The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-28
IOWA POLITICS.

On the l4th of June the republicans of
Iowa held state convention ct Desmoines,
and resolved to strike the Worthwhile" out of
the constitution of Iowa. thus placing the ne
gro upon an equality with white men, in all
respects. They also nominated VIM. M.
Stone to carry out their platform.
The result was large split in the repub-
lioan party and also determination of near
iy all the soldiers of the state to vote against
Stone and in favor of retaining the word
white" in the constitution. These disafect-
ed republicans, together with the soldiers,
held state convention at Desmoines, on the
23d inst, some account of which will be found
in the following telegram
DEs MONIES, Iowa, Aug. 24-The soldiers
state convention held here yesterday was
large and enthusiastic. Delegates were pres
ent from all parts of the state. Stones
friends here endeavored to break up the con-
vention, but signally failed, and had 10 beat
a mastery retreat during the afternoon SEES,
sion. Their platform was adopted last eve-
ming, in substance as follows:
/. We are in favor of the Monroe doctrine.
,. We sustain the administration OF President
Johnson, and especially endorse the reconstruc-
y,
unqualified support.
3. We are opposed negro suffrage, or the
striking the word "white'' OF the state consti-
tuition and we will support no candidate for
office, either state national, who Is in favor OF
negro suffrage the equality of the white and
black races.
!. We are in favor of the amendment TO the
constitution of the United States abolishing slav-
cry, and the ratification of the same by our next
legislature. ...
D. We are IN favor of the repeal OF the called
Maine Liquor Law OF Iowa, and in favor of enact
ing instead judicious license law, allowing each
county, incorporated city or town, by popular
vote or otherwise, TO control the sale OF liquors
within it's limits
D. We are in favor OF the brave soldiers and
mariners, VINO have faithfully their country
! IN the army and navy OF the United States aud
especially crippled disabled soldiers having
the preference for ali Offices of merit, honor. or
trust, either by appointment or otherwise, when
they are qualified TO discharge the duties OF the
office trust reposed.
z. We cherish with grateful remembrance the
memory of dead soldiers, and ever will be ready
and willing to lend our aid, sympathy, and pro-
lection to crippled and disabled soldiers, and
widows and orphans of the
The following resolutions were also adopt
ed
Resolved, That the name of this party shall be
the Union Anti egro-Suffrage Party.
Resotred, That the assassination OF the presd emit
oarbarsm, alike destructive to civil government,
and abhorrent to the sentiments of christian men
throughout the world, and receives the most de-
cIded Reproduction of this convention.
The 9Th resolution was subsequently, re-.
cinded and the subject matter referred TO the
county conventions.
The following nominations were made -
Eur governor, Gen. Thos H. Benton. of Poi,
tamattee; for lieutenant governor, Col. s. T.
Van Anda, of Delaware; for supreme Judge.
Col. ID. I'll. Trimbull, of Davis. for superip-
tendent of public instruction, Capt. j. w.
Ssnnett, of Jasper. All the nominations
were made by reclamation.
At III O'Clock this morning the cons.rva-
tive convention assembled. The attendance
was large. nearly every county in the state
being represented. The afternoon session
was harmonious and enthusiastic. Speeches
were made by prominent gentlemen, and res
olutlon were adopted clearly defining the
views OF the conservative masses of the cit;
zens of Iowa. liz was resolved 10 make mn
nominations, and the nominees of the sol.
dlers' convention. held yesterday were indoors
ed.
Delegates frem the different counties all re.
port the feeling as strong against negro suf-
trage and those who uphold the doctrine.