Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-08-07
the REP jR.lCaN PLATFORM,

Below Is given he text of the platform reso-
buttons opted 10y the Republican National
Convention at Chicago:
Republican rule has restored upon solid
basis pay n'ent in coin for all the national OBJ
ligatens, aud has given us a currency ALSO
lutely good and legal, and equal IN every
part OF our extended country. It has lifted
the credit Of tho nation from the point " here
six per cent. bonds sold at &c, to that where
four per cent. bonds are eagerly sought at y
premium. Under it's administration rat ways
have increased from q 900 miles in 1860 to
more than 81 900 miles In 1879. Our foreign
trade has increased from 500. 0Oo. 900 to Sll5O-
100000 III the same time, and our OK ports,
which were $20.0O0.0O0 less than our imports
in 1850. we're 1884 ,0O0, 900 more than our i'm
ports in 1870. Without resOrting 70 leans, it
has, since the war closed, betrayed the ordIn-
AIRY expenses of government, besides the ac-
eruing interest on the public debt, and dis
bursed annually more than $50. Oo0. 900 for SOL
diers' pensions. 1t has paid $3.50, 900 900 OF the
public debt. and by refunding the balance at
lawer rates, has reduced the annual interest
charge from nearly Sl5l 100000 to less than
$4,000, 900. All the industries Of the country
have revived; labor is in demand; wages have
increased, and throughout the entire country
there is evidence OF coming prosperity
greater than we have ever enjoyed. Upon
this record the Republican asks for the con-
tinued confidence and support of the people,
ana TINS convention HuDtuitS IOT tuSlT dppTO-
val the following statements of the principles
and purposes which will continue to guide
and inspire its.efforts: .s...-... .... .~.s
ENUMERATIoN OF PRINCIPLES.
First We affirm that the work eff the last
twenty-one wears has been such as to CON-
mend itself to the favor vt the nation, and
suat the fruits of the costly victories which
We have achieved through Immense difficult
ties should DO preserved. That the peace re-
gained should be cherished. That the dssev
IT,,i,, nf,ilx no
rerpetua'ed, and tha: the liberties secured to
this geneyatinn should he transmitted undi-
n,inished To future generations. That the or
der established and the credit acquired should
never he iWrGrii ed That the pensions prom
,sed should he paid. la,at The debt so much
reduced should he exiinguished by the full
PAYMENT of every dollar thereof. That the
reviviug industries should be further promo
sad. and that The commerce already SO great
should he steadily encouraged.
Serond-Ihe tcUSt!, utiOu of the United
States II the supreme law, and not \ com pact.
Ont of Confttisrs;cd : eS it made a nation.
some powers are denied the Nation, while
others are retained ny States; but the bound
airy between the powers delegated aud those
reserved il To he determined by National aud
not hy State tri' unalS.
Third-The work Of porn'ar education is
,na ieit to The care Of he several States, but
~ is the duty of the National government to
aid that work to the extent of its iutional
ability. Tho Intelligence of the marion is but
tue aggregate of the Intelligence in the sever
81 States, aud the destiny or the Nation must
ne guided. mt by the genius of any one
etate, but the average genius OF all.
NoN-SECrARIAN SCHOOLS.
Foarth-The Constitution wisely forbds
Congress to make any laws respecting An es-
ssbli>hing of religion. but it IL IDLE to hope
that the Nation can he prOtected against the
influence OF sec.arianism while each State is
axposad To its particular domination. We
therefore recommend that the Constitution he
40 amended AS 10 lay some prohibition upon
tho Legislature III each State a,d 70 forbid
:he appropriation of public funds to the sup
port OF se,tarian schools.
Fifth--We affirm the belief av"wed in 1876.
that the dniics levied for the purpose of reve-
nue. should so discriminate ~ to favor Amer.
icsn labor. That no further grant OF the
public domain should he made to any rail-
road or other corporation. That slavery hav-
irg persisted in the State. Its twin barbarity,
polygamy, must die in the Territories. That
everywhere the prolection accorded TO a citi |
rem of American birth must be secured to
citizens of American adoption. That it is the |
tuIy of Congress To develop and improve our
wafer courses and harhOrs, but we insist that |
atoms must cease. Thatthe obligations to the |
,uen who preserved its integrity in the day of |
sattls are ua,imi"iShed by the lapse of fifteen |
Years since their inal victory. Their perpet.
AL honor is and shall forever be the grateful
privilege aud tho sacred duty Of the Ameri-
San people. . s.. .--sr a. ''-.
THE CHINESE PLANK. /
Sixth-Sisce the authority to regulate i'm
migration aud Intercourse between the United |
states and foreign nations rests with the Con-
yress of the United States and its treaty
naking powers, that the Republican party.
the Unrestricted immigration of
The Chinese an evil of great magnitude,
Involves the exercise of the power 20 restrain
and limit that immigration by the enact
n,ents Of such just, humane and reasonable
provisions will produce the result.
Seventh-That the purity and patriotism
which characterized the earlier career of
b. HAYES, in peace and war, and
" hich guided the thought of his immediate
predecessor tN him for a Presidential candi |
late have continued to inspire him in his
,sreor as Chief Executive, and that history
which are due to an efficient, just and cOurag-
,nus fultillment of .Ae pubic business, and
will honor his inter POSITION between the peo-
pie and proposed partisan laws. .ar.#f i. |
INIQUIrIES OF THE DEMOCRACY.
FtShth-We charge upon the Democratic
,srty the habitual sacrifice of patriotism and
Justice to supreme and Unsuitable lust for
'ttice and patrOnage; that tn obtain possession
# the National aud 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-
urns; have labored to unseat lawfully elect
Il members of Congress, to secure at all
,anards the vote of the majority of States IN :
ne House Of Representatives; have endeav-
red to occupy by force and fraud places Of
rnst given to others by the people OF Maine;
nd secured by the courage and action OF
latte patriotic sons: have by methods
icions in principal and tyrannical in praotice
IN oh I no n fO |