Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-08-11
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

convention al CniCasO:
Republican rule has restored upon solid
basis pay mont in coin for all the national OBJ
legations, and has given us a currency abso-
lutely good and legal, and equal In every
part Of our extended country. 1t has lifted
the credit of the nation from the point where
ak per cent bonds sold at sc, to that where
four per cent. bonds are eagerly sought at u
premium. Under its administration railways
have increased from 81 900 miles in 1850 to
more than 80 900 miles in 1879. Our foreign
trade has increased from 100000, 900 to $l.l5O-
ono, 900 IN the same time, and our exports,
which were $2O,OOO.OOO less than our imports
10 1860. were $26 $1,000, 600 more than our i'm
ports In 1870. Without resOrting to loans, 1t
has, since the war closed, betrayed the Ordln-
airy expenses or government, besides the &C
criiing interest on the public debt, and dis
bursed annually more than $50. OOO. 600 for SOL
diers pensions. 1t has paid $3.50, 900 900 OF the
public debt, and 10y refundng the balance at
lower rates, has reduced the annual interest
charge from nearly $l5l 100000 to less than
$50 900 OOO All the industries of the country
have revived; labor is in demand; wages have
increased, and throughout the entire country
there Is evidence Of a coming prosperity
greater than we have ever enjoyed. Upon
this record the Republican asks for the con-
sinued confidence and support of the people,
and this convention submits for their appro-
val the following statements OF the principles
and purposes which will continue to guide
aud inspire its efforts:
ENUMERATION OF PRINCIPLES.
First We affirm that the work eff the last
twenty -One wears has been such as to com
mend itself to the favor Of the nation, and
that the fruits of the costly victories which
we have achieved through immense difficult
ties should be preserved. That the peace re-
gained should be cherished. That the dissev-
cred Union, now happily restored, should be
perpetualed, and that the liberties secured to
this generation should he transmitted undi-
unfinished to future generations. That the or
der established and the credit acquired should
never Toe irpperiled. That the pensions prom
isad should be paid. That the debt so much
reduced should lie eXinguiShed by the full
payment of every dollar thereof. That the
reviving industries should be further promo
ED. and that the commerce already so great
should I've steadily encouraged.
SecOnd-The Constitution of the United
states il the supreme law, and not compact.
out of Confsderatei atoS it made nation.
some powers are denie! the Nation while
others are retained hr States: hut the bound
AIRY between the powers delegated and those
reserved is to be determined by National and
not by State tribunals.
Third-The work of popular education is
ono left to the care of the several States. but
Il is the duty Of the National government to
MD that work to the extent Gifts constI' utiOnal
ability. The Intelligence of the nation is but
tho aggregate of the intelligence in the sever
Al States, and the destiny OF the Nation must
% sguided, not by the genius of any one
s.ate, but the Average genius OF all.
NoN-SECTAHIAN SCHOOLS.
FOurth--The Constitution wisely forbids
Congress to make any laws respecting An es-
tabishing of religion. but 1t Is Idle tn hope
that the Nation can be protected against the
influence of soc, arianism while each State Is
exposed to it's particular domination We
therefore recommend that the Constitution be
so amended as TO lay some prohibition upon
the Legislature of each State and to forbid
the appropriation Of public funds to the sup
port of sectarian schools.
fifth-We affirm the belief avowed in 1876,
that the duties levied for the purpose of reve-
rue should so discriminate as to favor Amer
Ican labor. That further grant of the
public domain should be made to any rail-
road or other corporation. That slavery hav-
ing persisted in the State. Its twin barbarity,
polygamy, must die in the Territories. That
everywhere the pro; ection accorded to a citi-
zen of American birth must be secured to
citizens of American adoption. That it is the
duty Of Congress to develop and improve our
water courses and harbors, but we insist that
further subsidies TO private persons or corpor-
atoms mnst cease. That the obligations to the
men who pre>erv ed its integrity in the day Of
battle are undimi"ished by the Ia pse of fifteen
years since their final victory. Their perpet-
nal honor is and snail forever be the grateful
privilege and the sacred duty Of the Ameri-
IA people.
THE CHINESE PLANK.
Sixth-Snce the authority to regulate i'm.
states and foreign nations rests with the Con-
.ress Of the United States and its treaty
making powers, that the Republican party,
-eyarding the unrestricted immigration OF
he Chinese an evil of great magnitude, |
Involves the exercise of the power 20 restrain !
md limit that immigration by the enact
uents Of such just, humane and reasonable |
provisions a will produce the result.
Seventh-That the purity and patriotism
which characterized the earlier career OF
Rutherford B. Hayes, in peace and war, and |
" rich guided the thought of his immediate |
Predecessor to him for Presidential candi
ate, have continued to inspire him in his |
sreer "a Chief Executive, and that history |
.yii accord to his administration the hOnors |
which are due to an efficient, just and courag-
Gus fulfilment Of ne public business, and |
will honor his inter l,ositior between the peo-
lie and proposed partisan laws.
INIouIrIEs OF THE DEMOCRACY.
Eighth-We charge upon the Democratic |
o.riy the habitual sacrifice of patriotism and
Justice to supreme and Unsuitable lust for
, lice and patrOuage; that to obtain possession
Il the National and State Governments, and
,r the control of place and position, they |
ave INSTRUCTED all the efforts to preserve the
purity and conserve the freedom Of suffrage;
ave devised fraudulent certificates and re-
arms; have labored to unseat lawfully elect
I'd members of Congress, to secure at all
hazards the vote of the majority of States in i
he House of Representatives.; have endeav-
,red to occupy by force and fraud places OF
rust given TO others by the people or Maine.
md secured by the courage and action OF
Lame 3 patriotic sons; have by methods
yi,,ous in prncip pal and tvranncal in practice
attached partisan Legislation to appropriation
bills; have crushed the rights of individuals,
nd indicated the principles and sought the
avor of rebellion against the Nation. and
rave underworld to Obliterate the sacred
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