The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-09-11
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM

The Republicans of Virginia. in stat
convention !, assemled, do now formerl
announce their principles to the voters !
the commonwealth. They reaffirm and reit
! crate their platform Of 1872. They en-
dorse and approve the administration O
President Grant in the past, and pedpc !
their support for the future.
I Il ass..,fs.rt-sg. TAXATION.
n We are in favor of the ad yaloren
system of taxation, as adoptcd b,
the state convention, as the only inst an3
| equitable system, and pledge ourselves e
It's support and enforcement. sia
The tide-water population of the STATE
nave paid without complaint the taxes
necessary Tor the support Of the state
eeot contracted for public improvement
from which they derive no local advantage,
and are entitled to demand repeal of any
law leyymg q tax upon any interest OF
property not general in this common
wealth. a2i - n-ss5' 'ii.i'.
Resolved, That the Republican party OF
Virginia, throughlits 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 n
system of public improvement as shall
best secure that result. The necessities of
not only Virginia, but of the whole conn
try demand increased facilities for cheap
transportation. We are therefore in favor
OF the early completion of the James
River aud 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 national ne
cesslty, it should be national highway.
we pledge the Republicans of Virginia to
use eyerv endeavor 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.
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 Of the 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 disapproye all extra COM
pensation, and favor economy in govern
ment, state and national; that we deem
the act known as the funding bill,' as
impolitic, uajust and oppressive, and en-
acted solely in the interest of bondholders.
regardless 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 Unitedr
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
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
levelop them, and thus make Virginia one
u the greatest manufacturing states in the
Union. 10 this end, we are in favor of
such liberal legislation as shall tend to en-
,ourge the investment Of capital in mining
md manufacturing operations, and of gem
'rai laws of incorporation, together with
such liberal spirit on the part of our peo-
'le as shall invite men OF enterprise to
'ome and dwell among us.
REFORM IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF
JUSTICE.
We are in favor of reform in the
of justice in this state. and
N enforcement of the state constitution in
his respect, which will secure impartial
Justice to all, irrespective of race, color.
condition or political sentiment.
we favor the election of the president.
ice. president, and all other officers of The ,
government, as far as possible, by the d.
ect vote of the people.
III. ARBITRATION.
We approve and endorse the noble
nd humane policy inaugurated by Gene
al Grants administration, whereby all {
International disputes shall be made the
nbject of arbitration, thereby preventing a
he dread havoc Of war.
FEDERAL COURTS OPEN TO ALL.
The Federal courts shouldbe accessible
4 all the states, to all citizens on appeal !
or redress of wrongs or protection of
lghts, in cases, where, upon a proper !
howing, equity demands it.
REFORM IN STATE LAWS,
We demand reform in state laws in
rder to secure fair elections, by the
boltion Of partisan supervisors, TO enable
very voter to exercise the right of sur-
rage according to the dictates Of his own
onsciencc. ]
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Chairman-Richard ii. Carter, of Fauquier.
Secretary-John II. Popham, of Richmond city
First Dstrict.-P. j. Carter Northampton: r. I
. Hill, King William, and II. ID. Becky, Alexan-
ria. r
Second Dstrict.-John r. Desendorf, Norfolk:
.ulus S. Jones, Elizabeth City; and John M.
lawson, Williamsburg.
Third District.-Rush Burgess, Lar don Boyd |
and Il. X. Kane. -
Fourth Distiict.-George w. Graham Motto
ray; j. 7. Evans, Petersburg and Joseph Jor-
eHson, Prince Edward. Il 1891. ~ S
Fifth Dstrict-Judge l.. M Shumaker, Dan A
lille; q. w. Fmney, Franklin, and Hamilton n
Carroll. 81
Sixth District--G V. Case, Bedford; W. p
rinton, Nelson, and II. Il. Alexander Rock Il
ridge.
Seventh Districts. M. YosL, Staunion Hen
Y Turpin, Goochland, and W. L. Coleman.
Eighth District.-E. @. Johnson, Madison; T. | :
|. Deane, Frederick, and S. Z. Chamberlayne
Ninth District.-George $. Smith, Smythe; :
!. Il. Egbert, Washington county, and j. b.