New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-08
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
THE WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS.

THE WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS.
THEIR STATE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF HAIR
RIsON LUDINGrON FOR GovERNOn-THyY DE-
MAND HARD MONEY, NoN-sECrARIAN SCHOOLS,
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND A REVENUE
TARIFF.
MADISON, Wis, July THE Republican
State Convention met here at to-day. David At
wood OF The State Journal chosen temporary chair
man. Tho usual committees were appointed and the
Convention took Permanent organization was
effected. with exGov James T. Lewis for President The
following ticket nominated:
FOR Gorcrno~- Harrison Ludngton Of milwaukee,.
fSr SScpetary Of stGtS~II r. warner Of Pierce
E1r 7ysasuysrzIienIy Baetz Of Mantowo zoe nj,
winnebago.
The following platform was unanimously adopted
Resolved. That the Republicans of Wisconsin declare
their unalteble adherence To the indssOlDie union Oh
the States the Sovereignty OF the Federal iovernet IN
TIE functions asSned to ny the Co1sntI 3D. aa 'ho
That we declare parties TO be only deserving OF sppor,
long they advance wise and patriotic principles ana
promote the honest and efficient administration OF puDuo
affairs
That we regard labor as entitled in high degree to
the protection of the Government in all it, rights
That we are in favor OF freedom Of religious opiOi
state interference with religious faith worship. or
any legislation in the interest of any particular creed
That we stand by free education. our pubic school
system the taxation OF all for its support and no division
OF the school fund for any secaran purpose.
That accept with approval the letter Of President
Grant discouragng the nuance IN Office of any Cnef
Magistrate Of the nation for longer petiod than two
terms
Tnat we approve OF the present Republican National
Administration and especially OF itS earnest enOt W
collect the revenue, to prevent and punish rauu, 20
expose past violations of the law and 10 guu asanst
their recurrence in future. go -,
That we indorse the policy OF adjusting difficulties
between this and foreign nations by arbtiatlou s iu
OF war; and as friends Of justice, peace ana minar!
shall hail the day when tits policy shall De adop'ed
throughout the world.
That we adhere the doctrine Of legislative control
over railroads and other corporations deriving thelT
powers and franchises from the State for the Hutua
benefit OF the people and such corporations, without
injustice to the interests OF eiiher when pocy Was 5
augured and will continued to be fJsteted ny te nc
publican party of Wisconsin. to the end that just ana
of transportation may be secured to all people,
while all unjust and oppressive acts OF mOnOpOLcs souu
be prohibited.
That we FAVOR the early attainment OF currency con-
verble with coin. and therefore advocate the Gradu
resumption OF specie payments by continuous Steps III
that direction such manner to disturb the Dnsl
ness interests Of the country little as possible.
That we in favor OF tariff for revenue only 40
adjusted he the least burdensou ana inc iHos'
favorable 70 the interests of labor dud industry
That we desire such revision Of the Patent laws as
will reiens sc industry the oppression OF mOnopohes
IMMIGRATION and to the public tie benefit OF the nNehloh
upon equitable terms. , -,
means Ia the power OF the state to encourage inhnsI
ton rs an Important agency i'll developing the resources
and promoting the prosperity of the Nation. ~ =,
That with the experiences OF the past ~ rel tnce 10
STATE and National Administrations, We have abundant
evidence that the best interests OF ne people u.
mand a continuance of the enlightened and liberal
foster the agricultural industrial, and commercials
interests Of the country, by judicous system o ihle
nal improvements having for their object the enlarge
mrnt Che facilities ant reductions III the cost OF Trans
pOrtaOn for Interstate commerce, by an honest ana
faithful administration Of the laws, and 10y lil ah
renee to the principles justice and progress We hoid
that education ard sound morals are the Dcst as-
promoting the laudable cause OF temperance