New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-08-02
THE PLATFORM.

The Republicans of Ohio in Convention assembled,
congratulate the people that during the long term OF
their control of the affairs of the state has
been found upon their record as party that their
management of local affairs has been true TO the
moral and industrial interests of the people; and
therefore, they confidently point to their past the
best evidence of their intentions for the future On
National questions the Republicans OF Ohio claim
the same fidelity to right principles and practices
which they have exhibited in local aud State affairs.
Appealing 10 the determination of the people to
maintain Republican principles, they offer for the
candid consideration of the voters of Ohio the fol-
lowing platform OF principles
ReSOtyct, That we rcaffiTm and adopt tho platform
and resolutions of the National Convention of the
Republican party, adopted IN the Convention at
Cincinnati IN june, 1876
ResOlred, That the Republicans of Ohio reaflirm
their unfaterng confidence III Rutherford b. Hayes
daily approve and support his efforts for the pacifi
cation of the country and the establishment of its
Civil Service upon basis of purity and efficiency.
RoSOired, That we reailirm il as the unalterable
purpose OF the Republican party to maintain and
force the provisions of the recent amendments tOthe
Federal Constitution guaranteeing the civil rights
of citizens before the law, irrespective Of race or
color, and to insist upon the full and efiecua per-
Torrance by the Federal Government in the execIl-
ton Of all MS powers of It's Constitutional Obligations
in that behalf.
Resolred, That are in favor of both silver and
gold money; that both shall be legal tender for
the payment Of all debts, except those specifically
provided for by law, with coinage and valuation 40
regulated that our people shall not be placed at
disadvantage IN our trade with foreign natiOns and
DOtn SidIl DC kept III circulation the
money of the nation, as contemplated by the Con-
stitutiOn and We therefore demand the remOnetiza-
tOn of silver.
ResOlrcd That are opposed to any further
grants of public lands money subsidies, or the ex-
tension of the pubc-redlt OF the General Govern
ment TO aid IN the construction Of railroads.
ResOired That we are opposed 10 the renewal of
patents by Act Of Congress, which burthensome
and oppressive TO the masses Of the people and es-
peciay 10 the labOriug classes.
ResOired That we view with alarm the present dis
turbed condition of the country evinced By the
extensive strikes of wOrkingmen, and followed bv
the destruction of life and property in diff
fcrent parts Of the country; and while we depIe-
cate each and every resort to violence disorder
and cordially approve the action of our National and
State authorities i'll their efforts to enforce the SUI
premacy of the law, yet do most heartily syinpa-
thize with the condition of the honest and industI-
Gus aborers who are willing u work, but remain
unemployed are employed AT wages inadequate
10 comfort and independence; and as earnest of
our desire TO find ID remedy for their condition, We
recommend first, that Congress establish National
Bureau of Industry second, that Congress exert
it's authority all national highways OF trade
by prescribing and enforcing such reasonable
regulations as will tend TO promote safety
Of travel, secure fair returns for capital in
vested, and fair wages to employees, preventing
mismanagement improper determinations, and the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of officials at the expense of stock
holders and shippers and employees; third, that pro-
vision be made for statutory arbitTations between
employers and employees To adjust controversies
reconcile interests. aud establish justice and equity
etWeeu them