New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-26
THE PLATFORM.

The Republicans of New-Jersey, cherishng q
lust pride in their past record political party ana ~
tue same time recognizing theT oogatl9h 20 ueu Win
they ARISE, unite IN the following deeiaid-
l. ResoiSed That we reairm the National Republican
Platform OF 1876, especially its cardinal dOr1fIo tlt
the United States constitute Nation and not League
at gG HepG oP all Pczens IN the equal enjoy
mcnt OF all their civil, political ana pn9 9,',
pledged to the maintenance OF the National credit and
the speedy resumption 0f specie payments that the IN
variable rule appointments to the Civil Service should
require honesty, fidelity and capacity N the appOnees
having due regard TO representing the policy Of tne party
in power but making the efficiency OF the public service
the first object; that the Pubic revenue snould no., Uc
largely raised by a tariff, adjusted as Tar as possDie
labor aud the prosperity Of the whole eouI-
try; that further grants OF public lanls
should he made TO corporations and mOn0poles, but
that the national domain shall be used for the equal ben
Cit OF all the people Until these great principles are
perfectly secured, the mission OF the Republican parry
will not be ended. For their accomplishment we de-
mand the full enforcement OF all existing laws II THESE
are not sufficient, we demand additional egsaton anu
If necessary, additional amendments TO our fedet o1n
stituiOn and finally, we affirm IL to be the bounden
duty the General vernment 10 protect all citizens In
all States in their civil and political rights
2 Resoired, That the President Of the United states
holding his high office ny majority OF the electoral votes
cast at the last election and by virtue OF me decision OF
the most august tribunal ever created by Congress- Is en-
titled the support and respect in his office, OF every
law-abdiDg uzen, and the puenle edors OF sOme POT
lions Of the Democratic party 10 throw dscredt upon
or folly and bad faith which deserve the eprobaton and
contempt Of all rigntminded citizens.
RfSOired, Ihat we cOrulalf recognize eHIntSl-
ness and sincerity with which President HAYES is labor
ing to promote the reconciliation OF all sections OF the
country, and an efficient and economical all
miuistraton OF the business OF the Government we arc
united desiring the ccOmshncnt OF these great Cd
cs, and p.odge our hearty support 70 every WISE
measure to the lasting unity and pros
perity of the whole country on tine basis OF Impartial
Justice and equal rights for ali citizens OF all sections
4. Resotred That we congratulate the country upon
te progress made toward the resumption OF specie pay
ment and demand the adoption OF all measures neces-
sary % insure the restoration OF stnlard uhIlOrlh
throughout the world, at date not later than that now
s. Resolred That the Democratic party of this state
by nominating their candidate for Governor one who
is I'm no identified with the agrlcnl ural CONNER
cia manufacturing or oGer interests OF the state nor
familiar with ITS people aud their wants, ana VINO mas
twice within the past two years been candidate for
Office in adjoining state nave dsregardedtne UNIFORM
practice OF both political parties have shown themselves
Ia be willing to sacrifice the most important interests or
NewJersry 10 the demands OF deslshng anu AMBITIOUS
political ring aud nave insuted Tue just state proc VI
G. Pesoired That the extravaganza Of Democratic Ad-
MN STATIONS this ST lie Tor nine years past has become
a Caring abuse confessed by tue late Democratic Com
y,ntron and demanding prompt and complete rcfOt-
nation. Tie State House has become tho centre ana
headquarters partisan intrigue; the pubic interests
nave been subOrunatd TO schemes OF perSonal aoltioh
the public money has been equandeTed IN useless ana
t ~ nnas have become the rule rather tnan tue ex.
cepton the cost of the administration OF justice has
top al STATE Administration is sted with old abuses.
when nothing but radical change OF men ana measures
can correct. We demand smph1catOn ana reduction
OF official powers and perquises, reduction OF lie =,
"A revision of the tax laws ana general llgnenlng OF
pledges itself and its candidate for GOyeruOr 10 labor
incessauty for these ends.
T. Rcs0Ced That the reduction OF the rate OF interest
10 Six per cent II the obvious demand oil sound public
10 lev and should be accomplished by explicit Ieglslf
ton no the earliest pOss ore moment
y ResOired That eailrm an approval or the prin-
cprs asserted aud established By the recent amenduent
raj our state Constitution which prohibits the Of putt
Ire funds any scCarun purpose ana we are unditei
ably opposed to the interference Oh religious sects m civil
affairs and any division or diversion vi the pubic
school fluids for tneir sneit
9. ResOred rhat we point with pride to the evidence
elevation TO the interests Of labor IL has secured to four
millions OF oppressed people proper rewaid for tieir
foil and through the agency or reasonable tdfu mas
sought 10 protect the American workman against the
hurTful competition OF pad labor OF foreign lands
that the past rceord OF the party guarantee that tue
future policy will be OF Justice 10 wolhngnen as
we'll as to other classes OF the people, ana when, by the
ad0ptou Of wise financial measures aud the encourage
ment ~ industrial interests, WILL SD far as II can De 9c
coupished by legislation, TEND 10 open new avenues Tor
tue use OF lpita, and employment, and labor
10 RegDtced, 10 the candidate nducd Tor TIE once Of
Governor By cOyentOn we pledge our earnest ana
undivided support.