Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-08-01
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted at tie Republican National Con
sentiop. at Philadelphia, juno 6, 1852.

~hc Republican party Of The United
S,atcs assembled in a National Conventions,
II lie city Of Philadelphia. on June ) and
&. ls12, again declares its faith. appeals to
It's history, aud announces its position upon
the questions before the country.
1. During eleven years OF its suprelaa-
ey it has accepted, with grand courage, the
solemn duties of The times. 1t suppressed
gigantic rebcllion emancipatei 1901
coo Of slaves decreed the equal citizenship
'ot al, anl established universal suifrage.-
Exhibiting unparalleled ma gnanimitv, il
ciiAinally punished no man 10 political Of
1enses. and warmly welcomed all who PROV
ell their loyalty by obeying the laws and
dealing justly with their neigi.bois. II has
s,eadily decreased with a f. IN hand The re-
eu.tant disorders Of the great war. and mi
nated r jso policy towards the Indians -
The Pac &c Rlilroad, and similar vast en-
rerrises Lave been generously aided and
successfully conducted: the public hand
free gwen to actual settlers; Immigration
protected and encouraged, ana full &C
know.el gment Of naturaliaei citizens
rights secured from European Powers. a
uniform national currency has cen prosid
Cd, repud a,ion frowned down, the national
credit sustained under the most cxtraorii-
nary burdens, and new bonds negotiated at
loser rates the revenues have been care
fully collected and honestly applied. De-,
srte the annual large reductions Of rates Of
taxation. the public debt has been reduced
during General Grants Presidency OF the
rate of $loo. 10000 a year; great fnan-
'cias crisis has been avoided, and peace and
plenty prevail throughout the land. Men
acing foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and honorably compromised, ana the
Aenor and power Of tie natien kept in high
resi- ect throughout The world. This gloli-
GUS record Of the past is the party's best
taedge for the future. We believe tina. the
people will not intrusi the Government to
my party or combination of men composed
Of those who chiefly have resisted every
step Of this beneficial PROFESS.
z. Complete liberty aud exact equality
Sc ,he alignment OF all civil, political and
public rights should be established and ef
t.etea!ly maintained throughout the Union
by efficient and appropriate State and Fed
eral legislation neither law nor It's admin
ist.a.ion sEo.ild admit Of any discrimina-
tioh IN respect to citizens by reason Of race,
creed, color, or previous condition Of servi-
.ule.
3. The recent arfcGlnensro HE Nation
al Constitution should be cordially sustain
ed because ey are right, and not merel J;
tolerated because rh ey are aw, and should
be carried ont according to their spirit by
appropriate legislation, the enforcement
OF which can be safiey trusted only 10 the
party thai secured those amendments.
J. The National Government should seek
To maintain AZ honorable peace with all ma
lions, pro. ecting iis citizens everywhere,
and sympathizing with all people who strive
for greater liberty
s. Any system of civil service under
which the subordinate 20 iions Of the Gov
ersment re considered rewards for mere
party zeal is fatally demoralizing. and VIC
therefore, favor reform Of the system by
,a~s which shall abolish the evils Of patron
age, md make honesty, efficiency and tid4l
.ty essential qualifications for public posi-
eion, without practically creating life ten
are of Office.
4. We are opposed to further grants o.
public lands 10 corporations and monopo-
les, and demend that the national domain
be set apart Tor free homes for the People
I. The annual revenue, after paying emp
rent debts, should furnish no ferate bal
'anee for the reduction Of the principal, and
revenue, except such u may he derived
from ajax on tobacco and liquors, lie rails.
ed by duties on im.o rtat ons, the duties O,
whsch Aaexld be adjusted az TO aid in Sc
curing remnneratiye wages to the lahorer
and promote the Industries, growth ant
prosperity Of the whole country.
8. We hold in undying honor tie eeldiey'
aud sailors whose valor saved the Union
heir pensions are q sacred debt OF the n,
ton, and the widows and orphans Of thos
Who died for their country are entitled /.
the care ct generous and graceful people
We favor sue additional legislation as vii
extend tho bounty q the Government to al
our ecldiess and sailors who we're honera
bly, discharged, and whe ia the line of duty
became disabled without ~egsrd to leng,l
,cf service or cause Of such 'scLarge.
D. TIE doctrine Of Great Britain an
other European Porsrs concerning allcgi-
aneo-- once sub iect always subJeet--hav
ing, at Last, through tho efforts al the Re
ruoi,csn party, been abandoned, ann ahe
.ylmeyicYn idea ef the individuals right "a