The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-09-20
National Republican Platform.
Presidential Electors


a. B. SIeRehaHl. of UrmatiIIa County.
w ID. Hare. Of Washington County.
Jas. T. Galley. Of Douglas County.
The Republican Party Of the United States as
scmbled in National Convention in the city OF
PhiIadelDhia on the 5th and 9Th days of June,
IS72, again declares its faith, appeals TO It's
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country:
l. During the eleven years of Its aScendancy
Il has accepted with grand courage the solemn
duties OF the time; has suppressed a gigantic re-
bellion. emancipated four millions of slaves.
dccreed the equal citizenship OF All ana eslao-
Iished universal suffrage. Exhibiting unpar-
alleled magnanimity, IL criminally punished
no man for political Onenses ana mas Warmly
welcomed an who proved their loyalty by
Obeying the laws and dealing justly with their
neighbOrs. ID initiated new policy toward the
Indians; the Pacific Railroad and similar vast
ciaeL @ PIssSS h,'NS Deen ~ NJ
successfully conducted 10 colnPletlohi tAe pun
lie lands have been freely given 10 actual set
tiers immigration has been protected ana en-
couraseui anu full acknOWleuseihrut "L thc
rights Of naturaliZed citizens secured lroln
European powers. In the form OF Natlonal
currency, II has provided ior the NRtiohhI
credit. and sustained II under the most extra
ordinary burdens. IL has negotiated new bonds
az lower rates OF interest. The revenues have
been carefully collected and honestly applied
Despite the annual large reductions nom the
rate oi taxation, the public debt has been re-
duceu curing u. ;. Grants Presidency al tne
rate OF ShpttJ,000 per year. great nnancial
crisis has been avcrted, and peace and plenty
al tAAAOA-i0ut the Aallu ArnAtAllE ADEtl5u
dlncuiues nave been peacefully and hOnoraOly
comprised, and the honor and power of the
Nation kept in high position throughout the
NOriu: Ihls glorious record OF the past Is me
party's best pledge FOR the future, and We be-
/ lieNe that the people will not entrust the gov
ernment 70 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
4 rights should be established and effectually
/ maintained throughout the Union by efficient
I and nnDrDnrfare State and Federal ipviefnflOn
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.
! 3 The recent amendments to the National
| Constitution should he cordially sustained be-
/ cause they are right, not merely tolerated
| because they are law, and should be carried out
according 10 their spirit by appropriate legsla-
/ tiOn- the enforcement Oi which can be safely
/ trusted only TO the party that secured the
| amendments.
4. The National Government seeks TO MAIN
I tain an honorable peace with all nations, pro-
I tecting its citizens everywhere, and SympathiZ-
ing with all peoples who strive for greater
5. Any system Of civil service under which
I the subordinate positions OF the Government
I are considered rewards for mere party zeal, is
fatally demOralizing, and we therefore favor q
reform OF the system, by a law which shall
esty efficiency and fidelity the essential quail
ficatiOns fOrp public position without practically
creating a life-ienure Of office.
/ q. We are opposed 10 further grants OF public
lands 10 corporations and mOnOpolists, and de-
l mand tnatthe National domain be apart Tor
free settlement by the people
/ :. The annual revenue, after paying current
debts, should furnish "a moderate balance for
the reduction ofthe principal public debt, and
except 50 much as may be derived from tax
on tobacco and liquors, be raised by duties on
importations, which should be adjusted to aid
in securing remunerative wages TO labOrers, and
to promote the industries and growth and pros
pcrity Of the whole country.
= 5 We hold in undying hOnOrthe soldiers and
sailors whose valOr saved the Union. Theil
pensions are sacred debt OF the nation, and
the widows and orphans of those who died fol
the country are entitled 10 the care OF a gener
Gus and grateful people. We favor such addi
uOnal legislation as viii extend the bounty O
the Government 10 all our soldiers and sailors
who were hOuOrably discharged, and who IN
the time OF duty became disabled, without re
gard to length Of service or the cause of suef
discharge.
Q. The doctrine Of Great Britain and othe
European powers concerning allegiance, once
I n subject always a subject, having at last
through the efforts of the Republican party
been abandoned and the American idea OF tn,
right of an individual 10 transfer his allegianc,
having been accepted by European nations, /
is the duty Of our Government to guard witt
Il jealous care the rights OF adopted citizens
. against the assumption of unauthorized claim
{ by their former Government, and we urge
q continued and careful encouragement and pro
lection 10 voluntary emigration.
! 10. The franSing privilege ought 10 be abol
iShed anu a way proposed for reductions in tn
II. Among the questions which press for AT
> tentiOn l. that which concerns the relations o
capitai ana iabori and the Republican partl
recognize the duty of shaping legislation so a
to secure full protection and ample field 70
n capital, and for labor which creates capital; III
largest opportunities add a Just share OF tn
G mutual profits OF these TWO great servants o
;. | civilization.
e u. We hold that Congress- and the Presiden
o have only Iulhlled an important duty in theI
| measures Tor the suppression OF violent ant
: reasonable organizations in certain lately re
- I belliOuS regions and for the protection Of tn
l ballot, and therefore they are entitled 10 tn
4 thanks OF the Nation.
r. We denounce the Reputation OF publi
2 debts, in any form or disguise as a nafiOna
. / crime. We witness with pride the reduction o
the principal OF that debt, and Of the rates o
q interest upon the balance and confdentI'
/ be perfected by a speedy resumption to specI
- payment.
II. The Republican party is mindful OF It
\ obligations 10 the loyal women OF America 10
their noble devotion to the cauSa of freedom
e their application for admission to further use
I fulness is received with satisfaction; and tn
u honest demands Of any class of citizens for ad
ditiOnal rights should be treated with respectfI
{ consideration.
!, IL We heartily approve Of the action @
e. Congress IN granting amnesty TO those engage
u in the rebellion, and rejoice in the growth G
peace ana lIatcrnai feeling throughout the land
10 The Republican party proposes to respec
I all rights reserved by the people to hemSelye,
Z as carefully as the powers delegated BY them I.
the state and Territorial governments. It dis
approves OF asserting constitutional laws for tn
purpose Of removing evils by the fnterferenc
with rights not surrendered by the people L
either the state or National Government
L.. 1t Is the duty Of the General Government
10 adopt Such measures as will tend to encOul
Z age American commerce and Ship-buildinn
IS We believe that the modest patriotism
- the earnest purpose, sound judgment, practica
7 wisdom, incorrupuble Integrity and illustriou
Y services OF l. ). Grant have commended him [
the heart of the American people. and with hir
/. at our head We start to-day on new march /
/ victory.