New-York tribune., 1877-09-20
THE PLATFORM.

Pe.oyyeS That we reattirn first of all Our un-
wavering allegiance 10 tlie iunCamental tInth ana
principles which have inspired the triumph Oi the
Reuui,lican party. We accept The responsibility OF
the National Administration, again committed 10
Republican hands, as tTnS' 10 De 9Asi
distinction of race, color lOcdiliy or cleeI ihe
armed struggle for the Union aYd equal rights Is at
an end. The grand results obtained are accepted
facts i'm the National history. WatcnfUily guarding
and firmly maintaining all that las Dceh achieved,
We do not propose to abandon the helm or dfit WIN
tie tide. bat to address ourselves with vig0r ana
courage. to pending issues and 10 lnsst upon tner
settlement IN the interests Of good government, Ma
honal progress and enduring union.
Ies0ired,-Ihat We congratulate tne country npoh
ths riahtful accession Of Republican President,
whose conspicuous integrity, honesty OF purpose.
wisdom moderatiOn and trmncs, deserve and COM
mand the confidence OF the people, give assurance
Of pure economical and bcnllcent administration
of pnblic affairs, and thus afford the opportunity,
and encourage the prospect OF speedy restoration
OF confidence and the revival OF business ACTIVITY
Its0lred hat We hail with unSpeakabie pleasure
every sign of promise of the final and permanent
pacncatiOn OF the southern section OF our country,
i1 der local self-gOyeInment, based upon the full
recognition OF the equal rights of al by all, and We
cnrdiallv approve the spirit and measures Of the
Administration wisely adapted 70 hasten this re-
sult gs directed by just sense OF Constitutional
rirbt and duty. tending to promote sp r.t of
pcacp and Cancellation between citizens of all sec
lions and. as already largely I'sIlhcd by the bet
tered feeling aud condition of the country
Ec0lred That the faith of the country is sOlemniy
,lodged 10 the early resumption of specie payments;
nnnbIc homer and private interest alike demand the
R,'Glrrrnt Of this pledge. We approve the steps
already taken and rejoice AT the progress already
made We insist upon he adoption of all measures
necessary To insure resumption on day n0t later
than thar now fixed 10y law, and that IL Is the uuty
oi the Government TO maintain ITS coin and cur
rency al al times az par with the gold standard Ot
The commercial world.
Res6lrod. That The work Of reforming ana lmprOy-
ing the Civil Service, which the Republican party
has undertaken aud 70 when 10 alone stands COM
Intted ought to be perslstcutly and reSOutey car
ried forward. We fully endorse the ntterances of
the Cincinnati platform ana OF me lctter OF
acceptance of President Hayes on tins subject;
that nominations to office ought to be made upon
fhr sole responsibility OF the Executive Department,
without the dictatiOn or control of the members Of
Congr.ss that honesty, capacity and fidelity con-
stitute toe only claim and qualihcauon Tor Office
that partisan service sbonid NOT DE eN-
should give their whole service TO the Govern
Inent and the people, and That the term OF
office should depend upon untalhisDed persona
character and the sat fact ny pcfiOfanc OF Olhclal
duiies and moi upon political changes; aud we cor
daily sustain and approve the poicy and action OF
the President III conducting MS adinlnlsla-
tiop I'M fulhlment Of his distinct pledge upon
these principles. Recognizing that tie work
of correcting the abuses that have crept
into the Civil Service is only begun and that
much remains 10 be accomplished IN Massachusetts
as well a olsew where, IN order 10 show convncingy
that the pruciple Ol Civil Service reform Is accepted
as an enduring prluclplc ana not temporary meth
od of administration, We caU upon all departments
of the Government 10 give t1e President their cor
dial and effective support IN making the reform
gssojged-Ihat the order promulgated by the Pres
ideut for the purpose Of restraining The executive
Officers OF the Government from exercising an undue
and improper influence upon the action OF tie Pco-
ule iu tie selection OF candidates Tor OitcC and IN
The management Of political affairs Is IN accordance
with the principle and practices established Dy the
f,nnders az The Government. We heartily endorse
tbe order as the first and most important step to-
ward a practical reform Of the CiYl Service, and
We assure the President of our cordial support III
it, enfOr ement. =, -. o..
has already passed reasonable limit IN grants OF
land aud money in aid OF private enterprises that The
interests of tine nation oeiuand ilat mo more grants
snail be made either from the pubIe domain on the
pubiic Treasury subsidies to private corporations
and that appropriations fOr Government works snail
leuceforth be limited by the stIct rule OF necessity
R1sorai That in view of the temptations To fraud
and the corruptOns notoTiouSly prevalent IN large
cities strict registration OI legally qnaIheu voters
IL an essential cJud ion of fair and pure elections
We hold il TO be selt-eviGent mat opposition 10 a
ans, reg,straton law j. an indication ot desire to
make opportunities for illegal voting, II not OF pur
pose 10 encourage it, We approve OF the registration
law now the statute DOOk, ana beHeNe ihe gurus
against election uauds bhouiu oe stiehs'iono" anu
not weakened ,.. 4. . .
of taxes n ths state need revision ana relOl nation
I'm order that the burdens OF supporting the Govern
ment may be more justly distributed and more easily
borne. -, , q Al
ReDubcan party as a liberal and progressive party,
always bospitable 10 advanced ideas, welcoming 10
tie ranks wltn sympathy and good viii all sincere
advocates Of measures for the elevation OF society
and alordlug free scope for the advocacy OF every
nh ase of Improvement. Not only in Massachusetts
6ut eyerywIere in the Union the great
causes of temperance, suferage, reform labor re-
fOIm and education have won thel prinCIpal
frumphs in and by means OF the Repubhcsn party.
ghe Marty will remain true To this hOnOred record,
and will cordially support all Legislation wmch
reason and experience show 70 dc Wisely adapteo 10
preyept social and political abuses anu 10 promote
fhs txIu PROSPERITY