The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-10-10

d0rse and approve the ADMINISTRATOR =
President Grant in the past, and pledge
their support for the future.ga8eZ 4
~ TAXATION. re,
~ We are in favor of the ad Valorer
system Of 3 taxation, as adopted b.
the state convention, as the only just ant
equitable system, and pledge ourselves t
its support and enforcement. ~ g
The tide-water population Of the stat
have paid without complaint the take
necessary for the support of the stat
i debt contracted for public Improvement
from which they derive no local advantage
and are entitled to demand a repeal OF AM
law levying a tax upon any interest o.
| property not general IN this common
wealth. es. ' ..., ~. 49,, y. ~,
Il Resolved, That the Republican party o
Virginia, through its representatives in The
state and national government. recommend
soon as it can be done without detriment
to the national finances.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
The greatest good tor the greatest
number, being one of the principles Of
Republicans, we are in favor of such O
system of public Improvement as shall
best secure that result. The necessities OF
not only Virginia, but Of the whole coun-
try demand increased facilities for cheap
transportation. We are therefore in favor
Of the early completion of the James
River and Kanawha canal, and call
upon the Congress of the United States to
take this matter into consideration at the
next session, and make an appropriation for
the same. Believing it to be a national me-
cessity, it should be national highway.
We pledge the Republicans of Virginia to
use every endeavor to secure its early COM
pletion. We also favor such liberal
system of railroad Improvement as shall
and we call upon the voters of this com.
monwealth to unite with us in securing
these desired results. a,y $50
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
The Republican party of Virginia, in
common with the national Republican par
ty, is opposed to all forms of reputation, and
favor such financial policy as shall tend to
the payment of the public debt Of the state
without being oppressive upon her citizens.
we regard the expenses of our state gov
eminent as disproportioned to the available
resources of the people, and demand that
they shall be made more fully to confirm
thereto. We disapprove all extra com
pensation, and favor economy in govern
ment, state and national; that we deem
the act known as the funding bill'' as
mpolitic, unjust and oppressive, and en-
acted solely in the interest Of bondholders,
regardless of the condition of the state re-
sources; and we are In favor of and
demand the submission of the question of
the financial obligation of West Virginia to
Virginia to the supreme court of the United
States for decision. - C
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT.
We are in favor of the development
which, urder the rule of the Conservative
party and its predecessors, have lain DOR
mant. The mines of coal, iron and other
the vast water-power, and the
many other material resources of the
state, which exist in rich profusion on every
hand, need but enterprise and capital to
develop them, and thus make Virginia one
Of the greatest manufacturing states in the
Union. To this end, we are in favor of
such liberal legislation as shall tend to en-
courge the investment Of capital in mining
and manufacturing operations, and of gem
eral laws of incorporation, together with |
such liberal spirit on the part of our peo-
pie as shall invite men of enterprise to
come and dwell among US. 4
REFORM IN THE ADMINISTRATOR OF |
5g.,f a. JUSTICE.
We are in favor Of reform in the |
of justice in this state, and |
IN enforcement of the state constitution ia |
his respect, which will secure impartial |
Justice to all, irrespective of race, color,
condition or political sentiment.
We favor the election of the president,
and all other officers of the
as far as possible, sby the di-
ect vote of the people.
11 s ARBITRATION. af 4
We approve and endorse the noble
nd humane policy inaugurated by Gene
al Grants administration, whereby all
International disputes shall be made the
ubject Of arbitration, thereby preventing
he dread havoc of war. leG1I
FEDERAL COURTS OPEN TO ALL.
The Federal courts should be accessible
4 all the states, to all citizens on appeal
or redress Of wrongs or protection. of
lghts, in cases, where, upon a proper
howing, equity demands it. agt
REFORM IN STATE LAWS.
We demand reform in state laws in |
rider to secure fair elections, by the
BOLTON of partisan supervisors, to enable
very voter to exercise the right of suf-
rage according to the dictates of his own
Conscience. =. + 4
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Chairman--R Richard III. Carter, of Fanquier.
Seeretary--John 4. Popham, of Richmond city.
First District--P. j. Carter, Northampton; L.
!, Hill, King William, and RID. Becky, Alexan-
ra HFV 20 sRslaS ~ Il
Second District--Tohn f Desendorf, Norfolk;
.ufas S. Jones, Elizabeth City; and John M.
lawson, Williamsburg. a.sa 400
Third District--Rush Burgess, Lar don Boyd,
and e. X. Kane. ss5f
Fourth District.-George w. Graham, Motto
ray j. r. Evans, Petersburg and Joseph Jor- !
enson, Prince Edward. tgHl bsa I /
Fifth Distrct.-Judge L. M. Shumaker, DAN
lille; q. w. Finney, Franklin, and Hamilton
Carroll. sa4
Sixth District.--G. V. Case, Bedford; w. p.
rinton, Nelson, and r.. II. Alexander Rock
ridge s5a&
Seventh DISTRICTS nj. Yost, Staunton Hem
Y Turpin, Goochland,a and w. T. Coleman.
Eighth District.-E. O. johnson, Madison; ].
|. Deane, Frederick and S Il. Cham berlayne.
Ninth District.-George S. Smith, Smythe;
!. T. Egbert. Washington county, and J. II.
rier, Roanoke.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Chairman. Judge Alfred Morton
Secretary Ex-0fieio--Colonel John r. Pop
am; i5 &t'53 Nl1 y Hat +
Rush BURGESS and r. A. TAYLOR of Richmond /