New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-25
THE STATE PRESS on THE UTICA CONvEN-
TION.
TIE POST DENOUNCEs THE PLATFORM BUT DE
CLAIE5 FOR DIX.
From n. J.. EpestRg Post Hrp)

One thought, In the shape OF "a question, Will
many upon reading the fun report OF
the proceedings Of the Republican State Convention,
namely: What would be the chances OF Republican
sucress delegates had not renOminatd Gov. d.
The platform constructed by the Committee OF which
Mr.. Perrepont and Mr.. Bailey were leading members,
is a very clumsy IN shape, and so profuseiy ex-
pressed that IL II II was intended TO conceal
the paucjY OF ideas by the rednndance OF Ian
guage. Nor Is Its substance much more satisfactory
than its shape. II silent upon many questions OF state
and national policy. concerning which the people had
right 10 expression OF opinion We might also men
ton the silence Of the resolutions and the address
the question OF eectng President TO third term, and
extend greater lengh our OF the Cohven-
non for its omission but the foregoing
tons point out ample field for reflection We frank
that notwithstanding ITS sins OF omission also the
syracuse Democratic platform Is more acceptable dec
laraOn OF political principles 10 me Lren9 Fosf than
Nor do we regard Mr. Tilden, the Democratic nominee
Governor In any way personally inferior to our
present Chief Magistrate IN his Capacity IOr vigorous
and honest administration OF the affairs Of the State Of
New-York.
But the fact notorious that Democratic success in
Ne York this Autumn will tend 10 conso idate and
strengthen the National Democratic party ana VIII 40
more promote its ability 10 choose President I'D 1876
than any event which can possibly occur during
the two intervening The triumph OF the Repu0
ncups however, Will not be due 70 any especial merit OF
their own but first TO the inability OF those who have
the power overthrow them 10 perceive what is to be
gained by their overthrow and second to the tact that
they have renOminated Governor whose political prn
cpes sounder and broader than the Uca platform
aud whose administration OF the office has already com
mended itself good without distinction OF party
VIEWS OF OTHER JOURNALS.
The denomination of Gov. Dix simply con-
yention assembled. II fitting tribute TO pure and
high-minded statesman The great error OF the Con
vrntion lies in failure speak out boldly In s plat
form on the subject OF the third term.-lNeW-iorK
Herald undD
Gen. Dix is now doomed to a certain and an
overv beming defeat, and thereon we stake our poht
zeal Judgment His denomination is a matter OF eI
treme satisfaction 70 every Democrat-as welcome
81 the great Democratic victory ID November
-[New-York World DemJ
On the whole the Republicans of the State
abundant reason TO be satisfied with the aeon OF
the Convention. The issue is now made 40 and the re-
suit rests with people The PARTIES are pretty evenly
matched and the result OF the election VIII De naterl-
aIly affected BY events. few more disturbances In
the sonth will secure the election Of Gov DIX in spite
of the combined opposition, by lar II not large ma
jor1ty.-lN Y Graphic tlnd)
The Republicans have abundant reason to
feel fully satisfied with the proceedings Of tbeir Conyen-
The gathering Of able men was worthy OF tne
tru, "a no ne Third Term question iudicOUs as
are its posVe expressions upon the real Issues OF the
day.-[N Y. Evening Mail tkep)
The action of the Convention which was held
at Utica yesterday meets the approval or every spuD
can in the state That body dd its work quickly and
we'll Every omen Is auspelo1s United enthuslastlc
and pledged TO win the Republican phalanx moves on
10 victory It's march advance Of the people-N
Y. Commercial Advertiser (RepJ
We do not believe Gen. Dix viii be re-
elected Governor Of state because that ONCE has
never been reintrusted 70 man OF discovered DIS
honesty, and such the official records OF the
American Congress warrant and require Us 10 pro
nounoe John a. Dix TO De.-tBroOklyn Eagle (Dem)
The candidates are too well known to need
any introduction readers They have served the
state faithfully for two years. aud VIII continue IN once
two years lOnger.-lA Albany Express lRepJ
The name of Gen. Dix is recognized and
received as guarantee Of victory; ana the nnanimty
with which the Convention has again named hun as the
candidate OF Republican party OF the state Is but an
index OF the enthusiasm with (which the nomination
viii be ratified by the people, Albany Journal (kep
OF the gentlemen associated on the Repub-
ucau ticket with Gov DIX II enough for Us 10 say
mai they deserve again placed With Their dstln-
gnisbea mead 20 stand fall with him. But neither be
will
(Rep.)
Robinson is load no party can carry, and
My h buriened with record when Is more fatai than
Robnsons career the past two years The only way TO
defeat Morgan elect Tilden by 30 large majority
as 10 insure Legislature 70 the Liberal Deocracs
Morgan rs not the OF the people Render bis de-
fest certain The signs auspci0us-l Albany Argus
(Dem)
That Dix and Robinson will be elected no
true Hepuban for "A moment has DOUBT. see 10 Is ye
., o honor The work they done that the majority
tbey receive Il worthy OF good cause.-lbingham
ton Times (RepJ
The unanimity which prevailed at Utica yes
terday Is not hopeful sign Tor tue DIX party. Nhcn
there IL confidence that a party Is TO WIN, Iomi-
nations not apt 10 90 Deggng oE even W s0e'A'
tI0n.-lsYracnse Sol1sr lusis-I