Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-07-15

the KepuDllcan Convention Oh Tie
State adopted:
Resolved, That the Republicans Of Wiscon-
sin declare their unalterable 'adherance to the
I'indsolubie union Of the States the sovereignty
of the Federal Government in the functions
assigned to it by the Constitution, the rights
of the States apt the equality Of I'll men
before the law.
That we declare parties to bc'only deserv-
ing of support SO long as they advance wise
and patriotic principles unit promote the
honest and efficient administration Of public
eiTars.
That we regard labor as entitled In high
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, or in :
reference with religious faith or worship, or
any legislation in the nteres, Of any paI tieular
creed
That we stand by free education, our public
school system, the taxation OF all Tor It's sup
port, and no division of the school fund for
any sectarian purpose
We bold thRt true education and sound
morals are the best agencies for promoting
the laudable cause of temperance.
Tint We accept with approval the letter of
President Grant discouIaging the continuance
in office of any chief magistrate OF the nation
for longer period than two terms.
That we approve OF the present Republican
national nistration, and especially the
efforts to 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 nations
OF justice, peace and humanity, we shall hail
bic day when this policy shall he adopted
throug bout the world.
That We adhere to the doctrine of legisla-
tive control over railroads and other corpor-
ations, deriving their powers and franchises
from the State, for the mutual benefit OF the
people and such corporations, without iujns-
tice to the interests OF either which policy
was inauguratcd ard will continue 10 be
iastercd by the Republican party OF Wi*con-
sin, TO the end that Just and fair rates Of
| transportation may be secured to all the peo-
/ pie, while all unjust end oppressive acts of
monopoes should bc prohibited.
That we iavor The eaily attainment of Il
| currency convertible with coin, aud therefore
advocate the gradual resumption OF specie
payments by continuous veps in that direc-
| ton, IL such manner rs to disturb the bushes,
| interests Of the country as little US possible
That we are in favor of Il tariff for revenue
only, SO adjusted as to be the least burden
some and most favorable to the interests of
labor and industry.
That we desire such II revision of the pat.
ent laws rs will relieve industry from the
| oppression Of monopoies, and at the same
| time secure to the inventor fair remuner-
alton and TO the public the benefit of the
| invention upon equitable terms.
That the Republican party will continue by
| all the uacaus in the power of the State 10
encourage immigration rs an important
agency In developing the resources and pro-
motmg the prosperity of the nation.
That with the experience Of the past in
reference To National and State admnistra.
| tious. we have abundant evidence that the
best interests Of the people demand the CON
tinuauce of the enlightened and liberal policy
of the Republican party in its well defined
and clearly announced purpose, TO foster the
agricultural, industrial and commercial inter
ests OF the country by iudicicus SYSTEM OF
isternsl Improvements, having for their object
the enlargement of facilities and reduction in
the cost Of transportation for our Interstate
commerce; by an honest and faithful admin
istratiow of the laws and 10y firm adherence
10 the principles Of justice and progress