The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-17
PLATFORM
or the Republican Party OF Kansas.

R,,olr,d. That the powers of the general
government having been stretched 10 an I'M
healthy extent to meet the crisis of civil war
md reconstruction. should now he restored TO
their normal action; that the public debt
should be reduced, not systematically. but
gradually and surely. and in way that VIII
not burden the industries of the country by
excessive eXactioDs; that any and all schemes
of taxation devised to meet the extraordinary
demand, should he modified according to the
dictate. of the strictest principles OF economy
and Justice: that official prodigalfy. reckless
ness and corruption incident to times OF haste.
irrepularity and onyuision, must give place
10 economy stability and honesty. and hnaily
that the only test of political preferment
should be capacity and integrity III the DIS
charge OF official trust. That a. the policy oil
the republican party in relation TO the finances
has afforded the people not only safe. sound
and popular currency of equal and uniform
worth in every portion Of the commonwealth.
but has greatly improved the credit OF the
country mt home and abroad we point with
pride 10 its record and accomplishment IN this
regard, and while reaiiirlning the policy an
noi,nced by the party in national convention
m 1865 and 1872. and trinmphantiy endorsed
by the people at the polls, policy which
while contributing to the public credit, has
also enhanced the individual and collective
prosperity of the American people. we favor
such legislation ~ will make national banking
free to all under just and equal laws, based
upon the policy of specie resumption at such
time As is consistent with the material and In
dustTial interests of the country 10 the end
that the volume of currency may be regulated
by the natural laws Of trade.
R..olred. While all the necessary wants of
the state government should be supplied by a
reasonable. just and uniform taxation, the Ia
Dor and production of the commonwealth,
must not be crippled by the employment and
maintenance of too many Office holders; hence
IL becomes the duty of the legislature 10 les
sen the number of officials. and make such
revision of the laws of the state as TO provide
for more economical administration OF our
state and county affairs We are opposed Ia
all official gratuities under the guisc OF an IN
crease of paw or salaries during official terms.
R,solrei, That the peril OF the government
lies not SO much in high ambitions as IN low
dishonestles and the pressing duties OF Tue
day is 10 secure honesty and purity M The
public service. We commend The courage ol
the republican party in institrtins investiga
tion OF corruptons in office. sparing neither
friends nor foes, and VIC demand such iegisia
ton rs will bring 10 certain punishment any
officer who being entrusted with the charge
Of pubic funds, appropriatcs the same ior M
own lice or fails to properly account Tor Them
ENLIGHTENMENT is theft and ought TO lie pun
ished ~ such.
If the state are the creatures of its legislature
and il is the duty Of that body to subject them
20 such wise and impartial enactmepts as Wi
protect the people OF the state from eNtorhon
and secure them transportation OF products
merchandise and passengers at reasonable
rates.
Re,olr,d. That revision of the patent laws
of the United States is impcrativcly demand
ed SO as TO prevent monopoly OF useiui III
ventions. and at the same time give proper
encouragement and remuneration TO inren
tors. :, :.
R,solrcd. That the present ''peace policy
of dealing with the Indians has failed TO al
ford adequate protection TO the frontier set
Tiers and we are in favor of Transferring fht
Indian bureau 10 the control of the war de
partnent.
R,solrsd. That we commend the action %
congress in repeating the act known as IN
back pay law. and favor an amendment 10 tht
national constitution which shall forever pro
hhit any congress. from increasing ITS OWL
compensation.
Resolrrd. That drunkenness l. one of th'
greatest curses of modern society. demoral
izing everything it touches. imposing ieariu
burdens OF taxation upon the people. u run
full breeder OF pauperism and crime. ana
worker OF evil and only evil continually
hence, we are in favor of such legislation
both general and local. as experience shall
show TO be most efectual in destroying TIM
evil
Resolr,d. That we rejoice with the citizens
residing on the Usage Coded lands over I'M
late decision of the United States Circui
Court in their favor, and point To that de
cision as evidence that the rights of the PEG
Die are safe in the hands Of the courts.
Resolved. That the unwrittcn law enacted b,
the example of the father of his country u
declining a reelection 10 third pre>identia
term. is as controlling AS though II was moor
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