Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-09
PLATFORM OF THE KAT1OKAL
REPUPLiCAN PARTY.

people by the people for the people was to be
demonstrated, the Republican party came into
power. rs deeds have passed into history. and
We look back. to them with PRIZE, 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 par
pose we the represc nj atives of the party iii na-
tional convention assembled, make the follow
ing declaration of principles:
First--The United States OF America is na-
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 pre-
tected abroad, and the common welfare pro-
NOTED.
Second-The Republican party has preserved
these governments to the hundredth anniversary
OF the nation 8 birth. and they are now embodi-
ments of the great truths spoken ut its cradle
that all men are created equal; that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain inallen-
able rights, among which are life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness; that for the attain
ment Of these ends governments ha re been ill.,
stituted among men, deriving their just powers
from the consent Of the governed, and until
these truths are cheerfully obeyed. or if needed,
to be vigorously enforced, the work OF the Re-
publican party is unfinished.
Third-The permanent pacfication of the
Southern section of the Union, ard the com
plete protection of its citizens in the free ell
jOyment OF all thsir rights, are duties to which
the Republican party stands sacredly pledged.
The power to provide for the enforcement of
the principles embodied, if the recent constitu-
tional amendment is vested by these amend
ments in the Congress OF the United States
snd all declare it SO to be-the Solemn obli9a-
ton of the Legislative and Executive Depart
ments of the Government is to put into inInedi-
ate and vigorous exercise all the constitutional
powers for removing any just causes OF dlscon-
tent on the part OF any class and fer securing to
every American citizen complete liberty al q
in nrf.lS
and public rights. To this end We inpera lively
demand a Congress and Chief Executive whore
courage and fidelity to those duties snail not
ialter until these results are placed beyond dis
pute or recall.
Fourth-In the first Act OF Congress signed
by President Grant the National Gov
eminent sought to remove any doubts
of its duties to discharge all just obligations
to public creditors, and solenlnly pledged
its faith to make provision at the earliest
possible period sor the redemption of Unit"d
states notes in coin. (Cheersl Commercial
prosperity, public morals aud the national
credit now dena, 4 that this PROMISE be inl-
filled by continuous and steady progress to
specie payments.
Fifth-Under the Constitution, the Presi-
dent and heads OF departments are TO make
nominations for Office, the Senate IS TO advise
and consent to the appointments, and the House
OF Representatives Is to accuse aud prosecute
faithlesS officers. The b st interests OF the
public service denlallu tEat these ulStlnct1Ci'h
shall be respected, and that Sena ana Rep
resentatiyes, who may be judges and Sctustrs,
should not dictate appointments to "iiicts
The invariable rule for appointments should
have reference TO the honesty, fidelity and ca
pacity of the appontees, giving to the party IL
power those places wn:re the harmony ana
visor OF the Administration requires its policy
to b. represented. but permitting all others to
be flied by persons selected with sole reference
to efficiency OF public service, and the right OF
1..s.y n .r.ts in hon re
taithf al service to their country.
Six.h-We rejoice at the quick=red conscience
Of the people concerning political affairs, ana
will hold all pubic Offices to rigid RESPONSE
biiity. and engage that the prosecutions snd
punishment OF all who bet.ay official trusts
Shall be speedy, thorough and unspariES
Saventh-The public school SYSTEM of the
several States is the bu,wark of the American
nation and the Republic, and, with visN' to its
security aud pei "laneaec, We recommend al
amendment to the Constitution of the United
states forhi,ding the application Of any lubHc
funt.s or property for the benetls OF any schools
or Institutions under sectali III cUEtlol.
In response to repeated calls, Gem raj Haw
ley rad this plank second tliiie, ana the dt!t-
gates and The audience repeated their cheers.
Eigh.h-The revenue necessary for current
eXprniiturtS aua the obi -at1Cn II the PGbnr
ilhportat Ions which. SO tar az possible. sHoult:
be ad justed TO promote the lnterls OF American
labor AID ADVANCE the prosperity OF the Whole
country.
Ninth-Wa reatiim cur opposition to farther
grants OF public iauGs TO corporations and
nonopoliGs and d ,nani that the national do
main be devoted 10 Iree homes FOX the people.
Tenth--It is the imperative duty of the Gov
trlnleat So to modify the eXis ing trt afirS with
Europ an governments that the same protCc-
ti,n snail be afforded to the nataraltzed >'cer-
can citizen tha. is given to the natlNrbnrE clti-
zen; that al lacessaly laws should b. !'assed 10
protect immigrants, Ill the absence OF power Il!
the States ful that purpose.
Flew nth 1t is the Immediate duty OF Con
u-css to fully investigate the effect OF the I'M
Nligration and importation of sion2oliaus upon
the moral and material interests Oh The country.
Applause
Twclfth-The Republican party recognizes.
with approvai the s.!i. autial advance Gently
made toward the est RbiSiim,n' of equal rights
for women, by the many important amendments
effected by Republican legislatures III the
laws which concern the personal and properly
relations OF wives, mothers aud widows, and
by the appointment and election Of women to
the suprrnten,leEcy OF institutions OF educ'-
ton. charity and othfr publIc trusts. ihe
honest demands of this class of citizens tor ad
ditiOnal rights aud privileges and lnllnllnltleS
Should be treated with respectful consideration,
tApplause.i
Thirteenth-Thc Constitution cnnfers upon
Congress soycrrIgs lower over the territories
Of the United States for their government, and
in the exercise of this power it is the right and
the duty of Congress TO prohibit aud extirpate
in the Territories that relic of barbarisNl,
polyg.luy; and We demand such LEGISLATION as
shall secure this end and the supremacy OF
American institutions i'll all our efritorcs.
Fourteenth-The pledges which the nation
has given to our soldiers and sailors must be
fulfilled This great people will always hold
those who periled their lives for their country's
preservation in the kindest remembrance.
Fifteenth-We sincerely deprcca.c all sec
tionsl feeling and tendencies, aud we. there
fore, note with deep solicitude that the Demo
cratic party counts its chief hope OF sue css.
upon the electoral vote OF united south
secured through the efforts of those who were
recently arrnyed against the nation. and We H.
woke the earnest attention OF the country - the
crave truth that the successes thus achieved
would reopen sectional strife and imperil the !
national honor aud human rights.
Sixtcenth-We charge the Democratic party |
with b.nr the same III character and spirit rs |
when it sympathlzed with treason: with maxi |
in nf the Honsa of - M |