American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-15

We say when we hear
OF the act. it is clear
Grant, though not great, is HncODaBsoniy 1iffed.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN PLAT.
FORM.
The resolutions adopted by the recent
National Republican Convention, in ses-
sion at Philadelphia, read as follows:
The Republican party of the United States,
assembled in National Convention in the
city of Philadelphia, on the 5th and 9th days
of JUNE, 1872, again declares its faith, ap-
pcals to its history, and announces its posi-
ton upon the questions before the country
1. During the eleven years of its suprem-
acy 1t has accepted with grand courage the
solemn duties of the time 1t suppressed a
gigantic rebellion, emancipated four millions
of slaves, decreed the equal rights of all, and
established univers al suffrage, exhibiting I'M
Paralicled magnanimity. 1t criminally pun
ished no man for political Offenses, and
warmly welcomed all who proved their 10y
atty by Obeying the laws, and dealing Justly
with their neighbors. 1t has steadily de-
creased with firm hand the resultant dis
orders of the great war, and initiated a wise
policy toward the Indians. The Pacific Rail
road and similar vast enterprises have been
generously aided and successfully conducted;
the public lands freely given to actual set
tiers immigration protected and encour-
aged, and full acknowledgment of natural
lied citizens rights secured from European
powers. A uniform national currency
has been provided; reputation frowned
down; the national credit sustained under
no extraordinary burdens, and new bonds
negotiated at lower rates of interest. The
revenues have been carefully collected and
honestly applied. Despite the annual large
reductions of the rates of taxation the pub
Lie debt has been reduced during General
Grants Presidency at the rate of $1OO, 900, 600
year. A great financial crisis has been
avoided, and peace and plenty prevail
throughout the land. Menacing foreign diff
fculties have been peacefully and honorably
compromised. and the honor and power of
the nation kept in high respect throughout
the world. This glorious record of the past
il the Party's best pledge for the future.
We believe the people will not entrust the
Government to any party or combination of
men composed of those who chiefly have
resisted every step of this beneficial prog
ress.
2. Complete liberty and exact equality in
the enjoyment Of all civil, political and pub
lie rights should be established and effeetu
ally maintained throughout the Union by
efficient and appropriate State and Federal
legislation. Neither law nor it's administra-
tion should admit of any discrimination in
respect to citizens by reason of race, color,
or previous condition of servitude.
5. The recent amendments to the National
Constitution should be cordially sustained,
because they are right, not merely tolerated
because they are law, and should be carried
ont according to their spirit by appropriate
legislation, the enforcement of which can be
safely entrusted only to the party that secur-
ed these amendments.
4. The National Government should seek
to maintain an honorable peace with all ma
tions, protecting its citizens everywhere, and
sympathizing with all people who strive for
greater liberty.
5. Any system of civil service under which
the subordinate positions of the Govern
ment are considered rewards for mere party
zeal is fatally demoralizing, and we therefore
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shall abolish the evils of patronage and make
honesty, efficiency and fidelity the essential
qualifications for public positions, without
practically creating life tenure of office.
D. We are opposed to further grants of
public lands to corporations and monopo-
lies, and demand that the national domain be
set apart for free homes for the people.
z. The annual revenue, after paying cur
rent debts, should furnish moderate bal
ance for the reduction of the principal and
revenue, except SO much may be derived
from a tax on tobacco and liquors, and be
raised by duties on importations, the rates
OF which should be so adjusted as to aid in
securing remunerative wages for the laborer,
and promote the industries and growth and
prosperity of the whole country
8. We hold in undying honor the soldiers
and sailors whose valOr saved the Union.
Their pensions 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 as will ex-
tend the bounty of the Government to our
soldiers and sailors who were honorably dis
charged, and who in line of duty became dis
ablcd, without regard to the length of SER
vice or cause of such discharge.
q. The doctrine of Great Britain and
other European powers concerning allie
glance, once subject, always a subject"
having at last, through the efforts of the
Republican party, been abandoned, and the
American idea of individual right to transfer
his allegiance having been accepted by
European nations, it is the duty of our Gov
eminent to guard with jealous care the rights
Of adopted citizens against the assumption
al unauthorized claims by their former Gov
eminent, and We urge continued and careful
encouragement of, and protection to, volun-
tary immigration
10, The franking privilege ought to be
abolished and the way prepared for speedy
reduction in the rates of postage.
IL. Among the questions which press for
attention is that which concerns the relations
of capital and labor, and the Republican par
ty recognize the duty of SO shaping Iegisla-
tion as to secure full protection and the am
plest field for capital, and for labor the ere
ator OF capital, the largest opportunities
and a just share of the mutual profits of
these two great servants of civilization.
12. We hold that Congress and the Presi-
dent have only filed an imperative duty in
their measures for the suppression of vio-
lent and reasonable organizations in GER
tain lately rebellious regions, and for the
fore, they are entitled to the thanks of the
nation.
13. We denounce reputation of the public
debt in any form or disguise a national
crime We witness with pride the reduction
Of the principal of the debt, and of the rate
OF interest upon the balance, and confidently
expect that our excellent national currency
Will be perfected by the speedy resumption
OF specie payment.
a. The Republican party is mindful of its
oongations 70 the loyal women of America
Tor their noble devotion to the cause of free
dom. Their admission to wider fields of use
fulness is received with satisfaction and the
honest demands of any class OF citizens for
additional rights should be treated with re-
spectful consideration.
d. we heartily approve Of the action of
Congress in extending amnesty to those late
ly in rebellion, and rejoice in the growth of
peace and fraternal feeling throughout the
land.
10. The Republican party propose to re-
spect the rights reserved By the people to
themselves as carefully AS the powers dele
gated by them to States and Federal Govern
ments. 1t disapproves of resort to unconsti-
evils by interference with rights not sur
rendered by the people to the State or
National Government.
IL. 1t is the duty Of the General Govern
ment to adopt such measures as will tend to
encourage American commerce and ship
building
IL. We believe that the modest patriotism,
the earnest purpose, sound judgment, prac-
tical wisdom, incorruptible integrity and il
lustrious services of Ulysses s. Grant have
people, and with him at our head we start
to day on new march to victory.
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