New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-26
PRESS COMMENTS ON THE CONVENTION.

THE BACK PAY RESOLUTIONS NOT SATISFACTORY.
Prom she Lteo HtToid tRehl ,
We believe il will be generally conceded
that the body Of men assembled at the Opera House,
YESTERDAY 20 nominate ticket for the Republican cleo
Tors Of this state, of the most intelligent and
patriotic that has met for years There was nOtlcea
bic absence Of oce.hOlders III IT, and universal desire
manifested 10 nominate ticket that would represent
The real sentiments OF the Republican masses. The
ticket presented for the support OF the Republican
electors ct this State composed Of men Of sound prin
oipes whose honesty aud Integrity are not doubted ny
is undoubtedly elected Nothing can defeat 1t but
some uexplicable apathy on the part OF the people
With the pIesf awakening, We have 10 reason 20
leci this We believe the resolutions put forth by the
Republican State Convention, as the platform OF the
party IN this state VIII meet Mlth RentIdi appIoDdlon
They brief aud clear and gave expression 10 RepuD
hcan sentiment and opinion on the several questions
presented 10 the political word. Inc Din lncreas
ING the pay Of senators, Representatives aud other
officials Is the burden OF the seventh resolution THIS Is
the weakest and most ambiguous resolution III the
platform IL does not censure those who have
1f the lous law when condemned by everybody
aud the repeal OF which has been demanded by every
mend those opposed the increase OF salary and to
call for law covering uDapproprated and returned
finite aud practical expected by the people III regard
10 the increase Of salary ana me PACK pay clause we
state which have full knowledge Of what the people
want aud can speak with authority party which
has DO policy TO enforce against tine will Of the people
EVERYTHING LOVELY.
FTeu The httany Journal (R>p)
The State Convention has fulfilled the
highest pectations OF the people. IL was splendid
animated by most cordial harmony and 10y the sin
State m has presented model ticket IL has adopted
"A platform of the highest principles upon every vital
pubIe question. In every element OF worthy char
acer and wise action proved itself true 10 the im-
pulses and the history OF the Republican organ
izatiOn IL grandly leads the way 70 victory.
We point with peculiar pride 10 the excel
lent nominations. No wOrther ticket mas been pre-
eented for IL lie made up OF names
that speak for themselves and will command the lnme-
date recognition and unqualified applauseo OF the people
Equally strong candidates and ntted az OHceIs tney
combine every attribute VI wise selection Inc lie.
publican party could give no higher pledge OF It's nOnest
devotion the public welfare than tie nomination OF
men 90 conspicuous for their past fidelity ana
eminent for their force and purity Of character.
The Republican platform meets every living
and eauvocal There no attempt at evasion
0uestioD which has excited 80 profound interest the
patform speaks with uncertain sound. In dignihed
bnt uDmisakable terms IL condemns the appropriation
Of back pay and commends those who have refused 10
receive e. But IL does not stop there In order 10 re-
move all question about the back pay left Ia or covered
into the Treasury, il recommends the passage OF law
which shall prevent II from ever being drawn.
A CUT-AND-DRIED AFFAIR.
IRON ~. " Bpos&a1 POa tksp)
The Republican Convention at Utica, yester-
day quiet cuteBd dried Affair." after The manner
of Presidential years. The action OF the Conven
eommeDdabe, II not unexceptlODabe. Tue candidates
Doiea repJeeentatYes Ite pIatisEm Notable eh.enV