Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-20
PLATFORM % THE HATIOuA Al
REPCPLIeAK PATTY.

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REPCPLIeAK PARTY.
When, in the sseaeny Of Providence, this
when the strength OF tho Government Of the
people, by the people for tho people was to be
demonstrated, the Republican party came into
psvsr. It's deeds have passed into history. and
We look back to them with pride, melted BY
their memories and high aims for the good OF
our country and mankind. And looking to the
future with unfaltering courage. hope and pur-
pose We, the representatives Of the party in ma
Nonal convention assembled, make the follow
ing declaration Of principles:
First-Ths United States Of America is M.
ton and not league, and by the combined
workings Of National and State Governments
under their respective Constitutions the rights
Of every citizen are secured at home and pro-
teeted abroad, and the common welfare pro-
NOTED.
seooud-rhe Republican party has preserved
these governments to tho hundredth anniversary
Of the nation's birth. and they are now embo1i-
ments Of the great truths spoken at its cradle
that all men are crsated equal; that they are
endowed BY their Creator With certsin inalien.
able rights. among which are life, liberty and
the purslit OF happiness: that for tho attain.
mont Of these ends governments have been in.
stituted among mon. deriving their just powers
from the consent Of the governed, and until
these truths are sheerfully obeyed or, if needed,
70 bs vigorously enforced. tho work of the Re.
publican party il uaapished.
Third-Ths permanent pseiheation of the
Southern section OF the Union. and tho com.
plets protection Of its citizens in the free en-.
jeymsa. Of al their rights, are duties to which
the Republican party stands sacredly pledged.
The power to provide for tho Endorsement Of
the principles embodied, il the recent cons.i:u-
ttonal amendment is vested by these amend
msnks in the Congress Of the United States
and all declare it 50 to bs-:he s,lenln oblga-
ton Of the Legislative and Executive Depart.
msots Of the Government is to pat into immedi-
ats and vigorous exercise all the constitutional
powers FOR removing any Just causes of diseon-
tent on tho part Of any class aad for securing TO
every American citizen complete liberty and
exact equality in the exercise Of civil, political
sad pa5l!e rights. To tais end We imperatively
demand Congress and Chief Executive whose
courage and I'D city TO those dutiss shall not
salter until these rssll.s are placed beyond dis
pats or reesl!.
Ioursh-In the first Act OF Congress signed
by Prssidsnt Grant the National Gov.
srnmen. sosgat to remove any doubts
Of its dahes t. discharge all Just obligations
to public creditors. And solsInnly pledged
its faith to make = provision At the earliest
possible period :or tbs redemption of United |
States notes il coin. (cheers.j Commercial
prosperity. public morals and tho national |
credit now demand tina: this promise be full |
alIsd BY continuous and steady progress TO ,
,pseis payments.
Fitth-Cnder ths Constitution, tho Presi.
lent and heads Of departments are to make |
nominations for office. the Senate is 10 advise
lnd consen: to she appointments, and the House
d Representatives is to accuse and prosse ute
faitaiess officers. The best interests Of the
public service demand that these distinctions
'hsli BE- respected. and that Sens and Rep
'ssen .asives who may be judges and aseusers,
hoaI not dictate appointments to Offices.
rhe invaria5ls rule for appointments should
lavs reference to the honesty, fidelity and Ca
'seitg OF tho sppointses. giving to the party in
VOWS. those places where the harmony and
igor OF the Administration requires its policy
. bs tsprsssntsd. but permitting all others to
- Allied by persons selected with sole reference
0 efficiency Of public service. aud the right Of
II citizens 50 share in the honor Of rendering
aisafL ssrvice 70 their country.
Sixsh-Ws rejoice st the quickensd conscience
t :hs people concerning political affairs, and
iii hold all public Officers to = rigid RESPONSE
iN:y. AID engage that the prosecution and
uaishmeut OF all who betray o.ieisl trusts
1au be speedy, thorough and unsparing.
seyen.n-Ths public school system Of the
'vsrAi States is the bu!wark of the American !
a.ion and the Republic. AID, with view to its
'ea.;ty and perUaneuee. we recommend an s
nenlmsnt to :hs Constitution Of the United
ates forbidting the application OF any public \
Inds OF properly for the baneit Of any schools
Institutions under sectarisn control.
In response to repeated calls, General Haw. I
y read this pisnk a second time, and tho dele A
ties aud the audience repeated their cheers
Ao AoSouho HoSceSaIS i'E |
pendisures and the obligation OF tn. Public 8
lot must be largely derived from duties on p
lportatlous, which. so far as possible, should .
al ;usted TO promote the interes. OF American v
Dor and advance the prosperity OF the whole t.
untry. -
a[frm our opposition to further
ANS OF public lands TO corporations aud
)nopolios, and demand that the national do
lin be devoted to free homes for the people.
reuth-lt is the imperative duty of the Gov
lment 80 10 modify the e1is ing treaties with
rop.a1 Governments that the same protec- d
n shall bs Afforded to the naturalized Ameri- y
4 citizen that is given to the pative-born citi-
!; that all Necessary laws should be passed to
,tect immigrants. in the absence Of power in
States for that purpose
Eleventh 1t is the immediate duty of Con-
81 to fully investigate the effect of tho i'm. Il
grafton and importation OF Mongolians upon
moral aud material interests of the country
pplsuse.
'welfsh-The Republican party recognizes,
b approval, the substantial ad vance recently
de- toward the establishment of equal rights i,
Womsh by she many important amendments
C ted by Republican Legislatures in the