The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-16
PLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL REPUB-
LICAN PARTY . Il q

ELAIFOhh Ut The NAlEUNAlz REPUB-
LICAN PARTY n
The following is the full platform adopted by
the Republican National Convention, held at
Philadelphia, June and 6, 1872:
The Republican party of the United States
assembled in National Convention, in the city of
Philadelphia, on the 5th and 9th days or June,
| 1872, again declares its Filth, appeals to its
history, and announces Is position upon the
questions before the country.
Rrst-Durng eleven years OF supremacy 1t
has accepted, with grand courage, the solemn
duties of the times it suppressed gigantic re-
bellion emancipated 900 900 of slaves decreed
the equal citizenship ofall and established univer
sal suffrage; exhibiting unparalleled magma
nimity, it crminally punished no man for politi-
caloffences and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty by obeying the laws and dealing
justly with their neighbors. 1t has steadily de-
creased, with firm hand the result and disorders
of great war, and initiated a wise policy toward
the Indians The Pacific railroad and similar
vast enterprises have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land freely
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the naturalized citizens right secured from Euro
pean powers; uniform national currency has
been provided; Repatriation frowned down, the
national credit sustained under most extraordi-
nary burdens, and new bonds negotiated at lower
rates. The revenues have been carefully col
lected and honestly applied, despite annual
large reductions CT rates of taxation, the
public debt has been reduced, during Gen
eral Grants Presidency, at the rate of a
hundred millions year; great financial crisis
vail throughout the land; menacing foreign diff
cuties have been peacefully and honorably COM
posed, and the honor and the power of the ma
ton kept in high respect throughout the
world. This glorious record of the past, is
the party's best pledge for the future. We be-
lieve the people will not entrust the government
to any party, or combination of men, composed
chiefly Of those who resisted every step of this ben
eficial progress.
Second Complete liberty and exact equali-
ty in the enjoyment of all civil political
and nublip riUhts ghOulI he established and
effectually maintained throughout the Union, by
efficient and appropriate State and Federal legis
lation neither the law nor the administration
should admit of any discrimination in respect of
citizens by reason of race creed, colored or pre-
vious condition of servitude. ~ -g.r.... ~.
Third.--The recent amendments to the Natio-
nal Constitution, should be cordially sustained
because they are right, not merely tolerated be-
cause they are law, and should be carried out ac-
cording 10 the spirit by appropriate legislator the
enforcement Of which can safely be entrusted only
to the party that secnred those amendmer ts.
Fourth.-The National Government should
seek to maintain honorable peace with all ma
tions, protecting its citizens everywhere, and
sympathizng with all peoples who strive
for greater liberty.
EVth.--Any system of the civil service under
which the subordinate positions of the Gov.
eminent considered reward for mere
party zeal, is fatally demoralizing, and we,
therefore, favor q reform of the system, by laws
which shall abolish the evils of patronage, and
make honesty, efficiency, and fidelity the essen
tial qualifications for public position, without
practically creating a life tenure Of office.
Sirth.--We are opposed to further grants of the
public lands to corporations and monopoies, and
demand that the national domain be set apart
for free homss..for the people. The annual rev
a moderate balance. @ Is. ~ -.. 4
Sepe,.th.--The annual revennes, after paying
the current debt, should furnish moderate
balance for the reduction of the principal
and the revenue, except so much as may be
derived from tax on tobacco and
liquors, be raised by duties upoa importation
the duties of which should be so adjusted MS to
aid in securing remuneratiye wages, to labor,
and promote Tie growth, Industries, and pros
periiy of the whole country.
Eighth.--We hold in undying honor the soldiers
and sailors whose yalor saved the Union. Their
pensions are a sacred debt of the nation, and the
widows and orphans Of those who died for their
country are entitled to the care of additional
Legislation as will extend the bounty Of the Gov
ernmeut to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honorably discharged, and who IL the time of
duty, became disabled, without regard to the
length of service or the cause of such discharge
Finth.-The doctrine of Great Britain and other
European Powers concerning allegiance. Once
tbroprb bs s Of tbe sr az has
abandoned, and the American idea of the right
to transfer allegiance having been accepted by
European nations, It is the duty of our Govern
ment TO guard with jealous care the right of
adopted citizens against the assumption of unau-
thoriZed claims by their former Government,
and we urge continual careful euconrag cement
and protection of voluntary immigration
1enth.-The Thanking privilege ought to be abo-
ished and the way prepared for Il speedy reduc-
ton in the rate of postage. .r Is 81 ....
Eleuenuh.-Among the questions which press
for attention is that which concerns the relations
of capital and labor, and the Republican party
recognize tho duty Of SO shaping legislation as to
secure full protection and the amplest field for
capital, aud for labor, the creator If capital the
largest opportunities and a just share OF the nu-
tual profits of these two great servants of civilza
ton.
TtceJfh.-We hold that Congress and the Pres
dent have only fulfilled an imperative duty in
their measures for the suppression of violent and
reasonable organizations in certain lately rebel
lions regions, and for the protection of the ballot
box and therefore they are entitled to the thanks
of the nation.
the public debt IN any form or disguise as ma
tional crime. We witness with pride the reduc-
ton Of the principal of the debt and of the rates
of interest upon the balance, and Confidently ex-
peet that our excellent national currency will be
perfected by speedy resumption of specie pay
ments
Fourteenth-The Republican party is mindful
Of its obligations 10 the loyal women of America
for their noble donation TO the cause of freedom
their admission to the wider fields of usefulness
is viewed with satisfaction, and the honest de
mands OF any class of citizens for additional
rights should betreated with respectful consdera-
tion
FJfteenth-We heartily approve the action Of
Congress in extending amnesty to those lately in
rebellion, and rejoice in the growth of peace and
fraternal feeling throughout the land.
Sixteenth. The Republican party propose to
themselves as carefully as the powers delegated
by them to the State and to the Federal Govern
ment. 1t disapproves of the resort to unconsti-
tutional laws for the purpose of removing evils
by interference with rights not surrendered by
the people TO either the State or National Gov
ernment
Sepenteenth.-It is the duty of the General
Government to adopt such measures as will tend
to encourage American commerce and ship
building.
Eighteenh.--we believe that the modest pat
riotsm, the earnest purpose, the sound iudg
ment, the practical wisdom, the lncorruptibe in
tegrity and the llustrious services of Ulysses S.
Grant, have commended him to the heart of the
American people, and with him at our head we
stand to-day upon a new march to victory.
PRINCIPLES ENUNCIATED by THE RE-
PUBLICANS OF VIRGINIA.
The Republicans of Virginia, in Convention
assembled, about to enter upon the canvass for
the election of q President and Vice President
oil the United States, now formally announce
their principles to the voters of this Common
wealth.
From 1865 to 1872 they have continually and
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