The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-08-16
Republican Platform.

The Republicans OF Ohio. in Convention as
sembled, congratulate the people that during
the long term OF theiI control OF the affairs OF
the Stat-, no stain has been found upon their
record as party; that their management oi
local affairs has been true to the moral and In
dustriaI 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 fidelity TO right princi-
pies 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 ofer for the candid consideration OF
the voters OF Ohio the following platform OF
principles:
Resolved, That we reaf1rm and adopt the
platform and resolutions OF the National Con-
vention of the Republican party adopted In the
Convention at Cincinnati in June, 1875.
Resolved, That the Republicans OF Ohio re-
ford b. Hayes y statesman. patriot and Re-
publican, and cordially approve and support
his efforts for the pacificafiOn of the country,
and the establishment OF It's Civil Service, upon
basis Of purity and efficiency.
Resolved, That we reaffirm IL as the unaltera-
BILE purpose Jf the Republican party TO main
tain and enforce the provisions OF the recent
amendments To the FEDERAL Constitution, guar
the law irrespecfive Of race or color, and 10
insist upon the full and effectual performance
by the F~deial government, IN the execution
OF all its power, Of its Constitutional oOliga-
tions In that behalf.
Resolved, That we are in favor OF both silver
and gold as money, that botn shall be 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 at a diSadvan-
tage Ia our trade with foreign Nations and that
both metals shall he kept ia circulation as the
money of the Nation, rs contemplated by the
monetization Of silver.
Resolved, That we are 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
OF patents by acts OF Congress which are burden
some and oppressive 10 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 as evil
men, and followed by destruction OF life and
property In different parts OF the country; and,
violence and disorder, we cordially approve the
action Of our National and State authorities in
their efforts 10 enforce the supremacy OF the
law, yet we do most heartily sym pGthize with
the condition OF the honest and industrious
laborers who are willing TO work, but remain
quate 70 comfort and Independence; and, az
an earnest of our desire TO fnd "A remedy for
their condition, we recommend
I. That Congress establish National Bureau
OF Industry.
2 That Congress exert its authority over all
National highways OF trade, by prescribing and
enforcing such reasonable regulations as will
tend 10 promote safety OF travel, secure fair re-
turns for capital invested, and fair wages to
the employes, preventing misnanagemeni,
Improper discrfmtnations, and the aggraDdize-
ment Of officials at the peDse of stOck khoders,
shippers and employees.
8. That provision be made for statuatory ar
adjust controversies rec1nciIe Interests aud
establish Justice and equity between them.