Arizona weekly citizen., 1886-10-02
Republican Territorial Platform.

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elevated our nation 10 its present eX-
allied position.
We renew our feslty to that party
which preserved us as nation, estab-
lished equality before the law, built up
al the great industries which have add
ed wealth to our eXchequer and honor
to the American name, and maintained
the national supremacy on land and sea.
We point with pride to the record OF
the republican party, party which
seized the reins of government when
the nation was IN the throes OF political
dissolution, which restored the nstlonal
authority and rebuilt with herculean
energy the national resources and re-
stored the national credit We point
with pride to the fact that the repubh-
can party upon Its accession to power
received the government Of the milton
In- a distracted condition, torn by dis
sensions end prey % cOnsplracies and
factions, that az the end 81 - years II
turned over the government to ats dem
Ocratic SUCCESSORS with the "old Nag
still there" not q star dimmed Nor a
stripe erased, with the Union restored
and financial credit unimp6Ired. an over
flowing treasury and the public credit
higher than that OF any nation on earth,
with confidence in our ability fully re
stored, the national escutcheon untar-
nished aud the American name the
synonym OF patriotic virtue.
We condemn the administration Of
Grover Cleveland as being false
to its pledges. and hyPOcrticsl in
it's dealings. II has failed to
keep its sacred pledge OF civil service
reform. and upon which the presi-
dert secured his election; II has been
false TO its friends, Its enemies, and
false to itself; it has disgraced the ma
tional name by the character of its Bp-
pOintees IN the diplomatic service, and
mas disturbed the friendly relations here
tOfore existing between the United
States and several foreign governments,
notably with Mexico, our sister republic.
Ii has appointed men TO Office for polit-
zeal subserviency and removed
worthy officials whose records
have shell lustre upon the gov
eminent they so faithfully served.
1t has insulted the patriotic feeling OF
the people by its action on the the pen
sion laws and by its systematic efforts TO
oelItlle the patriotic services OF our sol
hers and seamen; IL has shown an utter
disregard for the wants OF the people
and by It's yRcillstIng and cowardiy pol
ICY has failed to provide those laws
which the universal voice OF the people
demands,
That while the democratic platform Of
1881 Landed the soldiers and sailors of
he late war, and while said democratic
party progressed TO appreciate those pa
4
ient elected upon said platform, true to
democratic dupliciiy, has persistently
labored to nullIfy in practice the patrio-
TIC theories advanced in SAID platform.
We also re3ord our earnest protest
against the removal OF Union soldiers
and reputable Republicans from Office
simply to make room for partisan civil
lans and eS-cOntederates.
We believe in aiudicious tariff law that
will alike protect the lRborer and the
protection 20 the Amer
lean voter; protection to the American
ax-payer; protecuon to American com
merce and ship building, and last, but
not least, prote ction TO American citi-
Gems at home or abroad, on the high
seas OF in any foreign land.
Resolved, That all citizens Of the |
United States are political equals ana
equally entitled to the protection OF it, |
laws; that We are unalterably opposed |
10 the immigration OF all persons not IL /
with our institutions ami in
imIcsl to our political system.
Resolved, That the dignity OF labor
should be maintained and that the INN
igration of Coolies TO compete with the 4
Intelligent white lsborers of our land |
Is degrading to their manhood and |
blot upon the civilization OF the age.
We therefore demand she repeal OF the I
Burlingame Treaty.
Resolved, That the action Of the /
present administration upon the silver
question ia destructive OF one OF the
greatest industries of the land; and the
.ttitude OF the President in bis grovell-
ng subserviencY to the dictates OF Wall /
treet is & disgraceful commentary upon
democratic independence and executive
iiguity.
Resolved, That we condemn in IN
measured terms the action of the Dem
cratic congress in refusing to admit
Dakota as q state; that such action is ID
liam violation OF the spirit and letter
4 the constitution, an outrage upon
ALGGuOu anu HuONETEAkE /
4 The rights of the people.
Resolved, That we are in favor OF a
areiul and iudicious Investigation OF
he public lanu system, TO the end that
.ctual settlers may be protected in their
lights, spurious land grants exposed and
ionest holders OF titles may be defend
d IN their efforts to improve the public
UmRin.
Resolved, That We are in favor OF
ensI0ns TO all soldiers who have fought
D the armies OF our country. whether ID
be Mexican war or for the Union.
Resolved, That we are u favor OF in
reasing the associate justices OF the
erritory.
Resolved, That the sweeping removal
the judges OF territory by President
levelsnd was an abuse OF power, a vio- ,
Itlon OF law, and disgraceful exercise
political power.
Resolved, That General Miles is en-
tied TO our warmest gratitude and re- ,
Dect for his sterling efforts 10 subdue
le Apsches. and the magnificent success
his RrduOus campaign Is but the re-
ut OF that calm Judgment and military
NIL which are characteristic of the true .
,idier; that Captain Lawton, Lieut. /,
a;ewood and their gallant com
and, through whose untiring :
FORTS the Apache war was
ought TO successful termination, !
ave displayed a heroism and restless J
al which stamp them as model soldiers :
determination and devotion to duty,
ID entities them TO our eternal graft
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Resolved, That the Society Of Arizona
oneers is entitled TO the chief credit
r agitstiDg the Indian question, until n
e government was compelled to ao- Of
Iiesce IN the universal desire OF .
'ople OF Arizona as expressed through r.
I'd society, and that our thanks are
reby extended TO the Society of Pho
ers for the energy and persistence =
iich has brought peace to our terri q
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Resolved, CThRt we are in favor OF B,
e appointment OF federal officers from
e residents OF the territory; and that %
; earnestly urge the passage OF a law G.
congress which shall permit dele ~
ties to vote and have equal power with
'mbers 81 congress from states, and
at the territorial officers shall be elect
10y the people. =.
Resolved, That this convention de- ~