Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-08-22
Pennsylvania Republican Platform.

ResoIUed, That the Republicans in Pennsylvania
in convention assembled, renew their expressions
OF confidence in and devotion to, the principles of
Republlcanism, and declare:
/. That they heartily indorse, and adopt, the Re-
publican National and State platforms Of 1877.
?. That the National Administration demands
continued confidence, and is entitled by its pro-
motion Of the best interests and prosperity of the
Nation TO the earnest support OF the people.
3. That the Administration of Governor Hartranft
calls for our warmest appreciation.
q. That while earnestly in favor Of constitutional
reform, and such revision of State Constitu-
ton as will make II effective instrument in pre-
venting and Furnishing corrupt abuses that have
crept into our present system, we demand emphat-
icaly and especially that whatever is done or left
undone by the Constitutional Convention special
legislation shall be placed before The people as
TO secure their separate and decisive expression
thereof.
5. That the reduction Of the State debt from
Sal OOOOOO to S26OOOOO the repeal of all taxes on
real estate establishment of schools for the educa-
ton and support OF soldiers orphans, the mainten-
ance OF our excellent and prosperous system OF
common schools, and the establishment OF the pol
icy Of paying of debt at the rate of 81 600 600
year, together with the generally iourishing con
ditlon OF our prosperous old Commonwealth, are
evidences that the Republicans during their
twelve years control in Pennsylvania, have faith
fully administered her affairs, and that her Gov.
ernment may be safely left in their hands
g. That there should he rigid economy in State
and National administrations and taxes should be
reduced in both az rapidly as is consistent with
good government the maintenance of public
credit and certain extnguishment Of the Stale and
National debt
I. That the public lands belong to the people
and should be sacredly reserved for homes for ac
tual settlers and we pronounce against all further
grants OF these lands TO corporations.
s. That adequate provision should be made by
law Tor the protection OF persons engaged in min
| ing and other hazardous forms of labor.
y. That we condemn, without reserve, the voting
for or receiving increased pay for services already
rendered, whether in the State or nation and de
| mand chat the provisions Of the late act of Con
gress by which the salaries were increased should
| promptly and Internationally be repealed.
| 10. We denounce corruption wherever found
and declare that none but good men should secur,
party appointments or nomination.
| IL That the practice of loading an appropria
| ton bill essential to the support of the Govern
ment with Objectionable legislation, in the shap,
OF amendments, towards the close of session, Il
prolific source of abuse and fraud upon the pcO
| pie, and its reform Is urgently demanded
IL. That as commerce and home industry hav,
| both uniformly prospered under tariff so arrang
| ed a. to Afford both revenue and protection, tn
present tariff should be left undisturbed and as al
tariffs are levied primarily for revenue ii would b.
| poor government indeed which could not atfOr,
to arrange lie details as to encourage the grOwt
| of home manufactures and creation of remu
| nerative home market for all products of our soil
13. That order and security in the States latel
| in rebellion must come through the stern enforce
| ment of the laws enacted to protect life, lbcrt
| and freedom throughout, and cannot be secure
| by rendering these just and necessary laws inoE
| eratiye through Executive clemency TO unrepenl
| ant assassins now undergoing punishment in pun
| suance of law
IA. That as during the time the Republican pal
| ty has been in power 1t has had TO confront grave
| difficulties, and more new and perpexing que;
| tions OF government than ever were presente
to any other party to solve, and has solved them E
judiclously and wisely that the country indOrses II
| decisions and accepts its work, it is the onl
| organization competent to meet the grave issue
that constantly arising, so as TO secure tn
| Just rights OF the whole people.
| Is. That we sympathize with every movement
secure for agriculture and labor their due inhI
ence, interest, and rights, and the Republican pa
ty will be their ally in every just effort to attal
their ends