Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-14
PIATTOzN OF FHR KAr1onAL
RE.TPLIC.aN PARTY.

people by the people for the people was to be
demonstrated, the Republican party came into
power. Is deeds have passed into history. and
We Iooh back 30 them with prize, melted by
their memories and high aims for the good Oh
our country and mankind. And looking to the
future with unfalt-ring courage, hope and pur-
pose. We the representatives, Of the party in na-
tionsi con Yention assembled make the follow
ing declaration of principles:
First--The United States of America is a ma
ton anu not League, and oy the combined
workings of National ana State Governments
under their respective Constitutions the rights
of every citizen are secured at horne and pre-
tected abroad and the common welfare pro-
| noted.
seeond-Tke Republican party has preserved
these governments 70 the hundredih anniversary
OF the nation birth and they arc now erlbodI-
ments of the great truths spoken at Its cradle
that all men are created equal; that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain lna!len-
able rights, among which are life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness; that for the sttaln-
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 if needed,
to be vigorously enforced, the work Of the Re-
publican party is unfinished.
Third-The permanent pscihcation of the
Southern section of the Union. and the COM
pleta protection Of its citizens in the free en-.
joyment of sll their rights, ara duties to which
tbs Republican party stands sacre6iy pledged
The power to provide for the enforcement OF
the principles embodied, if the recent constitu-
tonal amendment is vested by these amend
ulents IL the Congress OF the United States
and all declare it SO to be--the solemn obliga-
ton of the Legislative and Executive Depart
ments Of the Government is to put into -mmed1-
ate and vigorous exercise all the constitutional
powers for removing any just causes Of discon-
tent on the part Of amy class and for securing to
every American citizen complete liberty and
exact equality in the exercise OF civil, political
and public rights. To this END we imperasively
demand Congress and a Chief Executive whose
courage and fidelity to those duties shall not
fal.er until these results are placed beyond dis
pute or recall.
Eour,h-iu the first Act Of Congress signed
by President Grant the National Gov
ernraent sought to remove any doubts
OF its duties to discharge all Just obligations
to public creditors. ana soemniy pledged
its faith to make pro -;siou at the earliest
possible period .or The redemption Of United
States notes II coin. tChaers.) Commercial
prosperity, public morals and the national
credit now iemaLd shat this promise be iul-
tilled by continuous and steady prosrefs to
specie payments.
Eitth-Cnjer the Constitution. the Fresi-
dent and heads of departments are to make
nominations Fer Office. the Senate is to advise
and consent TO he appointments, and the House
OF Representatives is to accuse and prosecute
fa.thless officers. The best interests of the
public service demand that .hese distinctions
shall be respected, and that Seaa and Rep
rcsen.at!vrs, vino may be ;udges and accusers,
should not dictate appointments TO Offices
The invar;ab,e rule for appointments should
have reference 20 ~ honesty, fidelity and ca
pacity OF the appoiutees, giving to the party in
power those places whefe the harmony and
visor OF the Administration requires its policy
to BE- represented, but permitting all others to
be Allied by persons selected with sole reference
to efficiency of public service, and the right of
ali citizens TO share IL the honor Of rendering
faithful service to their country.
Six,h--We rejoice al the quickened conscience
of the people concerning political affairs, and
Will hold ali public officers TO rigid RESPONSE
biii,y, and engage that the prosecution and
puuienm,n NJ % all who betray official trusts
shall be speedy, thorough and ansparns.
Sesenth--TLe public school system of the
Several States IS the buwar! of the American
nation and ths Republic, and, with view 10 its
security and pcr"1ananCe, We recommend an
amendment TO The Constitution OF the United
States torbiddins the application CT any public
funds or properly Tor the benefit Of any schools
or institutions under sectari.n control.
In response to repeated calls, General haw
ley read this plank a second time, and the dele
gates and the audience repeated their cheers
EiShth-9he revenue necessary for current
expenditures and the obligation Of the Public
debt must be largely derived Nom duties on
importatlons. which, so far as possible, should
be adjusted TO promote The interest of American
labor and advance the prosperity 81 the whole
country.
Nlntn--Ne reattrnl our opposition to fuTther
grants OF public lands to corporations and
IlotopOiiUs, tDN CtiilaIil INC uo-
main be devoted 10 free homes for the people.
Tenth-It is the imperative duty of the Gov
eminent so'to modify the exs ing treaties with
European Governments that the same protec-
tion shall BIZ afforded TO the natllralized A,ner
can citizen that is given to the native-born citi-
zen; that ali necessary laws should be passed to
protect immigrants in the absence OF power in
the States for that PURPOSE
Eleventh 1t is the immediate duty OF Con-
gress to fully investigate the effect of the i'm
migration and importation Of Moneolians upon
the moral and material interests Of the country.
[Applause,i
TweIfth-Thc Republican party recognizes,
with approval, the substantial advance recently
made toward the establishment of equal rights
for women, by the many important amendments
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 SUPPLEMENTARY of institutions of educa-
ton, charity and other public trusts. The
honest demands of this class Of citizens for sd
tiitional rights and privileges ami immurities