Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-13
PLATFORM or THE NATIONAL
KEPTPLICAE PARTY.

| demonstrated the Republican party came into
power. It's deeds have passed. into history. ant
We look back to them with pride, ,rcited by
their memo, les and his aims for thu good OF
our country and MANKIND. And looking 70 the
future with unfaltcrin- courage hope aud pIr
pose. we. the representatives, of the party i'll m
tiOual convention assembled. make TIE follow.
ing declaration Of prime. pies:
First--Thr United States of America is a ns
ton and not league and by the combined
| workings of National and State Governments
| under their respective Constitutions the rights
of every citizen 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 nat on birth, and they are now e1nDo Ii
| ments of the great truths spoken at It's cradle
| that all mon are created equal; that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain inalien
| 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 checrfuily obeyed, or, il needed
| to be vigorously eI'Orced, the work OF the Re
publican party Is unfinished.
Third-The permanent qualification of the
| Southern section of the Union. and the COM
plete protection of its citizens in the free en-
| joynent OF all their rights, are duties to which
| the Republican party stands sacrediy pledged.
the principles embodied, If the recent canstitu-
| tional amendment is vested By these amend
| ments in the Congress of the United States
a,id all declare it so to be--the solemn obliga-
| ton of the Legislative and Executive Depart
ments of the Government is to put into inmedi-
ate and vigorous exercise all the constlt utlonal
| powers for removing any Just causes OF dlscon-
tent on the part OF any class and for securing to
| every American citizen complete liberty and
exact equality i'll the exercise of civil, political
and public rights. 70 this end We inn "a lively
demand Congress and Chief Executive whose
courage and hGeiity to those duties shall not
talter until these results are placed beyond dis
pute or regsll.
Fourth-Tn the frat Act of Congress ssrcd
by President GRAFT the National tiov-
eminent sought to remove any doubts
of its duties to discharge all just obligations
to public creditors, and solennly pledged
its faith to make provision st the earliest
possible period Tor the redemption of United
States notes - coin. tCheers.) Commercial
prosperity, public morals and the natpna'
credit now den>a d that this promise be iu.-
filled by Cont%uucus and steady progress to
specie paynlt hts.
Fiftn-Under the Constitution. the Pres-
dent and heads IF departn ieu:s are 80 MAKE
nominations for Office, the Senate is TO advise
and consent to the appointments, and the House
OF Representatives is TO accuse and prosecute
faithless officers. he b, ~ interests Of the
public service demand tat *hese distinctions
shall be respected and that Sena ahd Hep
rescntatives, who I,say be Judges And atczsers.
should not dictate appointments to Offices.
The invariable rnle for appoiatu.cuts SHOULD
have reference 10 the honesty, fidelity an!
pacity of the appoiTte.s, giving to the party il
power those places rLere the harmony and
vi2or OF the Adl.nist ratien requires its policy
to b represented, bG: permitting all other, to
be filled by persons selected with sole reference
to efficiency of public service, anu the right OF
sll citizen, 20 share iE.the honor OF rendering
faithful service to their country.
Sixth-We rejoice at ths quicken ell conscience
of the people concerning political a.,airs and
will hold all public Offices to a rigid RESPONSE
bility and engaa. thai tbs prosecution and
punishment OF ali who betrav cth.:ial trusts
shall he speedy, thorOu q ard uasparIns.
seventh-The public school system OF the
several States il the bv S4rh Ut the An! eTican
nation and the Republic. auG, with EIeN to its
security and per -,anense, We recommend an
am endiuent to- the Constitution of the nIted
States forbiddin9 the application of snv public
funds property for the benehs OF any schools
or institutions under sec.srl-n control.
IL response to repeatel calls, General Haw-
ley ad this plank Il second time. and the dele
gates and the audience repeated their cheers
Eighth-The revenue. necessary for current
cxywnGiti;rgs anu the vhii cation OF tiie Public
tiebt must be largely derived from duties on
inportatlCns, which. 50 far as possible. should
labor and advance the prosperity of the whole
country.
Ninth--We rcafiInl or opposition to farther
grants of public lands TO corporal Gus and
inoEopolioS. and dtmani that the national! do
main be devoted 20 tree homes for the people.
Tenth-It is the imperative duty Of the Gov
eminent so to modify the eXs in: tEaaiis Elth
Eurup an Governments that the ,al.,. prctcr
ton shall be sf1r,lt& 10 thc natur:il>ci N1eri-
ctizt that il YI-i 10 the liatiNt-'ur' clti-
zen that all Necessary le,S should b.. .'a~srd 10
project immigrants. in III absence ii rpHsT n
the States tor that purpose.
Eleventh 1t is the immediate 'ia-s Of Con
Sress 10 fully !iivestiStt1 the effect ot the In!
grafton and Importation Of itiOnE@llAns upon
the moral and material interests u tie country
Applause.
Twelfth-The Republican party recognizes.
with approval. !l.a sllS antia nd rare ~ emily
made TOW ard the establishment Ii equal rights
for women, by the ulan, important a,Leno meats
effected by Republican Legislatures IN tile
laws which coEreru the personal ARD property
relations of WI res, mothers and widows, aud
by the appointment and election nf w"hrli to
the sup TintendeEcy nt institutions OF tdNca- !
ton. charity aild oi'"'r public trusts. ne
honest deEarG6 OF this class uf altll''nS Tor sd
ditiOnrl rights and privileges and lIu,nGnl hes
should be treated with respectful considerations
Applause
Thirtcentl;-Tht Constitution rpntcrs upon
Congress soFtr"gE Iower u"ti me Territories
Of the United States for their government and
i'll the exercise OF this power it L. he night and
the duty OF Congress to prGdihit and cNtir@ste
in the Territories. that relic OF barb 4rlsn,
pOlygaluy. ard demand such legislation as
Shall secure this end and the supremacy OF
American institutions i'll al our Territories.
Fourteanti-T4e pledges which the nation
has given to Our soldiers and sailors must DE
fulfilled This great people will always hold
those who pcrilcd their lives for their country
preservation in the kin;icst remembrance.
Fifteeuth-We sincerely deprecate all Sec
tionqi feeling and tendencies, aud We, there
fore note with deep s"licitude ttat the Demo.
upon the electoral vote Of united south
secured through the Efforts OF thos' who wrre
recently arrayed against the nation. ana We in
woke the earnest attention OF the country t. the
crave truth that the successes thus achieved
would reopen sectional strife and iuPeril the
national honor and human rights.
Sixtee .tl-Te charge the Democratic party
with being the same il character and spirit As
when it sympathiZe.l with treason; with max
ing It's control of the House of Representatives,
the triumph aud the opportunity OF the nation :
recent Toes; With ressse rtin. and applaudirS Mt
the Rational Capitol the sentiments of uurc
repentant r"bellion with sending Union sol