New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-18

PARTY REFERRED TO ANDTTs PRINCIPLES UPHELD
A FREE BANKING AND INITIATION CLAUSE
ADOPrED-A SECTION DENOUNCING INTEMPER-
ANCE BUT FAvORING LOCAL OPTION.
INDIANAPOLIS June 17.-The Republican State
Convention assembled at the Academy OF Music at 10
o'clock this morning. The Convention was called TO
order by Mr. VIM. Wallace, the Chairman Of the state
Central Committee. committee on organization
appointed by districts last night, and the
Section Committeeman, through their chairman,
reported for President OF the Convention Gen.
Ben. Harrison Of Indianapolis. and one VicePresdent
for each Congressional District COL r. s. Robertson OF
Fort Wayne principal Secretary. and one assistant
from each distrct also. Committee on Resolutions
from each Congressional District with the Hon.
Richard W. Thompson Of vigo Chairman The re-
port unanimously adopted. full delegation
from every county the State reported numbering in
all 1905.
Nominations being next in order, the present State
officers were nominated for reelection by reclamation.
90 fellows:
Secretary OF State, W. ". Curry.
Auditor OF State, James a: Wldmau.
- Treasurer of State, John b. Glover
Attorney General. James Q. Denny.
Judge Of Supreme Court, Andrew L. Osoorh'
The only baoting for the office Of superintendent
Of Public Instruction. and resulted in the selection OF
John NJ. Bloss of New-Albany on the second ballot
The Hon. r. W. Thompson, Chairman Of the Commit
tee on Resolutions then made the following reports
The Republican party appeals with pride and conf
dence to its past history in proof OF hdey 10 prnr
in peace and These principles, and the measures
growing out Of them have been amPca Wt a !re P%o
unon its honor as party IL has so conducted p9oio
members was accepted as the Democratic can:
ddate for the Presidency, thereby leaving
that nav be found in return to its original and aban
doned organization. or In negative hosny 10 measures
dverstes OF individual opinion win exist in reference to
details of public policy and does not seek or Expect pre-
ri, al that can Ss sssSe
s ss CAPABLE ns OF nteSent thought
cratic party it lays claims to political infalby,
competent TO resist all wrong and oppression TO restrain
injustice remove public ills when they are known to
y, 10 condemn the conduct OF aithless and dishonest
public agents and detect and expose abuses in the
administration OF the Government. Even when pTac-
ticed by proessed supporters has never failed IN
the work of reform When shown TO be necessary, no
offender detected in corruption has escaped ITS con
demnation matter what party services he may nave
rendered has endeavored TO defeat the public
will. hut regards the people, and not mere party
H i@al poWep. BY Credit Mebile Investigations
its repeal Of the salary GrsS % I ,ao o, ap she
sanborn contracts. it has shown how readily 1t pays
yescation into the abuses the District OF Columbia
and its prompt condemnation OF ohcers
it demonstrated its undated hostility to the de-
morazng doctrine that to the victor belongs the spells
office; and having thus secured record wheh dehes
Impeachment and brought the country INTO lts present
condition OF peace and prosperity, by measures which
no party reckless enough to assai 1t has lett no prac
teal difference to settle, except upon mere questions ot
administrative policy and yet II Is progressive party,
welded to no class and the especial interests OF no
To- each step in the progress Of developments
which mark the advancing eras Of our prosperity l..
The Republicans Indiana, therefore. assembled In
State Convention do hereby declare their unchangeaDe
pies OF Republican party in so far as the future CON
dtion of the country shall require their endorsements
sections are again bound together rethren, by
mon destiny and under common flag we favor such
every portion Of it, to secure to ALL of every class and
condition, full protection IN all Just rights OF per,
and 70 uerpetSse the nation as
the model republic of the world We recognize
S as sas S a e p%r
necessarily existing in country OF SUCH vast ex-
ing just protection and reward TO
every branch Of Industry, we are IN favor OF giving
agricultural and mechanical pursuits as entitled to the
amplest protection and fullest development; OF putting
stop TO large grants Of the public domain to railroad
CORPORATIONS and reservlng it for settlement aud Guilt
va,on of improving the navigation OF our great inland
rivers; securing cheap transportation ana prontaole
markets for the products of agricultural and manufac,
turing labor Of encouraging such manufactures AZ shs
bring the producer the neighborhoOd
OF each other and thus to establish mutual relations be-
tween them and those engaged In commerce ana trans
capital labor order that each may receive Just
share Of rs e5pr gs '& wealth al S'd ana
privileges In strict conformity to the law, 30 that
through combined influences people OF varied pursuits
1
honor OF the nation and developing the Immense re-
sources OF every Of the Union ana OF advancing
and mutual prosperity Of Oil It's INDUSTRIAL and
Third: We are in favor Of such legislation on the
question Of finance shall make National banking
free and shall furnish the country with sucn an addl
tonal amount OF currency as may NC Iei oc'
the wants OF the agricultural, industrial, anu commer
cial interests OF the country 10 De
the sections according the population Oh each rs IS
consistent with credit and honor OF the nation ana
viii prevent the possibility OF capitalists ana
ons OF capital controlling the currency OF the country
Fourth We are in favor OF such revision OF our
ntrights laws as shall destroy tne %
oily Incidental TO the present system ana shai eRuae
and control the manufacture use and SAFE VI patent
right articles benefit alike OF the INVENTOR coh
| suiner, and manufacturer .,... . o-..o,,
gratitude to the soldiers and sailors OF the RepuDic
for the PATRIOTISM courage, aud self-sacrnce WIN
which they gave themselves 10 the preservation OF tue
country during the late civll ~ai ad VII, 9pvor,ny
extension from time time, the ability OF the Gov
eminent will admit of the Pension aud Bounty laws.
sirh; In the opinion OF TINS mas the r,ot 70
protect itself; that whole system OF leglsatloh
throughout ali the history OF our State has asseres anu
maintained this right, and 1t cannot now DC suriende'e
American government which places the power OF Pase
ing laws the hands OF majority therefore We az ln
favor OF such legislation AS Will gave majority y. tuo
people tho right TO determine for themselves IN 'neH
towns townships wards, whether the SAFE
OF intOxc ang liquors, Tor use a. oeNeIaSe, sna NC
permitted therein. and such as wii hoiu Iho sv 'e
sponsibe for all damage resulting run 1 li,in, tho
power OF township trustees, county commissioners anu
municipal authorities 70 assess Ia xes an
ship, county. add municipal indeoteaness' - .,.
system aud salaries we demand suc
legislation az will go reduce and regulate an lcoo an"
SALARIES will allow than fair ana lust coh-
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