Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-09
The Cleveland Platform.
The Republicans of Ohio Wednesday
adopted the following declaration:

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adopted the following declaration:
The Republicans of Ohio, In convent
ion assembled, congratulate the people
that during the long term of their adm in
istratiou OF the State affairs, no stain has
been found upon their record as a party;
that their management of local affairs has
been true TO the moral and In
du>triai Interests OF the people; and there
fore. they confidently puiut - their past
las ,hc best evidence of their intentions for
the future. On national questions the
Republicans OF Ohio claim the same fidelity
to right principles aud practices that they
have exhibited in local and State affairs.
Appealing to the determination OF the
people to maintain Republican principles
aud practices. they offer for the candid
consideration of the voters Of Ohio the
following platform OF principles:
ReSoiced, That we resffrm and adopt the
platform sud resolutions Of the National Con-
yention Of the Republican party adopted IN the
convention at Cincinnati, June Ii. 1876.
ReSoiced. That the Republicans Of Ohio
resfiirm their unfsltering confidence in Ruth
criord u. Hayes statesman, patriot and
Republican. and cordially approve his efforts
for the pacification OF the country aud the
establishment Of its civil service upon a basis
Of purity and efficiency.
terahle purpose of the Republican party to
maintain and enforce the provisions of the re-
cent amendments To the federal constitution.
guaranteeing the civil rights Of citizens before
the law, irrespective Of race or color. and TO
insist upon the full and effectusl performance
by the federal government. in the exercise OF
all it, powers. Of it, constitutional obligations
in that behalf
HeSolrei. That we are in favor OF both sill
Yer and gold money. That both shall be
local tender the of all debts o.
ceri where otherwise specially provided by
law with coinage and valuation 20 regulated
that our people shali not be placed NJ dis
adv vantage In our trade with foreign nations;
and that both metals shall be kept in circula-
ton n tbe money OF tn e nation a. contemplated
bV the constitution and we therefore demand
tnf characterization Of silver.
ReSotuet, That we are opposed 10 any fur
Their grants OF public lands or mones subsidies.
OF the extension OF the credit OF the general
government, to aid in the construction Of rail-
ruads
RespIrci. That we are opposed TO renewal
OF patents by act Of Congress. which are bur
dru>omo and oppressive To- the masses Of the
people. especially 10 the labori.g classes.
Ecsulr" !. That We view with slsrm the
pres, NJ disturbed condition Of the country,
evidenced by the extensive strikes Of the
worhinEmon, and followed by destruction OF
life aud property in different paris Of the
country and while We deprecate each and cy-
cry resort 10 Nib cnce and disorlod. and cordl-
ally approve the action of our nstional and
Stale authorities IN their effort, 10 enforce the
supremacy Of the law. yet VIC do most heartily
y ulathlZe with the condition Of the honest
and udu- trious laborers who are willing 10
work hut remain unemployed, or are employ
~ NJ ages inadequate 10 comfort audlndcpcn-
dence and a. an carnes; Of our desire Ia mud
Il remedy tor their condition, We recommend
/. That Congress establish 4 rational bur
eau 81 industry.
2 That Congress exert it, authority over
al national highways OF trade BY prescribing
and enforcing such reasonable regulation a.
Will tend to promote the safety Of trade.
cure fair returns for capital invested ant fair
Wages 10 employees. sud prevent mismanage-
mcnt or improper discrimination and the az
grandlzemenl Of officials al the expense of
,iogkholIcFs. shippers aud employee.
g. Tia: provision hc made for statutory
srbiirAiions between employers and employ
e. 20 sdiu,t controversies, reconcile interests
and establish insiice snd equity between them.