Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-06-02
The Republican State Convention
Platform Governor Hartranft
and Mr.. RaTls.


IN, resolutions TO BE- referred 70 the CON-
iaittees, the Convention adjourned 10 din
~. The recess over, General Harry White
@as elected permanent chairTnan, and Chas.
u. Elliott, Of Schuylkiil county, secretary.
The platform was then reported from the
Committee OF Resolution, aud reads as
follows:
The Republicans of Pennsylvania,
sSirnins their continued adhesion to
the party whose psrps,uaaon is rem
dered necessary BY the causes which
called it into existence, make declsra-
,ion Of their political faith as follows :
!. The equslity of ali men bofoie
tt:e Law. Equal justice to Al! aud
special favo.s to none.
2 The harmony Of the Federal and
State governments. Both are parts OF
one system, alike necessary for the com
mon prosperity, peace and security.
3 The unity of ths nation. We are
one people The Constitution of the
United States forms government: no,
= league
&. A faithful execution Of the laws,
an economical Administration Of the
government, integrity in Office, honesty
il all branches Of .he civil service, ard
. rigid accountability of publis officers.
5. Protection TO home industry and a
bone market for home products.
6. The right Of the l,borer to pro-
lection and encouragement, and the
promotion Of harmony between labor
and capital.
Z. Cheap transportation and the aa-
vauceuent of closer intercourse between
sll parts Of the country.
8. Free banking, safe and uniform
nationsl currency, aud steady reduc-
tion Of the national debt.
g. The public domain being the her
i,sge Of tbs people, should Re reserved
FOX actual settlers exclusively.
10. Tie equalization of the Bountiss
Of soldiers and speedy settlement Of
sll just claims arising out of the late
war
II. Homes: nee in ofsce--men With
brains enough to know dishonesty when
they see it, and courage enough TO 6gh'
1t wherever they End it.
Resolved, That We declare 6rm and
unqualified adherence to the unwritten
law Of the Republic, which wisely and
under the sanction of the most vener
able Of examples limits the Presiden-
,ial service of sny citizen to two terms !;
and We, the Republicans of Penns,i-
vania, in recognition Of this Law, are
unalterably opposed to the election to
the Presidency Of any person for .
third term.
Ryo,usd, Th,. the Republican rsrty
OF this Commonwealth recall with pride
their effective agency in the creation
and administration of President Ulys
ses 8. Grant, aud point with confidence
TO its general policy and the bene6cent
fruits thereof for their vindication and
his. That having received the govern
men, from his predecessor demoralized
II every branch, corruption and reck
lessnesss il Office the rule, the fruits of
the war uugathered, tie lately rebel
lious States sullen, the late slaves un-
protected and yet denied that great
means Of self protection, the ballot,
foreign States uachastised for their
wrongs to US, and home Statos defiant
IL indiffereu: to the expiation which
their re5ellious actions required. The
administration of President Grant has
il SIX short years steadily and unbend
ing.s reformed every known abuse, and
is o-day relentlessly upon the track Of
wrong doers, has largely reduced the
nations debt, has largely reduced the
peoples taxes, has iniexibly punished
all viola,ors of Law, has secured by
constitutional provision the ballot to all
freemen, aud BY law thrown sorely
needed safeguards around the ballot
box, has wrung from unsriendly foreign
States confession Of their faults and
reparation for injuries done US, and has
influenced reluctant home States TO at
least the appearance of just dealings
With all their citizens all which events
mark the present Administration ss
among the mos, bril!ian: in achieve
ment in our snnals.
ReyotUsG, Tia, 10 presenting the
name Of John f. Hartranft for re-elec-
sicn to the exalted position which be
now 6ils, We meet the unanimous wish
Of our constituents, who desire in this
manner to indicate their approval of
the careful, conscientious and able iaan-
her iu which be has met and discharged
every duty incumbent upon him, max
,.g thereby record which will secure
his reputation as one Of the bes, upon
the roll of our chief magistrates
brave 10 the field, modest in the cabi-
net, tried often aud always found faith
fal, self. possessed and honest. We
present linn for the sufrages Of the peo-
pie, confident that their Judgment will