The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-09-22
REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM

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REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
Adopted Unanimously by the Hepub
iican state Convention. at Lyncy,
burg, July 30th, 1873. =
The Republicans of Virginia. in stat,
convention assembled, do now formerl,
announce their principles to the voters O
the commonwealth. They reafiirm and reit
crate their platform of 1872. They en-
dorse and approve the administration O
President Grant in the past, and pledge i
their support for tie future.
TAXATION.
We are in favor of the ad valoren
system OF taxation, as adopted by
the state convention, as the only just and
equitable system, and pledge ourselves tc
Its support and enforcement.
The tide-water population of the state
have paid without complaint the taxes
necessary for the support of the state
debt contracted for public improvement,
from which they derive no local advantage,
and are entitled to demand repeal of any
law levying tax upon any interest OF
property not general IN this common
wealth.
Resolved, That the Republican partr of
Virginia, through its representatives in the
state and national government, recommend
the total abolition of the tax on tobacco as
soon as it can be done without detriment
to the national finances.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
The greatest good for the greatest
number, being one of the principles of
Republicans, we are in favor of such a
system of public improvement as shall
best secure that result. The necessities of
not only Virginia, but of the whole coun-
try demand increased facilities for cheap
transportation. We are therefore in favor
OF the carly completion of the James
River and Kanawha canal. and cali
upon the Congress of the United States to
take this matter into consideration at the
next session. and make an appropriation for
the same. Believing it to be national me-
cessity. 1t should be a national highway.
We pledge the Republicans of Virginia to
use every endcayor to secure its early COM
pletion. We also favor such a liberal
system Of railroad improvement as shall
tend to develop all sections Of our state,
and we call upon the voters Of this com
monwealth to unite with us in securing
these desired results. at u
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
The Republican party Of Virginia, in
common with the national Republican par
ty, is opposed to all forms of Reputation, and
favor such financial policy as shall tend to
the payment ofthe public debt of the state
without being oppressive upon her citizens.
We regard the expenses of our state gov
eminent as disproportioned to the available
resources of the people, and demand that
they shall be made more fully to confirm
thereto. We disapprove all extra COM
pcnsation, and favor economy in govern
ment, state and national; that we deem
the act known as the funding bilr' as
impolitic, unjust and oppressive, and en-
acted solely in the interest of bondholders,
of the condition of the state re-
sources and we are In favor of and
demand the submission of the question of
the financial obligation of West Virginia to
Virginia to the supreme court of the United
States for decision.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT.
We are in favor of the development
of the material resources of our state,
which, under the rule of the Conservative
party and its predecessors, have lain DOR
mant. The mines of coal, iron and other
minerals, the vast water-power, and the
many other material resources of the
state, which exist in rich profusion on every
hand, need but enterprise and capital to
develop them, and thus make Virginia one
OF the greatest manufacturing states in the
Union. 10 this end, we are in favor of
such liberal legislation as shall tend to en-
eourge the investment of capital in mining
and manufacturing operations, and of gen.
eral laws of incorporation, together with |
such liberal spirit on the part of our peo-
pie as shall invite men of enterprise to
come and dwell among us.
REFORM IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF
JUSTICE.
We are in favor of reform in the
administration of justice in this state, and |
an enforcement Of the state constitution ir |
this respect, which will secure impartial |
justice to all, irrespective of race, color,
condition or political sentiment.
We favor the election of the president,
ce-presdent, and all other officers of the
government, as far as possible, by the d.
rect vote of the people.
ARBITRATION.
We approve and endorse the noble
and humane policy inaugurated by Gene
raj Grants administration, whereby all |
disputes shall be made the
subject of arbitration, thereby preventing
the dread havoc of war.
FEDERAL COURTS OPEN TO ALL.
The Federal courts should be accessible
in all the states, to all citizens on appeal |
for redress Of wrongs or protection of
rights, in cases, where, upon a proper
showing, equity demands it.
REFORM IN STATE LAWS.
We demand reform in state laws in
order TO secure fair elections, by the |
abolition of partisan supervisors, to enable
every voter to exercise the right of suf- !
(rage according to the dictates of his own
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Chairman-Richard II. Carter, of Fanquier. |
Secretary--John II. Popham,o of Richmond city. |
, First District.--P. j. Carter, Northampton; T. |
J. Hill, King William and r. ID. Becky, Alexan-
lria.
Second District.--John +. Desendorf, Norfolk; |
Rufus S. JONES' Elizabeth City; and John M |
Dawson, williamsburg
Third Dstrict.-Rush Burgess, Lar don Boyd, |
Richmond; and E. X. Kane.
Fourth DistI1ct.-George W. Graham, MOTTO |
way; j. p. Evans, Petersburg and Joseph Jor- |