Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-09-20
Missouri Republican State Platform.

THE following are the resolutions unan-
imously adopted by the recent Republican
State Convention of Missouri
Res0lued, That the rightful purpose Of the gov
ernment lie to assure the security OF life, indivdu
al lib rty, property and equality before the laws
that the return to power under any pretense Of the
party practically opposing this propost on would
necessarily imperil that security and destroy the
general conf ence which has steadily increased
under a Republican Administration.
q In the profound conviction that the success OF
the Republican party Is the sole security of reform
and progress we heartily approve the general prn-
ton Of Philadelphia and gladly ratify the nomina-
ton Of q. s Grant and Henry Wilson, pledging
our most earnest and honorable efforts for their
triumphant election.
g. That the modesty, the patriotism, the earnest
purpo.e, the sagacious Judgment practical wis
dom, incorrupted integrity and the fustrious SER
vices Of Ulysses s. Grant have commended him to
the hearts and judgments Of the American people,
and that In Senator Henry Wilson, our nominee
by tho force of his own charac-
ter and efforts, made his way from
an humble condition in life to the front rank Of
American citizens, and who, during long career,
has been always the able advocate and defender Of
me rights OF the people and OF every Just and
benevolent purpose. with these nominees for the the
can National Convention, we confidently await
the verdict Of the american people.
ucaion; that as Republicans, believing that intel
ligence and virtue are the pillars Of our Govern
ment, we advocate the necessity Of a common
school education for every child In the state.
g. That any conflict between labor and capital
should be avoided by proper legislation; but in
the event of such conflict labor, the prime ground
and foundation OF capital, has paramount demands
upon consideration.
8 hat while we are In favor Of internal i'm
provements, and the fullest and speediest develop
ment OF the g eat resources Of the State. far
the same can be accomplished by lawful means,
we denounce every attempt to accomplish either
by an evasion of Constitutional provisions in loan
thap FafA
Z. That the Republicans of the State of Missouri,
In convention assembled, convention largely
composed Of those who aided In elevating to his
present condition the Governor OF this state DO de-
clare that. as an executive, he has failed TO dis
charge the solemn obligations devolved upon him
by the Constitutions he has not enforced the laws,
but anarchy and confusion reign In many parts Of
the State, murderers and outlaws are unwhpped
OF justice, and innocence stands defenseless and
of duty, and in violation of his solemn OATH plots
and inlrigues for personal political preferment
that HE continued exhibitions of ineticiency and
lack OF official integrity have destroyed all conf
dence ever reposed IN his administrative ability,
and his safety as an executive officer, and EN-
phaucany condemn every effort looking to his ele-
walton to position where, by the remotest posi-
| bity, the enforcement of the laws Of the nation
may depend upon his will and efforts.
8. That we call the attention of all good citizens
to the history OF the Republican party in this
| State. 1t came into power at a time when the
State was disorganized, the authority of the law
dehed the collection OF the revenue imperiled, the
|
the State dishonored Within period of six
| years 1t reduced the Indebtedness of the State
from thirty-eight millions and half, to less than
! twenty-one millions. Without increasing the bur.
dens of the citizens, 1t discharged all financial OBJ
| legations entailed upon 1t by an expensive civil
war, and promptly met all obligations of the
| 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 as State, in wealth
| population and prosperity. ranks among the fore
most in the Onion.
9. That we also call the attention of all good cit
liens TO the history of the f.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 II has in.
creased the debt of the State by the emission OF
| bonds and certificates, one million and three hun
dred thousand dollars. Ii has depleted the treasu
| ry by extravagant and reckless appropriations un
I'll the current expenses of the government can nc
longer he paid. It has failed to protect the citi
zen, and 1t 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 cal
upon all good citizens, irrespective Of former party
affiliations, to aid in our endeavor to rid Missouri
| OF government which came into power under the
| pretext OF reform, but which, for incompetency
| proiiigacy and corruption, stands unparalleled II
| the history of the State