Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-08-26
THE PLATFORM.

RESOLVED, That the Republicans Of Wisconsin de.
clare their unaerabie adh to the indss0luble
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 40 long as they advance wise and patriotic
principles and promote the honest and efficient ad-
ministration Of public affairs.
That regard labor entitled in high de-
gree to the protection of the government in all its
rights
opinion and we therefore oppose any un1sn between
church and State, interference with religious faith
or worship any legislation in the interest of any
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 secretarian
That We hold that true education and sound NOR
ais the best agencies for promoting the laudable
caHse Of temperance:
That We accept with approval the letter Of Presi-
dent Grant discouraging 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
collect the revenue; to prevent and punish frauds
10 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 werld.
That we adhere to the doctrine of legislative
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 naugurated and will continue to be fos-
tered by the Republican party of Wisconsin, to the
end that and fair rates of transportation may be
secured to all the people, while all unjust and op
pressive acts of monopolies should be prohibited.
That favor the early attainment Of currency
convertible with coin, and therefore advocate the
gradual resumption of specie payments by continu-
steps Ia that direction Ia such manner to dis
tarb the business interests OF the country little
possible.
That we are in favor Of tariff for revenue only
so adjusted as to be the least burGensome and
most favorable 10 the Interests of labor and in
dustry.
That we desire such a revision of the patent laws
a. will relieve Industry from the oppression of
opolit and at the time secure to the inventor
fair remuneration and to the public the benefit of
the invention npOn 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
in the resources and promoting the prosperity of
the nation.
That with the experiences Of the past in reference
to National and State admins trations, have
abundant evidence that the beat inter ests of the peo
pie demand the continuance of the enlightened and
liberal policy Of the Republican party in its well de-
fined aud clearly announced purpose, to foster the
agricultural, industrial and commercial interests OF
the country by Judicious system of Internal i'm
provsments, having for their objects the enlarge
ment Of facilities and reduction in the cost of trans
portation fer Interstate commerce; by an hoA-
and faithful adm nstraton Of the laws; and by
firm adherence to the principles of justice and
progress