Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-01
PLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN PARTY.

When, In the economy of Providence, TINS
land was to be pursec of human slavery. ana
when the etrs myth Of the Government OF the
people, by the people for the people was 10 De
demo nstrated. the Republican party came Id o
power It's deeds have passed. into history ana
we look back to them with pride, melted by
their memories and high al1ns for the good Of
our country and mankind. And locking to the
future with nnfaltering courage hope and pur-
pose we, the representatives of the party IN ma
tional convention assembled. make the follow
ing declaration of prime pies:
First--The United States Of America ia a ma
tion and not league, and by the combined
workings of National and State Goyer,nie nts
under their respective Constitutions the rights
of every citizen are secured 1T home and pre-
tected abroad, and the common welfare pro-
ploted.
Secon;l-TIc Republican party has preserved
these governments to the hundredth anniversary
OF the nat on s birth, anG they are now e1nDoll-
ments of the great truths spoken at its cradle
that all Inen are created equal; that they are
endowed by their Creator V.th certain lnaIlen
able rights, among which are life, liberty and
the pursuit Of happiness that for the attain
uent of these ends governments have ben ill.,
stituted among men, deriving their Just powers
from the consent of the governed, ana uItil
these truths are cheerfully obeyed. or. If needed
to be vigorously enforced, the work Of tie he
publican party Is untinlshei.
Third-The permanent pacihcation Of the
Southern section of the Union, ard the colu-
plete protection of its citizens in the free en-
joyneEt of ali their rights, are duties to which
the Republican party stands saCreily pledged.
The power to provide for the enforcement OF
the principles embodied, if the recent constitu-
tionsl amendment is vested by these amend
Inents in the Congress OF the United States
and all declare it so to be-the 3 'leInn ObliSa-
ton of the Legislative and Executive Depart.
ments of the Government is to put into immedi-
ate and vigorous exercise all the constitutional
f<pr i0uq IfSt IL
tent the part of any class anu tor securing 10
every American citizen complete liberty and
exact equality i'll the exercise OF civil, political
and public rights. To this end We iinperatlvely
demand Congress and Chief Executive whose
courage and city to those duties shall not
taltcr Until these results are placed beyond dis
puto or recall.
Four,h--Tn the first Act Of Congress signed
by President Graut the National Gov
eminent sought to remove any doubts
of it's duties to discharge ali just obligations
10 public creditors. and soleinnly pledged
its faith to make pro 'ision at the earliest
possible period Cor the redemption of United
States notes III coin. Cheers Commercial
prosperity, public morals and the national
credit now de,naf i that this promise be full
filled by a continuous and steady progress to
specie paym, hts.
Fifth--Tnder the Constitution, the Presi-
dent and heads of departments are to make
nominations for Office the Senate is to advise
ana consent 10 tue anu the HOUSE
of Representatives is to accuse and prosecute
faithess officers. he b. st interests of the
public service demand that these distinctions
shall be respected, aud that Sena and Rep
rescntatiyes, VINO may be judges and accuscrs,
should not dictate appointments to offices.
The iuvariabIe rule for appointments should
nave reference TO the honesty. fidelity and ca
p4city Of the alpOintees, giving To the party III
power those places where the harmony and
yigor Of the Administration requires its policy
to h regr, scented, but permitting all others 70
be flied by persons selected with sole reference
eiiiceH,y Of public service, aud tho right Of
all citizen. % share i'll the h"noc Of rendering
TAI hful service to their country.
SiSth--We rejoice At the Iuickenol consci, nee
of the people concerning political atlairs. and
will hold all public Offices to rigid respousi-
bItity. and engage that the proSecufI Il and
punishment Of All who betrsy official trusts
Shall be speedy. thorough and unsparins.
Sov, nth-rhe public school system OF the
several SUITES is the bu,wark OF the American
nation and the Republic, and, with 3 view to lis
security and per -aanenoe, va recommend an
cman intent to- the Constitution OF the United
ststes torbidding the application Ct any pubic
funds ar properly Tor tie benz lit Of any schools
or instituticns under sectaIiaD cont. oil.
In response to repeated calls. General H4w- |
10y rad ti4iS plank second tim, and the dele
gates and the audience repeated Their cheers |
Eighth-The revenue necessary for current !
and ttle OBLIGATION OF the Public
,itbt must be largely derived FROM duties on |
iu4portatlons, which. so far rs possible should |
he adjusted TO promote the interest of American
labor and advance the prosperity 81 tie whole |
country. |
Ninth--We rcatIrm our opposition to further |
graute Of public llnGs 10 corporations and |
moIopuliUs, and demand that the national do |
main be devoted to free homes for the people.
Tenth-It is the imperative duty Of tie Gov |
erDment to notify the cx!s ilIg treaties with |
Eurnp an GOVERNMENTS that tie same prutpc- |
ton shall be afforded to the naturalzed Ancri- |
cGn citizen that is given to the native-h0rn citi-
zen: that all Necessary laws should be passed to
protect immigrants :. i'll thu absence of power Ill
the States IGr that purpose.
El-v, nth 1t is the Immediate duty OF Con-
.re.s to fully investigate the effect Of the in!-
II grafton and importation Of Nongolians upon
he moral KID material interests of the country.
[Aprlanse.I
Twelftlt--The Republican party recognizes
with approval. the slbs initial nd Vance recently |
made toward the establishment OF equal rights
Tor wonieil, by the many important amendments |
Elected by Republican Legislatures III the
laws which concern the personal and property !
relations of wives, mothers aud widows, and
by the appointment aud election Of women to
he supernteIdency of institutions of educa-
son. charity and Other public trusts. The
h anest demands Of this class of citizens for al
litional rights and privileges and imnllIlliIies
should be treated with respectful consideration, !
Applause.i
Thirteenth-The Constitution confers npou
Congress sovcraiS. POWER over the Territories
# the United States for their government, md |
n the exercise of this power it is the right and
he duty OF Congress- to prohibit and extirpate
II the Territories, that relic OF barbarish,
)olyganly: and demand such legislation as
hall secure this end and the supremacy OF |
Anlerican institutions i'll all our Territories.
Fourteenth-The pledges which the nation
las given To our soldiers and sailors must br |
UTILIZED This great people will always hold
hose who periled their lives for their ceuntrys
,re sc ryatiou i'll the kindest reineln Orance.
Fi'teenth-Ne sincerely deprecate all SEC
ional feeling and tendencies, and We, there
ore note with deep solicitiidc that the Demo !
ratio party counts rs its chief hope OF success, |
lpcn the electoral vote of united South |
rcured through the efforts of those who We're |
tcently arrayett against tho nation, and We ill.,
,okc the earnest attention OF the country to thu
rave truth that the successes thus achieved
would reopen sectional strife and imperil the
RATIONAL honor and human i.hts.
sixteenth-We charge the Democratic party