National Republican., 1877-10-23

atlon, ne broke out III Rutturill tones, ana
with genuine Chesterlicldan phrase, This
commission which has come to interview
me can go to the dcvil' or words to that
effect. The country is not yet informed rs
to whether or not the commission followed
the bidding Of his aboriginal exccllency.
"
National Administration Party.
There seems to be n little dawning of po-
litical light in the dark atmosphere of Mis-
sissippi where Republican organizations and
men have been snuficd out for opinion sake
Ikea candle. In the face ofthe bold declara-
ton of Mr.. SINGLETON that the South had
determined to stick to the Democratic
party, there is movement in Warren
County, in his State, that points in quite
another direction. The Republican Execu-
tive Committee of that county, following
the lead of the State Republican Executive
Committee, disbanded on the 18th instant,
and the debris of that organization took a
new departure by the formation of what is
termed the National Administration rarty
of Mississippi. We suppose a political rose
by any other name should smell ~
sweet to MS, but after all this change does
not seem to preserve precisely the Repub-
lican odor. At all events if it does, we do
not see any good reason for changing the
name. If fRepubican principles usages and
traditions are to be preserved, the query
very naturally arises, why not continue to
do battle in their behalf under the Repubi-
can banner? We shall wait for some ex-
PLANTATION OF this point, and in the mean
time we propose to keep the public advised
as to the intents, purposes and progress of
this newborn political infant, so far and so
fast as history uniolds itself We will COM
mence, therefore, by giving the platform
that is introduced as the standing-gro of
the Administration party in Mississippi. 1t
is rs follows:
| Realizing that In the existence Of two political
parties, keeping healthful and proper checks one
upon the other, can alone the purity Of the Govern
ment bc maintained, and security, through Just
laws be secured all the citizens OF the state
gardlcss OF race or past political differences; and
viewing with admiration and pleasure the high,
statcsmun-liku course pursued by President HAYES
In his policy Of paCucatiun toward the South and
in tho interest of peace and good government aud
invoking the blessings Of Heaven this convention
for and IN the name of the National AdmniStrn.
ton party OF Mississippi adopt and proclaims the
following platform of principles:
| Fidelity 10 the Constitution of the United States.
Home rule and the preservation of the State
Governments, with all their reserved and guaran.
anteed rights unimpaired.
| No interference by the military power with the
freedom of elections and with the civil and politi.
cal rights OF citizens OF the United States.
The protection of equal rights Of all classes
No discrimination On account of race. color OF
previous condition Of serrtudc or birthplace and
no special legislation for the benefit Of the few al
the expense OF the many.
The selection of pure able and honest public
officers, pledged 10 All economical administration
OF the Government
Corporations nf every description supervisabl,
within constitutional limits by State authority and
subordinate To State legislation in the interest and
for the protection Of the people.
That we view with dstrust the proposition tC
dlsfrauchisc any citizen uf our state by reason o
lack of education or failure to pay taxes believing
II to be the wiser policy and more IN accord with
the progressive spirit of our age to educate uul
people up to proper standard of educated quail
hcation. And while We pledge ourselves to tn,
maintenance Of a wise system Of free schools ",
urge the adoption of suitable laws to secure tn,
compulsory education of the youth Of our State
Alltl we are no les DpIDht'l u llt bINutu lUcI
of disframchislmg all who, though we'll educated
shall not have paid their poll taxes. 1t would h,
more equitable and more In accordance with til,
principles Of free government 10 dsfnnChise al
who ART In arrears upon the taxes on Their aCcu
mulated wealth, But we oppose all such tests, an,
IN lieu thereof to educate all the children by free
schools To encourage honest lnbnr, by fair wages
promptly paid, so that all may possess the inteli
gcncc and the means necessary 10 understand ant
" vindcate all their rights
We have observed the great benefits which have
accrued To the General Government and III,
country IN which the road Is located, brough
about In the construction Of the Northern Pacific
Railroad, through aid granted by the General Guv
crnmcnt and believing II to be II wise and boneii
cent policy on the part Of the General Governmen
In extending similar aid to secure the full develop
ncnt of all the resources Of the whole country, re
glrdcss of section we earnestly and uncondition
ally favor the granting Of MD by the General Gov
ernmcnt to the Texas Pacific Railroad and for III,
rebuilding and keeping In repair the levees Of III,
Mississippi River.
We are In full sympathy and accord with Prcsi
dent Rutherford b. Hayes IN the policy FAR Oh
served by him toward the southern States. And Il
give effect and usefulness to this sentiment we hav
here organized and brought into existence fU
criticism and favor Of our lcllOw.Citizcns the NI
tional Administration Party of The state of MissIs
sipIi.
This platform is very prettily phrased
and we recognize much in it US sound Re
publican doctrine. Indeed, al that is o
any consequence or value in it is draw
t from the Republican armament of faith.
1t pledges fidelity To the Constitution o
the United States and that is fundamental
Republican doctrine.
1t contends for home rule, and so do tn
Democrats, even at the muzzlc Of the White
Line rifle.
1t declares against "intcrference by th'
military power with the freedom Of elec
tions and with civil and political rights o