The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-09-10
Platform OF the Republican Party
of Kansas.

The DELEGATES of the Republican patty of Kansas in
yenton confidently appealing the people OF
the state Tor continued support point with pride to the
best pledge that the party they represent will be true
every present or future obligation and equal every
The courage patriotism and wisdom the Republican
party have been tested and proven since came into be-
slavery continued in power during the war a. The EN-
bodiment of their devotion the integrity the union
abolished slavery suppressed armed rebellion
quered permanent peace enfranchsed the slaves and
secured for them equal political civil rights made just
provision for the nations defenders; it enacted benef-
cent homestead law it organized financial system where
by the nation was enabled to meet the emergencies of
civil to furnish sound and uniform currency
and 70 prevent the commercial depression and disasters
usually attendant upon succeeding civil strife.
By successful diplomacy has established the principle
of peaceful arbitration between nations il has paid S36
OF financial panic and prostation has relieved the
duets of industry and the necessares of life from
Under ITS rule the national exports have increased from
$500 OOO TO almost $3.50 00O il has restored the
toaal credit and maintained the national reputation
abroad has held in check the turbulent and reatOnay
forces Of thelate rebellion and has at the time been
tolerant beyond example to those who sought to destroy
and finally with courage has addressed itself the
work Of investigating official delnqueneies and furnishing
official dishonesty in its own ranks.
party whose has thus been sralzed at every
step by great achievements has not only established the
strongest title to public confidence but has presented the
best pledge that il is willing and able satisfactorily and
hOnoraby adjust the problem Of legislation and ad
settlement.
We recognize the fact that parties live upon
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that desires tn live be ready provide for their so
ton the past only affords guarantee that the intelligence
and wisdom that have sustained sufficient provide
for the emergencies of the present and make this period
est and rmes ntegriyn effect trusts just protection
Of individual rights against corporate through
teal reform in department Of the public service
honestly distributed burdens and honestly exercised pow
therefore,
having been stretched unhealthy extent the
crisis of civil and reconstruction should be
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be reduced not systematically but gradually and surely,
and in way that will not burden the industries of the
country by excessive exactons that any and all schemes
Of taxation devised to meet the extraordinary demand
should be modified according the dictates Of the sric
test principles of and Justice that official prod
gaty reckessness and corruption incident to times of
haste rresuaty and ccnvulsion give place
stability and hnnesty and finally, that only
of political prefement onld be capacity integrity in
the discharge of official trust That the policy Of the
Republican party in relation TO the finances has afforded
the people only safe soun md popular currency of
wealth but has greatly improved the credit Of country
at home and abroad point with pride its record and
accomplishment in this regard and while reafrmiug the
policy announced by the party in national convention in
s6s and s72 and trumphanty endorsed by the people
the polls policy which, while contributing the public
credit has also enhanced the individual and collective
tion will make national banking free tn ALL under just
aud equal laws based the policy of specie resumption
at such time consistent with the material and
ta interests o the country to the end that the volume
Of currency be regulated by the natural laws of trade
ResOired, While all the necessary wants of the State
government should be supplied by reasonable just and
uniform taxation the labor and production of the
tenance Of too office holders hence the
duty of the legislature lessen the of officials
provide fer economical administration of our State
and County affairs We opposed all official gratu.
ties under the guse Of an increase of salaries during
Reolsed That peril of the government lies not so
much in high ambitions in low dshonesties the
pressing duty of the day honesty and purity
the public service We commend the courage OF the Re-
publican party in insttung investigation of
in Office sparng neither friends foes. and demand
such legislation will bring 10 certain punishment any
wit he cha ,f nnhf
funds aPproprates his or fails to
property account for then Embezzlement is theft and
ought to be punishedas such.
ResOred That all the railroad corporations the State
are the creatures of its legislature and il the duty of
enactmens as will protect the people of the State from
t9ti3n and secure the transportation of products
chandse and passengers at reasonable rates
States Is mperatcvely demanded To prevent a
poly Of useful Inventions and at the time give
proper announcement and remuneration to inventors.
Resotred That the present peace policy of dealing
with the Indians has failed to afford adequate protection
to the frontier settlers and we are in favor of transferring
the Indian Bureau to the control Of the War Department
Resotred That commend the action of Congress in
repeating th: act known as the back law and favor
amendment to the national constitution which shall forever
prohibit any Congress from increasing s eomPensa
olDe That drunkenness is one of the greatest curses
of modern society, demorazns everything touches
posing fearful burdens of taxation the people fruit
fu breeder OF paupersm and crm" and worker of evil
legislation both general and local experience shall
show to be most efeetua in destroying this evil.
Rssored That we rejoice with the citizens residing
the Usage Coded Lands the late decision Of the United
States Circuit Court in their favor point
ION a. evidence tat the rights OF the people safe in the
hands Of the courts.
Resoged That the unwrten law enacted by the exam
pie :" the father Of his country in declining reelection
third Presidential term is controlling though it
were Incorporated in the national constitution and ought
Resolred, That the public lands of the United States
should be saeredy held for the actual
grants of the public domain to railroad other corpora
tions.