The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-10-24
EsEPIHLECAS CGNGRESSgONSI
PLiTEOEcW-2ndD DISrRiCT.

The Republican party Of tho Second Con
gressional Distict in convention assembled
SETS forth the following declaration of priu
ciples:
First-We resflirm our devotion to thos
great principles OF civil liberty which hay
ever formed the inspiring motive Of the lie
publican organization, and for the full re
alization of which the nation has recent,
passed thro' the great war OF the rebel
lion.
Second-That equality before the law
the full enjoyment Of all personal and po
litical rishts-is the distinguishing an.
paramount characteristic of American citi
zenship, and must be maintained at what
ever cost, South as well as North, wherever
the flag of the Nation floats \ Govern
ment that cannot, or will not, protect il
citizens, has no demand upon their alIegi
1 ance.
Third-That the best protection that 8
| free government can give to the industry OF
its citizens, is by wise and impartial laws
to guarantee TO each individual all his
rights, thus securing to labor the full en-.
| joyment, and the free disposal OF all its
products; and resolved, that II is the boun-
den duty of every member Of Ccngkss to
see TO il that proper legislation in this be
half is assured and perfected.
Fourth-That experience having shown
that the United States notes, commonly
celled greenbacks, originally issued by a
Republican administration during the war.
are admirably adapted TO all the purposes
OF 4 permanent paper circulation. we here
by declare ourselves in favor Of retiring
the notes Of the national banks, and max
ing the greenback currency the sole paper
currency OF the country, and demand
that it be issued in sufficient volume to
fully accommodate all the wants OF busi-
ness, without depreciation in value, and
that they be made receivable for all debts
and dues, whether public or private
Fifth-That We denounce the proposed
issue of irredeemable fiat scrip, as depart
ure from the original and true greenback
doctrine, as a measure OF undisguised repu-
diation Of solemn contracts and obligations,
and as sure to result, if carried out, in uni
versal bankruptcy and the total ruin OF the
producing classes.
Sixth-That the vast extension and uni
versal Use of railroads as a means OF trans
portation, incident TO the growth OF tn coun-
try and the increase of its commerce, has
given TO railroad corporations a practical
power over the industry of the country not
contemplated in the inception OF these or
eanizations, and which loudly calls for
such interference both by the Nrtional Gov
ernment and by the State Governments as
shall more fully protect the rights Of the
people against these monopolies.
Seventh-Tkat the policy OF improving
our navigable rivers, as the great natural
highways Of our interior commerce, meets
with our full approval.
Eighth-That We approve of the internal
revenue tax upon whisky and tobacco, and
denounce the Democrats in Congress for
TO reduce it.
Ninth-We denounce the attempt of the
Democratic House Of Representatives, to
reopen the question Of the Presidents
title, as dishonest and revolutionary, and
as an attempt 10 Mexicanize our govern |
ment
Tenth-That the rising spirito commun-
ism displayed in receipt attacks upon the |
farming industry of the country, and in the |
iof doctrines of agrarianism,
spoilation and robbery, meets with our un-
qualified condemnation. 1t is spirit for
elgn TO our institutions, and opposed to
The foundation principles of free govern
nent.
Eleventh-That rigid economy is demand
ID in all public expenditure strict ac-
On the part of all officers
md faithfulness, efficiency and purity in
very department of the public service.
Twelfth-That, upon a review of the re-
ord of our present representative in Con-
.ress upon questions Of national finance,
he improvement of the navigation of our
western rivers, and his fostering care of the
gricultural interests Of the West, we have
'nly TO say, SWELL done, good and faithful
ervsnt"