The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-08-30
Genius unexerted IS not geIfius.
National Republican Platform
For President,
ULYSSES =. GRANT.
For Vice President,
HENRY WILSON.
Presidential Electors

For Vice President,
HENRY WILSON
Presidential Electors,
A. Il. Meaeham, Of Umatiila County.
w ID. Hare. of Washington County.
Jas #. Galley. OF Douglas County
The Republican Party of the United states as
sembled in National Convention IN the ely Oh
Philadelphia, on the 18th and 9th days Of June,
1872, again declares its faith, appeals 10 us
history, and announces its position upon tue
questions before the country:
l. During the eleven years OF its ascendancy
II has accepted with grand courage the solemn
duties Of the time; has suppressed gigantic re-
bellionl emancpated four millions OF slaves
decreed the equal citizenship Of all ana eStab-
lished universal suffrage. Exhibiting unpaf-
alleled magnanimity, il criminally punished
no man for political Offenscs and has warmly
welcomed an VINO ,prONed tnelI 10Y ~ ~! " ~
Obeying the laws and dealing justly with their
neighbOrs. IL Initiated q new policy toward the
Indians; the Pacific Railroad and similar vast
enterprises have been generously aided and
lie lands have been Freely given 70 aetutl set
tiers; immigration has been protected ana en-
cOuraged, and a full acknowledgements OF the
rights OF natuTalized citizens secuIeu from
European powers. In the form of National
currency, il has provided for the National
credit, and sustained il under the most extra
ordinary burdens. IthGs negotiated new bonds
ut lower rates of interest. The revenues nave
hecn farefullv collected and honestly applied
Despite the annual large reductions from the
rate of taxation, the public debt has been re-
duced during U. < Grants Presidency at the
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crisis has been averted, and peace ana plenty
prevail throughout the land AIenacing foreign
comprised, and the honor and power of the
Nation kept in high position throughout the
world. This glorious record OF the past IS the
partyis best pledge for the tuture- ana we pc
lieVc that the people will not entrust the gov
ernment 10 any party or con. n.6ination OF men,
composed of those who chiefly have resisted
every step in this beneficial progress.
> Complete liberty and exact equality in the
I rights should be established and effectually
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
and appropriate state and Federal legislation
/ 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 servitude.
3 The recent amendments TO the National
Constitution should be cordially sustained be
cause they are right, not merely tolerated
because they yare law, and should be carried out
according TO their spirit by appropriate legiSla-
I ton, the enforcement OF which can be safely
| trusted only 70 the party that secured the
amendments
/ l. The National Government seeks TO main
tecting its citizens everywhere, and SympathiZ-
/ ing with all peoples who strive for greater
liberty.
). Any system of civil service under which
I the subordinate positions OF the Government
are considered rewards for mere party zeal, Is
/ fatally demOralizing, and we therefore favor
| reform OF the system by a law which shall
esty, efficiency and fidelity the essential quali-
fcations for public position, without practically
( creating a life-tenure OF office.
] &. We are opposed to further grants Of public
lands to corporations and monOpOlists, and de-
mand that the National domain be set apart for
free settlement by the people.
Z. The annual revenue, after paying current
debts, should furnish moderate balance for
the reduction of the principal public debt, and
except so much as may be derived from tax
on tobacco and liquors, be raised by duties on
impOrtatiOns, which should be diusted TO aid
in securing remunerative wages to labOrers, and
TO promote the industries and growth and pros
perity Of the whole country
S. We hold in undying honOrrhe soldiers and
sailors whose valor saved the Union Their
pensions are sacred debt Of the nation, and
the WIDOWS ana orphans OF those who died for
the country are entitled 10 the care of q gener-
Gus and grateful people We favor such addi-
tlohat iesl>iatlou as VIII extend the bounty OF
the Government to all our soldiers and sailors
who were honorably discharged, and who in
the time OF duty became disabled. without re-
gard to length Of service or the cause Of such
discharge.
O. The doctrine OF Great Britain and other
European powers concerning allegiance, once
a subject always subject, having at last.
through the efforts of the Republican party
been abandoned and the American idea OF the
right OF AN individual to transfer his allegiance
having been accepted by European nations il
is the duty OF our Government to guard with
jealous care the rights OF adopted citizens
against the assumption Of unauthorized claims
by their former Government, and we urge q
continued and careful encouragement and pro-
lection TO voluntary emigration
To- The ranking privilege ought to be abOl-
ished and a way proposed for reductions in the
rates of postage
H. Among the questions which press for at
tention is that which concerns the relations Of
capital and labor, and the Republican party
I recognize the duty OF shaping leglSl station as
TO secure n luL pTotectioh ana ample Held for
capital, and for labor which creates capital: the
largest opportunities add "a just share Of the
7 mutual profits of these two great servants of
civilization
y Wehold that Congress- and the President
have only fulfilled an important duty I'm their
measures for the suppression OF violent and
reasonable organizations in certain lately re-
belliOus regions and Tor the protection of the
ballot, and therefore they are entitled to the
, thanks OF the Nation.
, h We denOunce the population Of public
debts, in amy form or disguise. as a national
crime We witness with pride the reduction OF
the principal OF that debt and OF the rates Ot
interest upon the balance, and confidently
expect that our excellent national currency will
be perfected by speedy resumption 10 specie
payment.
H. The Republican party is mindful OF its
> obligations 10 the loyal women of America foI
their noble devotion 20 the cause Of freedom.
their application for admission to further use
tulnesS Is received with satisfaction: and the
honest demands of any class OF citizens for ad-
consideration.
ID. We heartily approve Of the action OF
, Congress in granting amnesty TO those engaged
in the rebellion. and rejoice in the growth OF
peace and fraternal feeling throughout the land.
10 The Republican party proposes to respect
all rights reserved by the people OthemselyeS
as carefully as the powers delegated by Them "a
the state and Territorial governments 10 dis
o approves OF asserting constitutional laws for the
: purpose of removing evils by the interference
with rights not surrendered by the people 70
either the state OF National Government.
l.. IL is the duty of the General Government
to adopt such measures as viii tend to encOur-
| age American commerce and ship-building-
: Is. We believe that the modest patriotism
the earnest purpose, sound Judgment practical
. wisdom, incOrruptible integrity and illustrious
I services of L. s. Grant have commended him 70
u the heart of the American people, and with him
4 at our head We start to-day on q new march 10