New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
THE PLATFORM.

. R1ow TO THE THIRD TERM MOvEMENT-Gov.
HARTRANFT PROPOSED FOR THE PRESIDENCY
IMPORTANT NATIONAL QUESTIONS EvADED-PRo-
POSED REFORMS IN THE STATE GOVERNMENT
THE RESULTS OF THE CONVENTION.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE
HARRISBURG. Aug. 19.-Just as the Commit
tee on Resolutions were about to report delegate from
Mlfn supposed to be postmaster sprang up ana reao
a resolution approving Grants Administration, ana
pledging the Republicans Of Pennsylvania 10 rally
around him IN the event of his being candidate TOT
third term The effect of this resolution on the Conven-
ton was like that of red rag shaken at mad bull
The whole body charged upon it and trampled IL uhuer
their feet so speak, with shouts and yes OF NO!
noy They fairly knocked the breath out of the rash
mover and he sat down without saying WORD. Inc
following tedious string of resolutions was then read
ReSolred First That the steady and large reduction
of the state and National debts since the Republicans
have had charge OF the state ana National GoVernehs,
and the equally steady reduction in taxation, as wen as
the high character for integrity and efficiency OF the
State and National Administrations are the best pos
sibe evidences that the Commonwealth ana the country
have been well governed, aad that the people nave
everything hope and nothing to fear from the c0ntn
of the Republican party IN power me nart ~
aim. in principle. and in purpose. tnat a., h"a ss
has BEEN 1t has never retracted any part OF tno Sat
record IL made both before and during the war; ana ~
has recaned any Of the multitude OF errors u mas
committed 1t is the same party to-day i ~ was T h
dencd IL with heavy load Of taxaton and the people,
having driven 1t from power on account OF ls traus-
shortcomings, TO restore IL Win lts NULL
Serless SINS unrepested of and unaoned would be an
Endorsement that which the people have SO often and
so thoroughly condemned.
Second: The Republicans of Pennsylvania having
been the first demand change In the Constitution
that would abolish special legislation and al Its attend
ant evils and the necessary legislation LOT the can vi
Constitutional convention for that purpose having
emanated from them we are justified in rejoicing to-day
over the ACCOMPLISHMENT OF that great refor anu over
the delivery of the State from the evil consequences o
VT Thira The movement for the formation Of the
Constitution having been maui ny ~; tne the
task Of putting operation the machinery OF the new
Fundamental Jaw belongs to it OF right and the duty IL
involves will be- as 1t has beeD faithfully periorheo ny
Fourth Inasmuch as great abuses have grown up in
this State under our present system OF ices as COM
pensation for county officers, we demand sncn lesisa
ton as will substitute adequate salaries for fees ana
such will allow more nan fair and just cOnpeh-
sati0n for services rendered 1870 -. ..
f1 we LOOK wlen p ws ana mas srown no under the
fostering care the State, and as II Is now municenty
secured 70 il by the Constitution the State is bound TO
that all her children are duly educateu unuer IL III
the duties of citizenship that they may thereby become
better able TO enjoy and perpetuate our popular hS'u
tons. =. IT,, -. $4,000
which shall harmonic all tho diversified interests
and pursuits necessarily existing III country o sucn
extent ours, and this can he done only by direct
ing legislation to secure protection ana reward
10 every branch of industry We arein favor OF giving
precedence to those measures which shall recognize ag
rcutural, mining, manufacturing, and mechanical pur'
suits as entitled to the ampest protection aud fullest
public domain to railroad corporations, and reserving IL
Tor settlement aud cutivaon of improving the nayiga
ton Of our great inland rivers, ana securing
cheap transportation and profitable markets for the
products OF agricultural and manufacturing Labor OF
ducer md consumer ncighborhood of each other
and thus to establish mutual relations between them
and those engaged in commerce aud transportatlon;
OF properly adjusting the relations between capital and
labor order that they may receive just aud eqult
able share OF the profits; and OF holding those in the
sion Of corporate wealth and privileges in strict
conformity to the law, that through combined inhu
uf padr ma la
IN the common purpose OF preserving the honor OF the
nation and developing the immense resources OF every
section the UGi0n and Of advancing the social ana
mutual prosperity OF all its industrial and laooring
classes. 80, a.,
industry OF the country within the past
is fresh OF he Gr o wc e Rec
pubcans OF Pennsy ania have always Fought Inc re-
increased mpOrtaons, not only helped to bring on the
panic but has rendered recovery from more difficult
as well as lanentably slow.
ment of Congress TO establish free trade through the
the severest condemnation. 1t effort to accom-
psh, through the power Alone that which
the Government and to put of the peoples
for a years to The control over the subject
OF the National Revenue was placed by tile Constitution
In the hands OF the immediate representatives of the
people aud We protest against any scheme to take 1t
out OF their hands by means of treaty which the
people cannot abrogate or repeal.
Ninth: The frantic efforts being made by the
SOUTH the design deprving portion Of its cit
gems OF the rights which belong to them show that the
that further continuance is necessary to secure
equally to every ciizen the rights which belong to all
Tenth Emancipation and enfranchisement having
been secured by the adoption OF the Thirteenth and FIJI
| teenth Amendments to the Constitution OF the United
States and by the necessary legislation for their en-
fOrcement, and equality OF civil rights having been
guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment, it s the
imperative duty of Congress that such guaranty
is enforced by appropriate statutes. ,..,o., ,,
system having secured to the people Of the entihe
! ton the best system OF bank currency ever before
no longer confined privileged class. but should be
free 20 ALL under general and equal laws the aggregate
sites OF the people and the recognized laws OF trade.
Toeifth: We reafrm tine declaration OF the National
Republican Convention OF 1872 in favor OF return to
specie payments at the earliest practicable day.
Thirteenth: That the Republican party continue to re-
Repnblic FOR the patriotism courage and selfsaerce
which they themselves to the preservation OF
Fourteen: That entertaining the fullest confidence
in the high personal integrity ability and statesman
present hun TO Republican friends throughout the
Union a candidate for nomination TO the Presidency
IN 1876 His blameess and exalted character as man.
his extraordinary ability administrative officer.
purity Of his public life and his splendid record as
port for position which hes so wei qualified to adorn.
Resotoed That the candidates this day nominated in
authorized TO appoint the Chairman OF the State Com
ttee and that the Committee consist Of two from each
County, two each from Chester. Montgomery, Berks,
Lancaster, Dauphn, Luzerne. and schuylkii and one
Resolcsd. Tuat. the General Government having de-
terDusd that the nundredth anniversary OF Amer
lean Independence shall be celebrated In the metropolis
of Pennsylvania, IL becomes the duty OF repre-
Congress and the Legislature TO give their
earnest sIfpport such will tend she
OF that great event and call upon the people
OF the Commonwealth 10 emulate each other in display.
ing the products their Industry aud the Of
our State
The Hartranit resolution was Intended as square
blou AT the third-term movement To leave doubt
of It's meaning. ex- Congressman o. J. Dickey. made