Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-09-24
New York State Republican Platform.

Ths Republicans OF New York, faithful to JUS
lice and liberty, to the supremacy OF the Consti-
tuition, to the national unity and just rights Of
the State, make the following declaration OF prn-
eipes:
i. The National Government should remain in
the hands OF those who sustain the guarantees OF
the amended Constitution; and in pursuance Of the
past action OF the Republican party and its good
results the welfare of the country requires Just
generous and iorbeSring national policy In the
power, except for purposes clearly defined in the
Constitution, and the local enforcement Of national
authority by those only who are in sympathy with
such policy and will heartily support IT,
2. We demand honesty, economy and efficiency
In every branch Of the State and National admin
istrations, prompt investigation OF all charges Of
wrong. doing and summary exposure, prosecution
and punishment OF wrong-doers. We, therefore,
heartily commend the action of all officers whether
OF the State or National Government, in their hon
est efforts for the correction Of public abuses We
pledgeto them our constant and faithful support,
and wecharge every nominee OF this convention
to co operate in every honorable way to secure
pure Government and to bring offenders to JUS
lice.
3. The people should nominate for the Legisla-
ture only men who are pledged by their known
character TO provide and sustain measures calcuat-
ed to rescue and preserve the State from every
form OF corruption and maladmnistration
4. The guilty offenders in the management Of the
canals should be brought to speedy punishment,
and the Executive, under the powers already con-
ferred upon him, should suspend all officers who
5. The Republican party has proved itself from
the beginning party OF practical reform and sound
economy In tho affairs Of this State IL has within
the last four years provided for the payment of
SO 900 of the public debt, and practically sK-
tlnguished the general State Indebtedness, and by
this action has made 1t certain that the tax for the
next year will be reduced about S., 100000
q. Further imitation of the currency, under any
pretense whatever, would be public calamity.
The interests Of honest industry and the common
welfare demand the speediest possible return to
specie payments.
Z. The whole subject OF taxation ought to be
fully and wisely reviewed, TO the end that its bur
dens should bear equally upon all.
\. Recognizing as conclusive the Presi-
dents public declaration that he is not candidate
for denomination, and with the sncerest gratitude
for his patriotic services declare unaltera-
BILE opposition to the election Of any President for
third term.
9. The free public school is the bulwark of
the American Republic; we therefore demand the
unqualified maintenance Of the public school sys-
tenn and its support by equal taxation. We are
opposed to all tectarian appropriations and we de-
nounce as a crime against liberty and republican
institutions any project for sectarian division or
perversion Of the school fund OF the State.
10. The National Administration, by its
stendfast hdelity TO the principle of commercial
honor, by its opposition to unsound financial pro-
iecs, by its calm avoidance OF collisions with for
eign powers by its reliance on justice and reason
rather than force in the settlement Of disputes by
Its firm yindicaion OF the national dignity and au-
thority by rigidly executing the laws, correcting
abuses, Furnishing o1end5is and enforcing re-
trenchment, without boastful. ostentatious pre-
tensions, deserves the gratitude Of the American
people, aud adds luster TO the services in the war
OF the distinguished soldier and patriot who stands
At Its head