New-York tribune., 1873-07-31

wonder that lifelong Democrats cling to the party ana
that the 10 successive years OF disaster nave no1
destroyed their faith in its destiny profoundly re-
spect while cannot largely share their love, for this
great name and organization Had been reared IN inc
pauy I might be as warmly attached TO lt
as they. The proposition for its Abandonment au-
dresses itself 10 the feeling well as the Judgment OF
nearly half the American people and therefore eS lor
time and consideration and cannot DO wisely seteuoh
instant demand The Democracy seeking all the re-
forms you seek Why cannot we therefore ACT togeher
I'm this campaigni You have nominated TOT
Governor gentleman not only OF eminent
talent pure personal character and deserveu popu-
larlty but also Democrat OF the strlc'est hec''
You have thus freed your movement OF all appearance
OF personal prejudice arising from past political dncr
epoes and place your protest against the continued
leadership OF the Democratic organization solely on he
groupd that IL is not as effective instrument OF
reform Your position neither impugns the good fith
nor rejects the principles Of the Democracy
and therefore does not preclude them iron
accepting or nominating on the 6th OF hu-
gust the distinguished gentleman you have taken
frem our ranks and placed the head Of your ticket
Democrats, liberals, WorknGmcn. and Independents
friends Of the same reforms, comblned have ma
orty in Ohio to-day. The fight has begun; VIC have no
time now to discuss new plan Of campaign. Let u.s.
then stand together and win the battle This FAN
when it is over, we can discuss men calmly
and settle with more unauimity than now the
question when must ne Sclleu suou II tuo
dynasty is not 10 be perpeated, and that is whether
the Democratic party capable of combining and asm-
iatiuc the clements Of opposition wbe(her. as has
seemed 70 me apparent since the election OF last Fal
new organization must be given the field to overthrow
the Republican party purify the Government and set
tie the momentous question OF the era.
After Gen. Ewing had concluded, the Hon. Fred.
Hassaurek made an able and eloquent speech IN
support Of the new movement A further effort was
made to get a speech from the Hon. Chiffon A.
White, but it failed again. The Convention then
adjourned
THE LIBERAL REPUBIICANs JOIN THE ALLEN COUNTY
MovEMENT-THE PLATFORM OF THE NEW PARTY
THE STATE TICKET LED BY JUDGE COLLINS
AN INTERVIEW WITH SENATOR THURMAN
GENERAL PRESS DIsPArCHl
COLUMBUS, July 3O.-The Liberal Republican
Convention met this morning, and adopted the resou-
tions adopted by their caucus last night to dissolve
their organization as Liberal Republicans and unite VITA
the Democrats OF Allen County In the New Departure
movement.
To-day the "New Party PEOPLES Convention" assem-
bed M II A. m at Ambos Hail. and called 70 order
10 Mr. r. e. Cunningham leader of the Allen County
movement, who made short speech explanatory oil It's
purpose In the OF his remarks he said that boh
the prominent parties in such condition as to
make new party absolute necessity for the protec-
accomplish the needed reforms; one will not and the
other cannot help the people, Corruption rampant
in all the departments of the Government and 1t was
high time the people took the management of their own
affairs into their own hands.
The Hon. George L. Pugh OF Cincinnati was chosen
temporary chairman. He said that although he was
Democrat Of the deepest dye" he willing TO jom
hands with all TO stop the stealing in high
and low places to stop the extravagant grants III the
public domain, which by right was the property OF the
people "Wo know these great evils" he said, and
come here to devise carefully and we'll"
After the appointment of the usual committees Judge
W. B. Caldwell of Cincinnati made a speech showing tine
necessity for party the means Of restoring the
Government to its former purity.
The Convention then adjourned until p. M
The Convention reaseIpbleI at O'Clock y. IN. Norton
: Towusheud Of LOrain was made Permanent Chair
man. Tue Committee on Nominations reported the Iol-
lowing ticket which adopted by the Convention:
For.Gorcrnor-Isaac G. Collins of Hamilton County
Lieuisnaat Gocernor--A. Saunders Piatt of Logan
4foraey eyGenerai-serraphm Myers Of Stark Uiberal
S,rl1se court Judgee-P b. Ewing Of Fairfield Dem
ocrtD and ID. w Q. LoUIen OF Brown uiDerAi hepu0h,
For Members Of oqrd Of Public Torts-James McBcth
State 7reas5Ter-Jonathan Harshman of Montgomery
Coairoiier othe Treasoy-C p. L. Butler of Franklin
liberal Republican,.
siasm; -
Rcs3lted, That declare against the infalb'liiy Of
sent IN candidates for office it the hgn privilege
well as bouaden duty Of all good citizens TO withhold
their votes from such candidates. and regardless OF
party affiliations to support the best men presented for
Resolfed mat both the Republican and Democratic
parties have Outyed the issues In which tey had Aer
origin and have Outlivcd their usefulnes0 ana new
organization OF parties is demanded In the interests OF
M welfare
ResolSod Th the Republican party, having the control
inent directly Responsible Tor the legislation known
the salary grab" Tor ihe squandeIlS oi tne pnDnc
lands i'm grants private CORPORATIONS; Tor the release
OF railroads from their just Obligations to the Govern
meut and other manifestations OF cOrrupuOns rs delel-
oped by the Credit Mohiler ana Olher lnVesgatlohs
and that those members OF the DEMOCRATIC party VINO
acquiesced IN such legislation equally deserve pubhc
Resoired, That we believe that the fundamental pur
pose OF Government protection Of persons and prop
ortY, and not the .Ineddng with ana regulation OF the
business industry cOnsenceS OF ts cuzens, nor the
assumption Of such works by Federal state or munc
pal governments safely and should properly be
left 10 industrial enterprises.
ReS0lred That as corruption can be successfully conn
eraced only by the removal or esscning OF tcmptalOn
we favor OF reduction of the function now exer-
of Government Bureaus and officials believing as we
that a continually increasing army OF Federal officers
i an evil increasing in danger the country grows.
Resoloed, That grants Of subsidies IN land or money
and of special privileges aud exemptions to national
banks and other great mOueyed corporations and all
fosterings OF monOpOes at the expense Of the whole
people, arc unjust and oppressive
ReSotred That the practice OF electng stockholders
and officers Of national banks TO seats in Congress,
wnerepy great gains of continued rredeemable paper
money are secured 10 these institutions by the votes OF
interested parties is national scandal which deserves
the condemnation Of every good czen and ought 70 be
prevented by proper legislation.
Resoiced That We insist upon strict observance by
the General Government OF the constitutional limita-
tions OF power and demand home government In all
local affairs. -
Resored That believe that the business of the Gov
ernment snoud b. transacted upon the same principles
mat regulate tue business Of private individuals We
bpeve therefore, that the appointment Of subordinate
officials should depend upon their qualncatlOns, ana
mar their tenure should depend taer fitness and ef
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