Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-07-29
THE REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM,

bations adopted by the Republican National
Convention ut Chicago: ..-.#
Republican rule has restored upon q solid
nasis pay sent in coin for all the national OBJ
11ssly good and legal, and equal IN every
Dart Of our extended country. It has lifted
tAe credit Of the nation from the point where
six per cent. bonds sold at Sc, to that where
fbur per cent. bends are eagerly sought at .
premium. Under its administration railways
have increased from q 900 miles in 1860 to
moro than 81, 900 miles in 1879. Our foreign
tsde has increased from $70O, O0O, 900 to 81. 15O
ooa,0O0 in the Same time, and our OK ports,
which were e2o, o0O. ooo less than our imports
u 1850, were $284, OOO, 900 more than our i'm.
ports In 1870. Without resorting to loans, it
has, since the war closed, betrayed the ordin.
asy expenses Of government, besides the &C.
ssuing interest on the public debt, and dis
S;ers' pensions It has paid $3.50, ooc, 600 Of the
public debt, and by refnnding the balance At
lower rates, has reduced the annual interest
charge from nearly $l5l ,00O. 900 to less than
70 0OO, 900. All the industries of the country
have revived; labor is in demand; wages have
increased, and throughout the entire country
shere is evidence OF q coming prosperity
greater than we have ever enjoyed. Upon
shis record the Republican asks for the con-
tinued confidence and support of the people.
xal the following statements of the principles
aad purposes which will continue to guide
md inspire its efforts:
ENUMERATIoN OF PRINCIPLES.
First We affirm that the work eff the last
tWenty -on0 years 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-
xAined should be cherished. That the dissev-
sred Union, now happily restored, should be
perpetnated, and that the liberties secured to
shs generation should be transmitted undi-
minished to future generations. That the or
der established and the credit acquired should
never be iDperiled. That the pensions prom
,sed should be paid. That the debt SO much
Eoduced should be eXtinguished by the full
pay Ment of every dollar thereof. That the
csviving industries should be further promo
I'D. and that the commerce already SO great
sS0uld be steadily encouraged.
SOcOnd-The Constitution of the United
mates is the supreme law. and not compact
Out Of Confederated States it made a nation.
Some powers are denied the Nation, while
others are retained by States; but the bound
ary between the powers delegated and those
deserved ia to be determined by National and
act by State tribunals.
Third-The work OF popular education is
sna left to the care of the several States, but
ID il the duty of the National government to
aid that work to the extent tits constit utiOnal
Sbility. The intelligence of the nation is but
She aggregate of the intelligence in the sever
d States, aud the destiny OF the Nation must
30 guided, not by the genius of any one
State, but the average genius OF all.
NON-sECrARIAN SCHOOLS.
FOurth-The Constitution wisely fOrbids
congress to make any laws respecting an eS-
aAblishing of religion. but it is Idle t" hope
chat the Nation can be protected against the
influence of sectariansm while each State Is
De posed to its particular domination We
tAeYefore recommend that the Constitution he
30 amended as 20 lay some prohibition upon
she Legislature of each State and to forbid
ahe appropriation of public funds to the sup
srbrt Of sectarian schools.
kfah-We affirm the belief avowed in 1876, |
hat the duties levied for the purpose of reve-
nue should so discriminate as to favor Amer |
lcan labor. That no 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, |
3Olygamy, must die in the Territories. That |
the pro- ectiOn accorded to a citi-
sen of American birth must be secured to |
sfiizens Of American adoption. That it is the |
suty of Congress to develop and improve our /
water courses and harbOrs, but we insist that |
rarther subsidies 10 private persons or cOrpor
SiOns mnst cease. That the obligations to the |
nen who preserved its integrity in the day of
battle are undminished by the lapse of fifteen
5eArs since their final victory. Their perpet
ttssl honor is ami snail forever be the grateful
I,sivilege and the sacred duty of the Ameri-
AN people.
THE CHINESE PLANK.
Sixth-Since the authority to regulate i'm
uigration aud intercourse .tween the United
@ates and foreign matte ms rests with the Con-
sress of the United States and its treaty
aaking powers, that The Republican party
9 garding the Unrestricted immigration of
-de Chinese as an evil of great magnitude,
evolves the exercise of the power 20 restrain
al limit that immigration by the enact
nonts of such just, humane and reasonable
,govisions as will produce the result.
Seventh-That the purity and patriotism
sbich characterized the earlier career of
Rutherford b. Hayes, in peace and war, and
which guided the thought of his immediate
PREDECESSOR to him for a Presidential candi |
ate, have continued to inspire him in his
'srees rs Chief Executive, and that history
sii! accord to his administration the honors
shich are due 10 an efficient, just and cOurag-
aus fulfil lment of .ae public business, and
'iH honor his inter. ,osition between the peo-
10 and proposed partisan laws.
INIQUIrIEs OF THE DEMOCRACY.
Eighth-We charge upon the Democratic I
srty the habitual sacrifice of patriotism aud
x~tice to a supreme and Unsuitable lust for
lice and patronage; that to obtain possession
the National aud State Governments, and
" the control of place and position, they
ave obstructed all the efforts to preserve the
arity aud conserve the freedom of suffrage;
eve devised fraudulent certificates aud re-
arms; have labored to unseat lawfully elect
] members of Congress. to secure at all
szards the vote of the ma ority of States in 7
10 House of Representatives; have endeav
red To occupy by force aud fraud places of
ust given TO others hy the people of Maine.
I'd Sc .ured bv the courage and action of
,aine's patriotic sons; have by met hnds
v:ions in principal and tvrannical in praciice
iactled partisan legislation to appropriation
lis; have crushed the rights of individuals.
III vindicated the principles and sought the
vOr Of rebellion against the Nation, and