Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-09-12
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted at the Republican National Con-
vention, at Philadelphia, June 6, 1882.

Adopted at the Republican National Con-
vention. at Philadelphia, June 6, 1852.
The Republican party of the United
States, assembled in National Convention,
6, 1872, again declares its faith. appeals to
the questions before the country.
l. During eleven years Of its suprema-
cy it has accepted, with grand courage, the
solemn duties Of the times. 1t suppressed
. gigantic rebellion; emancipated 4,000,-
600 Of slaves decreed the equal citizenship
of all, and established universal suffrage
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity, ia
criminally punished no man for political Of
fenses, and warmly welcomed all who prov
ed their loyalty by obeying the laws and
dealing justly with their neighbors. 1t has
steadily decreased with firm hand the re-
sultant disorders of the great war, and ini-
tiated wise policy towards the Indians
Tho Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-
terprises, have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land
freely given to actual settlers; immigration
protected and encouraged, and full ac-
acknowledgement of naturalized citizens
rights secured from European Powers. A
uniform national currency has been proyid-
ed, reputation frowned down, the national
credit sustained under the most extraordi-
nary burdens. and new bonds negotiated at
lower rates the revenues have been care
fully collected and honestly applied. De,
spite the annual large reductions of rates of
taxation. the public debt has been reduced
during General Grants Presidency at the
rate Of Slo0, ,00e, COZ u year; great tnan-
cial crisis has been avoided, and peace and
plenty prevail throughout the land. Men,
acing foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and h.nerably compromised, ). and the
hsnor and power Of the nation kept in high
respect throughout .he world. This glori-
GUS record Of the past is the party's best
pledge for the future. We believe that the
people will not intrust the Government to
any party or combination Of men composed
of those who chiefly have resisted every
step of this beneficial progress.
2. Complete liberty and exact equality
in the enjoyment of all civil, political and
public rights should be established and eff
fectually maintained throughout the Union
by efficient and appropriate State and Fed
eral legislation neither law nor its admin
istration should admit of any discrimina-
tiou in respect to citizens by reason Of race,
creed, color, or previous condition of servi-
tude.
8. The recent amendments to the Nation
al Constitution should be cordially sustain
ed because they are right, and not merely
tolerated because they are aw, and should
be carried out according to their spirit by
appropriate legislation, tho enforcement
of which can be saaey trusted only to the
party that secured those amendments.
4. The National Government should seek
TO maintain an honorable peace with all ma
tions, protecting its citizens everywhere,
md sympathizing with all people who strive
for greater liberty.
s. Any system of civil service under
which the subordinate positions Of the Gov
erxment are considered rewards for mere
party zeal is fatally demoralizing, and We,
therefore, favor reform Of the system by
laws which shall abolish the evils of patron
age, and make honesty, efficiency and tdel-
ity essential qualifications for public posi-
tion, without practically creating life ten
ure of Office.
g. 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.
I. The annual revenue, after paying cur
rent debts, should furnish moderate bal.
ance for the reduction of the principal; and
revenue, except such a. may be derived
from tax on tobacco and liquors, be rais>
ed by duties on im.ortations, the duties on
which should be adjusted AZ to aid in Sc
curing remunerative wages to the laborer,
and promote the industries, growth and
prosperity of the whole country.
8. We hold in undying honor the soldiers
4 IL, Il. yha vy,,sn
their pensions are sacred debt CT the na
ton, and the widows and orphans Of those
who died for their country are entitled to
the care of generous and grateful people
We favor sue additional legislation as will
extend the bounty of the Government to oil
our soldiers and sailors who were honera
became disabled without regard to length
Of service or cause Of such discharge.
Q. Tho doctrine of Great Britain and
other European Powers concerning allegi
ance--onee subject always o subject-hav
ing, at last. through the efforts Of the Re-
publican party, been abandoned, and the
American idea Of the individuals right to
transfer his allegiance having been accept
ed by European nations, it is the duty Of
our Government TO guard with jealous care
the rights Of our adopted citizens against
the assumption Of unauthorized claims by
their former governments, and We urge
continual and careful encouragement aud
protection to voluntary immigration.
10. The franking privilege ought to be
abolished, and the way prepared for o
speedy reduction in the rates of postage.
IL. Among the questions which press
for attention is that which concerns tho re-
lations Of capital and labor, and the Repub-
lican party recognize the duty Of so shap-
ing legislation as to secure full protection
and the amplest field for capital, and for
labor, the creator of capital, the largest op-
portdnities and just share of mutual prof
its Of these two great servants Of civiliza>
ton.
-. We hold that Congress aud the Pres
ident have only faltilled an imperative duty
in their measures for the suppression Of
violent and reasonable organizations in
certain lately rebcllous regions, and for
the protection Of the ballot box !: and, there
fore. they are entitled to the thanks Of the
nation.
13. We dcnounce the repudiation Of the
public debt in any form or disguise, as a
national crime. We witness with pride the
reduction Of the principal Of the debt, aud
of the rates of interest upon the balance,
and confidently expect that our excellent
national currency will be perfected by y
speedy resumption Of specie payments.
II. The Republican party is mindful of
its obligations to the loyal women Of Amer-