Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-10-14
THE PLATFORM.

RESOLVED, That the Republicans Of wisconsin de-
clare their unaerabe adherence to the indissoluble
union Of the States: the sovereignty OF the Federal
government in the functions assigned TO it by the
1onstutop he rights Of the State and the equality
of all men before the law.
That we declare parties to be only deserving OF
suuport 80 long as they advance wise and patriotic
nrincipies and promote the honest and efficient ad
mfnistration Of public affairs
That we regard labor as entitled In high de-
gree TO the protection Of the government In all its
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
or worship any legislation in the interest OF any
particular creed. -
school svstem the taxation of all for its support,
and division Of the school fund for any secretarian
purpose.
ais are the best agencies for promoting the laudable
That We accent with approval the letter of Presi-
don't Grant, discouraging the continuance in office OF
any chief gstrate Of the nation for longer period
than two terms.
That we approve of the present Republican nation
al administration and especially the earnest efforts
to collect the revenue to prevent and punish frauds
to expose past violations aud to guard against their
recurrence in the future.
That we endorse the policy of ad listing 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
sh all be adopted throughout the werld.
That we adhere 10 the doctrine Of legislative con-
troll railroads ana OInef defiFiuk
their powers and franchises from the State for the
mutual benefit of the people and such corporations,
without Injustice the interests of either; which
policy was ina u 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-
Iressiye 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 cOntnu-
Gus steps in that direction in such manner to dis
turb the bI ness interests Of the country as little
possible.
That we are in favor of 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
az will relieve Industry from the oppression of
opoIis and at the time to the inventor
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 ia the power of the State to encourage
immigration as 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, we have
evidence that tn best inter 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
provements having for their objects the enlarge
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.