Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-09-26

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REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted at the Republican National Con.
vention, at Philadelphia, June 8, 1882.
The Republican party Of the United
States, assembled in National Convention,
in ths city Of Philadelphis. on June s and
6, 1872, again declares its faith. appeals "a
it's history, ana announces it's position upon
the questions before the country.
l. During eleven years Of it, suprema.
cy it has accepted, with grand courage, the
solemn duties Of the times. It suppressed
. gigantic rebellions emsneipated 4,OOO,-
600 OF slaves decreed the equal citisenship
Of al, and established universal suffrage
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity, ID
criminally punished no man for political Of.
fenses, and warmly welcomed al who prov
ed their loyalty BY obeying the laws and
dealing Justly with their neighbors. 1t has
steadily decreased with firm hand the 70.
sultant disorders Of the great war, and ini.
,iated wise policy towards the Indians
The Pacific Railroad, and similar vast en-.
terprises, hatr been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land
freely given to actual settlers immisration
protected and encouraged, and full &C.
knowledgment Of naturalised citizens
rights secured from European Powers. A
uniform national currency has been provid.
ed, reputation frowned down, the national
credit sustained under the most extraordi'
nary burdens, and new bonds negotiated q
lower rates the revenues have been care
fully collected and honestly applied. De.
taxation. the public debt has been reduced
during General Grants Presidency at the
rate Of $lOO, 900 COO year; = great 6nan-
cial crisis has been avoided, and peace and
plenty prevail throughout the land. Mem
acing foreign difficulties have been peace
fully and hCnorably compromised, and the
henor 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 ef.
fcctually maintained throughout the Union
by efficient and appropriate State and Fed.
eral legislation neither law nor ito admin.
istration should admit Of any discrimins.
tion In respect to citisens by reason Of race,
creed, color, or previous condition Of servi-
tude.
g. The recent amendments to the Nation
al Constitution should bs cordially sustain.
ed because they are right, and net merely
tolerated because thsy are aw, and should
be carried out according to their spirit BY
appropriate legislation, the enforcement
Of which can be safey trusted only to the
party that secured those amendments.
1. The National Government should seek
to maintain an honorable peace with alt ma
tions, protecting its citisens everywhere,
and sympathising with all people who strive
for greater liberty.
S. Any system Of civil service under
which the subordinate positions Of the Gov.
erament 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 6del'
ity essential qualifications for public posi-.
ton, without practically creating life ten.
ure OF Office.
6. We arc opposed to further grants Of
public lands 10 corporations and monopo.
lies, and demand that the national domain
b. Get 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; aud
revenue, except such q. may be derived
from tax ON tobacco and liquors, be rails
ed by duties ON imsortations, the duties on
which should be adjusted a. to aid in %.
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
aud sailors whose valor saved the Union
their pensious are sacred debt OF the ma
ton, and the widows and orphans Of thost
who died for their country are entitled h
the care Of generous and grateful people
We favor sue additional legislation - vii
extend the bounty Of the Government to al
our soldiers and sailors who were houera
bly, discharged, and who in the line Of dut.
became disabled without regard to lengtl
Of service or cause Of such discharge.
9. The doctrine Of Great Britian ant
other European Powers concerning allegi
ance-once subject always subject-hav
ing, ct last, throagh the e1orts Of the Re
publican party, been abandoned, and th
American idea Of the individuals right +
transfer his allegiance having been accept
ed BY European n nations, it 10 the duty Q
our Government to guard with jealous car
the rights Of our adopted citizens sgaius
the assumption Of unauthorized claims ,.
their former governments, and We urg
continual and careful encouragement en'
protection to voluntary immigration.
10 The, ,franking privilege ought = b
aSolishAd, and the way prepared for
speedy reduction Il the rates Of postage.
IL. Among the questions which pres
for attentioa 10 that which concerns the n
lations Of capital and labor, and the kePut
lic an party recognise the duty Of % shaI
ing legislation % to secure full protectio
and the amplest field for capital, and fo
labor, the creator Of capital, the largest oE
portanities and just share Of mutual pro-
its Of these two great servants Of civilise
ton.
II. We hold that Congress aud the Pre-
idcnt have only fulfilled aa imperative dut
in their measures for the suppression .
violent and reasonable organizations
certain lately rebellious regions, and Il
che protection Of the ballot box and, thert
fors. they are entitled to the thanks Of q
nation.
Is. We denounce the repudistion Of Il
public debt in any form or disguise, ~
national cpime. We witness with pride q
reduction Of the principal Of the debt. 81
OF the rates Of interest upon the balanc
and confidently expect that our sxselle'
national currency will be perfected BY
speedy resumption Of specie payments.
IL. The Republican party 10 mindful