New-York tribune., 1874-09-11

have any corn expect 10 get 81 pushei ioi ~ -
the majority will harvest barely enough 10 Keep
their teams through the Winter, and VIII nave W
begin to cut grass as soon as it starts in the spring
Very few hogs and very little stock VIII oo h'f'
over Winter in this State.
In this condition it is not strange that the farmers
who find themselves poorer at the end of season
of hard work than when they began 1T demand
that their public servants shall be honest and eco-
omical and having lost faith in the ability OF dis
position of either party to give them such men,
should conclude to try for themselves. Tie cam
paign which will begin in earnest next week. WIN
be one of the most exciting that has taken place III
the State III many years.
THE MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
HENRY CHAMBERLAIN, THE REFORM CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNOR, NOmNATED-THE REPEAL OF lhE
LEGAL TENDER ACT DEMANDED-THE CoNVEN-
TON A LARGE AND INTELLIGENT ONE
(BY TELEGRAPH THE TRrBUsEl
KALAMAZOO. Sept. 10.-The Democratic State Con
yention assembled at IL o'clock and was called 10
order by Dr. Foster Pratt Chairman of the state
Central Committee, who called Col E. ii Thomson
of Flint to the Chair. An organization was ehected'
Committees on Credentials and Resolutions ap-
pointed, and recess taken until . O'CLOCK Az
that hour the Convention reassembled and an organi
zation was perfected Col. Thomson being chosen
permanent Chairman. Col Thomson made an ex-
ceedngy forcible and pertinent speech saying that
the Convention should above all things take square
and manly ground on the issues of the campaign,
and especially on the currency question. lie SAID
there must be no ambiguity, but each resolution
should be so clear that there could be but
one Interpretation given to it, He then reviewed
past Democratic Administrations, pointed with
prider to the organization Of the State University,
the Insane Deaf and Dumb, and Blind Asylums, and
other State charities and closed by counseing har-
mony and concilliaton. The speech was well re-
ceived and had happy effect on the Convention.
Ii was evident that the feeling was almost unanl-
nous in favor of the nomination of Henry Chamber
lain the choice of the Reform Convention at jack
son Yesterday. and the vote disclosed this result.
only dozen votes being cast for other candidates
and those principally under the instructions of local
conventions The nomination was made unanimous,
and was greeted with loud and continued applause
after which a vote for Lieutenant-Governor was
taken resulting in the choice of Frederick Hall of
Ionia couple of ig-headed delegates opposed
making it unanimous, but that was done on the
second submission of the question.
By this time the Committee on Resolutions had
concluded it's work. and the Chairman DIR. Foster
Pratt announced that the Committee were ready to
report and he proceeded to read the resolutions.
They are as follows:
TIE PLATFORM.
Resoiped That arragn the party In power Tor lts
une pied extravaganza and corruption and Tor is
aud dangerous usurpation OF powers
not delegated to the Federal Government, and We
demand an honest economical and just administration
of national offices. We demand an Immediate
rup party purposes by Infamous alliance OF CARPET
baggers, scaawags, and bayonets. We demand the
adequate punishment OF all men guilty OF corruption
.nba al haz OffPp. demand Immediate
repeal of the law by which the party In power seek 10
muzze free press We denounce its wholesale appro
and other corrupt corporations. We demand or
the Government careful reservation 0,
the Union soldiers and sailors and OF actual settlers
We demand repeal Of the Legal Tender act to take
effect later than July 1876, and specie basis, and
free banks with secured currency. We demand
am ss re G s or S o evenue Seae
monOpoes, unnecessarily increase the cost OF living
ana a an orms Of Sationa dents in coin or its
equivalent when due and equal and Just distribution
OF taxes on Imports required 10 raise the needed
revenue
Resoired, That in the management Of our State we
demand prudence IN the creation OF taxes honesty ana
economy IN expenditures OF money; that we condeInn
the management Of State huances for the reasons
IirsI Tbpt with large balance in the Treasury tax
payers times should be, but not relieved Of
any OF their annual burdens Second That this large
security books treasurer being public
the Legislature has refused TO permit them 10 be
thoroughly examined by representatives the people,
the State Treasurer has refused report TO the Legis
ture the location Of the millions OF money in his hands
hut above all tnat the political majority of the LegIsla
ture tolerated this refusal, ali OF which facts
well calculated 10 excite serious fears for the safety OF
money.
Resolred That we are IN favor Of amending State
Constitution at the earliest time possible. that the
Legislature may have power 10 regulate the liquor
traffic
Resoired That when the State. impeled by public
necessity, confers corported powers to secure puOhc
benefit, powers be held subject just laws
judically interpreted, and sound public policy that
protects alike rights and interests OF the state, the
Resolped, That the railroad and industrial interests
Of state should be identical and reciprocal aud
that have right to such legislation as Will secure
reasonable and uniform rates Of freight.
Resoped, That cordially recommend to the voters
Of this State the candidates nominated by this Conyen
ton, and invite all those opposed TO the present ad
mnistraon OF State and National affairs " CO.
operate with US In their election.
The Currency resolution was cheered, and at the
conclusion of the reading several delegates moved
the acceptance and adoption of the report Other
delegates demanded the reading of the resolution ia
regard to the Liquor law, and motion was then
made to strike out the resolution, the making
stirring speech in support of his motion, saying
among other things that the liquor element
IN both parties well represented in the persons
of Senator Chandler and Gov. Bagley. Several
speeches then made, it being clearly apparent
that the sentiment of the Convention was that
the Prohibtory law had proved failure
and that it was impossible to enforce
it. After somewhat acrimonious debate the reso
luti6ns as reported were adopted. One delegate.
who presented resolution in favor of woman suf-
frage was laughed down, the subject being con-
sidered as dead and abandoned issue.
The Convention then resumed balloting for candi-
dates for State officers and the following ticket was
chosen, three of the candidates by acclamation:
Secretary Of State-George IL. House.
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