Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-09-30
REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS.
THE PLATFORM.

psso1vFD That the Republicans Of Wisconsin de-
clare their unalterable adherence to the ndissouble
upion Of the States the sovereignty Of the Federal
government in the functions assigned to It by the
Contribution the rights Of the State and the equality
Of al men before the law.
That we declare parties TO be only deserving Of
support 90 long as they advance wise and patriotic
principles and promote the honest and efficient ad-
ministration Of public affairs.
That we regard labor entitled in high de-
gree the protection Of the government IN all its
rights.
That we are in favor of the freedom Of religions
opinion ard therefore oppose any union between
church and State interference with religious faith
worship. any legislation in the interest OF any
particular creed.
school svstem the taxation Of all for its support,
division Of the school fund for any secretaran
That We hold that true education and sound
ais are the best agencies for promoting the audable
causs Of temperance.
Tint We accept with approval, the letter Of Pres
dent Grant discouraging the continuance in Office Of
any chief eisrate of the nation for longer period
than two terms.
al administration, and especially the earnest efforts
collect the to prevent and punish frauds
expose past violations aud to guard against their
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 we shall hail the day when this policy
shall be adopted throughout the verdi
That adhere to the doctrine of legislative con
trp over railroads and other corporations deriving
their powers and franchises from the State, for the
mutual benefit Of the people and such corporations
without nugtlce to the interests of either; which
policy was ina ugurated and will continue TO be fos
tered nv the Republican party of Wisconsin, to the
end that and fair rates of transportation be
secured to all the people, while ali unjust and OPP
pressiye 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 confirm
ons steps in that direction, In such manner to dis
tpb the business interests Of the country little
possible.
20 adjusted as to be the least burGcnsome and
most favorable TO 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
opoli 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 tho experiences Of the past in reference
to National and State admins trations, have
abundant evidence that til best interests Of the peo
pie demand tho 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
proycments. having for their objects the enlarge
Of facilities and reduction in the cost Of trans
Portatiun for Interstate commerce; by an hon
est and faithful administration of the laws; aud by
firm adherauce to the principles of justice and
progress