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

RESOLVED, That the Republicans of Wisconsin de.
clare their unaiterae adherence to the indssolubie
nnon of the States; the sovereignty Of the Federal
government in the functions assigned to Ii 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 so long they advance wise and patriotic
principles and promote the honest and efficient ad
ministration Of public affairs.
That we regard labor as entitled in a high de-
gree the protection Of the government in all IT'S
rights.
That we are In favor Of the freedom of religious
opinion and we therefore oppose any unien between
church and State or 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 secretarsn
purpose
ais the best agencies for promoting the audable
cause Of temperance:
That we accept with approval. the letter of Presi-
dent Grant, Encouraging the continuance in Office of
any chief magistrate of the nation for longer period
than two terms.
al administration, and especially the earnest efforts
collect the to prevent and punish frauds
to expose past violations and to guard against their
recurrence In the future.
That 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. shall hail the day when this policy
sh all be adopted throughout the verdi
That We adhere to the doctrine of legislative con-
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 inaugurated and will continue to be fos-
tered by the Republican party Of Wisconsin, to the
end that st and fair rates of transportation may be
secured to all the people, while all unjust and op-
pressiye acts Of monOpolies 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 continu-
steps in that direction, in such dis
tHrh the business interests of the country little
possible.
That we are In favor of a tariff for revenue only,
so adjusted as to be the least burdensome and
most favorable to the Interests Of labor and in
dustry.
will relieve Industry from the oppression OF
"a 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 an 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, have
abundant evidence that th beat interests 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
provsments, having for their objects the enlarge
of facilities and reduction in the cost of
portatiOn for Interstate commerce.; by an hon
est and faithful administration Of the laws; and by
firm adheranco to the principles Of justice anG
progress.