Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-10-07
THE PLATFORM.


RESOLVED, That the Republicans of Wisconsin de-
clare their unalterabe adheranee to the indissoubl
nnion of the States the sovereignty OF the Fedora
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 so long thsy 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 to the protection Of the government In all its
That we are in favor of the freedom OF religious
opinion and therefore oppose any unisn between
church and State 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 secretsrsn
purpose.
That We hold that true education and sound NOR
ais the best agencies for promoting the audable
cause 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.
al administration, and especially the earnest efforts
to collect the to prevent and punish frauds
TO expose past violations and to guard against their
recurrence in the future.
That we endorse the policy Of adj listing difficulties
between this and foreign nations by arbitration In
stead Of war; and. friends Of justice, and
humanity, shall hail the day when this policy
sh all be adopted throughout the world.
That we adhere to the doctrine OF legislative
troll over railroads and other 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 nau gurated and will continue to be fos-
tered by the Republican party OF Wisconsin, to the
end that Just and fair rates of transportation may be
secured to all the people, while all unjust and op-
pressive acts of monopolles 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 Ia that direction, in such manner to dis
tsrb the business interests Of the country as little
possible.
That we are in favor of q tariff for revenue only
so adjusted as to be the least burdensome and
most favorable to the interests of labor and in
dustry.
That we desire such a revision of the patent laws
will relieve Industry frem the oppression of
opoIies and at the time 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 have
abundant evidence that the beat inter ests of the
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 judicious system of internal i'm
prOyements, having for their objects the enlarge
ment of facilities and reduction in the cost of trans
pOrtation for Interstate commerce; by an hon
and faithful administration of the laws; and by
firm adherance to the principles of justice and
progress.