Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28
Republican National Platform.

| When In the economy OF providence this land
was to be purged of human slavery, and when
the strength Of the Government of the people. by
the people for the people, was TO be demonstra
| ted, the Republican party came into power IT
| back 20 them with pride melted by their memo
ries, and high aims for the good OF our country
| and mankind and. looking % the future with
unfaltering courage, hope, and purpose, We the
representative of the party in National ConvcD-
tion assembled, make the following declaration
iThe United States of America is a nation.
not league. BY the combined workings Of the
National aud state Governments under their re-
spectye Constitutions, the rights Of every citizen
are secured at home and protected abroad and
the common welfare promoted.
z. The Republican party has preserved those
the nations birth. and they are now emb5di.
ments Of the great truths spoken at It's cradle.
that all men are created equal that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain inAlien-
able rights among which are lifs liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness; that, for the attainment Of
these ends, Governments have been Instituted
consent OF the geyerned" Tntii these truths are
cheerfully obeycd, or, IL need be vigorously en-
forced, the work Of the Republican party Is un-
finished.
g. The permanent paciication Of the Southern
section OF the Union and the complete protee.
ton Of its citizens In the free enjoyment OF all
their rights, are duties to which the Republican
party stands sacredly pledged. The power 70
provide for the enforcement OF the principles
embodied In the recent Constitutional Amend
mcnts II vested by those amendments In the
Congress Of the United States and we declare IL
to be the solemn obligation OF the Legislative and
Executive Departments 70 put into tmmediats
powers for removing any just causes OF dtscon-
tent on the part OF any class. and for securing 10
every american n a., citizen domP,ese cS Sfy yyo ah
cal and public rights. To this end We impara-
lively demand q Congress and Chief Executive
whose courage and fidelity 20 these duties shall
not falter unfil these results are placed beyond
dispute or recall.
4 In the hrst act Of Congress signed by PreSi
dent Grant the National Government assumed 70
remove any doubts Of its duties 10 discharge all
jEst obligations TO public creditors, and solemn
ly pledged ib faith 20 make provisions ai the
earliest practicable period for the redemption OF
United States notes in coin. Commercial pros
perity, public morals, and the national credit
demand this promise be fulfilled by continuous
5. Under the Constitution the Presiden, and
heads Of departments are to make nominations
fof Office the Senate 10 10 advise and 20 consent
30 appointments and the House of Representa-
tives Ia 10 and prosecute fsithiesn officers
The hest interests Of the public service demand
that These be respecssd that senator.
accnsers, should not dictate appointments 70
efncs. The inveriable rule for appointments
and cspacisy sf the appoinfse giving 20 the par.
81 iilpower those places where harmony and
visor of sdninisfssison requires I.s policy % bs
reDresentcd but p<fIntttng all others 10 be blled
by persons selected with the sole reference 70 the
efficiency or the public service. and the right of
Ill citizens 70 share " the honor OF rendering
( 81 We rejoice In the quickeBed conscience Of
ths people concerning political AFFAIR." and win
Who betray the ofsseisi trust shall be speedy,
thorough and gnspar!ng.
s...ss Il ~ palwsrI 81 ,,,e Arnsriesn NJ RepnblIe
and with view 10 It's sseurfty and pernianence,
werecommspf an amendment 70 the Constitu-
tssyys Of the United states fprbiddInx the appro-
priation of any pubiic funds o. property fof the
benefit Of any schools or institutions under secta-
rlan control
tsres and the obligations OF the public dst must
be largely derived from duties on imrortations,
w7icb, 10 far As pcssibie. should he adjusted %
ssnce the prosperity 6f the whole country
. D. Ne resfirm ous opposition 10 further grants
OF the public lands 20 cofporstions and monoPo-
lies arid demand that the national domain be de-
vosed 10 eres homes for the people.
f0gIt Is the imperative duty of the Government
20 % modify existing treSttes with Europ@an gov.
nrasd 10 he adop.ed American citizen that !.
given to the native born, and that all necessary
laws should be passed 10 protect Immigrants In
the absence Of power In the States for that pur-
~. IL Is the immediate duty Of Congress 20
frify investigate the effect OF the immigra,ion
and material Interests OK the country.
~. The Republican party recognizes with 40.
proval the subssantial advance recently made to-
WkTn tDe tes3DstNnfbrHt vi rtkzb@ WUtut u
By the many important amendments effected by
Republican legislatures In the laws which con.
cesa the personsl and property reiations Of
wi, g. mothers and widows. and By the appoint
msnt and election Of women 70 the supertntrnd-
ence OF education. charities. and other public
trusts The honest demands OF this eiasS OF csts-
sens for additional rights and privileges and i'm
munities should be treated with respectful con
siAeratlon.
49, The Constitution eonfez upon Congress
soyeraxn power over the Territories OF the United
ssstesf z tkeir government, and In the exercise
Of this pswer II IL the night and the duty OF Con.
gresx &c prohibit and extirpate In the Territories
that relic Of barbarism, polyganny and we demand
such legislation - fhxi secure this end, and The
supremacy of American tnstituticns In all ihs
! IerrifOxies.