The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-09-19
PLATFORM
PLATFORM
OF THE
Republican Party of the State
Of LOmisiaMa.
Adopted in Convention at New
Orleans, August 8, 1874,

orleans, August =, 1874,
The Republican party of Louisiana, as
sembled in convention in the city Of New
Orleans on the fifth day of August, 1874, as
sunes and declares that the National Re-
Republican party is party of positive
principles and definite purposes party OF
grand achievements and q glorious history !;
a party of internal improvements and of
material development; a party of peace and
order, of liberty and law. of universal suf-
frage and equal rights. That it is a party
capable Of purifying its own organization as
well as devising reformatory measures for
the public good and therefore, be it
l. Resoloed, That it's past history en-
titles it to future confidence, and we again
reiterate our faith in and pledge ourselves
to the support of the principles enunciated
in its national platform, adopted at PhiEa-
delphia.
enlightened and just policy OF President
Grant and the national administration. both
in domestic and foreign affairs.
3. That our present State Government, in
the face of unparalleled difficulties has
achieved substantial reforms, and by its
patient and firm adherence to the right
course under an organized system Ut Will
hcation and Misrepresentation at home and
abroad, deserves and has the unqualified ap-
proval and support of large majority of
the people OF the State, of whom It is the
true and lawful representative.
4. That we hereby pledge ourselves to
the reduction OF the expenses of the State
government to the lowest possible point
consistent with an efficient administration.
We distinctly announce this obligation to
be binding upon us, and due alike to the
people OF the State and to their creditors :;
and we specifically set forth our intention
to secure reduction OF the heavy and un-
necessary expenses of the assessment and
collection OF the revenue.
S. That duty and sound policy alike
cOnstraln us to nominate and support for
office none but men of known honesty and
capacity and that men who are unmindful
OF the interests of the State, and whose
records are a reproach to the party shall not
be permitted to force themselves upon us in
any capacity, under any pretenee whatever.
o. That the misfortunes of war, floods.
and internal disturbances and previous
maladministratiOn so seriously impaired
the resources of the State as to render alb
solutely necessary the passage by the last
Legislature of the law known as the fund
ing bill, which We approve as representing
the utmost limits OF our ability to pay, and
more than the value received by the State
for the Indebtedness now outstanding and
we also declare our unqualified approval of
the proposed constitutional amendments
limiting the State debt to $4,000. 600 and
taxation to twelve and half mills fexcept
for school purposes) and applying the reve-
nues OF each year to the payment Of the ex-
penses Of that year.
Z. That the approaching general election
must be fair, peaceable and free election.
at which every legal and qualified elector
shall have the opportunity to cast his ballot
Such 0vEHS Aafn
and without illegal contriy-
ances to deprive him Of his vote and every
legal vote cast must be counted and credited
as polled and to this end such a selection
of officers to take charge Of registration and
election should be made az viii satisfy elf
liens OF all parties that the Republican
party at least does not expect or desire anv
thing else than fair election
g. That we condemn the spirit of violence
manifested in certain localities by the Dem
ocratic party as being in violation of rmhI;.
peace and good order, and destructive If
the good name and best interests of tho
State the suppression of all violence ia de-
Inanded by every law abiding citizen in the
State.
.. That We invoke the assistance of Con-
gress towards the early completion OF those
national works, the Fort St. Philip canal
and the system Of levees for the redsuDtion
and protection OF the aIluyial lands of tha
river.
of the two races in this State, and we dis
countenance and condemn all efforts to fo.
ment such conflict, being satisfied that
the true interests OF both races lie in q iust
and harmonious adjustment of the relations
Of race, labor and capital, and the united
efforts of all good men to promote the com.
mon interest, and We believe that with such
peace and harmony, and such united efforts.
The return Of high degree Of prosperity to
Louisiana will not be long delayed
Il That we approve and indorse the
'1vn rights bill now pending before Con
5ress.