Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-28
PLATFORM OF TIE NATIONAL
REPCPLICAN PARTY.

land was to be pufScS OF huhuda Sio'ei'' s
when the strength Of ths Government OF the
people. by the people for the people was to be
demonstrated. the Republican party came into
power. It's deeds have passed into history. ana
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 unfalterins courass, hope and pnr-
pose. we, the representatives OF the party in na-
tiousl convention assembled, make the follow
ing declaration of principles:
First-The United States OF America IL 5 ma
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-
tected abroad, and the common welfare pro-
NOTED.
Second-The Republican party has preserved
these governments to the hurdredth anniversary
Of the nations birth, and they are now elnbodi-
ments Of thu great truths spoken At its cradle
that all men are created equal: that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain lnailen'
able rights, among which are life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness; that for the attain
ment of these ends governments have been in
stituted among men, deriving their just powers
from the consent OF the governed, and until
these truths are cheerfully obeyed or, II needed
to be vigorously enforced, the work OF the Re-
publican party is unfinished.
Third-The permanent pacidcation Of the
Southern section of the Union, and the COM
plete protection Of its citizens in the free Ell.
ioyment of all their rights, are duties to which
the Republican party stands sacredly pledged
The power to provide for the enforcement OF
the principles embodied, If tie recent constltu-
tioual amendment is vested by these amend
,nents in the Congress OF the United States
and all declare it 30 to be--tie solemn oblisa-
ton of the Legislative and Executive Depart
ments OF the Government is to put iEtoimmedi-
ate and vigorous exercise all the constitutional
powers for removing any just causes of discon-
tent on the part of any class and Tor securing to
every American citizen complete liberty and
exact equality il the exercise OF civil, political
and public rights. TO this end we imperatively
demand Congress and Chief Executive whose
sourase and fidelity to those duties shall Tot
fater until these results ara placed beyond dis
pute or recall.
Fourth-In the FIRST Act OF Congress signed
by President Grant the National Gov
eminent s0ush. to rcmoTe any doubts
of its duties to discharge all Just obligations
to public creditors. and soleinnly pledged
its faith to make provision at the earliest
possible period Cor the redemption OF United
States notes in coin. (Cheera.) Commercial
prosperity. public morals and the national
credit Low dema.d that this promise be tui-
il!ed by continuous and steady progress 10
specie payments.
Fi.til-Under the Constitution, the Fresi-
dent and head, OF departments are to make
nominations for office, the Senate is to advise
and consent TO the appointments, and the House
OF Representative is to accuse aai prosecute
faithless others. The best interests OF the
public service demand thai these distinctions
stal! be respected ard that Senators AID Rep
reseutatives, VIII :slay be Judges and aceusers,
should rot dictate appointments to offices
The invariable rule for appointments should
have reference to the honesty, fidelity and Ca
pal.ty OF the appoiItcts giving 10 the party IL
power those places where the harmony aid
vigor of tie Administration requires its policy
10 D ,e presented, but permitting all Others to
to efficiency OF public service, and the right OF
all citizens 20 share in the honor OF rendering
faithful service to their country.
Sixth-We rejoice at the qlickened conscience
OF the people concerning political affairs, and
Will Leld ali public officers to rigid RESPONSE
| bility, and engage that the prosecution and
punishment: OF all who betray official trusts
shall he speedy thorough and unsparirg.
ocventA-The public school system Of the
s-vcral States is the bulwark Of tic American
nation AID the Republic, and, with view 10 It's
security and pei -ianenec, we recommend an
amendment - the Constitution of the United
States torbidding the application uf any public
funds or property for the benefit Of ally schools
or institutions under sectarisn control.
lin response TO repeated calls, General HaW-
icy read this plank second time, and the dele
gates aDG ne audience repeated their cheers
Eightn-Ths revenue necessary Eor current
exDrudi,,.rcs and the obi CATION Of tic Public
debt must be largely derived iru,u duties on
ilpoItatlons, which, SO far as lo-s-bic, should
he ad juatea to promote the interest Of American
l. Dor and advance the prosperity OF the whole
country.
Nintil-We reafir,n oar opposition to further
grants OF public Lands TO corporations and
moaooolios, and demand that the national do
ntain be devoted to free homes for the people.
Tenth-It is the imperative duty of the Gov
eminent so to modify the existing treaties with
Enron Ell Governments tina: the same protec-
ton shall be afforded TO tie naturaiz, A'2eri-
can citizen that is given to the natiye-3nTn cti-
zen: that all necessary lsws should be raSset to
pro- ect imlai grants il the absence Of power in
the States for that purpose.
Eleytnt 1t is the immediate duty Of Con
gress to fully investigate the eject Of the lIl-
migration and importation OF Icngolians upon
the mora and material interests u the country.
[Applause.l
Tweisth-The Republican parry recognizes,
With approval, the substantial adyanc2rccenily
made toward tie establishment o equal rights
for women, By the many important a!lAendn.tnts
effected by Republican Legislatures in the
| laws which concern the personal and property
relations Of wives, mothers and widows, and
| by the appointment and election Of women to
the sup rfnt cn,lency Of Institutions OF tduca-
tion, charity ana other puDile trusts. The