Year: 1871

The following is the platform adopted;


This convention, representing the Republicans o
| Wisconsin resolves:


That refer with pride to the history of tho Re


publican party of the United States. BY early


sstence to the encroachments Of slavery by its pat


rlotIc devotion to the cause OF the Union during the


late civil war, by its emancipation at the proper


time, of an oppressed people from bondage, by it.


signal overthrow OF disloyaity and treason, by 1t;
Justice hrnness and mana agenimity in guarding and


securing the results of the war and giving and aSsur


ing all persons liberty and equality before the law


by lie grateful care and Just provision for the nation
defenders, by its honor and good faith toward the


tions creditors, by its wise and liberal policy in
granting hOmesteads to settlers and III aiding the de-


veiopnent of the Western States and Territories by
its successful advocacy of humane PRINCIPLES of i-


ternationa law not hitherto recognized by the civil
lied world, by its peaceful settIens of cuntro-
versies with Great Britain terms honorable. adj
vi,ntageoUs, and tending to permanent peace
ana concord between tie two nations, hy Its JudicI
onS direction of our financial system, Whereby the
nation enabled to meet the emergencies of great
war to furnish a sound and uniform currency, and
! To prevent, economically the DEPRESSION revulsion
and disaster usually attendant upon civil STRIFE and
generally by it's success full OF nat
al affairs during ten eventu years. it has proved on
all occasions its fidelity to the highest interests of
| the country. party whose career Nhas thus been
sgnaliZed at every step by the great triumph of hut
man freedom and progress needs not TO depart from
the path of honor and duty in which victories
have been won; and believe that upon its conin-
ued ascendency and steadtast adherence its
dnal principles the peace, prosperity and honor Of
the country depends.


Second. That regard the recent amendments 10
the Constitution of the United States just and
wise articles OF organic law, essential at the present
time to secure constitutional liberty and ever Je
Zeaously upheld and enforced that under the Con-
sttution thus amended the Federal Government po-
>sesses nd ought exercise whenever and where
iry, Efficient power protect every cti
under flag III the free expression of his
timents the exercise of the ballot the full en-
Joyment OF his property and absolute safety of his
person


Third. That we rejoice in the recuperation of the
Southern States under the benign influence free
labor; that urge those lately in rebellion not
to retard the prosperity of the South by permitting
lawlessness and violence therein; ntreat them
take bold stand for law and order to accept the
suits of the war, and TO cooperate with efforts
TO advance the prosperity OF the whole country ana
we cope that the time may speedily come when the
persecution and outrage OF loyal shall wholly
cease, and when the political disabilities imposed for
participation in the rebellion may be without
danger to the rights of those who have remained
faithful to the Union.


Fourth. That we believe that the prosperity ofthe
country and stability OF its monetary system well
its credit and influence in the family OF nations
depend the maintenance of the public titii:to that
end We favor the continued reduction OF the national
debt so steadily as TO rreVcnta erecIatiOu Of orr
bonds and currency, so grd tIiiy as not to burden
too heavy the present induslrios OF the country.


Fifth. That i'll our judgement the efficient and
satisfactory means OF raising larger portion of the
revenue to the obligations of the Government is
from duties on IMPORTS that such duties should lie
SO low to make OF tie amount required, and
fairly distribute the burdens of the nation upon
FL sections of the country and all classes of people,
tariff for revenue is evidently Indispensable, but it
should be adjusted to be the least prejudical
all interests and TO every class and section and
never 10 burden one interest that another lnay
thrive.


Sixth. That still regarding fhe improvement Of
the Fox and Wisconsin rivers work OF ini-
portauce the state and nation, again urge upon
Congress provide for its early completion; that
also call upon Congress to renew the Grant OF lands
to aid III the construction OF railroad from Lake
s. Croix 10 Lake Suuerior as an act of Justice TO m
settlers Of North western Wisconsin.


Seventh. That in view of the present rapid settle
of the country, the residue OF TIE public domain
should be kept mainly for actual settlers; the home
stead laws should be modified that when honora-
bly, discharged Union soldiers and sailors claim the
benefits of the the period of their service shall
be deemed part of the time ofoccupancy necessary
acquire title; grants OF lands to aid i'll the building
of railroads shall be made only where necessary to
open The country up to settlement, and under such
restrictions viii facilitate the occupations of the
public lands; that favor every practicable reform
in the public service state national the direct
ion of greater purity, simplicity, efficiency and
my OF administration; that the administration of
state affairs by state officers and all, has
been in every respect characterized by such ability
honesty and integrity in the discharge of their ofic
ia duties; that OF the
choice OF the people who have honored them with
gh and responsible positions and entities them
the thanks, esteem AID confidence of every citizen Of
this country.
Eighth. That the administration of President
Grant has been wise and prudent it has impartiaiy
executed the laws, faithfully collected and honestly
appl ed the revenue greatly reduced the public debt
and enabled Congress TO Tighten the burden of
ton; it has inaug urated humane policy dealing
with the Indians favorable alike to omy, cvilza
tion and peace upon borders it has preserved and
strengthened friendly relations with foreign pow
and has advanced the honor and dignity of the
United States among the governments of the world ;
it has all times been deferential the will of the
people, and studies to promote the public welfare ;
it deserves and receives our hearty approval,
ResOfred That we know duty more urgent than
to mature cand enforce safeguards of the purity
of elections and to effect thourough reform of the
civil service.