Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-07-03


nlittce. j. W. THOMAS, Chairman.
eIASsINa. Iowa. JUNE. 10. 1874.
The Republican State Convention.
We publish in this issue the pro-
cecdihgs of the Republican State
Convention, which met in Des
Moincs on Wednesday, including the
list of candidates nominated, and the
platform adopted. The convention
was one of the largest, most cnthusi-
astic and harmonious that ever CON
vcncd in Iowa, and its deliberations
were characterized with wisdom and
dignity. The utmost good feeling
prevailed and the universal sentiment
among the delegates present, among
whom were many farmers, was that
the convention was the key note for
nm old fashioned Republican victory
in October. To the ticket and plat
form we point with pride and salts
faction. We ask our readers to CON
trast the pcrsonel of the one, and the
clear, emphatic and candid utteranccs
of the other, with the list of medic
critics who go to make up the Anti
Monop ticket, and the string of jing-
ling platitudes and c,lnningly indeti-
mite phrases, that constitute its
platform. a
Upon the financial question over
which the Anti-N[onop convention
played thimblc-rig, the Republican
platform is clear, explicit, una,nbigu-
Gus. 1t declares first, emphatically
for free banking. 1t takes ground
for ultimate specie resumption, but
does not favor that hasty, violent re-
sumption in Difference to theory,
that would dcrange the business of
the country. 1t holds the reasonable,
sensible doctrine that the volume of
the currency should be regulated by
the natural laws of trade, and upon
all these points we claim that it rep
rcscnts the sentiments of the great
mass Of the people of Iowa.
The platform is equally explicit in
its declaration Of the power Of Con-
grcss to regulate commerce between
the states, whether by railroad or
otherwise, and its duty to lcgislatc
to prevent injustice and extortion.
The power and duty of the state to
furnish this protection to its citizens
is also recognized.
Regarding the ticket, no better
has ever been offered for the suffer
ages Of the people Of Iowa in point
fgeneral ability, tried integrity and
ACKNOWLEDGED capacity, than the Re
publican tickc. Of this year.
Messrs J. 7. Young as Secretary,
VIM. Christv as Treasurer, and NJ. f.
Cults as Attorney General, have well
earned Il denomination by able, con-
scientious, and faithful discharge of
their duties.
OF the candidate for Auditor it is
only necessary to say, that the sug-
gestion of his name was deemed so
fitting by the people, and was rccei-
we'd with such demonstrations of favor
that his nomination has been for
weeks torcgone conclusion. He
has held several positions of trust
and responsibility in Benton County,
and always with honor to himself,
and the satisfaction of the people.
Hon. David Sccor the candidate
for Register of the State Land office
is another of those men of solid
character and ability that are instant
ly recognized by the people. OF in
tcgrity unassailable, good business
ability, and experience in public at
fairs, Mr.. Secor is acknowledged by
all who know him is emincntly
qualified for public trust. He will
poll a vote not represented alone by
party.
The candidate for Clerk of the SUI
prcmc Court, Mr.. +. J. Holmes of
jackson County is strong candi-
date. His capacity is well attested
by the fact that although Rcpubli-
can he has been for many years elect
Ell to the position of Clerk of the
District Court in strong Democrat
ic county.
Mr.. Runnclls of Polk county, the
candidate for Reporter of the SUI
premc Court is Il young man of more
than average brilliancy and power.
lie has the necessary legal qualitica-
lions for the office, and as a member
of leading law firm at the capital has
had the necessary training to enable
him to dischargeits duties acccptably.
In natural powers and special fitness, !
Represents a strong contrast to his
competitor. He is a good speaker
and will do good work on the stump.
There is the inspiration Of victory
in the Republican ticket and plat
form, as there is the premonition of
defeat in those Of their opponents.
With proper work we can poll the sac
customed 10000 majority, for our
candidates. Let every true Republic
can put his shoulder to the wheel.
st. Souls U0lts: "Thc AntiMonopO-
lisis Of Iowa have resolved that they are