The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-08-09

The Republicans of Ohio, in Convention as
sembled, congratulate the people that during
the long term of their control of the affairs of
the STATE, no stain has been found upon their
record as party; that their management Of
local affairs has been true TO the moral and in
dustrial Interests OF the people, and, therefore,
they confidently point to the past as The best
evidence OF their intentions for the future.
On the National questions, the Republicans
of Ohio claim the same ndelity to right princi-
Piles and practices that they have exhibited in
local and State affairs.
Appealing to the determination of the people
to maintain Republican principles and prac-
tices, they offer for the candid consideration OF
the voters OF Ohio the following platform OF
principles:
Resolved, That we reafiirm and adopt the
vention OF the Republican party adopted in the
Convention at Cincinnati In June, 1876.
Resolved, That the Republicans OF Ohio re-
ford b. Hayes as a statesman, patriot aud Re-
publican, and cordially approve and support
and the esta blIshmeni OF It's Civil Service upon
n basis OF purity and efficiency.
Resolved, That we reafrirm II as the unaltera-
tain and den enforce the provisions Of the recent
amendments to the Federal Constitution, guar
the law, irrespective Of race or color, and TO
insist upon the full and effectual performance
by the Federal Governments, IN the execution
OF all its powers, of its Constitutional obliga-
tions In that behalf
Resolved, That we are in favor of both silver
and gold as money, that both shall be a legal
tender for the payment Of all debts except
where Otherwise Specially provided by law.
with coming and valuation SO regulated that
our people shall not be placed 81 a disadvan-
tage In our trade with foreign Nations and that
both metals shall be kept im circulation the
money OF the Nation, as contemplated by the
Constitution, and we therefore demand the re-
monetization ofsilver.
Resolved, That we ore opposed to any further
grants Of public lands. or money subsidies. or
Government, TO aid In the construction OF rail-
roads.
Resolved, That we are opposed to the renewal
some and Oppressive TO The masses OF the pco-
pie, and especially 10 the laboring classes.
Resolved, That we view with alarm the pres
denced by the extensive strikes OF the working
men, and followed by destruction OF life and
while We deprrcate each and every resort 10
violence and disorder, we cordially approve the
action of our National and State authorities In
their efforts TO enforce the supremacy OF the
law, yet we do most heartily ~ mpgthize with
the condition OF the honest and indust rious
laborers who are willing In work, but remain
unemployed. or nre employed at wages made
Quate 70 comfort and Independence; and, a.
an earnest OF our desire to find remedy for
their condition, we recommend
l. That Congress establish n National Bureau
OF Industry.
2 That Congress exert its authority over all
National highways OF trade, by prescribing and
enforcing such reasonable regulations will
tend TO promote safety OF travel, secure fair re-
turns for capital invested, and fair wages to
improper discrim nations, and the aggrandlze-
ment OF officials at the expense OF stockholders,
shippers and employees.
3. That provision be made for statuatory ar
bitrations between employers and employees, to
adjust controversies reconcile Interests and
establish justice and equity between them.