The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-09

necessity of the country are reconciliation honesty and
reform The republican sentiment Of New York eagerly
and sincerely responds 10 that demand, and Of
its representatives, upon this floor l will state what
think that sentiment demands.
AS horelty is the root Of good government republican
conviction requires that the public faith shall be
credy kept and that at the earliest possible moment
the country shall pay TO every man who holds green
back note the dollar of which that note is the promise
IL requires that the currency shall not be inflated,
because what is called cheap money! is the dearest Of
all and because industry revive until confidence
is restored, and confidence is impossible until IL is
evident that the country means To be honest IL re-
quires absolute integrity economy and efficiency in the
State and national administrations prompt prosecution
suspension and punishment Of all offenders; and IL
heartily coInmends and will sustain all public officers
whether OF the State or of the nation, whether pot
zeal friends or opponents, who are honestly engaged
in reforming public abuses. 1t requires that the
tional government should be retained in the hands of
those who have made the constitution a charter of
equal liberty, and that the national policy in every
State shall be, according to republican principles
justice. enforced with magnanimity
TERMS
The republicans Of New York with unfailing graft
Grant, upon great public principles is unutterably
opposed TO the reelection OF any President for
A. a., third term, and it denounces as
the public school system. Finally, it re-
qures that here to-day rising above all personal and
local jealousies we nominate candidates whose names
ana characters are the conspicuous and conclusive
proofs of the sincerity of profession. With such
declarations and with such men let appeal to the
echo our DEMANDS let us stu trust TO the intel
gence OF our fellow citizens TO decide between If
the democrats declare for hard money the people of
New YORK know that in Ohio at this moment the
cratic party is pledged to imitation. II they raise the
cry Of reform the country will ask how possible
with cheapening OF the currency, which necessarily
helps corruption. If they point TO the Governor of
Now York graphing with the canal frauds the people
of this State know that his action is excentiona and
that in no other which the democrats control Is
there any sign OF reform, but, the contrary, the
strictest adherence TO the old traditions of party
aht,lar md thai,
quiescence in the constitutional amendments we may
without questioning their sincerity remind the country
that the first democratic cry in the derium of
last year for the repeal of the laws enforcing the
amendments, and we may justly ask whether their
enemies more likely TO be true to them than their
friends and If they deny with Senator Thurman in Ohio
that they allied with the sectarian enemies of the
free public schools have only to ask the citizens
New York whether their experience has not taught
them that those enemies rely upon democratic aid for
success.
Gentlemen, to-day gives us great opportunity l
see feel in your wise, generous and spirit that
II VIII not be lost. We remember our brethren in Ohio
who nobly maintaining the national honor and the
interests of honest industry, and who turning
New York, at this very hour TO hear from lips the
words of lofty inspiration. We remember Lincoln
Sumner and Seward and we know If they stood before
us-woud it were so-what counses of cheer ana cour
age we should hear. Let republican New York speak
entirely OF herself and Of the best hopes the State
and from Montauk to Niagara shall hear the joyful
response Let New York speak worthiy of herself of
America OF that free government which we are here to
secure, and the whole land will rise up to bless
Applause was frequent during the delivery of this
address. Mr.. Curtis reference to Lincoln, Sumner
and Seward elected ongcontinued applause. What he
said OF the third term and the public schoosi drew
out an immense applause His criticisms of the demo-
cratic party also met with hearty approval and he
cluded amid great applause and cheers
s. ?. Allen moved that in nominating candidates the
counties shall be called in their order each dele
cation shall name its candidate.
Isaac Dayton thought this proposition would result
in great difficulties and was mpractcable.
On motion the resolution was laid on the table.
Isaac Dayton proposed that the Convention proceed
20 the nomination OF Secretary of State and named
Frederick W. Seward, of New York. (Applause) Car
red unanimously and Frederick W. Seward was de-
cared nominated by reclamation.
Charles E Smith, of Albany, from the Committee on
mittee had in the discharge of duty considered
those offered in the Convention, and had incorporated
them with the others in as brief form possble:-
THE PLATFORM.
The following is the platform in FULL
The republicans OF New York, faithful to justice and
liberty TO the supremacy of the constitution to tho
national unity and the just rights Of the States mako
the following declaration Of principles
Firsf-The national government should remain in the
hands OF those who sustain the guarantees of the
amended constitution and in pursuance of the past
ton of the republican party and its good results the
welfare Oh .he country requires aust generous and for
bearing national policy in the Southern States, a firm
refusal to use military power except for purposes clearly
defined in the constitution, and the local enforcement
national authority by those only who are in sympathy
vsth sloh polcy and will heartily support 1t.
SecOnd-We demand honesty, economy and efficiency
in every branch of the State and national
tons; prompt investigation of all charges of wrong
doing and summary exposure prosecution and punish
ment OF wrongdoers. We therefore heartily com
mend the action Of all officers whether of the State
national government in their honest efforts for the
correction Of public abuses; pledge to them our
constant and faithful support and charge every
nominee OF this Convention TO cooperate in every hon
orable way TO secure pure government and to bring
offenders TO justice.
Third-The people should nominate for the Leeis-
lature only who pledged by their known char
to provide and sustain measures calculated to
rescue and preserve the State from every form
fOfta nAp 1.dr nitafc ttnf
F0urth-The guilty offenders in tho management OF
the canals should be brought to speedy punishment
and the Executive under the powers already conferred
upon him, should suspend all officers who have violated
the law
FtM-The republican party has proved itself, from
the beginning Of the party of practical reform and
sound economy. In the affairs of this State it has
within the last four years provided for the payment
10000, 600 of the public debt and practically extn-
guished the general State indebtedness and by this
action has made it certain that the for the next
year will be reduced about So, 600 900.
Sizh-Further imitation of the currency, under any
pretence whatever, would be public calamity. The
interests of honest industry and the comm on welfare
demand the speedest possible return to specie payments
Seren0-The whole subject of taxation ought TO be
carefully and wisely reviewed the end that its bur-
dens should bear equally upon all.
Eigth- Recognizing as conclusive the Presidents
public declaration that he is not candidate for renom
nation, and with the sncerest gratitude for his patri
otto services declare unaterable opposition 10
the election of any President for third term.
Ntnh-The free public school is the bulwark of the
American Republic. We, therefore, demand the un-
qualified maintenance OF the public school system and
its support by equal taxation. We are opposed 10 all
sectaran appropriations, and we denounce as a crime
against liberty and republican institutions any project
for sectarian division or perverson Of the school fund
Of the State
TenI-Thc national administration, by its seadfast
fidelity to the principles OF commercial honor by its
opposition to unsound financial projects; by its calm
avoidance of collisions with foreign Powers by It's re-
lance justice and reason, rather than force the
settlement OF disputes by It's firm vindcaton of the
national dignity and authority by rgdy executing the
laws correcting abuses Furnishing offenders, and en-
forcing retrenchment, without boastful ostentatous
pretenson, deserves the gratitude of the American
people, and adds usre to the services the war of
the distinguished soldier and patriot who stands at its
head.
After the adoption of the instrument
Mr.. Madden Of Orange, moved to adopt the resolution
offered by him this morning about reforms in canal and
prison administration He said this was a very impor-
tant matter, and the people DESTROYS TO have this
Convention express its sentiment on the subject.
Mr.. Hale raised point of order that the motion
must be one to amend the report Of the committee The
Chair decided the point of order well taken.
Mr.. Anthem moved 10 amend the eighth resolution,
relating TO the subject of third term, by striking out
that part which refers to a dccension having been
ms nv President He thoupht moi ouIv nm.