The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-09-11
Renort adopted.

| Upon taking his seat as Chairman,
Mr.. Foster made few remarks upon
political affairs, and admitted that the
talk about rings and corruption in
politics was borne out by facts, but he
considered that the remedy for these
things rested with the members of the
Republican party. To purify politics
only needed that proper attention be
paid.to the primary meetings and such
delegates be sent to nominate men
for positions as will give the best ma
terial for candidates. Let this be done
and we shall have first-class men in
Office, and those whom it is safe to
trust. SIR. Foster referred to charges
of corruption made in reference to our
State affairs, and stated that when the
Republicans came into power the
bonds of the State were worth hardly
fifty cents on the dollar and now they
were above psr, and over half the debt
was paid. Last winter charges of cor
ruption were made in the Legislature,
and as the Republican party always
investigates such charges against its
own or members of other parties
committee was appointed to examine
into the matter. Mr.. Ball, Demo-
crst, was appointed Chairman of that
committee and after long investiga- !
ton and thorough examination re-
ported that there was no dishonesty |
connected with the subject. Mr.. Fos-
ter referred to the Credit MobiIier in
vestigatiOn and the salary grab, and
denounced them both as wrong. He
said on the salary bill he voted against
it in all its features because he thought
II wrong. and-that he considered S.
600 sufficient salary for Congress-
man. They could live well upon that
for the short time they had to stay in
Washington each year, and not be the
losers. Mr.. Foster closed 10y urging
the Convention TO nominate good
men and go before the people with an
unexceptionable ticket. Mr.. Fosters
remarks were received with demon
strations of approval.
The Committee on Central Com
mittee presented the following report
which was adopted:
Your Committee report the follow
ing persons to serve as 3 Central Com
mittee for the ensuing year
GeorgeD. Loomis, Levi Weirick,
| o. r. Locke, J. II. Ridgely and DIR. T.
Livers, Tifiin; J. A. Bradner, FostO-
ria; ID. Stewart, Thompson township.
Respectfully,
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The Committee on Resolutions sub
mitted the following which was adopt
ed:
Resolved, By the Republicans of
Seneca county in convention assem-
bled: That we endorse the platform
adopted by the Republican State Con-
vention held at Columbus, Ohio, May |
21st, 1873.
Resolved, That we condemn the ae-
tive of party, who voted for, or re-
ceived "back-pay" and demand the |
immediate repeal of the recent law in
creasing the salaries of Congressman.
Resolved, That we condemn the /
Credit MObilier and salary swindles,
and vice and corruption in all its
forms-not only in the National and |
State governments, but also in the
management of our local county af-
fairs.
ResolVed, That we heartily endorse
the conduct Of the Hon. Chas. Foster,
in the performance of his general du-
ties as a memLer of Congress, and es-
pecially In his action opposing the IN
crease Of salary lar, and afterward, in
covering his portion Of the''back pay''
into the treasury
u. +. CRAAIER,
LEVI WEIRFCK,
]. 81. BRINKERHOFF,
Committee.
The nomination OF candidates being
next in order, announcements for
Representative were made as follows
Samuel H. Smith. of Adams. DIR.
Med. Gibson. of Tlffin, Jas. H. Brink
erhoR, of Eden.
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