The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-06-13
THE REPUBAICAN PLATFORM.

The following is the platform adopted
by the Republican National Committee
The Republican party of The United
States, assembled In National Conveu-
ton, ID this city Of Philadelphia, on the
Sd and 9th days Of June, 1872, again
declares its faith, appeals to It's history
and announces its position upon the Ques-
tions before the country:
Ist. During eleven years Of supremacy
it has accepted with grand courage the
solemn duties Of the time. 1t suppress
ed gigantic rebellion 1t emanclpated
four million slaves; decreed equal citizen
ship Of all, and established universal suf-
frage; exhibiting unparalleled magnanlml-
ty, it has criminally punished no man for
political offences, and warmly welcomed
all who proved their loyalty by obeying
the laws and dealing justly with their
neighbors; it has steadily decreased with
a firm hand the resulting disorders of the
great war, and initiated a wise policy to-
wards the Indians the Pacific railroad
and similar vast enterprises have beon
generously aided and successfu ally conduct
ed the public land has been freely given
to actual settlers; immigration protected,
ana encouraged and full acknowledge
ment of the rights OF naturalized citizens
secured from foreign powers; a uniform
national currency has been provided :;
reputation frowned down; the national
credit sustained under the most eXtraor-
diuary burdens, and new bonds negotia-
! ted at lower rates; the revenues have
been carefully collected and honestly ap
| Piled despite annual large reduction OF
rates of taxation, the public debt has
! been reduced, during General Grant 5
| Presidency, at the rate of 500, 900, 900 Il
wear; great financial crisis has been
/ avoided, and peace and plenty prevail
! through the land; meDacIug foreign dIth
cultieS have been peacefully and honora-
| bly compromised the honor and power
| of the nation is in high respect through
out the world. This glorious record OF
| the past Is the party 5 pledge for the tu-
! ture. We believe the people will not en-
trust the Government to any party or
| combination of men composed of those
who chiefly have resisted every step of
this beneficial progress
ID. Complete liber.y and exact equali-
! ty III the enjoyment of all ciVil, political
and public rights should be established
and effectuaily maintained throughout
the Uuion by efficient and appropriate
State and Federal legislation neither
| the law or It's administration should al
nit of any discrimination In respect to
! citizens by reason of race, creed or color
/ or previous condition of servitude.
Sd. 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 out according to
their spirit by appropriate legislation, the
! enforcement of which can safely be trust
ed only to the party that secured those
amendments.
4th The National Government should
seek to maintain an honorable peace with
all nations, protecting Its citizens every
where and sympathizing with all people
who strive for greater liberty.
5th. Any system of civil service under
which the subordinate positions of the
| Government are considered rewards fol
mere party zeal, is fatally demoralziug
and we, therefore, favor a reform of the
system by laws which shall abolish the
evils of patronage and make honesty
efficiency and fidelity essential quali6ca
tions for public position, without practi
cally creating q life tenure Of office.
9th. We are opposed to further grants
of public lands to corporations and mo-
nopolies, and demand that the nationa
domain be set apart for free home:
for the people,
7th. The annual revenue, after payins
the current expenses and the interest or
the public debt, should furnish moder
ate balance for tie reduction of the prin
cipal, and the revenue, except so muck