The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-09-13
Platform Adopted BY the Kansas Re.
publican State Convention.

publican State Convention.
:. The United States OF America Il . Ma
ton, and not federation. All the power Is
inherent IN the people. The National Gov.
eminent has the constitutional power, and
tion and every State. recognition Of the
rights ofeyery citizen; and any failure 10 en-
force this constitutional obligation Is q
criminal neglect OF sworn duty.
Z. The Republican party, BY lis loyalty 10
liberty and law, has preserved, and promises
upon the common affairs % country re-
deemed and saved by its sacrifices and fealty
10 the rights Of all men, TO perpetuste and
hand down 20 posterify 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
az the gOyerned.n which consent l. evil
denced by majority Of the lawful SURFACES
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 is colors, and fight the good fight 70 the
end.
3. The permanent pacificafion Of the
Southern section OF the Union. and COM
plete protection Of all citizens 10 the enjoy
menf OF al their rights, l. duty 70 which
the Republican party stands sacredly plcdg-
ed. The power 10 provide for an enforce
menf OF the principles embodied in the recent
constitutional amendments n vested by
those amendments in the Con- rtss Of the
United States. and we declare IL 10 be the
solemn obligation Of the legislative and ex-
ecutiye departments Of the Government 10
t<.f fnen nj 3tu
their constitutional power for renewing any
Just causes OF discomfort on the part OF any
class, and for securing 10 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 o. the Chief Execu-
tive q courage and fidelity 10 these duties
which shall not falter until the results are
placed beyond dispute or recall.
4. The public credit should be sacrediy
maintained and AL the obligations ~ the
Government honestly DISCHARGED, ana We
dcnounce the issue of an isredeemabie. nbso-
iutc money. legal tender scrip as species OF
rrprdiation winch would ruin the credit 81 the
nation and the business interests Of the coun-
s. Experience has shown the greenbnck
currency. the creation Of the Republican par
~. ana under whose fostering care il has
been brought t. par with coin 10 be admira.
bly, adapted to the wants Of trade and 20 the
end thar there may be but one class of paper
currency.ve favor the withdrawal of the Ma
tional bank notes, substituting therefor
greenback currency issued directly BY the
Government the sole paper currency OF
the country. and we demand that II be- fssu-
ed IN sufficient volume 70 fully meet the
wants Of business without deprcciafing its
value. and that IL shall he received In pay.
rnent Of all debts and dues. public and pri-
vate, except AZ otherwi-e specified BY
contract that we are In favor ~ an
honest greenhack. that shall always be
worth it. face ia coin, and that IL be issued
IN the largest volume that can be kept af,oat
az par with coin, 70 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
=. Thar a. we believe double coin stand
ard Of values T. preferable 20 single stand
ard, We are IN favor 81 placing the coinage
Of gold and silver on an equality. giving 70
neither an advantage or preference
:. 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, a. a wise
and Just Interpretation OF the laws relating
70 land grants, and II any further legislation
II necessary 10 ratify the same, we urge our
Congressional delegation 70 do all In their
power TO secure this.
Isl BY the breath Of legislative enactment;
that ss servants OF the people they should he
compelled to do their bidding. and obey the
wholesome requirements and restrictions Of
the law. and we demand OF the Legislature
the establishment OF such passenger and
freight tariffs a. shall advance the Interests
snd promote the industries o. the people.
7. That the investment 81 capital In this
State should be encouraged BY wise and lib
eral legislation. but we condemn the policy
Of granting subsidies Al the public expense
70 either individuals or corporations for
their private use.
~. That we demand the most rigid econ
omy In AL departments OF the Government,
and that taxation be limited 10 the actual
wants Of public expenditures.
IL. That we hold il 10 be a solemn obliga-
fion Of the electors 81 Kansas 70 be earnest in
securing the election 70 all positions ofpublic
trust men Of honesty and conscience. who
will faithfully administer the laws to the
Legislature men who will represent upon
all questions the best sentiment OF the peo-
pie, and who will labor earnestly for the en-
actment OF such laws a. the best interests
q society, temperance and good order ehall
demand.
II. Thst we rejoice IN the honorable name
Of Kansas; that we are proud Of the States
achievements, Of the degree OF purity with
which IT, public affairs have been conducted,
and ~ the soundness Of IT. credit at home
and abroad, and we pledge 70 do whatever
may be done 70 preserve unsullied the repu-
ta,ion OF the state.