The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-09-04
Platform Adopted by the Kansas Re.
publican State Convention.

The delegates of the Republican party OF KAN
sas, IN convention assembled. confidently APP
peaing 10 the people of the State tor "A continued
| support, point with pride TO the record of the
Republican achievements IN the past, and pledge
that the party they represent will De true TO every
| present or future obigat and equal 10 every
! present or future emergency.
4 The courage, patriotism and wisdom Of the
Republican party has been tested and proven. IL
came into being AS the expression of the people
| against the iniquity OF slavery II continued in
| power during the war as the embodiment OF their
| ished slavery, suppressed a rebellion, and con-
quered permanent peace. IL enfranchsed the
slaves and secured for them equal political and
| civil rights.
II has made just provision for the nation : de-
I fenders.
Itenacted a benehcent homestead law.
HorganiZed a financial system whereby the
nation en- abed TO meet the emergencies of "a
! great civil war 10 furnish "A sound and uniform
| currency, and 10 prevent the commercial dspres-
sion and disasters usually attendant upon CIVIL
! strife
BY successful diplomacy it has established "a
f. principle Of peaceful arbitration between ma
lions.
Il has paid ss5s, oco. 900 of the war debt, and
5000, coo during the last year OF financial panic
! and prostitution.
1t has relieved the products of industry and
the nece-sarie- OF life IRON an annual levy and
collection OF more than sSo, oo1 900 of taxes.
/, Under its rule the national exports have in
creased from ESQ, 900. 90 20 almost $3.50 go eco
] II has restored the national credit and main
tanned the national reputation abroad
NLse hela IN cneck The turbulent and re- action
AIRY forces OF the late rebellion, and has NJ the
same time been tolerant beyond example 10 those
who sought 20 destroy the republic, and finally
with rare courage has addressed itself 60 the
work of investigating official deIinquencies and
punsning official dishonesty IN Its own ranks.
party whose career has thus been signalized
at every step by great achievements. hiss net only
blished the strongest title 10 public confidence
but has presented the beet pledge that it Is will
ing and able to satisfactorily and honorably adj
just the new problems Of legislation and admins
Il tratlOn thai PRESSING Tor consideration and
settlement.
We recognize the fact that parties cannot live
upon glory. New issues are constantly arising,
and the party that deserves to live must be ready
I TO provide for their solution. The past only AZ
fords guarantee that the intelligence which ere
ated the Republican party, and the patriotism
and wisdom that have sustained 1t, sufficient
20 provide for the Emergencies of the present and
make this period date not only the death Of
slavery. but AS well the birth OF comprehensive
nationality, the strictest and frrnest integrity in
official trusts, just protection Of individual
cal reform IN every department Of the pubic ser
vice, honestly distributed burdens and honestly
exercised powers; therefore,
Resolved, That the powers Of the General Gov
eminent, having been stretched 10 unhealthy
extent TO meet the crisis of civil war and recon
struction, should now be restored 10 their normal
action; that the public debt should be reduced
not spasmodically, but gradually and surely
and I'm "a way that will not burden the industries
OF the country by excessive exactlons; tina. any
and all scheInes OF taxation devised 10 meet
extraordinary demand should b. modified ac-
cording 70 tn. dictates of the stric,est principles
of economy and justice.
That official probability, recklessness and cor
ruption incident 10 times OF haste, irregularity
and CONFUSION must give place TO economy, sta
blity and honesty, ana finally that the only test
OF political preferment -hould be capacity aud in
tegrity in the discharge OF official trusts
That as the policy OF the Republican party, in
relation TO the finances, has afforded the people
not only sound and popular currency of equal
and uniform worth in every portion of the COM
monweaith. but has greatly improved the credit
OF the country At horne and abroad, we point
with pride 70 It's record and accomplishment in
this regard; snd while reaffirming the policy an
nounced by the party in national convention In
ISIS and 1872, and triumphantly endorsed by the
people nj IN. pOlls-a policy which, while con-
Wibuting 20 the public credit, has also enhanced
the Individual and collective prosperity OF the
Americ an peopl--we favor such legislation
will MAKE national banking free TO all under just
laws, based upon the policy OF specie resumption
at such time as Is consistent with the industrial
interests Of the country, 10 the end that the vol
urne Of currency may b. regulated by the natural
laws of trade.
While al th- necessary wants Of the State Gov
eminent should be supplied by a reasonable, Just
and inform taxation, the labor and production
of the commonwealth must rot be stopped by the
employment and maintenance Of too many Office
holders; hence IL becomes the duty of the Legis-
iaure 10 lessen the number OF officials. and make
such revision Of the laws Of the state 10 pro-
vide for more economical administration OF our
state and county Offices. We are opposed to all |
Official gratuiti-s under THE guise Of an increase
OF pay or salaries during official terms
RssoIred, That the peril Of the Government lies !
not 20 much in high ambitions in low dishon-
estes and the pressing duty Of the day j. TO se-
cure honesty and purity in the public service
Necommend the courage Of the Republican party
in instifufng investigation Of corruption In Office
sparing neither friends nor foes and we demand /
such legislation will bring 10 certain punish |
ment any officer who, being intnsted with the |
charge Of public funds, appropriates the same to |
his use, or fails 10 properly account for them
kmbezzlemcnt il theft, and ought 20 be punished !
A. such.
RssoIred, That 81 the railroad corporations OF |
the state are the creatures OF it, Legislature, and
IL Il the duty Of that body 10 subject them % such
wise and impartial enactment- M will protect the /
people of the state from extortion, and will Sc
cure the transportation Of products, merchandise /
and passengers At reasonable rates A revision Of 4
the patent laws Of the L nifed states Is imp-ra-
lively demanded, 80 n to prevent q monopoly Of i
proper encouragement and remuneration TO in
ventOrs.
Resofred, That the present peace policy Of deal
ing with the Indians has failed to afford adequate
protection 10 the frontier settlers, and In /
Favor Of transferring the Indian Bureau 10 the /
control Of the War Department.
Reofred, That we commend the action of Con-
Law, and favor amendment 10 the National Con-
stfuton, which shall forever prohibit any Con-
gycss from setting its own compensation.
Hssofred, That drunkenness l. one Of the great
est curses of modern society, demorazing eyerv-
thing u touches, imposing fearful burdens Of tax
alton upon the people, fruitful breeder OF pau
perism. crime and a worker Of evil. and only /
legislation, both general and local as experience
shall show 10 be the most eIectual in destroying
this evil.