The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-10-24
TIE REPURLICAN STATE PLAT
FORM.

FORM.
The Republicans of Kansas, in delegate:
convention assembled, declqre-
First-The United States Of America is a
Nation, and not federation. All power
is inherent in the people. The National
Government has the constitutional power
and it is its sworn duty 20 enforce, in every
section and every State, recognition OF the
rights Of every citizen. ANY failure 10 en-
force this constitutional obligation is q Grim
inal neglect OF sworn duty
Second-The Republican party, by ltf
loyalty to liberty and law has preserved,
and promises upon the common altars OF a
country redeemed and saved by Its sacrii-
ces and fealty to the rights Of all men, TO
perpetuate and hand down 10 posterity 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 pursuits Of happiness that for the at
tainment Of these ends governments have
been instituted among men, deriving their
lust powers from the consent OF the gov
erped, which consent Is evidenced by ma
iority Of the lawful suffrages OF the citizens,
determined in pursuance OF law. Until
these truths are universally recognized and
cheerfully obeyed, the work OF the Republl-
can party Of Kansas will stand by Its COL
ors and fight to the end.
Third-The permanent pacitication OF
Southern sections of the Union, and com
plete protection Of all citizens in the free
enjoyment of all their rights, is a duty to
which the Republican party stands sacred
ly pledged. The power to provide Tor an
enforcement of the principles embodied in
recent constitutional amendments in the
Congress Of the United States; and we de-
clare it to be the solemn obligation of the
legislative and executive departments Of
vigorous exercise all their constitutional
power in removing Just causes OF discomfort
on the part of any class and Tor securing TO
every American citizen complete liberty
and exact equality in the exercise Of all
civil, political and public rights. To this
end, we imperatively demand OF Congress,
and of the Chief Executive, courage and
fidelity to the duties which shall not falter
until the results are placed beyond dispute
or recall.
Fourth The public credit should be sa
credly maintained, and all the obligations
honestly discharged and that we denouncS
the issue OF an irredeemable absolute mon
ey," legal tender scrip, as species Of rep
udation which would ruin the credit Of the
nation and the business interests of the
country.
Fifth-That experience has shown the
greenback currency (the creation OF the Re-
publican party, and under whose fostering
care it has been brought TO a par with COIN
to he admirably adapted 10 the wants Of
trade, and to the end that there may he but
one class OF paper currency, We favor the
OF the National bank notes,
substituting therefor greenback currency, is
sued directly by the Government, as the
sole paper currency Of the country. And
We demand that it be issued in sufficient
volume to fully meet the wants Of business,
without depreciating It's value, and that it
shall be received in payment OF all debts
and dues, public and private, except as 9TH
srwise specified by contract
that we are in favor of an
an honest greenback, that shall always be
worth its face in coin, and that 1t be Issued
in the largest volume than can be kept
lhoat at par with coin, TO which end We
,avor law of Congress by which the vol
lme of greenback currency in circulation
hall always obey the natural law Of supply
md demand.
Sixih-That as We believe a double coin
tandard of values Is preferable to single |
tandard, we are in favor of placing the |
coinage of gold and silver on an equality, |
irving to neither one advantage or prefer
nee.
Seventh-That we heartily indorse and |
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he Interior, restoring to market lands un-
old by certain land grant railways, as a
7ise and Just Interpretation Of the laws re-
ating to land grants; and il any further
egislation is necessary to confirm and rati-
= the same, We urge our Congressional
elegation to do all in their power TO secure
his.
Eighth-The railways are the creatures
nd exist by the breath of legislative enact
lent; that as servants of the people they
lould be compelled to do their bidding,
nd obey the wholesome requirements and
estrictions of the law, and we demand of
ne legislature the establishment of such
assenger and freight tariffs as shall ad-
ance the interests and promote the indus
les of the peop'e.
Ninth-That the investment Of capital
, this State shou'd d be encouraged by wise
nd liberal legislation; but we condemn ,
lie policy Of granting subsidies at the pub
C expense to either individuals CT corpor- ,
lions for their private Use.
Tenth-Thst We demand the most rigid ;
,onomy in all departments of the Govern
ent, and that taxation be limited to the /;
,tual wants of public expenditures.
Eleventh-That We hold it TO be solemn
litigation of the electors of Kansas to be
irnest in securing election to all positions ,
public trust, of men of honesty and con !
hence, who will faithfully administer the .
Iws; TO the legislature, men who will la :
Dr. earnestly for the enactment of such
ws as the best interest of society, temper
nee and good order shall demand !
Twelfth-That We rejoice in the honora- :
e name of Kansas; that We are proud OF .
e States achievements, of the degree of !;
Irity with which its public affairs have /,
'en conducted, and of the soundness of its .
edit at home and abroad and we pledge
do whatever may be done to preserve,
lsullied, the reputation of the State. Z