Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-09-23
THE PLATFORM.

RESOLVED That the Republicans Of Wisconsin de-
clare their unaterable adh TO the ndissouble
unon Of the States the sovereignty OF the Federal
government In the functions assigned to 1t 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 go long they advance wise and patriotic
principles and promote the honest and efficient ad-
ministraton Of public affairs
That regard labor entitled in high de-
gree to the protection of the government in all its
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
school system. the taxation Of all for its support,
and division Of the school fund for any secretara
purpose.
ais are the best agencies for promoting the audable
OF temperance:
That we accept with approval. the letter of Presi
dent Grant dscouragng the continuance in office of
any chief gstrae Of the nation for longer period
than two terms
al mnstration and especially the earnest efforts
collect the revenue to prevent aud punish frauds
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 atoms by arbitration in
stead Of war; and a. friends Of justice, peace and
humanity, shall hail the day when this policy
sh all be adopted throughout the werd
That we adhere to the doctrine OF legislative con-
their powers aud franchises from the State, for the
mutual benefit Of the people and such corporations.
without injustice to the interests of either; which
policy was gurated and will continue to be fOs
tered by the Republican party Of Wisconsin, to the
end that Just and fair rates OF transportation may be
secured all the people. while all unjust and OPP
pressive acts Of mOnOpolies should be prohibited.
That we favor the early attainment Of currency
convertible with coin, and therefore advocate the
gradual resumption of specie payments by continu-
onS steps in that direction, in such manner TO dis
tnrb the business interests of the country little
possible.
That we are In favor Of tariff for revenue only,
so adjusted ms to be the least bnrGensOme and
most favorable to the interests Of labor and In
dustry.
That we desire such a revision of the patent laws
as will relieve Industry from the oppression of mon
opoIi,s and at the time 70 the inventor
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 as an important agency in develop
ing the resources and promoting the prosperity of
the nation.
That with the experiences of the past in reference
10 National and State administrations, we have
abundant evidence that til best interests Of the
pie demand the continuance of the enlightened and
liberal policy Of the Republican party in its well de-
fined and clearly announced purpose to foster the
agricultural Industrial and commercial interests of
the country by judcious system Of Internal i'm
provements having for their objects the enlarge
ment of facilities and reduction in the cost of trans
portation for our Interstate commerce; by an hon
est and faithful administration of the laws; and by
firm adherance to the principles OF justice and