The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-07-08
A Grand Days Work by the
Republicans at Madison
Yesterday.
HON, HARRISON LUDINGTON
NOMINATED BY ACCLA-
NATION FOR GOV
ERN0R.
A sTAUNCH TICKET, MADE UP OF
WISCONSIN'S TRIED AND TRUE
REPUBLICANS.
The Platform Boldly Faces the Music
And Asks No Odds in the
Battle.

Battle.
MADISON, July THE State Conven-
ton, to-day, has been full and enthusiasts
tic, nearly every district in the State
being represented.
The Convention was called to order
ut noon by the Chairman of the State
Central Committee, Hon. E. W. Keys,
and Gen. David Atwood, of Madison,
was made temporary chairman. On
calling the Convention to order Mr..
Reyes made spirited speech, urging
harmony in the party.
Committees of one from each Con-
gressional district and one from the
State at large were appointed, on Gre
dentials, on permanent organizations
and on resolutions, and at a quarter to
l the Convention took recess until 3
o'clock
The Convention reassembled at 8
o'clock. The Committee on Credentials
presented its report, which was adopted.
The Committee on Permanent Organiza-
ton reported as follows: President J.
L. Lewis; Vice-Presidents, e. NJ. Sharp,
John E. Hoover, Angus Smith, G. Luling,
George Cary, S. l.. Nevins, Hecter E.
McRae Secretaries, S. S. Fifield, Henry
Casson, W. FL. Bennett, e. d. Coe.-
Adopted.
Gov. Lewis made an eloquent speech
upon taking the chair.
NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR.
VIM. e. Smith declined to be a can
didate for Governor, and it was there
fore moved that Harrison Ludington be
nominated by reclamation. The motion
was carried with great enthusiasm.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
The second formal ballot for Lieuten-
ant Governor resulted as follows: J. G..
Holloway, Ia; FL. l.. Eaton, AS. The
nomination was made unanimous.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
The first ballot for Secretary of State
resulted: III. b. Warner, $50; Har-
shaw, 60; Steensland, Is; Lamb. 10.
The nomination of Mr.. Warner was
made unanimous
TREASURER.
II. Baetz was nominated for treasurer
by reclamation.
Adjourned till 7:3O F. NJ
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Mr.. John r. Bennett was nominated
for encouragement by Judge Frisby.
Mr.. Cassoday supported his claims in a
telling speech, ard on motion of Mr..
Garry, the nomination was made by ac-
clamation.
THE BALLOT
for superintendent of public instruc-
ton resulted as follows: w. II. Cnand-
Ter, ~; S. s. lockwood, %; Robert
Graham, IS.
The nomination of Graham was made
unanimous.
THE PLATFORM.
The Committee ON Resolutions made
the following report, which was gInani-
mously adopted as read by Gen. Bintliff
Resolved, That the Republicans OF
Wisconsin declare their unalterable adj
hearance to the indMsoluble union OF
States, the sovereignty of the Federal
Government in the function assigned to
it by the Constitution, the rights OF
States and the equality of all men
before the law.
That we declare parties to be only
deserving of support SO long as they adj
vance wise and patriotic principles and
I
istration of public affairs
That We regard labor as entitled in 9
high degree to the protection of the
Government in ell its rights.
That we are in favor of freedom OF
religious opinion, and We therefore OF.
pose any union between Church and
State, or interference with religious
faith or worship, or any legislation il
the interest of any particular creed
that we stand by free education, oul
public school system, the taxation of al
Tor its support, and no division of the
school fund Tor any SectarIan purpose
That we accept with approval the let
ter of President Grant dIseouraging the
continuance In office OF any chief magis
irate of the nation for longer periot
than two terms.
That we approve of the present Re
publican National administration, ant
especially the earnest efforts to collec
revenue, to prevent and punish frauds
to expose past violations and guart
against their recurrence in future.
That we endorse the policy of adjust
ing difficulties between this and foreig,
nations by arbitration instead of war
and as friends of justice. peace ana
honesty, we shall hail the day when thi:
policy shall be adopted throughout The
world.
That we aehere to the doctrine of leg
isiative control over railroads and othe
corporations deriving their powers ans
franchises from the State for the mut,a
benefit of the people and such corpora
lions, without injustice to the interest