Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-07-24
the RIP .JnLICAN PlAI FORM,

Fellow is given the text Of the platform reso
snsions adopted by the Republican National
Convention at Chicago:
Republican rule has restored upon solid
Aasis pay vent in coin for all the national ob-
legations, and has given us currency abso-
sately good and legal and equal IN every
Fart Of our extended country. 1t has iifted
she credit of the nation from the point where
AK per cent. bonds sold at SO, to that where
four per cent. bonds are eagerly sought at
premium. Under its administration railways
have increased from 81 900 miles in 1850 to
rsore than 80 900 miles in 1879. Our foreign
ssaIe has increased from 500 O00 900 to 81. $50
100000 IN the same time, and our exports,
whieh were so 600 900 less than our imports
Id lS,;O, were $264, 900, 900 more than our i'm
yecrts in 1870. Without resorting to loans, 1t
ms, since the war closed, betrayed the ordn-
s-y expenses Of government, besides the AZ
srurrg interest on the public debt and dis
3ursed annually more than $50. 600 900 for sol
ssrs' pensions 1t has paid $3.50 900 900 of the
public debt, and by refNnding the balance at
lower rates, has reduced the annual interest
charge from nearly $751; .0OO.OOO to less than
~ 900 600. All the industries of the country
nave revived; labor is in demand; wages have
increased, and throughout the entire country
t5sre is evidence Of coming prosperity
greater than we have ever enjoyed. Upon
cAis record the Republican asks for the con-
iSnued con fdence and support OF the people,
snd this convention submits for their appro-
raj the following statements of the principles
md purposes which viii continue 10 gul0e
md inspire its efforts:
ENUMERATInN OF PRINCIPLES.
FIRST We affirm that the work ef the last
sxenty-One years has been such as to COM
mend itself to the favor of the nation, and
sAst the fruits of the costly victories which
~e have achieved through immense difficult
e,es should be preserved That the peace re-
.ained should be cherished. That the dissev-
sre,i Union, now happily restored, should be
oerpet mated and that the liberties secured to
shi- generation shoaid be transmitted undi-
,simished to future generations. That tho or
yBT established aud the credit acquired should
never be i,ppariled. That the pensions prom
5sed should be paid. That the d. ut so much
rsdaced should he extinguished by the full
3ayment of every dollar thereof. That the
-vviving industries saOuld be further promo
5isd, and that the con nlerce already so great
Shouid be steadily encouraged
Second-rhe Constitution OF the United
31kes is the supreme Jaw, and not compact.
JWtpt of COnfe,irrafed : a'e3 it made nation.
lp,ne powers are denied the Nation, while
e4hers are re aimed >, States; but he bound
sry between the powers delega ed and those
seserved il to be determined by National aud
rot by State tribunals.
Third-The work of popular education Is
r,s left 10 the care of The several States, but
Il rs the duty of the National government to
MD that work othe extent ofits constitutional
she aggregate Of the intelligence in the sever
al States, aud the destiny OF the Nation must
~ guided, not by the genius Of any one
saats, bit the average genius Of all.
NoN-sECTARIAN SCHOOLS.
rcurth-The Constitution wisely forbids
Congress to make any laws respecting an eS-
ssbiishing Of religion, but It is Idle t" hope
k,s4 the Nation can he protected against the
iaffuenre Of sectarianism while each State Is
sHpOsed 70 its particular domiuation. We
S,sxotCra nd tn a IA q tuition Oe
~ amended as TO lay some prohibition upon
ssc Legislature Of each Slate and to forbid
no appropriation OF public funds to the sup
3Sst OF sectarian schools.
ETth-We affirm the belief avowed in 1876.
asas the duties levied for the purpose of reve-
aue should So dis. riMina,e as to favor Amer
s=ss, labor. That further grant Of the
public domain should be made to any rail-
r,sad or other corporation. That slavery nav
Tssg persisted in the State. Its twin barbarity,
aolygamy, must die in the Territories. That
syerv whare the protection accorded to c.i-
non of American birth must be secured to
citizens Of American adoption. That 1t Is the
duty uf Congress TO dev elop ard improve our
water cOsir. es and harhors, but we insist that
ssr her sal sitli-s 10 private persons" or corpor-
Sions mnat ease. That the obligations to the
Iaen Who preserved its integrity In the day of
nsIte are unl diminished by the lapse of fifteen
vsar~ suca their final victory. Their perpet-
nal hon"r Is and shall forever be the grateful
sriyilege aud the sacred duty of the Ameri-
sss. people
THE CHINESE PLANK.
Sixth -Since tie authori y to regulate i'm
rs:gratiou aud intercourse tween the United
ssstes and foreign natl, rs r5Sts with the Con-
sress of the United { tata' and its treaty
making powers, that ihe Rapu blican party.
ssgardng the Unrestricted immigration of
sac Chineee an evil of great magnitude,
s-,volves the exercise of the power 20 restrain
asd limit thai immigration by the enact
Zaonts IF such just, humane and reasonable
provision. as will produce the result.
"sventh-That the purity and patriotism
wa,ch characterized the earlier career of
Nv, nrrford b. Hayes, in peace and war, and |
which gu ded the thought Of his immediate |
Predecessor to him for a Presidential candi |
ssssa, have continued to inspire him in his
rtroer as Chief Executive, ana that history |
#,.l accord to his administrator the hohors |
~ sici, are due to an efficient, just and courag
y.Us fultiiiment Of ne public business, and |
'sitt honor his inter I,ositiOn between the peo-
pie and proposed partisan laws.
LNIQUITIEs OF THE DEMOCRACY.
Eighth-We charge upon the Democratic
party tho habitual sacrifice OF patriotism anu
y,stice to n supreme aud Unsuitable lust for
,;lice and patrOnage; that to obtain possession
" the National aud State Governments, and
S,r the c.: rol of place and position, they |
gssys obstr, ted all the efforts to preserve the
yurity and conserve the freed I'M OF suffrage;
tssve devised fraudulent certificates and re-
turns; have labOred to unseat lawfully elect
er members of Congress, to secure at all
h wards the vote of the ma iOrity of STATES in
liza House of Representatives.; have endeav-
cred 10 occupy by force and fraud places "i
,-ust given to others by the people OF Maine.
srd SO .ured by the courage and action OF
@aiue,s patriotic sons; have by methods
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