Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-11-14
THE REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.

THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
Below is given the text of tho platform reso
ietions adcpteh by the Republican Nations
Convention at Chicago:
Republican rule has restored upon a solid
assis paysasat in coin for all the national OBJ
E@Wt:ons, and has given US a currency abso
aAtely good and legal, and equal IN every
part Of our extended country. It has lifted
sae credit of the natioR from the point where
SIX per cent. bonds sold at s., to that where
eur per cent. bends are eagerly sought at q
uranium. Under it's administration railways
have increased from q 900 miles in 1860 to
more than s. 900 miles In 1879. Our foreign
trade has increased from sos. 900, 600 to 81, $50
100000 In the same time, and our ex ports,
which we're SO, 1000 900 less than our imports
a 1860, were 1901. COZ, 900 more than our i'm
ports in 1870. Without resorting to loans, 1t
has, since tho war closed, betrayed the ordin-
ary expenses OF government, besides the 40
sru,ng Interest on the public debt. and dis
burssd annually moro than 100000 900 for SOL
&lers' pensions 1t has paid $3.50, 900 900 OF the
public debt, and by rofunding the balance at
lower rates, has reduced the annual interest
charge from nearly $751; 100000 to less than
1900, 900. All the industries Of the country
have revived; labor is in demand; wages have
tsoreased, and throughout the entire country
here is evidence OF coming prosperity
greater than we have ever enjoyed. Upon
Ais record the Republican asks for the con-
Anued confidence and support Of the people.
sad this convention submits for their appro-
ral the following statements Of the principles
4nd purposes which will continue to guido
md Inspire It's efforts:
ADMINISTRATION OF rRINCIPLEs.
First-W We affirm that the work Ell thu last
,wenty -one years has been such as to COM
aasud itself TO tho favor Of the nation, and
hat the fruits OF tho costly victories which
pe have achieved through immense difacul-
seas should be proaerved. That the peace re-
gained should be cherished. Thatthe dissev-
sred Union, now happily restored, should be
eerpetuated, and that the liberties secured to
shis generation should be transmitted undi-
nainished to future generations. That the or.
der established and the credit acquired should
never be iDperiicd. That the pensions prom
ssed should he paid. That the debt 30 much
seduoed should DO eXtinguishod by the full
payment of every dollar thereof That the
eevivinG industries should be further promo
aed. and that the commerce already 30 great
should he steadily encouraged.
Second-The Constitution OF The United
skates Is the supreme law, aud not a compact.
Out of Confede rated States it made \ patton.
Some powers are denied the Nation, while
others arc retained by States; but the bound
my between the powers delegated and those
reserved Ia TO be deterniped hy National aud
not Ivy State tribunals.
Third Tho work Of popular education is
oaa left to the care Of the several States, but
It IL tho duty Of tho National government to
odd that work to the extent Of its constitutions!
ability. The Intelligence Of the natiou is but
she aggregate of the intelligence in the sever
ii States, aud the destiny OF the Nation must
be guided, not by the Gonius Of any one
State, bat the average genius OF all.
NON -SEcrARIAN SCHOOLS.
Fourth-The Constitution wisely forbds
flonU N mako laws rNNnQCtinc "a
tAblishinS OF religion. but II Is Idle to hope
Mat tho Nation can be protected AGAINST The
influence Of sectarianism Wills zach State |.
exposed To its particular dosniDsiion. We
therefors recommsnd that the Con ,tiiutin 10
~ amended as to lay some nr.hiti,son npom
Eie Legislature Of each state AMI t" forbid
che appropriation Of public fluids 10 the sus'
BORT of sectariap schools.
Fifth-We affirm tho belief avowed In 1876,
that the duties levied for the purpose of reve-
nue. should so discriminate as to favor Amer. |
loan labor. That no further grant Of the
pa hiic domain should be mado to any rail- |
road or other corporation. That slavery hav-
nG perlshed In the State. its twin barbarity, |
polygamy, must die IN the Territories. That
the protection accorded to citi- |
zen OF American birth must be secured to |
5itixens Of American adoption. That 1t Is tho |
duty If Congress to develop and improve cur |
water courses and barhOrs, but we insist that
'urther subsidies TO private persons or corpor- |
men who preserved iLs integrity in the day Of
battle arc undminished by the lapse Of fifteen |
Years since their final victory. Their perpet- |
1al honor Ia and shall forever be the grateful |
privilege and the sacred duty Of the Ameri- /
IAN people.
THE CHINESE FLANK.
Sixth-Sinoe tho authority to regulate i'm |
and Intercourse cetwcen the United /
|tat4s and foreign nations rests with the Con-
ross OF tho United States and Its treaty
making powers, that tho Repu blican party,
egarding the Unrestricted Immigration of
h8 Chinese as an evil Of great magnitude,
involves tho exercise Of the power 70 restrain
nents Of such just, humane and reasonable
'royislons as will produce the result.
Seveuth-That tho purity and patriotism
vhich characterized tho earlier career Of
rutherford b. Hayes, Ia peace aud war, and
vhioh guided the thought Of his Immediate
redecoasor tn him for q Presidential candi
ate, have continued to inspiro him In his
areer a. Chief Executive, and that history
I'LL accord to his administration tho honors
Ihich are due to an efficient, just and courag-
Gus fullllment OF re public business, and
I'LL honor his inter POSITION between tho peo-
le and proposed partisan laws.
INIQUrrIss OF THE DEMOCRACY.
Eighth-We charge upon the Democratic
arty the habituat sacrifice of patriotism and
lstioe to q supreme and unsuitable lust for
nee and patronage; that to obtain possession
Z tho National aud Seate Governments, and
u the control Of plac0 and position, they
ave obotructed all fbe efforts TO preserve tho
urity aud conserve The freedom Of suffrage;
ave devised fraudulent cestidcates and ro-
.rns; have labored to 'unseat lawfully elect.
asards tbs vote Of tho majority Of States In
lei House Of Representatives; have endeAv.
red to occupy by foroe and fraud places of