The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-09-05
Platform Adopted by the Kansas Re-
publican State Convention.

/. The United States Of America is a Ma
ton, and not federation. All the power is
inherent in the people. The National Gov
eminent has the constitutional power, and
it is its sworn duty to enforce, in every Sec
ton and every State, recognition Of the
rights ofevery citizen; and any failure to en-
force this constitutional obligation is a
criminal neglect OF sworn duty.
.. The Republican party, by its loyalty to
liberty and law, has preserved, and promises
upon the common affairs of a country re-
deemed aud saved byits sacrifices and fealty
to the rights Of all men, to perpetuate and
hand down to pOsierity the declarations Of
the fathers, that "All men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain inalienable rights, among which are
life, liberty and the pursuit Of happiness !;
that for the attainment OF these ends gov
ernmentS have been instituted among men,
deriving their Just powers from the consent
of the governed;" which consent is evil
denced by a majority of the lawful sufrages
of the citizens, determined in pursuance Of
law. Until these truths are universally
recognized and cheerfully obeyed, the work
OF the Republican party is unfinished, and
the Republican party OF Kansas will stand
by its colOrs, and fight the good fight to the
end.
3. The permanent pacificltiOn OF the
Southern section of the Union, and COM
plete protection Of all citizens in the enjoy
ment Of all their rights, is duty to which
the Republican party stands sacredly pledg-
ed. The power TO provide Tor an enforce
ment OF the principles embodied in the recent
constitutional amendments is vested by
those amendments in the Congress Of the
United States, and we declare it 10 be the
solemn obligation OF the legislative and eX-
ecutiYc departments OF the Government to
put in immediate and vigorous exercise all
their constitutional power for removing any
Just causes of discomfort on the part OF any
class, and for securing TO every American
citizen complete liberty and exact equality
in the exercise Of all civil, political and pub
lie rights. To this end we imperatiyely de-
mand Of Congress and OF the Chief EXecu-
tive courage and fidelity TO these duties
which shall not falter until the results are
placed beyond dispute or recall.
4. The public credit should be sacredIy
maintained and all the obligations of the
Government honestly discharged, and we
dcnounce the issue OF an iIredeemaDle, absO-
lutte money, legal tender scrip as a species of
reputation which would ruin the credit of the
nation and the business interests of the coun-
try.
5. Experience has shown the grcenback
currency, the creation of the Republican par
ty, and under whose fostering care it has
been brought to par with coin,t to be admira-
bly, adapted 20 the wants of trade; and to the
end that there may be but one class of paper
currcncy,we favor the withdrawal of the Ma
tional bank notes, substituting therefor
greenback currency issued directly by the
Government as the sole paper currency of
the country; and we demand that it be iSsu
ed in sufficient volume to fully meet the
wants of business without depreciating its
value, ana that IL shall be received in pay
ment of all debts and dues, public and pri
waite, except as otherwise specified by
contract; that We are in favor of an
honest greenback, that shall always be
worth its face in coin, and that it be issued
In the largest volume that can be kept afioat
at par with coin, to which end we favor law
OF Congress by which the volume of green
back currency in circulation shall always
obey the natural law of supply and demand.
9. That as we believe a double coin stand
ard OF values Is preferable to single stand
ard, we are in favor of placing the coinage
of gold and silver on an equality, giving to
neither an advantage or preference.
Z. That we heartily indorse and approve
the late decision Of the Secretary of the
Interior, restoring to the market lands I'M
soldby certain land grant railways, as a wise
and just Interpretation OF the laws relating
to Immigrants, and if any further legislation
Is necessary to ratify the same, we urge our
Congressional delegation to do all in their
power to secure this.
5. That railways are the creatures, and eX-
list by the breath of legislative enactment;
that as servants OF the people they should be
compelled to do their bidding, and obey the
wholesome requirements and restrictions OF
lne law, anu we Uelnlnu OF tile LeSfSldluTe
the establishment of such passenger and
freight tariffs as shall advance the interests
and promote the industries of the people.
Q. That the investment Of capital in this
State should be encouraged by wise and lib
eral legislation, but we condemn the policy
Of granting subsidies at the public expense
TO either individuals or corporations for
their private use.
10. That we demand the most rigid econ
omy in all departments Of the Government,
and that taxation be limited to the actual
wants OF public expenditures.
IL. That we hold il TO be a solemn obliga-
ton of the electors OF Kansas to be earnest in
securing the election to alTpositionS Ofpublic
trust men OF honesty and conscience, who
will faithfully administer the laws; to the
men who will represent upon
all questions the best sentiment of the peo-
pie, and who will labor earnestly for the en-
lctment Of such laws as the best interests
Of society, temperance and good order shall
demand.
Il. Thst we rejoice in the honorable name
Of Kansas; that we are proud Of the States
of the degree of purity with
which its public affairs have been conducted,
md of the soundness Of its credit at home
and abroad, and we pledge to do whatever
may be done to preserve unsullied the repu-
tation of the State.
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