Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-08-12
REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS.
THE PLATFORM.

RESOLVED, That the Republicans of Wisconsin de.
clare their unaterable sdherance to the indssoluble
union OF the States the sovereignty OF the Federal
government in the frnctions 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 oil
support 40 long as they advance wise and patriotic
principles and promote the honest and efficient ad-
ministratiOn Of public affairs
That we re -ard labor entitled in high de-
gree TO the protection OF the government In all its
rights.
opinion and we therefore oppose any unien between
church and State, interference with religious faith
or worship any legislation In the interest OF any
particular creed.
school system the taxation of all for its support,
and no division Of the school fund for any secretarisn
purpose.
ais the best agencies for promoting the laudable
cause OF temperance:
That We accept with approval. the letter of pres-
dent Grant, discouragng the continuance In Office OF
any chief gstrate 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 10 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. friends Of justice, peace and
humanity We shall hail the day when this policy
sh all be adopted throughout the world.
That we adhere to the doctrine of legislative CON
troll railroads and otnsr corporations, deriving
their powers and franchises from the State for the
mutual benefit Of the people and such corporations,
without injustice TO the interests Of either; which
policy was ina Eurated and will continue to be fos
tered by the Republic party of Wisconsin, to the
end that and fair rates Of transportation may be
secured to all the people, while all unjust and OPP
pressive acts OF monopoles should be prohibited
That we favor the early attainment OF a currency
convertible with coin, and therefore advocate the
gradual resumption of specie payments by contnu-
Gus steps In that direction in such manner to dis
turb the business interests OF the country as little as
possible.
That we are In favor Of tariff for only,
so adjusted to be tho least burdensOme and
most favorable to the interests OF labor and in
dustry.
That we desire such q revision of the patent laws
a. will relieve Industry from the oppression Of
opOlies and at the time secure TO 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 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 thu beat inter of the peo
pie demand the continuance of the enlightened and
liberal policy OF the Republican party in its we'll de-
fined and clearly announced purpose, to foster the
agricultural industrial and commercial interests Of
the country by judicous system of Internal i'm
provemsnts. having for their objects the enlarge
ment Of facilities and reduction in the cost of trans
pOrtatiOn for Interstate commerce; by an hoa-
and faithful sdm abstraction Of the laws; and by
firm adherence to the principles Of justice and
progress.