The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-09-27
Republican Platform.

The Republicans of Ohio, in Conventionsa-
sembled, congratulate the people that during
the long term Of thcil control of the affairs oil
the Stat, no stain has been found upon theil
record as party; that their management oi
local affairs has been true TO the moral and in
dusirial Interests Of the people, and, therefore
they confidently point TO the past as the beat
evidence of their Intentions for the future.
On the National questions, the Republicans
of OhtJ claim the same fidelity TO right princI-
pies and practices thHt they have exhibited In
local and State afftiIs.
Appealing TO the determination Of the people
10 maintain II. publican principles and p4ac-
tices they offer tor the candid consideration OF
the voters Of Ohio the following platform OF
principles:
Resolved, That we reanirm aud afiopt the
platform aDd ts-olutions of tne National Con-
ventIoD of the Rapubiic1u party adopted In ths,
Convention at Cincinnati In June, 1910.
Resolved, That the Republicans OF Ohio re-
affirm their unftitslin2 confidence in Rutticr-
| ford B. Hayes rs 81 statesman, pairior and r.
publican, and cordially approve aud support
his efforts for the pacincafiOn OF the country
and the establishment OF It's Givii Service, upou
a basis OF purity aud efficiency.
Resolved, That we reaflirm 1t as the unaltera-
BILE purpose 1f the Republican party TO M y
tain and enforce the provisions OF the recent
amendments 10 the F.1eTal Constitution pnar-
anfeeing the equal rights Of all citizens before
the law, irrespective of race or color, aud 10
II iuslst upnn Tie fuIl and efIectufI rerfps p,anre
/ by the Federal Government, In the execution
OF all It's powers. OF its Constitutional obliga-
lions IN that behalf.
Resolved, That we are in favor OF both silver
and gold as money, that bOtn shall bc IA legal
tender Tor the payment Of all debts except
where Otherwise specially provided by law.
with coming and valuation 50 regulated thai
our people shall not be placed at a diSadvan.
tage la our trade with foreign Nations and that
both metals shall be kept ia circulation as the
money of the Nation, as contem mplated bv the
Constitution, and we therefore demand tine re-
monetizaiion Of silver.
Res val THat arp To-
grants Oi pubic lands, or money subsidies. or
The extension OF the public credit Of the Generai
Govsrnmenf, 70 aid In the construction OF rail-
roads.
Of patents by acts OF Congress bich are burden
some and Oppressive TO the masses of the peO-
pie, and especially to the laboring classes.
Resolved, That we view with alarm the pres
ent disturbed condition of the country an evil
denced by the extensive strikes OF the working
men, and followed by destruction Of life and
property In different parts OF the country and,
while we deprecate eoch and every resort to
violence and disorder. we cordially approve the
their efforts TO enforce the supremacy OF the
law, yet we do most heartily sympathize with
the condition of the honest and industrious
laborers who are willing 10 work, but remain
uneTnr rloyed, or are employed at wages made
quate to comfort and Independence; and, as
AN earnest OF our desire to find "a remedy for
their condition, we recommend
!. That Congress establish a National Bureau
of Industry.
2. That Congress exert its authority over all
National highways OF trade, by prescribing and
en- forcing such reasonable regulations ns will
tend TO promote safety Of travel, secure fair re-
turns for capital Invested, and fair wages TO
the employees preventing nlismanagement,
improper discTiminations, and the aggiandize-
shippers and employees.
3. That provision be made for statuatory ar
bitrations between employers and employees, 70
adjust controversies reconcile interests and
establish Justice and equity between lnem'