Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-29
Massachusetts, Resolutions.

The resolutions adopted in the Massachu-
sets republican convention are as follows.
Whereas, The republican party needs no
"new departure" but only strict adherence
to those principles that have preserved the
Union, secured freedom and equality before
the law to all classes, and diminished the
burdens of the people by an honest and eco
nomical administration of the government;
therefore
Resolved, That the republicans of Massa-
chusetts renewedly give there adherence to
the great principles that have guided the ma
tional republican party, and pledge to it their
undivided support in enforcing the laws for
the protection Of life and liberty in every part
of our land in the honest payment of our
national debt; in reducing taxation, and in
such reform of the civil service as shall Sc
cure efficiency and honesty in every depart
ment of the government.
Resolved, That the present national ad-
ministratiop, by the large reduction of the
national debt and interest upon the public
bonds, so that the national credit has been
| restored and the burden of taxation dimin-
ished: by its successful adjustment of the
controversy with Great Britain, and BY its
vigorous and successful action in learning
the political rights of the people, is entitled
to our hearty commentator.
Resolved, That the republican party Of
| Massachusetts has been and is the party of
| progress and REFORM that its great mission
has been to blot out all class distinction on
American soil, that it knows no class to be
favored, and will permit none to be Cypress
ed but regarding all citizens of the State as
equals before the law, il seeks to. secure
for them the blessings of free education and
protection in every field of honest industry
| and the position of Massachusetts, in its credit
n, III oh ax,I ~, ;e, L
the most forward States of the world in all
that makes powerful and happy Common
wealth is the best proof of the wisdom and
success of the present and past republican
administration of the State government.
Resolved, That the long continued depres-
sion of American shipping interests should
receive the immediate and careful considera-
ton of Congress, and that such changes in
our revenue and navigation laws as will tend
to restore the business of shp-buildipg and
ship-owning to a condition of healthful pros
perity should be made without loss of time.
Resolved, That the republican party OF
Massachusetts, is mindful of its obligations to
the loyal women of America for their patri-
otto devotion to the cause of freedom; that
we rejoice in the late action of State legis-
latures in recognizing the fitness of women
for public trust, and that in view of the great
favor which the movement has received from
many of the republican party, the subject of
suffrage for women is question that de-
serves the most careful and respectful con-
sideration.
Resolved, That the republican party of
Massachusetts join with the citizens of the
State generally, in recognizing the fidelity
and ability and honorable methods with
which His Excellency William Claflin has
discharged for three years the high trusts
committed to him as chief magistrate, and
that he has won the cordial acknowledgment
of the entire people for the general success
of his administration.
Resolved, That the republican party will
do its best to elevate the condition of the
wages of the receiving portion of its citizens
by a full searching inquiry into the facts
bearing upon their condition and by such
legislation as that inquiry shall show TO be
for their advantage, having respect to the
judgment of the laborers of the Common
wealth themselves as to what measures shall
be best adapted to their wants.