The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-06-23


relations between capital and labor in order that
each may receive just and eQui able share OF
profits, and OF holding those the pos ession OF
formity to law, 50 that Dy these combined infiu-
ences the people OF all the varied pursuits NAV
be united together in the common purpose OF
preserving
THE HONOR OF THE NATION,
Of developing the immense resources of every
section OF the union, and of advancing the social
and material prosperity OF all its industrial and
laboTing CLASSES
). We are in favor of such legislation on the
question of finances shRll m axe national
banking free; a. shall furnish the country with
such au additional amount of currency as may
be necessary 10 meet the agricultu, al Industrial
and commercial Interests of the eountFy-to be
pDpulailon-and such as consi tent with the
credit and honor OF the nation, viii avoid the
p ssibiIity OF permitting capitalists and COM
rency of the country.
L. We are in favor of such a revision OF our
patent right laws as shall destroy the oppressive
monopoly incident to the present system, and
shall regulate and control the manufacture, use
and safe OF patent right ar ice,, for the benefit
turer.
That the republican arty continues to ex-
press It's gratitude 10 the soldiers and saio ) OF
the rePubl for the patriotism, courage and
seif-sacrifice with which they gave themselves
10 the preservation the COUNTRY duling the
late civil war: and will especially recognize
the services of the enlisted men, by favoring the
extension from lime 10 time, as the ability of
the government will permit, OF the extension OF
the pension and bounty laws.
q. In the opinion of this convention intern
perance Is an evil against VIII CHI ciety has the
right 10 pro ect Itself; that our whole system of
legislation throughout all tie history of the
81 ate has asserted and maintained this right,
yieldiog up the fundamental principle of Amer
lean government which places the power of
passing laws in the hands of the majority
therefore We are in favor OF such legislation as
wi give majority Of the people the right TO
determine for themselves, their respective
townships or wards, whether the
SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS
for use a beverage shall be permitted therein,
and such will hold the vender responsible
for all damages resulting from such sales.
= We favor the enactment of a law limiting
the power of township trustees, county COM
missioners and municipal authorities to assess
taxes, ana increase township, county, and mu-
g. Inasmuch as great abuses have grown up
under our present system of fees and salaries we
demand such legislation as will so reduce and
regu ate all fees and salaries a. will allow no
more than fair and just compensation Tor SER
vices rendered.
3. We look with pride and satisfaction upon
our common school system, and regard its mu-
nihcent fund a sacred trust to be faithfully
and honestly administered so that ali the chill
dren OF the state may be educated in The duties
of citizenship, and thereby become the better
able 10 perpetuate our popular institutions; and
pair It's usefulness, will meet our ceaseless and
unrele ting opposition.
10. We have entire confidence in the integrity
and honor of The president of the United States,
and our senators and republi, an representatives
in congress and entitled to our thanks for the
zeal with which they have represent ed the prin-
ciples OF the republican party during the pres
ent session of congress; and the republicans of
Indiana view with especial pride and hearty
approval the course of Senator's q. II. Morton
and ID. ID Pratt, and the fidelity and ability
with wh1 IN they have represented the senti-
ments of the people of this state.
Hon. Lon. Sexton moved that the report be
adopted, which was carried with whirl, and
then ratified with three rousing cheers
Calls were mace for Gen. Brown and Hon. VIM
lax er, but they did not respond, not being in
the house.
Mr.. THoMPsoN's SPEECH.
Loud and persistent calls were then made for.
Il, w. Thompson, who finally advanced to the
front of the stage and said: Gentlemen of the
convention. there are several reasons why l
ought not to make you aspeech. In the first place
take that platform for my speech. Applause.
In the secoud place ana 40 politician, Laughter
and eheersl L am plain, unsuspeeting farmer
Renewed laughter.l When left home yester-
G MSt to pnM gTSund anS
eontnaed Iaughterl | ON sure from
The Appearance of to-day. that il Will be ,lrv
enough now, and Therefore my duty requires me
TO go home. There is another reason. TOO. am
not only 20 politician bat 1 am
an exceedingly modest man And
10 attempt 20 make a spe ch now would be OBJ
Iruding myself where somebody else much
more competent TO fill this place than myself,
and to occupy your time lper-istent cries OF ego
ON, )" Ego on. am going 10 be the judge of mat
myself. But tins | will say, and you may con-
slider that speech or not as you please-that
the party which in this state can carry a ma
jority of the people against that platform ii he
republicans OF the state shall remain true to
their own honor and integrity, must be such a
one as has never yet existed before IGreai
cheering All We have got TO do is, therefore,
TO let that spirit of unity which
with us. and put our arInor on
and fight his battle upon the principles of that
platform and my prediction is we viii carry this
state 10y a majority greater than ever before.
There is one feature in that pla form which
strikes my mind a. being worthy of notice. hat
we do not claim. like the democratic party direct
and entire party infall bility. We deal with
men SIS intelligent aud thinking beings. And
while some of us may differ in regard 10 mere
details of policy, there is no difference whaUevs
between us in regard TO these great fundau eu tai
truths and principles which lie not only at the
foundation of our party, but al the foundation
of The nation itself let us stand fast by these
and success ana victory will be ours. Immense
applause.l
The convention then adjourned, sine die.