Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-09-02
RESOLUTIONS AND PLATFORM
or the Republican National Cesveu'is~

or the Repubiirsn National CesveniisH'
Rri-The United States of America 10 q Ma.
tion. and not . league. and By the combined
workings of National and state Governments
under their respective Constitutions. the rights
Of every citizen are secured II home and pro
tectei abroad and the common welfare pro-
noted.
Stcobd--The Republican parry has preserved
thess governments To the hlndrdth auniSersA'
~ " tho nations birth. and they are now the
embodiments 81 the great truths spoken 81 u.
they srr endosed by their Greater with certalu
in,lienable rights, among which are life. lib
erty and the pursuit NJ happiness; that for The
attainment OF thee ends governments have
bten Instituted simong men, deriving their Ju'l
powers from the consent 0f the governed, and
until these truths are checrfully obeyed. or. u
u. eied. ara vigorously rLforced. tho work Ol
the Republican parry IL unfinished.
Third-Ths permanent paeincstion Of the
southern section Of the Union. and the com
plete protection OF Its ~citizsns In the free en-
joymsnt Of all their rights, am duties 10 which
the Republican party stands .sersdiy pledged
the prineip 70 embodied. 10 the recent eonsti'
tntionAl amendment IL YES I'd by these amend
ments iu he Congress of the United staies-
and all declare it - io be-the solemn obliga
tlon Of the Legislative and Executive Depart
ments of the Government 10 Ia put Into imme'
tionsi powers for removing any just causes Of
diseontsnt ON the part 81 any class. and tot
securing TO every American citizen complete
liberty and eract equality In the s~xeicise OF
civil. poiitical and pubic rights. To this ems
We iIpp-rsiiy.ly demand . Congress. and q Chile
R-..sau. ..t..a eauraRa and Hhalilv IN thnss
duties shall not falter until th,sc results arr
placed teyoni dispute or recall. In the nrsI
Act of Congress signed by President Grant. the
Naiiona' Government sought n remove any
doubts Of it, duties TO discharge all lust obliss
lions to public crediiors. aId sol.unly pledged
lie faith 10 make . provision at the earliest por
slbls period Tor the redemption VI United
States notes In coin. Commercial prosperity,
public morals and the national credit now de
mand that this promise he fulnlled by q ron
iiuuous and steady lrogresr Ia specie payments
under the Constitution. the President and
hsads Of departments are to make nomination,
for o.hce. the senate 10 10 advis" and consent
90 the appointments. and the House OF Repre-
- niaiivrs 10 % accuse and prosecute faiihless
ofieerp. Ths best Interests Of the public ssr'
vice demsnd that theso distinctions shall he 70.
spected. aid that Senators and Representatives,
who msy IN Judges and sccns-r., should nj
dictate appointments 10 Offices. The invsriabis
rule for appointments should have reference ~
the honesty. ntellty and capaeity .f tbs sp.
pointees. giving % the party In power those
places where the harmony and yIeor of the A
ministrstion requires u. policy To be reprr.
ssntei, hut permitting oil Others to u nlled by
per,ons selected with sole reference 10 enc.
iency OF pub.ic service. aid the right Of al ciii.
zens Ia share In the honor % rrDderirg faithful
service 10 their eouuiry.
SIXTH We r~eioicr 81 the quiclsned conscience
al n 49, g.s.arRlN. .a.lasa..l AA.l- .Al
will hold al public ofacers 10 q rigid rrspoIsl
bility, and engage that the prosecution Apd
punishmsnt OF all VII, betrsy onieial trusts
shall be speedy, thorough and nn.pairing.
seventh.-The rnbiic school system Of the
several states 10 the bulwsrk OF the American
nation aid the hepublic. and. With . view 10
It's security and permanee. we recommend IN
amendment To the Constitution Of the United
States forbidilng ths application Of any public
fund. or proi rrty Tor the benent Of any shools
or institutions under rectarlsn control.
Eiehih-Ths revenue necessary for currni
expenditures and the Obligation OF the public
debt mupt h. largely derived from duties GU
importaiions. which. 70 far - potsbls. should
be adjusted 20 promote the interest OF American
labor and advance the prosperity Of the whole
country.
Ninth : We reanirm our opposition 10 further
grants Of the public lands 10 corporations and
monopolisa. and demand that the national do.
main be devoted TO free homes for the people.
Tsnth-I 10 10 the imperative duty of the Gov.
eminent 90 20 modify the existing TREATIES with
European 0overpments that the same protec.
ton shall BE- Afforded 10 The naturaliied Ameri.
can citizen that 10 given 10 the native horn citi
zsn that all necessary laws should be pas-ei
TO protect immigrants. In the atsence al power
In the state for that purpose.
Eievenih-It 10 the immediate duty of Con.
gress On fully Investigate the eject Of the I'm.
migration aud importation Of Mongolisns upon
the moral and material interesls ofthe country.
T~ssinh-The Republican party recognizes,
with approval, the Substantial advance recently
made tsvari the establishment Of EQUAL rights
for women. BY tbs many Imp rant amendments
effected by Republican Legislatures In the laws
which concern the personsl and property reia-
tons Of wivs, mothers and widows, and by the
and section OF women 10 the 81.
OF insiitutisns OF education,
charity and other public trusts. The honest
den snds OF this class Of ~ei,iiels for additional
rights and privileges and iinmunitiss should
b. treated with rsspsetful considsrsuon.
Thirsenth-Ths Consultation confsrs upon
Of Spl ~ uui.sd t az. P Tor ,h. dri so ,sr ana
In the exercise Of this power u u the rant and
The duty Of Congress % prohibit aud eitirpats.
In the Territories. that relic Of barbsFfsm.
polygany , and We demand such Legislation A.
shslT secure this end and the supremacy of
Pouresnth-The pledges which the nation
has given TO our soldiers and pailorp must be
This ueat people will always hold
those who perilsd their lives for their cooniry's
preservation In the kindest remembrance.
Yiftesnth We sincerely deprecate oil sec.
tIonal feeling and tndencies, sud We, there
fore, note with deep rolie.iude this the Demo
cratic party courts, .. liz chief hope Of success.
The electoral vote Of : united South. y.
cured through the efforts Of thoss Who were ~.
Gently Arrsyed against the naiien. and we 10.
the earnest attention of the country IN the
grave truth that the ,succespes thus achieved
would reopen sectional STRIFE and imIeril the
honor and humsu rights.
siIteenth-ws chsrge the Democratic party
with being the same In character and ppirit -
,,s ~ !, so sS%pis y ne m Masn ,f y ? WIN nss
the tsiumph and the opportunity Of the nations
recent foes with reaseerting ard s%pplauding
the National Capitol the sentiments Of unre.
rebellion with sending Union soldier
" the wall and promoting Confederate soldier
10 the front with deliberately proposing 10 fe-
The plishted faith Of ihe Government;
being equally false and imbesile In over.
lhsdowing the ends Of justice by It's partisan
and obstruction 10 investlgs.
Hon with proving itself, through the p ROD Of
10 aseendancy In the Lower House Of Cousrrss.
utterly incompetent t0' administer the Govern.
ment. and We warn the country Against trusting
party thus alike unworthy, rscraut and In.
Beyentsenth.- The National Administration