Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-08-19
THE PLATFORM.

RESOLVED, That the Republicans of Wisconsin de
clare their unalerable adherance 10 the indssolubl
nnion OF the States rs sovereignty Of the Fedora
government in the functions assigned to it by th
Constitution the rights Of the State and the equal
Of all men before ths Law.
That declare parties to be only deserving o
support so long as they advance wise and patrioti
principles and promote the honest and efficient ad
mnistration Of public affairs.
That We regard labor entitled in high de-
gree to the protection OF the government In all it
rights.
opinion and we therefore oppose any unisn between
church and State or interference with religious faith
worship. any legislation in the interest Of any
particular creed.
school system. the taxation of all for its support
and division OF the school fund for any secretarsn
purpose
ais the best agencies for promoting the laudable
That We accept with approval the letter of Presi.
dent Grant discoura aging the continuance in Office OF
any chief gsrate Of the nation for longer period
than two terms.
That We approve Of the present Republican nation
al Administration, and especially the earnest efforts
to collect the to prevent and punish frauds;
to expose past violations and TO guard against their
yesurrencs in the future.
That we endorse the policy Of adjusting difficulties
between this and foreign nNtioDs by arbitration In
stead Of war; and friends Of justice, peace and
humanity. We shall hail the day when this policy
sb all be adopted throughout the werld
That We adhere to the doctrine of legislative con-
troll over railroads and other corporations deriving
their powers and franchises from the State for the
mutual benefit of the people aud such corporations,
without Injustice 10 the interests of either; which
policy was inau gurated and will continue to be fos-
tered by the Rspn bean party of Wisconsin, to the
end that and fair rates of transportation may be
secured TO all the people. while all unjust and op-
pre.siVe acts OF monOpolies should be prohibited.
That favor the early attainment Of currency
convertible with soin, and therefore advocate the
gradual resumption Of specie payments BY continu-
steps in that direction, In such manner TO dis
turb the business interests OF the country little as
possible.
That we are In favor of a tariff for revenue only
so adjusted as to ba the least burcensOme and
most favorable TO the Interests of labor and in
dustry,
That we desire such revision of the patent laws
as will relieve Industry from the oppression OF mon
OpOl,a and at the same time secure to the inventor
feir remuneration and to the public the benefit Of
the invention upon equitable terms.
TAst the Republican party will continue by al
she means Ia the power of the State to encourage
Immigration as W important agency In develop
ing the resources and promoting the prosperity Of
the nation.
That with the experiences Of the past In referen
TO National and State administrations, we have
abundant evidence that tn beat interes Of the PEG
pie demand the continuance of the enlightened anC
liberal policy Of the Republican party in its well de
fined and clearly announced purpose, to foster thu
agricultural Industrial and commercial interests o
PROPONENTS. having for their objects the enlarge
meut o. facilities and reduction In the cost of trans
portation for Interstate commerce; by an hon
aud faithful administration of the laws; and by
firm sdherance to the principles of justice Rh6
progress.