The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-10-08
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Adopted Unanimously by the ReDub-
lican State Convention, at Lynch
burg, July 3Oth. 1879.
The Republicans of Virginia, in state
convention assemled, do now formerly
announce their principles to the voters of
the commonwealth. They reaifirm and reit-
crate their platform of 1872. They en-
dorse and approve the administration of
President Grant in the past, and pledge it
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. tss,
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
The greatest good tor the greatest
number, being one of the principles of
Republicans, we are in favor of such q
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 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 national highway.
We pledge the Republicans Of Virginia to
use every endeavor 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, in
| GOIuIQOu WIFI IIlc udJlOudl ltCpuoilO0h POI
| ty, is opposed to all forms of Reputation, ant
favor such financial policy as shall tend te
the payment 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 tha
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 deeI
the act known as the ''fnnding bill" a
mpolitic, unjust 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 ant
demand The submission of the question o
the financial obligation of West Virginia t.
Virginia to the supreme court of the Unitet
States for decision.
i MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Il We are in favor of the development
of the material resources OF our state
which, urder the rule of the Conservativ
party and its predecessors, have lain dor
mant The mines of coal, iron and othe
minerals, the vast water-power, and tn
many other material resources Of tn
, state, which exist in rich profusionon ever
! hand, need but enterprise and capital t
develop them. and thus make Virginia on
Of the greatest manufacturing states in tn
4 Union. To this end, we are in favor {
such liberal legislation as shall tend to Ell
courge the Investment of capital in minin
and manufacturing operations, and Of gel
eral laws of Incorporation, together wit
I such liberal spirit on the part of our pee
7 pie as shall invite men OF enterprise
come and dwell among us.
REFORM IN THE ADMINISTRATION G
8 JUSTICE. 49,.
/, We are in favor of reform in Il
4 administration Of justice in this state, al
Y an enforcement of the state constitution
j. this respect, which will secure imparti
n justice to all, irrespective of race, colo
!, condition or political sentiment.
IS We favor the election of the presider
o vice-president, and all other officers Of I
y government, as far as possible,Lby the I
) rect vote of the people. II ''''''
ARBITRATION.