Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-07-23
r,epn.,.scan Platform.

ii convention assembled, do adopt
the following platform OF principles
l2esDfccJ, j. That as the policy OIL
the Republican party in relation to
fnance has afforded the people not
onIy safe, sound and popular cur
reucy, Of equal and uniform worth
ia every portion Of our common
country, but has likewise greatly inn
proved the credit Of the country at
home and abroad, we point with
pride TO it's record and accomplish
lnents in this regard And while re-
affirming the policy announced by
the party in the National Conyen-
lions OF 1868 and 1872, and triumph
antIy endorsed by the people at the
polls, Ia policy which, while contrib
uting 10 the public credit, has also
enhanced the individual and collec-
tive prosperity Of the American poo
t!r, we favor such legislation rs
shall make national banking free 10
all under just and equal laws, based
upon the policy Of specie resumption
~ such time as is consistent with the
material and industrial interests OF
tie country, to the end that the vol
ume Of currency may be regulated by
the natural laws Of trade.
2. That we reafIirm the declara-
zion Of the Republican Nationa! plat
firm Of 1872 IN favor Of the payment
by the Government Of the United
States Of all its obligations in accord
ance with both the letter and the
epirit Of the laws under which such
obligations were Issued, and we de-
clare that in the absence OF any ex-
press provisions to the contrary, the
obligations Of the Government when
issued and placed upon the markets
Of the world, are payable in the
worlds currency, to-rf: specie.
d. That under the Constitution OF
fiiH United States Congress has the
power to regulate all commerce
among the several States" whether
carried on by railroads or by other
means, and in the exercise OF that
Power Congress may, and should 50
lpgislate rs to prohibit under suita-
bic penatie5) extortiOn, unjust dis.
crimination, and other wrong and
unjust conduct on the part Of persons
or corporations engaged in such COM
'ncrcc. And, by virtue Of the same
constitutional power Congress may
aud should provide for the improve
fbent Of our great natural water
ways.
4. That the State has power, and
IL Is its duty to provide by law for
the regulation and control Of ailway
transportation within its own limits,
and we demand that the law Of this
state passed for this purpose at the
last session Of the General Assembly
shall be upheld and enforced until IL
shall be superseded by other legisla-
ton, or held unconstitutional by the
proper judicial tribunal.
5. That we feel bound to provide
al! appropriate legislation for the full
and equal protection Of all citizens,
white or black, foreign or native
bora, in the enjoyment Of all the
rights guaranteed by the Constitution
uf the United States and the amend
nieiIts thereto.
&. That the SGT 900, 900 reduction
in the estimated expenses Of the GEN
trai Government for the coming tis-
,a year, meets our hearty common
t.atlonund shows that the Republi-
can purity on questions Of retreDch-
incnt and economy Is carrying out in
good faith its oft repeated pledges to
the people.
I. That we are in favor Of an
amendment To- the Constitution Of
the United States providing for the
election Of President and Vice
President by direct vote Of the
people.
3. That while inventors should be
protected in their just rights Of prop
prly in their inventions, we demand
such modification OF our patent laws
aS shall render the same more fair
AMI equitable To consumers.
8. That the faith Of the Republi-
can purity j. pledged to promote the
best good of the civil service of the
country; and that we, rs Republi-
caus OF Iowa, demand that only hon
est and capable men be elected or mp.
pointed 10 office; and that we com
iaend the position OF the party in in
shutting investigation of corruption
in office, sparing therein neither
friends nor foes.
10. That since the people may be
entrusted with all questions OF gov
ornamental reform, we favor the final
Submission 10 the people of the ques-
ton Of amending the Constitution
80 az To extend the right Of suffrage
to woman, pursuant To the Action Oh
the 18th General Assembly.
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