The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-10-01
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.


REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.
Adopted Unanimously by the Repub.
Iican state Conventions, at Lynch-
burg, July 3Oth, 1873.
The Republicans of Virginia, in state
convention assemled, do now formerly
announce their principles to the voters Of
the commonwealth. They reaffirm and reit-
crate their platform Of 1872. They en-
dorse and approve the administration OF
President Grant in the past, and pledge 1t
their support for TIE future.
TAXATION.
We are in favor of the ad valorem
system of taxation, as adopted by
the state convention, as the only just and
equitable system, and pledge ourselves to
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 or
property not general IN this common
wealth. ~
Resolved, That the Republican party 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 oil
Republicans, we are in favor OF SUCH a
system of public Improvement as shall
L boc IaI Tho nannCSltlpS OF
not only Virginia, but of the whole coun-
try demand increased facilities for cheap
transportation. We are therefore in favor
of the early completion Of the James
River and Kanawha canal, and call
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 a national ne.
cessity. it should be a national highway.
We pledge the Republicans of Virginia to
use every endeayor to secure its early com.
pletion. We also favor such 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.
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
The Republican party OF Virginia, II
common with the national Republican par
ty, is opposed to all forms of reputation, ant
favor such financial policy as shall tend t.
the payment ofthe public debt OF the stat
! 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 tina
they shall be made more, fully to confirm
, thereto. We disapprove all extra com
pensation, and favor economy in govern
ment. state and national; that we deen
the act known as the sfundng bill' a
r mpolitic, unjust and oppressive. and en-
t acted solely in the interest Of bondholders
regardless of the condition Of the state re
sources and we are in favor OF an
, demand the submission of the question
l the financial obligation of West Virginia t
Virginia to the supreme court OF the Unite
States for decision.
!. MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT.
: We are in favor of the deyelopmer
: of the material resources OF our stat
n which, urder the rule OF the ConseryatlN
J, party and its predecessors, have lam 40
9 mant. The mines of coal, iron and 9th!
II minerals, the vast water-power, and Il
It many other material resources OF u
d state, which exist in rich profuslon ON eyel
Re hand, need but enterprise and capital
le develop them, and thus make Virginia OF
l, of the greatest manufacturing states IN Il
4 Union. To this end, we are in favor
10 such liberal legislation as shall tend to e
r courge the Investment of capital in mimi
at and manufacturing operations, and OF &c
n cral laws of Incorporation, together WI
}; such a liberal spirit on the part OF our pc
$, pie as shall invite men OF enterprise
to come and dwell among us.
-, REFORM IN THE ADMINISTRATION
- JUSTICE. s.i..,t
We are in favor Of reform in
administration Of Justice in this state, a
an enforcement of the state constitution
o. this respect, which will secure impart
or Justice to all, irrespective of race, col
- condition or political sentiment.
We favor the election of the preside
vice. president, and all other officers of
RS government, as far as possible, by the
IS, rect vote of the people.
nd ARBITRATION.
ny We approve and endorse the no
%. and humane policy inaugurated by Ge
~ raj Grants Administrations, whereby
US, international disputes shall be made
'us subject of arbitration, thereby prevent
70 the dread havoc of war.
an FEDERAL COURTS OPEN TO ALL.
The Federal courts should be access
at in all the states, to all citizens on apl
for redress of wrongs or protection
pcr rights, in cases, where, upon pre-
! of showing, equity demands it. m
for REFORM IN STATE LAWS.
les We demand reform in state law
,tor order TO secure fair elections, by
hal. abolition of partisan supervisors, TO EN-
hat every voter to exercise the right of
We; frage according to the dictates of his
pro- conscience.
pre- STATE CENTRAL C0MAfITrEE.
net Chairman-Richard H. Carter, of Fauqui
Secretary-John r. Popham,ot Richmond
First Dstrict.--P. ]. Carter, Northampto
J. Hill, King William, and Il. ID. Becky, All