opposed to further grants of public
/ lands to corporations and mOnopolists, and de-
/ free settlement by the people
! Z. The annual revenue, after paying current
l debts, should furnish a moderate balance for
! the reduction of the principal public debt, and
I except much may be derived from tax
/ importations, which should be adj usted 10 aid
/ in securing rcmunerative wages to labOrers, and
To promote the industries and growth and pros
Z perity of the whole country.
| :. We hold in undying honOrthe soldiers and
sailors whose valOr saved the Union. Their
pensions are n sacred debt of the nationr and
the widows and orphans Of those who died for
the country are entitled to the care of gener-
Gus and grateful people. We favor such addi-
tlonal legislation as will extend the bounty of
the Government to all our soldiers and sailors
who were honorabIv discharged. and who in
the time of duty became disabled, without re-
gard to length Of service or the cause of such
discharge.
9. The doctrine of Great Britain and other
/ European powers concerning allegiance, once
l a subject always a subject, having at last,
. through the efforts of the Republican party,
; been abandoned, and the American idea of the
right of an individual to transfer his allegiance
! having been accepted by European nations, il
, j. tle uuty OF our 0FQYefnInent 10 guard with
I jealous care the rights OF adopted citizens
against the assumption of Unauthorized claims
by their former government and we urge 4
= continued and careful encouragement and pro-
p lection to voluntary emigration.
: 10. The franking privilege ought to be abol-
| ished and a way proposed for reductions in the
rates of postage.
H. Among the Questions which press for AZ
tentiOn is that which concerns the relations OF
- capital and labor and the Republican party
, recognize the duty Of shaping legislation so as
l to secure a full protection and ample field for
capital, and for labor which creates capital; the
largest opportunities add just share of the
: mutual profits OF these two great servants Of
! civilization.
c Il Nehold that Congress- and the President
= have only fulfilled an important duty in their
4 measures Tor the suppression of violent and
1 reasonable organizations in certain lately re-
4 bellious regions and Tor the protection OF the
a ballot, and therefore they are entitled 10 the
: thanks Of the Nation.
I2 We denonce the reputation of public
S debts, in any form or disguise, as national
crime. We witness with pride the reduction OF
, the principal Of that debt, and Of the rates OF
I interest upon the balance, and confidently
expect that our excellent national currency viii
: be perfected by a speedy resumption 10 specie
payment.
: II. The Republican party is mindful Of its
e obligations TO the loyal women of America for
n their noble devotion 10 the cause OF freedom
I their application for admission 10 further use
fuineSs is received with satisfaction; and the
c honest demands Of any class OF citizens for ad-
ditional rights should be treated with respectful
= Isl we heartily approve of the action OF
] Congress in granting amnesty 10 those engaged
in the rebellion, and rejoice in the growth OF
peace and fr.ltorual feeling fhrOughO the land
10 The Republican party proposes to respect
all rights reserved by the people 10 themselves
! as carefully as the powers delegated by them TO
the State and Territorial governments 10 dis
approves of asserting constitutional laws for the
purpose Of removing evils by the interference
with rights not surrendered by the people to
either the state or National Government
L. IL Is the duty Of the General Government
10 adopt such measures as will tend TO encour-
age American commerce and Ship-building
Is We believe that the modest patrfOfiSm
the earnest purpose, sound judgment, practical
wisdom, incOrruptible integrity and iIiuSfrious
services Of L. s. Grant have commended him ~
the heart Of the American people and with him
at our head We start to-day ON a new march 10
victory.