Year: 1879

Below the declaration or principles as
set forth by the Republican State Conven-
ton is given to our readers in full 1t
straightforward, manly end to the point.
On every question which it touches 1t
gives expression to the sincere sentiments
of the Republicans Of California. That
it will be carried out by the officers W no
are pledged TO Its support there can be no
doubt. Further comment appears un-
necessary. Read the platform and vote
the ticket.


RESOLVED, That we reafirm our allegiance
to the principles of the grand national party
Of free soil, free labor, equal rights Of the
people, honest money, good publ ic faith and
the integrity of the National Union the party
whose record furnishes some of the grandest
and most iliustriOus chapters of our national
history.


REso WE'D, That the attempts by the Dem
ocratic majorities in Congress to repeal the
laws for the preservation of the purity of the
ballot box at elect ions for members of Con-
gress, is in keeping with the history of the
party whose crimes against the ballot in New
York city under the Tweed dynasty in 1858 led
to the enactment of those laws that the meth
cd by which they seek 10 accomplish this re-
sult-by Withholding appropriations for the
Courts cf the United States unless the Presi
dent will join them in their conspiracy, is
revolutionary and that the denial of the
power of Congress to make regua for the
conduct of Congressional elections-a power
specifically granted in the Constitution of the
United Statcs-is palpable attempt to revive
the baneful doctrine ofState supremacy, which
was the cause of the great rebellion.


RESOLVED, That the firm and united oppo-
stion of the Republican party in Congress and
of the President to this new revolt against tho
nation should be sustained by all patriotic
and law abiding people throughout the land
RESOLVED, That the new Constitution is the
organic law ofthe State, adopted by the people
in accordance with our republican form of
government. 1t must and will be sustained
by the Republican party in loyalty. 1t must
and will receive honest legislation. 1t must
and will receive just and generous judicial
Interpretation. It-must ard will be enforced
by an honest executive administration and
we condemn any effort to evade it's provisions





legally expressed.


RESOLVED, That an independent and intel
ligent agricultural population is the chief ele-
ment of nations strength and prosperity
and it should be the policy of State and gem
eral Government to encourage the acquisition
of lands in small holdings for actual use, and
to discourage tho monopoly by individuals or
corporations in large bodies.


The Chinese question is ono of national i'm
portance, demanding the consideration of the
National Congress. Unrestricted Chinese
immigration imperis the best interests of our
coast, and ultimately that of the whole coun-
try. 1t menaces the labor class with an une-
quail competition and is dangerous to our ci-
vilization. Not unmindful of its history and
our own part therein, regarding the rights of
present immigrants acquired, we demand of
the general Government such legislation as
shall restrict or control Chinese immigration
in the future, and the repeal or modification of
so much ofthe Burlingame treaty as interferes
with the accomplishment of that object We
will spare no effort within oar own State to
secure by legislative enactment judicial en-
forcement OF tho Same results. Chinese i'm
migration must be restricted and controlled


RESOLVED, That it is paramount duty and
interest Of the State to provide ample educa-
tonal opportunities for its youth, and to por-
nit mono to be deprived of their enjoyment
and that so far rs the provisions of tho now
organic law will permit, legislation should
facilitate and encourage the adoption Of
uniform standard Of qualifications of teaching
courses Of study, and text books for the public
schools.


RESOLVED. That tho Republican party
always the truo friend Of labor, in all its va
ried lorms-pledges itselfto secure the pas
sage of such laws undor the new Constitution
as will foster, protect and promote tho devel-
opment and growth Of all the industries of the
StIte.


RESOLVED, That tho Republican party as a
just arbiter ofthe people, pledges itself to in
sst upon the passage Of such laws as will pre-
vent any conflict between the mining and
certain portions of the agricultural districts
and interests Of the State-and we declare
that vested rights Of all parties shall be scru-
pulously respected and protected.


The Republican party, claim ing to repre-
sent the principles ST justice, honesty and
moral sentiment, declares its fidelity to the
law and its unaterable opposition to any at
tempt on the part Of any class to disturb the
ownership of property; and while it would
disfavor the accumulation of great landed es-
tates in the possession of individuals or cor
porations, it would as firmly protect all the
rights of all persons to all the wealth that
they may legally and honestly acquire.


RESOLVED, That in the opinion of this Con-
vcntion justice demands that the presen. rate
of froights and fares upon all lines of rail
roads in this State that have received State or
national aid ought to be reduced at least %
per cent