New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-12
THE PLATFORM.

The Republican party Of Pennsylvania makes
declaration OF its principles as follows:
First-We unqualifedly approve aud demand tn Q
continuance of that system of protection TO home
industry which has proved tsei 10 oe Inc 1as,s Oh
skill and development and the guarantee OF Just
and adequate scale of wages Tor la5or. and we de-
nounce all attempts 70 reduce the rates OF the tarn
below the level which will accomplish these OBJ
jects.
arising from n redundant revenue should, after pay
ing the National debt asfast as It's sconditon Will per-
NIT be distributed from time to time TO the several
States upon the basis OF population to relieve them
from the burdens Of local taxation and provide
means for the education OF their people. :,
Tbird-That as the deprecated trade dollar II
largely In the hands OF our laborng peoPie anu Is
we declare ii TO be the duty OF Cogrcss TO adopt
such Legislation as will insure it's full redemption
and conversion into other coin for circulation.
Fourth-That we pr otest again st the practice OF
foreign Governments in aiding enforcing the emf
grafton Of their pauper and criminal classes 10 TINS
country, and we call upon the General Government
to take proper steps TO prevent the same.
Fifth-The Republicans of pennsylvania most
heartily indorse the wise ana conservative admin-
istratiOn or President Arthur and believe that MS
administrative policy has, under the circumstances,
done much TO secure the present happy and pros
porous condition Of the country and tnas we recog
nize in him faithful and worthy successor TO our
lalnented martyr President, James A. Garfield.
Sixth-We heartily approve OF the provision made
by tho Republicans Ia Congress ior giving the
according To qualifications for positions under the
Government. Tne soldiers ana sailors. their widows
and orphans, have first claim the care. protec-
| tIoa and gratitude OF the American people.
Sevepth--We commend every effort to inaugurate
thorough and correct civil service reform IN al the
| departments OF the National aud State Admins
| tratons
| Eighth--we require that all ofllcos bestowed
| within the party shall be upon the sole basis OF
fitness, that competent and faithful oiicers shall
not be removed except for cause, and that the ascer
tanned popular will shall be faltniully carried out
by those holding Office by the favor OF the party.
Ninth-Ihat the Republican party Is unequivo-
OF the affairs OF the commonwealth, the abolition
OF all taxes not required for necessities Of tho state
Government; that all laws 10 prevent fraud and
waste should be rgidly enforced aud faithful care
gwen TO the multifarious interests Intrs ted 10
the executive departments OF the Government.
Tenth--Tbat the Republican party OF Pcnnsyiva-
mia hereby pledges itself to secure the passage Of
government OF the State eandmuncipalites, and more
particularly pledges itself provide for cities such
reform charters ~ will correct existing abuses and
promote good and economical government.
| Eleventh That the Democratic party In the Leg
islature Of Pennsylvania Is responsible for retard-
ing the legitimate and pecessary business Of the
at an expense Of moro than 500, O,00O and prevent.
ing fair and just app0rti0nment OF the State into
Congressional legislative and judicial districts, and
We hereby heartily commend the action OF the he.
rublicau senate on these measures.
Whereas Ii Is the sense Of the convention that the
freest and fullest expression OF Republican sent
,oent should be encouraged and sought In the pri
mary meetings which are the fountain Of party
obiecf will be promoted by holding the primaris
f"s the election of delegates TO Stat
Conventions throughout the State a. far as pracca
R.nlrsS That tho State Committee be instructed
10 Inquire INTO tho expediency OF liking uniform
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