New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-30
POLITICAL NEVIS.
TIE PLATFORM OF THE MISSISSIPPI RE-
PIJBIICANS.

TIE PLATFORM OF THE MISSISSIPPI RE-
PUBLICANS.
MINORITY REPRESENTATION VOTED DOwN-OBJFc-
Ton MADE To PAYING The Old UNION AND
PLANTERS BANK BOSDs-AN APPEAL FOR PEACE
STATE INTERESTS DwELT UPON.
JACKSON, Miss, Aug. 2S.-Thc recent Re-
publican state Convention very deliberate in all its
proceedings, the pro OF business being somewhat
retarded by tendency to turbulence. Attorney
General Morris made an eloquent speech deprecatiDg
disorder, AL urge that the occasion b. made one Tor
the drawing closer together OF Republicans rather than
Of rivalry aud animpsity
President Morgan presented series OF resolutions, the
puI port of which suggestion of tho proprety o
giving minority in strong Re publican counties repre-
scration on tho Boards Supervisors. He thought that
as the minority pay very large proportion OF the taxes
they should M allowed voice In the administration of
their affairs The Office noIpoca and no harncoild
be done while there would be much good realized Judge
Anderson seconded the views Of ,r Morgan but the Con
vaniipn not in huor to listen to anything OF that
nature, and laid the resolution aside
The Convention then proceeded to nominate George NJ
Buchanan for state Treasurer.
The following platform WAS unanimously adopted:
The Rrpu 'lican party Of TIE state OF MSsS1ipp IN
Bo,ntiful Providence for continuance OF HIS kindly
protection do reaSscrt our adhesion to and co-
which alone look for pr servaon OF our bef-
ties and for all the Dressings Of civil s1,ernment.
L.
9. The maintenance Of the Constitution ana the strict
enforcement OF the laws.
g. FIual rights AMI pryilege 10 all
A. Freedom Of speech rsedon OF the press freedom OF
D. Universal education and free schools, presenting the
benefits Of education Ia every child in the state
a. Tae most det,.ed and emphatic opposition to the
formation of political parties based upon race Color Or
= Rid economy; equal and uniform taxation.
=. Opposition to fostering monooes NJ the expense OF
O. Honesty capacity and fidelity the test of political
10 That we congratulate the party of the state on the
and We pledge him support in his Efforts IN
tie reduction Of taxes and enforcement OF the law
H. advocates biennial sessions OF the Lcglsatufe
r. We most earnestly IN favor! ana iiss apon.
the General Government extending It's fostering care ana
on to the agricultural Interests OF tue Mssis-
spp Valley, it does 10 the commercial ana mercantile
interests OF the country, by immediately taxing charge
Is Adyocatcs biennial elections ana general elections
the time that Representatives. are elected 10 Con
II We are opposed to loanlng to railroads or other
corpora tire funds donated by Congress; 10 this STATE
for cduca purposes, and demand the repeal by
tho next Legislature of the law BY w!hen the agri'ti-
raj scrip and the Chickasaw school FUNDS nave Deon Ill
ycrted from the sacred object contemplated by the
donors. ,, A., ...,,s
state of Mississippi with the payment OF the old rtpuia
ted Union and Planters bank bonds debt III debt il can
be car by the LOcOfoc0 Democracy, ana ny
thcm regulated, and We pledge ourselves oy every
lawful in our power TO resist INC assnption by
thc state Government ~ ANY and all suci pretended
debts, and FOR this purpose we comcnu or rainSt',on
by the people at he polls ~ the ensuing evton c oi
state.
IG We also favor the ratification OF the amendment
proposed 10 Section Article Will OF the Constitution,
relating nes iorfetures, &C. in the support VI puDic
schools
IL One OF tho prime wants Of our State Is greater
population for population Is wealth Ihroty, tAeil ac-
cessor5 from foreign nations the North ana west nave
become great, rich. ana powerful the STATE as wen as
societies and individuals. should lead liz ali TO induce
immi- ration from all parts OF the word. We nave NIL
lions OF acres unOccuped Lands Of unsurpassed FER
tility; manufacturing ntert SIS are Ill tler infancy
the ira les profcssions and mechanic arts ofcr the most
inviting attrartions and favor inning alton without
regard 10 nativity, race religion, or politics Ihere Is
room and welcome for all. with SOIL capable VI support
iny IA population of lO0O0,OOO:
~ !. Let US have peace" The war closed more than
ten ear, ago vet turmoil and violence keep from the
blessings Of peace they turn TO the uuconSclal pra les
OF the lar west the great tide OF immigration which
would enrich Mississippi 1t las other state; ana or
the gushing condition Of our commonwealth We AZ
r,irn thc Democratic clements nOoIDus,v including the
ku-klux and White Liners capita. hc linIlgfl
shun. communities peace does not spread her
wings. 49,,
10 in tho maintenance Of the principles above get
forth n well 10 put into practical operation the pu
poses Indicated extend AN earnest invitation 10 al
ersons without regard u race color or iOriei pOtca
aliliaiOn, In good faith, 10 unite with U.s.