The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-23

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The Republican party Of the Unltei
States assembled In National CUlvetl'
ton IN the city Of Philadelphia. on tle
5th and 9Th days Of june, 1873, agiln
declares H. faith and appeals to Its his
tory and announces its position upon
Tie questions before the country.
First--Durins eleven years Of SUI
prmacy It has accepted with grand
courage the solemn duties Of the time.
II suppressed gigantic rebellion;
enaacipatesl l,00O.( .(llO slaves; tecfeed
the ellril citizenship Of all and estab-
lishei universal suffrage. Exhibiting
tnbarallclc,l magllanimity, 1t GRIMM
xily punished no man for political Of
t;aiscs and warmly welcomed all who
proved their loyalty by obcying the
laws and dealing justly with their
neiglbors. 1t has steadily decreased
with firm hand, the resultant disor-
onlers of a great war. and initiated a
wise policy towards tho indians. The
Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-
terprises have been generously allied
and successfully conducted. The pub
lic lands are freely given TO actual set
tiers immigration is protected en-
couraged, anl the full acknowledge
mcnt Of the naturaliMd citizens rights
has been secured from European pow
era. The national currency has i'm
proved in regulation and the national
cyplit has been sustained under extra
Ordinary burdens and new bonds have
been negotiated at lower rates. The
revenues have been carefully collected
and honestly applied. Despite the an
liial large reductions from the rates Of
taxation the public debt has been re-
duccl during GElnt's presidency at the
rate Of one hundred million dollars per
year. A great financial crisis has been
avoided aud peace and plenty prevail
througont the land. Meiracing for
eign difficulties have been peacefully
and hon0rlbly compromised, and the
honor and power OF the nation has
been kept high throughout the world.
This glorious record Of the past Is the
party;s best pledge for the future. We
believe the people viii not entrust the
Government to any party or combina-
fion Of men composed of those who
chiefly have resisted every step In this
beneficial progress.
Second Complete liberty and exact
equality In the enjoyment Of all civil,
political and public rights should be
established and efIectualiy maintained
throughout the Union. by efficient and
appropriate State and Federal legisla-
tion. Neither the law or its admins
tratIon should admit Of any liscrimin-
AtiOn in respect TO citizens, by reason
Of race, creed, color, or previous con-
dition Of seryitutle.
! Third The amendments to the Ma
tional Constitution should be cordially
Sustained. because tiev are ~'ght /; not
merely tolerated because they are law;
should be carried out accord
lug to their spirit by appropriate
the enforcement Of which
can be safely trusted only to the party
that secured the amendments.
Fourtli-I'he National Government
should seek to maintain an honorable
peace w!in a.i ..,..o protecting Its
citizens everywhere M ympathizing
with I'll people who str. for greater
liberty.
Fiftl--Any system Of civil service
Under which the subordinate positions
NJ the Government are considered as
rewards for mere party zeal, is fatally
Ilem0ralizilg, aud we therefore favor
d reform of the system by laws which
shall abolish the evils Of patronage anil
make honesty, efficiency and fidelity
essential qualifications for public posi-
lion, without practically creating a life
tenure ofofficc.
Sixtll--We are opposed to further
grants Of the public lands to corpora
Hons and m0Ilop0lies, and demand
hat the national domain shall be set
apart for the free Use Of the people.
!. Seventh The annual revenue, after
Iiaying the current expenditures,
should furnish moderate balance for
The reduction OF the principal ofthe
debt; and revenue, except 50 much as
may be received from a tax on tolslc-
% and liquors, ought to be rated by
lslties on itnportations, the scale OF
which should be so adjusted as to aid
a securing relnpnertive wages to la
,orers and to promote the industries,
powth and prosperity Of the whole
sOtintTy.
Eightll--We hold IN undying honor
he soldiers and sailors whose valOr
9yed the Union. Their pensions are
sacred debt of the nation. and Wild
,ws aud orphans Of tllnse who died for
heir country are entitled to tile care
lfthe Government and the gratitude
lfthe people. We favor such aelii-
i0nal legislation as will extend the
,ounty or the Government to all our
Olliers and sailors who were honor
Ibly discharged, and who III time Of
luty, became disabled, without regard
0 the length Of their service or the
iause Of such discharge.
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