Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-09-16
THE PLATFORM.

RESOLVED, That the Republicans Of Wisconsin de-
clare their unalterabe adherence to the indssolubIe
union Of the States: the sovereignty of the Federal
government In the functions assigned TO it by the
Constitution the rights Of the State and the equality
Of all men before the law.
That we declare parties TO be only deserving Of
support so long as they advance wise and patriotic
principles and promote the honest and efficient ad-
ministration Of public affairs.
That regard labor entitled in a high de-
gree 10 the protection of the government in all it's
rights.
That We are in favor of the freedom Of religious
opinion and we therefore oppose any union between
church and State interference with religious faith
Worship or any legislation in the interest of any
particular creed.
That we stand by free education, our public
school system the taxation of all for its support,
and division OF the school fund for any secretaran
purpose.
That hold that true education and sound NOR
ais the best agencies for promoting the audable
cause Of temperance:
That we accept with approval. the letter Of Presi
dent Grant. dscouragng the continuance in office of
any chief magistrate 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 revenue to prevent and punish rauds
to expose past violations and to guard against their
recurrence In the future.
That we endorse the policy Of adjusting difficulties
between this and foreign nations by arbitration In
stead Of war; and as friends Of justice, peace and
humanity, shall hail the day when this policy
sh all be adopted throughout the werld.
That adhere to the doctrine of legislative con-
troll railroads and other corporations deriving
their powers and franc hsss from the State the
mutual benefit of the people and such corporations
without injustice to the interests of either; which
policy was inauguratei and will continue to be fos-
tered by the Republican party of Wisconsin, to the
end that inst and fair rates of transportation may be
secured to all the people, while all unjust and OPP
pressive acts of monopolies should be prohibited
That favor the early attainment Of a currency
convertible with coin, and therefore advocate the
gradual resumption OF specie payments by contnu-
Gus steps that direction in such manner dis
tgrb the business interests of the country little
possible.
That we are in favor of tariff for revenue only,
ad listed to be the least burGeusome and
most favorable to the interests of labor and in
dustry.
That we desire such a revision of the patent laws
will relieve Industry from the oppression of mon
fair remuneration and to the public the benefit of
the invention upon equitable terms.
That the Republican party will continue by all
the means in the power of the State to encourage
Immigration important agency in develop
ing the resources and promoting the prosperity of
the nation.
That with the experiences of the past in reference
TO National and State administrations we have
abundant evidence that the best inter of the peo
pie demand the continuance of the enlightened and
liberal policy Of the ~ publican party we'll de-
agricultural industrial and commercial interests of
the country by judcious system of Internal i'm 4
pTOvements, having for their objects the enlarge
ment of facilities and reduction in the of trans
portation for Interstate commerce; by an hon
est and faithful administration of the laws and by
firm adherence to the principles of Justice and
progress.