The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-06

Wnlte as we'll as black.
Mr.. CLAYTON. OF Arkansas. also opposed
the minority report.
Mr.. Bishop. OF Massachusetts, then with.
drew the report {amid great applause),
stating that 1t was entirely evident that the
sentiment OF the Convention was against n.
ine majority report was then adopted.
| The Platform.
! Mr' Mchlniey, OF Ohio, from the Com
mittee on Resolutions, then presented the
report.
Inc Republicans of ne I'nI;cd States In National
convention assembled r,ncw their allegiance 10
! Me principles upon witch they have trIumphed
III sif successive Drcddeniiai elections, and con-
tfatuiste the American peuple nn the niiainmeuis
oi so many resulis-in legislation sud adm sstr,-
ton-Oy which the Republican party has, after
saving the Union. done so much 10 rc nder its in
sututlons just equal. AMI the bcn cncent - feguard
tbou nGbef'y, ana IN. embodiment Of The. best
. Iiou NJ ana highest purposes OF citizens.
Inc republican parry has gained rs strcngth
BY QUICK AND FAITUFUL
responses TO the demands Of the pi-ope for FREQ
uoi, , ana equality 81 I'll mon; for united nation.
assuring the rights ~ III citiZ-ns: for the eevs-
uoh OF labor; for an honest currency: for purity
III IcR'shtlon, aid for ini"gIty and accountability
III an departments OF the Government: and Il ac-
cept new duty OF leading in the work Of pro-
gress ana reform. We lament the de 'th Of Prc,i-
deht Garheld whole sound staiesmanshiu, long
CONSPICUOUS In Congress. gave promise Of u
strong and successful hdmInistration--a promise
iUlly realized during the short period of his Office
as President Of the United states His dlstln-
gmshed success III war and I'm peace have entitled
him TO the hearts of the American people. In the
administration Of
PRESIDENT ARTHUR
we recognize wise. conservative and patrfotic
policy under which the country has been blessed
WIN remarkable prosperity, and We believe his
eminent services are entitled to- and will receive
the hearty approval of every citizen. II Is the nrst
duty Of good Government 10 project the rights and
promo The Interests of its prOulC. Tho
largest diversity Of industry is most productive
fort aud the indepeadence Of the cue people !:
We therefore demand that the imposition
OF duties on foreign imports shall be
made not for revenue only, but that ia raising The
requisite revenues for the Government such
duties shall DE 50 levied to afford security 10
diversified Industries and protection to the rights
ana wages OF the laporer, to the end that active
and nielligent labor rs well capital may have
Its lust award and the labOring man his full share
en- S nfIna Inc Agn me SoTaeo
which would degrade our labor TO the foreign
standard, We enter
OUR EARNEST PROTEST.
The Democratic party has failed completely to
relieve the people of the burden Of unnecessary
taxation by a wise reduction Of the surplus. The
Republican PARTY pledges itself 10 correct the ine
qunlicS tarif and to reduce the surplus, not by
vicious and indiscriminate process of horizontal
reduction. but by such methods rs Will relieve the
ta1-payer without in(uring the labOrer or great
productive Int est of the country.
We recognize the importance of the sheep hus-
bandry I'm lho United states, the scrions depres-
sion which ii is now experiencing and the danger
threatening lis future prosperity. and We there
fore respect the demands Of the representatives OF
this important agricultural interest for the re-
that such industry shall have fun and adequate
we have always recommended
TIE BEST MONEY KNOWN
TO the civilized world and we urge that IN effort
be made to unite all the commercial nations IN
the establishment of an international standard
which shall tx FOR all the relative status of gold
and silver coinage. The regulation of commerce
with foreign nations and between states is one of
the most important prerogatives Of the General
Government. and the Republican party distinctly
announces its purpose to support such legislation
rs will fully and efficiently carry out the cOnsttu
tonal power Of Congress over Interstate COM
mercc
The principle Of public regulation Of the rail-
way corporation. j. a wise and salutary one for
the protection Of all classes Of The people, aud We
favor legislation that shall prevent unjust discrm-
inaiion aud excessive char. cs for transportation,
and that shall prove 10 the people and 10 the rail-
WAYS IKE fair and equal protection oil law.
We favor the establishment of
ASATIONAL BUREAU or LABOR,
the enforcement If the cighl-hour law, and
wise, juOiciou> system of general education by adj
equatc appropriation from tie national revenue,
wherever the same Is needed.
We believe thai everywhere the protection due
10 the citizen OF American birth must be secured
to citizens by American adoption. and We favor
the settlement Of international difference by In
ternatOusl arbitration.
The Republican party having its birth in the
hatred OF slave labor, ana In the eesire mar all
men may he free and equal, is unaltcrably OPP
posed Ia placing our wOrklngmcn In competition
with any form Of seryile labor, whether AZ home
OF abroad. In this spirit We denounce The I'M
portation Of
CONTRACT LABOR,
whether from Europe or Asia, m offence against
the spirit OF American institutions, and we pledge
Chinese Immigration, and Ia provide such further
legislation rs Is necessary TO carry out MS purpose
The reform OF civil service, auspiciOuSiy begun
under Republican administration, should be COM
pleted BIZ further extension OF the reform system
already established by law to III grade, of service
to which il Is applicable. The Split aud pnr-
pose Of reform should be observed In all
executive appointments. and all laws at variance
with the objects OF existing reformed legislation
free Institutions which Turk In the power OF Of
fetal patronage may be wisely aud effectively
Public lands are the heritage Of the people Of
the United States, and should be reserved as far as
possible for small holdings by actual settlers. We
are opposed To the acquisition Of large tracts Of
these lands by corporations or individuals, and
especially where such holdings are In the hands of
nonresident aiens, and we will cndeayor TO OBJ
tain such legislation as will tend to correct this
evil. We demand of Congress speedy forfeiture
of all land grants which have lapsed Wy reason or
the non compliance with the acts OF incorpora-
ton IN all cases where there has been no attempt
I'm good faith to perform the conditions or such
grants.
due to the Union soldiers and sailors of the
late war. and The Republican party stanps pledged
TO able pensions for all who are disabled, and FOR
the widows and orphans of those who died In the
war. The Republican party also pledges Itself 10
The repeal of the limitation eontainef in the
arress act Of 1879, so that all inval q soldiers
shall share alike, and their pensions shall begln
with the date Of their disability or discharge, and
not with the date of application. -,
The Republican party fayors poiicy -, when g
eign nations, and which shall give the right to ex-
pect that foreign nations shall refrain ( ont med
ding in American ailairs-polcy which SEEKS
Mace and trade with all powers. but especially
with those Of the western hemisphere.
We demand the restoration OF
OUR NAVY
IN its old-tlme strength and efficiency, that IL may,
i'm orv sc. DrOfpct the rights of American CITIZENS
aud me Interests ~ American commerce; and We
call upon Congress to remove The burdens under
which American shipping has been depressed. go
that II NAV again be true that we have commerce
which leaves no sea uneX plered and navy which
lakes no law from superior iorce'
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS.
Resolved, That appointments by the President
10 Ofices in the Territories should he made IRON
bona ME citizens and residents or Territories
wherein they are to serve
POLIGAMY.
RssoIrsd. That IT is the duty Of Congress to en-
act such laws ~ shall promptly and enectually
suppress the system OF polygamy within our ter
noyer of the so-called Mormon Church; and that
the law 50 enacted should be rigidly enforced by
the civil authorities II posSloe, anu ny tue hlh-
tary II need be.
THE DEMOCRACY DENOUNCED AND ARRAIGNEp.
The people Of the United States, I'm their organ
tied capacity, constitute 4 nation and not mere
crn fpderacy OF states. The National Government
is sunreme within the sphere Of its nationa! duty,
INT the states have reserved rights which should
be faithfully maintained. Each should De guarded
with Jealous care so that the harmony of our sys-
tom Of government NAV be preserved ana the
Union be kept inviolate. The perpetuity Of our
Institutions rests upon the maintenance Oh Irre
ballot and honest count aud correct returns. We
denonnce The fraud and Violence practiced by the
Democracy I'm The southern states, by which the
nreseryation of free Institutions, an" We sOlemnly
nrraIgn the Democratic party rs being the gully
recinient of the fruits of such fraud and Ylo-