The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-10-06
REpUBLICAN pLArFoRm.

A
The Republicans Of Virginia, in state
convention assen,led, do now formerly
announce their principles to the voters of
the commonwealth. They reatfirm and reit-
crate their platform Of 1872. They en-
dorsc and approve the administration OF
President Grant in the past, and pledge 1t
their support for the future. 5,,,,-
TAXATION.
We are in favor of the. al valorem
system Of taxation, as adopted by
the state convention, as tho only just and
equitable system, and pledge ourselves to
its support and enforcement, ,.
The tide-water population OF the state
have paid without compliant 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. a5 asmE
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. .sss .,4
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
The greatest good for the greatest
number, being one Of the principles OF
Republicans, we arc 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 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 mako an appropriation for
the same. Believing it to be national ne
cessity, it should be national highway.
We pledge the Republicans Of Virginia to
use everv 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 CON-
l-monwealth to unite with us in securing
these desired results.
1 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
crnmcnt as disproportioned to the available
resources of the people, and demand that
they shall be made more fully to confirm
thereto. We disapprovc all extra COM
! pensation, and favor economy in govern
ment. state and national; that we deem
the act known as the funding bill'' as
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 and
demand the submission of the question oil
the financial obligation Of West Virginia to
Virginia to the supreme court of the United
States for decision. gsJ.gsft
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT.
We arc in favor of the development
of the material resources OF our state
which, urder 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 thu
J state. which exist in rich profusion on ever,
hand, need but enterprise and capital Il
! develop them, and thus make Virginia ont
of the greatest manufacturing states in thu
Union. To this end, we are in favor o
such liberal legislation as shall tend to en-
courge the investment Of capital in mining
and manufacturing operations, and of gen
eral laws of incorporation, together witt
/ such liberal spirit on tho part of our peo
pie as shall invite men of enterprise tt
come and dwell among us.
REFORM IN THE ADMINISTRATION o.
JUSTICE. ~.
We are in favor of reform in tn
administration of justice in this state, ant
|, an enforcement of the state constitution il
! this respect, which will secure impartia
, Justice TO all, irrespective of race, color
condition or political sentiment.
,, We favor the election of the president
, vice president, and all other officers of TIN
, government, as far as possible, by the di
rect vote of the people.
Il ARBITRATION.
+ We approve and endorse the nobl
and humane policy inaugurated by Gene
!. raj Grants administration, whereby al
E international disputes shall be made til
! subject Of arbitration, thereby prcventin
the dread havoc of war.
: FEDERAL COURTS OPEN TO ALL.
The Federal courts should be accessible
! in all the states, to all citizens on appea
:. for redress of wrongs or protection {
rights, in cases, where, upon prope
showing, equity demands it. iai
: REFORM IN STATE LAWS.
We demand reform in state laws i
order TO secure fair elections, by tn
! abolition of partisan supervisors, to enabl
= every voter to exercise the right OF su
frage according to the dictates of his ow
!, conscience.
J STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE. -
y Chairman-Richard III. Carter, of Fauquier.
d Secretary--John Il. Popham,ot Richmond citl
r. First District-P. j. Garter, Northampton;
4 J. Hill, King William, and II. d. Becky, Alexa'
= dria. t 4.l.Ial
y Second Dissatisfaction T. Desendorf Norfol
Il Rufus S. ZONES, Elizabeth City; and John
9 Dawson, Williamsburg. W. 5a
2 Third District.-Rush Burgess, Lar don Boy
II Richmond; and Il. *. Kane. ns
@ Fourth District.--George w. Graham, Mott
n way; j. p. Evans, Petersburg and Joseph 10
y genson, Prince Edward.
Q Fifth Observation-Disclosures L. M. Shumaker, DG
II vile; G. w. Fmney, Franklin, and Hamtc
4 Alderman, Carroll. Fl IaB "a !
Sixth District.---G. v. Case, Bedford; Wo]
e Brinton, Nelson, and II. II. Alexander Roc
10 bridge, QWA ElLs5 = llE II
J Seventh District.--S, M. Yost, Staunton; He
IS Eighth District.--E. g. Johnson, Madison;
q III. Deane, Frederick, and S. f. Chamberlayne.
e. Ninth Distriet.-George s. Smith, Smyths
- q. T. Egbert, Washington county, and j.
81 Ffier, Roanoke. ls SAGE fi,s. 'ts'
n EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
'r Chairman.-Judge Alfred Morton;