Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-12
OF THR JArI0NAL
REPUBLICAN PARTY.

Wn@N vRe ftIe1HHu III tuH uON1XhShSns Va sAe
poop1e. by the people for the people Was to be
the Republican party came into
psver. I.s deeds have passed into history, and
we look back 10 them With pride. melted by
their memories and high aims for the good Of
our country and mankind. And looking to The
future with Hnfayte4ing courage, hope and pur-
pose. We, the representatives, Of the party in na-
tionA conversion assembled, make the follow
ing declaration OF principles:
Fsrs,-The United States OF America is Ia
ton and not league. aud by the combined
workings Of National aud State Governments
under their respective Constitutions the rights
OF every citizen are secured at home and pro-
t,ctsd ahroad, aud the common welfare pro.
noted.
second-rhe Eepnbliesa party has preserved
these governments 70 the hundcedth anniversary
Of the nation s birth. and they nre now emooai-
msnss Of the great truths spoken 1t It's cradle
that al men are created equal; that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain inalien-
able rights, among which arc lifc liberty and
the pursui: OF happiness; that for tho attain
meat OF these ends governments have been in-
ssituted among men. deriving their just powers
from abe consent Of the governed, and until
these truths arc xfully obeyed, or if needed,
Il, he vigorously enforced, the work Of the Re.
publicsn party is unhrished.
Third-Ths permanent paoidcation Of the
Southern section of the Union, and the com
plets projection OF its citizens in the free ell
ioymen. Of all their rights, ara duties 10 which
tae Republican party stands sacredly pledged
The power 20 provide for the enforcement OF
t,e principles embodied. if the recent eonstitu-
tional amendment. is vested by these smsnd-
nents in the Congress Of the United States
and all declare it 50 20 be-ths sJleain oblt2a-
tion OF the Legislative and Executive Depart
ments Of tbs Government is to Put into imnedi-
ate and vigorous exercise all the constitutional
powers for removing any Just CAUSES OF discon-
t4uton the part Of any class and for securing to
every American citizen coInpleta liberty and
exact equality IN the exercise OF civil, political
aAd pablo nights. To this end We i'm perasiSely
demand Congress and Chief Executive whose
courage and iSsl.ty to those duties shall not
latter until these results are placed beyond dis
pfse or recall.
Eonttt,-ln .ae d-st Act Of Congress- signed
By President Grant the Nstion&i Gov
OF as duties TO discharge sill just ,hllgss:ous
to pubic creditors. aid solemnly pledged
its isitA ~ make , provision at the earliest
p ,ssitie period ror the redemption q: United
s.sses notes N coin. Cheers! Commercial
prosperity. public morals and the national
credit now demand that this promise be mi
a.icd by a continuous and steady pcpgrass 10
specie faym-siss.
Fifth-Cnder the Consultation, the Presi-
dent AID heaas of departments arc 10 make
nominations fer Office, the Senate IS TO advise
AID eonssE. 10 the appointments, and the House
OK Representatives il to accuse and prosecute
faithiess officers. The best interests OF the
Pablo service demand thas these distinctions
.ha1! BE respected. and that sena and Rep
who may be judges and see,lsers,
saos.d moi dicts!s appointments 10 cthoe@.
Tho inya-labls rule for appointments should
have reference 80 tLe honesty, fidelity aud ca
paci;y Of Abe apPointees, giving TO the parry IN
power those places where the harmony And
y1gor OF :he Administration r. ouir"s it's policy
t. he represented. out permitting all Others to
be Allied by persons selected with sole reference
to efficiency of public service, aud the right OF
all citizens 20 share in the honor ot rendering
faithful service 20 tkeir country.
Six.h-We rajoice at the q,Iickenei conscience
OF tie people concerning political stairs. and
will hold all public officers 10 rigid RESPONSE
billy. anu engage that the prosecution and
pun Shmes. OF all who betrxy official t<ists
shnIl DC speedy, thorough and unsparins.
Ssventh-1hs public school system Of the
several States is she bulwsrk OF the American
Nation AID tn, Republic and with u view TO its
security and perNaneuee, We recommend an
amendment TO the Constitution Of the United
States forbiddirg the application of any public
funds or property for the benefit Of any schools
., institutions under seEtarian control.
i'm response to repeated calls, General Haw-
lsy read this plank second time, and the dele
gates and .he audience repeated their cheers
E4hth-The revenue necessary for current
expenditures and tho obligation OF the Public
debt innst be largely derived from duties on
importaslons, which, NO far rs possible. should
be adjusted TO ptomots the interest Of American
labor snd advance the prosperity Of the whole
Minimize reaffrna our opposition to further
grants of public lanos to corporations and
and demand that the national do
msin be ts,oted to free homes for the people.
Tenth--I. Is the imperative duty Of the Gov
eminent 80 to modify the existing treaties with
European Governments that tho Same protec-
ton shall ne afforded to the naturslized Aneri-
eau citizen tha: is given to the native-born citi.
zen: that Gil necessary laws should bs passed to
protect immigrants, in the absence OF power in
tho states tor that purpose.
Eleventh 1t il the immediate duty Of Con-
gress to fully investigate the eject Of the I'M.
N igra,ion and importation Of Monsolisns upon
tho moral and material interests OF the country.
applause.
Twelfth-rhe Republican party recognizes,
with approval. the substantial advance recently
made toward the establishment OF equal rights
fer women, by the many important amendments
effected by Republican Legislatures in tho
laws which concern the personal and property
relations Of wives, mothers and widows. and
by the appointment and election Of women to
the sups rintcndeney Of institutions Of educa-
ton charity and other public trusts. The