The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-31

The first resolution refers to the econ
omical administration limited amount
OF taxation in the State under Democra
tic rule. This reference to the time
when Jansen, controlled affairs is un-
fortunate for the Democrats. The less
they refer to that period the better for
them. 1t was their extravagence, spec
ulatloE and frauds that impelled the peo-
pie to wrench the rod of empire from
Democratic hands.
But what point is there in comparing
the ccst of conducting affairs when the
State Gid not contain one-third of our
present population and had no institu-
tons and no money was paid TO the fam
lilies OF soldiers who were putting down
the rebellion, with the present cost?
The deaf and dumb and blind, the in
sane, and the class now sent to the re-
form school, we're then at large or con-
fined in jails or pens about the State.
There were no soldiers orphans to sup
port, and no debt which was created to
pay soldiers families.
Now we have spacious and convenient
charitable institutions and schools and
an orphan home, which are credit to
the State, and large prison building
with ample shops. In this respect we
maintain our position in the sisterhood
of states, as wisely charitable and able
and willing to take charge Of our unfortu-
mates.
The second resolution against cen;ra-
llzatlon, is in the usual style. Centrali
zatlon is Democratic wind mill, set up
for target to throw their spears at.
There is no danger of an injury from cen
trailzlng tendencies, unless the punish
ment OF masked assassins and those who
attempt frauds at elections is considered
dangerous.
The fourth plank opposes squandering
the national domain. So do the Repub
licans. But do the Democrats object to
granting lands to secure the Northern
Pacific Railway, which will pour its vast
trade down through this State over lines
to be built by eastern capital to connect
with 1t? What State east of the noun
tains is more vitally interested, and will
receive greater and more lasting benefits
from the grant to the Northern Pacific
Road, than Wisconsin Instead Of
squandering enormous sums, the pres
ent administration has saved where the
johnson administration squandered, and
used the money to pay the national debt.
The books show this. They refute the
slanders of this resolution. The balance
of the resolution is an endorsement Of
the Republican policy.
The fifth resolution is the new depart
ure plank which Sat. Clark said he could
not stultify himself by voting for. The
are to be strictly construed
so strictly, that there will be no life
the man who was in favor of the liquor
70 e.
The demand for the removal Of all po-
litical disqualification from Jeff Davis.
Toombs and those defiant, unrepentant
rebels, who refuse to accept pardon, like
all demands OF that character, will re-
ceive due consideration and be granted
when it is deserved.
The sixth resolution is put ln to fill up.
The present administration is economical
and honest. The revenues are carefully
collected and properly accounted for.
The lobbies and monopolies find their
tools in Democratic legislators. See late
reports of investigating committee for
further particulars.
The denunciation of lawlessness and
violence in the seventh resolution does
not help victims of Southern outrages;
besides, it would have more force if the
other resolutions did not denounce the
Republicans for trying to punish these
very same law-breakers. The interference
of federal officers with the military force
to over-awe- political conviction refers
probably to the report of the New Orle
ans affair. We presume that the state
ments are greatly exaggerated IN refer
ence to it, and have no doubt that if
there has heen an attempt to over awe
convention it will be punished as it de-
serves.
The ''unjustifable usurpation, and
wicked attempt to lay hold of the faith of
this people, in the San Domingo matter
was not serious. San Domingo is not
annexed, and nobody is injured.
The ninth resolution is a good one, and
the Republican party led the way by In
PRODUCING one on that subject two years
ago, and the Republican Senators, Con
gressmcn and Governor, and men OF both
parties have worked to secure a ship ca
nal ever since, ard we hope to see the
good work accomplished before another
Convention meets,
The closing resolution is request to
walk into the parlor but as there is no
thing tempting offered, Republicans do
not like the past habits of association
and partizs affiliation," so they Will not
go in. They can do better at home.
The platform is sufficient surrender
of former Democratic doctrines to make
the Hunkers mad, without winning Re-
publicans.-.Stdte Journal.