The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-09-23
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

adopted at ae Republican National Conrestion, a
| Philadelphia, June 6. 1872.
| The Republican party of the United States. rs
sembled IN National Convention, in the city OF
Philadelphia, on June and 8, 1872, again de
| clares its faith, appeals to its history and an
nounces its position upon the questions befors
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accepted, with grand courage, the solemn duties
| OF the times. 1t suppressed gigantic rebellion
emancipated 900 coo Of slaves: decreed the equal
citizenship OF ALL and established universal sui.
traSe. Exhibiting unparalleled magnaninnty, ii
has criminally punished no man for political Of
lenses. and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty BY obeying the laws and dealing
justly with their neighbors. 1t has steadily de-
creased with 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 encorn-
aged and protected, and . full acknowledgment
of naturalized 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 negotiated 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 has been reduced during General Grant S
Presidency At the rate of $lOO,OUOOO year. =
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
power Of the nation kept in high respect through
out the world. This glorious record OF the past
is the pasty6 best pledge for the future. We be-
ieve that the people will not entrust the Gov
eminent to any party combination of men
composed of those who chiefly have resisted
every step of this beneficial UoGreas.
2 Complete liberty md exact equality in the
the enjoyment Of all civil political and public
rights should be established and efectually MAIN
tanned throughout the Union by efficient and ap-
prsPeiate 6tste and Eederal legislation neither
law nor its administration should admit of any
discrimination in respect to citizens by reason of
race, Creed Color or previous condition Of servi-
tude.
8. The recent amendments to the National Con-
PstitutiOn should bs 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 tn At secured those amendments.
4. The National GOveznment should seek to
maintain an honorable peace with all nations.
protecting its citizens everywhere, and sympa-
thyzing with all people who strive for greater
liberty. 5f-a
s. Any system Of civil service under which the
subordinate positions Of the Government are con-
sdered rewards for mere party 1eal, ID fatally de-
moralizing, and therefore favor . system by
laws which shall acolish the evils Of patronage,
and make honesty, efficiency and hdeity o0en-
tial qualifications for public position. without
practically creating life tenure of once.
6. We are opposed II further grants Of public
lands to corporations and monOpoiies, and de-
mand that the national domain Be set apart for
free homes for the people.
!. The annual revenue, sitter paying current
debts, should furnish . moderate balance for the
reduction Of the principal: and revenue, except
such - may be derived from . tax on tobacco
md liqu0Es, be missed BY duties ON importatiOns
the duties ON which should be 80 adjusted - to
aid in securing remuner,tive wages to the Ia
borer. and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity Of IL Whole coontry. 2 81
3. We hold in undyfng honor the soldiers and
sailors whose valor saved the Union; their pen
sions are . sacred debt Of the nation, and the
widows and orphans Of those who died for their
country are entitled to the care of . generous
and grateful people. We favor such additional
legislation will extend the bounty of the Gov
eminent to all our soldiers and sailors who were
AonOF,bly discharged, and who in the line Of
duty became disabled, without regard 70 length
Of service or cause Of such Discharge.
3. The dictrine Of Great Britain and other Euro.
pean powers concerning aliegianoe-Once . sub
ject always . subject-having 1t last, through
the efforts Of the Republican party. been absn-
Anned. and the American idea Of the individuals
right TO transfer his allegiance having been &C.
cepted by European nations, il is the duty Of our
6ovesns.sne 20 euard with jealoas csze ther rights
a our sasIAsd eltisens sgsina the assumption Of
unauthOsiled claims BY their former govern
ments. and We uxse continual and caref1lc0cOur-
segment and protection TO voluntary immigEati00.
10. The Ranking privilege ought to Be abol-
1!Aed, and the way prepared for speedy resanc-
ton in the rsees Of postage.
IL. Among the questions which peese for at>en-
tion. = thaf which concerns the relations Of
capital and labor and the Republican party re-
cpgnize the duty Of 70 sAaping lee1aalaon as to
secure full prOsection and the Anplest field for
rpital; and for labor the creator q capital. the
largest opportunities and . juss share q mutual
profits q tAsoe two gTeoe se9vsnee u CIVILIZATION.
II. We hold that Congress and the President
have only fulfilled an imperative duty in their
measures for the suppression of violent and trea
sUnable organisations in certain lately reblliOus
regions, and for the protection OF the ballot box:
md. therefore. they are enteled to the thanks Of
he nation. - ~4-
r. We denounce the population of the public |
lebt in any form or disguise. . national crime
We witness with pride the reduction of the prin-
.ipal Of the debt and Of the rates Of interest on
he bslance, and cun1idently expect thst our ex- I
,ellent national currency will be perfected by |
lpsedy resumption Of specie payments.
n. The Republican party is mindful Of its OBJ |
igations to the loyal women Of America for their
noble devotion to the cause Of freedom their |
admission to the wider fields of usefulness is
.eived with satisfaction, and the honest de- 1
hands, Of my clsB Of citizens for additional |
lights should be treated with respectful consid- |
ration.
Is. We heartily approve Of the action Of Con-
.ress in extending amnesty to those lately in re-
sllion, AID rejoice in the growth Of peace and
faternal feeling throughout the land.
ID. The Republican party propose to respect
he rights reserved by the people to themselves
8 carefully As the powers delegated BY them to
he State and to the Federal Government. II
lisapprUves of the resort to unconstitutional
sws for the purpose Of removing evils by inter
erence with the rights not SURRENDERED by the
,eOple to neither the State or National Govern.
nent. 49,
L. II is the dutv of the General Government |