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adopted al the Republican State Conpeniion, June
nth, 1877.
Acting for the Republican party Of Iowa, by
ITS authority and In its name, this Convention de-
clares-
a league. BY the combined workings OF the
National and State Governments under their re.
spectiye constitutions the rights of every citizen
should be secured at home aud protected abroad
and the common welfare promoted. Any failure
on the part of either the National or State Gov
crnment TO use every possible institutional pow
to afford ample protection to their citizens, both
at home and abroad, Is a criminal neglect Of their
highest obligation.
:. The Republican party has preserved these
Governments to the commencement of the secon,t
century OF the nation existence, and the princi-
pies on which they are embodied in the great
truths spoken at lis cradle, that .ali men are
created equal !" that they ARE endowed by their
creator with certain inaienable rgh s, among
which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happl-
ness; that for the attainment of these ends govern
ments have been instituted among men, deriving
their Just powers ftom the consent of the GOV
ernea." which consent is evidenced by q majority
of the lawful sutlrages of the citizens determined
in pu rsuance of law Until these truths are unl-
versally recognized and cheerinlly obeyed, the
work OF the Republican party is unfinished; and
colors and fight The good fight to the end.
D.. The permanent pacifcaticn of the Southern
section of the Union. and the complete protection
of all its citizens in the free enjoyment of all their
rights is a duty to which the Republican party
stand sacredly pledged The power to provide
The recent ConstitutionaI Amendments, is vested
by these Amendments in the Congress OF the
United States, and We declare it To be the solemn
obligation of the legislative and executive depart
ment OF the Government to put into immediate
and vigorous exercise all their constitutional
powers for removing any just causes Of discomfort
on the part Of any class and for securing TO every
American citizen complete liberty and exact
equality In the exercise of all civil, political and
public rights. TO this end We impctatiyely de-
Inand of Congress and of the Chief Executive q
courage and idelityto these dutle9 which shall not
ialter until their results are placed beyond dispute
or recall.
4. The public credit should be sacredly main-
tained. and Gil the obligations of the Government
honestly discharged; We favor the early attainment
Of currency convertible with coin, aud. there
fore advocate the gradual resumption OF specie
payment by continuous aud steady steps In that
direction.
S. The silver dollar having been the legal unit
of value from the foundation of the Federal Gov
ernment until 1873. the law under which Its coin
age w;is suspended should be repealed at the ear
liest possible day, and silver made with gold a
legal tender for the payment OF all debts. both
publica and private; We also believe that the pres
ent volume OF the legal tender currency should be
maintained until the wants of trade and commerce
demand its further contraction.
&. The investment of capital in this state sho'd
be encouraged by wise and liberal legislation, but
we condemn the policy of granting subsidies at
the public expense to either individuals or corpo-
rati0ns for their private use. .
departments of the government. and that taxation
be limited to the actual wants Of the public exc
rcnditure
&. We favor wisely adjusted tariff for revenue
8. We hold it to be Solemn obligation of the
electors of Iowa to be earnest In securing the eec-
tion to all positions of public trust men OF hon-
csty and conscience: to the administrative offices,
men who will faithfully administer the laws; to
the legislative Offices men who will represent up
on all questions the best sentiment OF the people,
and who Will labor earnestly for the enactment OF
such laws the best interests of society, temper
ance, and good order shall demand.
10. We rejoice in the honorable name OF Iowa
that We are proud OF the States aehievements, OF
the degree of purity with which Its public affair
credit at home and abroad. Ana we pledge to dc
whatsoever may be done to preserve unsuilied th'
States reputation in these regards.
IL. We are in favor of the rigid enforcement
our present prohibi'ory liquor law, and any
amendment thereto that will render its provisions
more effective In the suppression of intemperance