New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-10
TILE PLATFORM.

CONCORD. n H., Jan. 9.-The platform adopted by
the Republican Convention to-day, was not changed
from the form in which it was reported by the COM
mittee. II is as follows:
Resolved. That the. Republicans Of New Hamp-
shire rcafirn and rcadopt the Cincinnati platform,
which pledged the party to these declarations and
principles 10 wit Tie United States Of Amer
lea is a nation the full protection of all Cit
zcns in the full enjoyment OF all thclr
rights; the permanent paciiicaion OF the SCUM
era section of the Union the redemption 81
United States notes in conn., by'a continuous ana
steady progress to specie payments mat senators
and Representatives, who may be Judges ana ac-
cu>erS should not dictate appointments TO OF
fee; the inyarable rule for appointments
TO have reference TO honesty. fidelity aud
capabIhty OF appointceS,, leaving To th9
party II power those places where the harmony ana
vigOr of the Administration require ITS p'hcy
to be represented the depreciation of all sectional
feelings and tendencies the speedy, thorough ana
unSparng prosecution and nShment OF all VINO
betray Official trusts opposition 70 i1ThcF iamt
Incnt of duties upon imports for revenue, 80 as TO
promote the interests Of American labor and adj
vance the prosperity of The whole people.
RGsOlrei, That We recognize the paramount Gu!y
of President Hayes to render these high ard solemn
professions actual and living realities; and wnio
we admit an honest difference OF opinion III Icslrct
TO his rast acts, welcome aud approve his
patriotic and sincere efforts tn keep faith with the
people aud secure TO the whole country the less
iings Of z just, efficient and honest Republican
National Administration.
Res0lred, That we condemn as recreant and
rtnous the second attempt of the Democratic
House of Representatives to destroy the Rcsump
ton act aud thus render ab0rtve years of anxiety,
and waiting, and praying to make the greenback
dollar the equal of the gold dollar IN ITS caracly to
reward labor and pay the public creditor.
ResGlrtd, That diSappTOVc and dcnOunce any
legislation open or disguised tending TO repndiatc
the public debt i'll whole or IN part That we deen
change in the standard of values by making the de-
2rcciatcd silver dollar legatcEdcr for all public
and private iudebt dness a violation Of the rights
OF property. reputation Of GOycIrnent contracts,
and wrong done to labor, criminal in rs nature
and dishOn0Table to the Nation; and We call on
the President 10 the veto, II II becomes neces-s
say a. did his courageous predecessor to SIrld the
National honor from legislation that threatens TO
wound and blast it.
Lcsolrcd, hat free end Ia hstructea passage to
fine ballo;-boX is the constitutional right of every
citizen OF Whatever race color or condition. In &c
cnrling aud detcuIing that night the Republican
party has proved that il is the trnc National party,
whilctbe Democratic party, opposing aud DENYING
that right through intlm.datl0n and violence. has
shown That il is the rc3! sectional parry.
HCsclrCf, That universal education, aided ana en-
forced by legal authority, is the only safe and en-
during basis on which republican governments &nd
institutions can rest; therefore We demand ol Con-
grcss and the lcci.la;ure the institution % surh
means compulsory If need be, which shall secure 20
children of the Republic primary education, - that
every voter shall h2 able TO read and understand iha
ballot that he casts.
sub,Idics aud land grants to private corporations
ard. interests and we demand that orr Senator's
ana Representatives III Congress snail StnIdv OBJ
pose all schemes to rob the Treasury and lnJuIe
public credit; and,
Reao'rod That The nnchallenged purity, economy
and efficiency Of ali departments OF the present Adj
lninisration. the COW rned reduction OF the pnbiic
debt the rrfundiug1f bonds at g lower rate OF IN
tcrcst aud the wise aud hopeful efforts 10 restore
prosperity az home and extend ~" field of American
commerce end luarufactu abroad, deserve and
receive our unqualified applODatiOI.
RcSOircd That We coDdcmn as factions and ms
chicvOjr all attempts 10 reopen the Presidential
controversy. TO question the title OF the President
to his high office.
Tie tcnth eleventh and twelfth resolutions relate
to STATE affairs.