The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-08-05
STATE CONVENTION.

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ticket.
For. Governor, J. 8 Pillsbury n
Minneapolis.
Lieut. Governor, John b. Wake.
field, Faribault County.
Sec Of State, John s. lrgens, Now.
er eouaty.
Auditor, y. B. whitcomb, Olm
stead county.
Treasurer, VIM. pf.ender, New
Ulm.
Attorney General, Geo. P. Wilson,
W,nona.
Clerk Of Supreme Court, sam H .
Nichols,
Railroad Commissioner, c. A. Gil
man, St. Cloud.
The following resolution shows the
position taken by the convention in
regard to Office of Chief Justice
Resoloed, That, believing it a duty
to elevate the choice Of judges above
whatever il debasing in party contests
this convention will make no nomiua-
ton for chief justice Of the supreme
court. but in recognition Of the unani-
nous voice Of the legal profession OF
the state, as vel! az the general judg-
ment Of men Of all ciasses-wkich has
twice found expression in executive
appointments-we commend for elec.
ton to that Office the present incum.
bent, Judge James Gilfllan, = man
pre-eminently qualified for the high
position.
THE PLATFORM AND KEsoLu rioNs.
First-Ths republicans Of Minnesota
rsaaism the cardinal principles Of
their party which have become the es
eablished policy Of both state and na.
tional governments-the unity and
indissslubility of the nation, the equal
rights and just protection Of all men
before the law.
Second-That on the prominent
questions Of the day, we favor that
policy of finance which shall steadily
keep in view return to specie pay
nents.
Third-A tariff strictly for revenue
yet so adjusted as to be the least bur
densome and tho most favorable TO tho
interests of home industry and labor.
Fourth-We demand that all rail-
way and other corporations shall be
held in fair aud just subsection to the
law making power constitutiona'ly
exercised
Fifth-That we corlially endorse
the progressive aud liberal P licy Of
the republican party in its we'll Iefiued
anG clearly announced purpose to fos-
tor the agricultural, industrial and
commercial interests Of the country by
a judicious system Of internal improve
ments, having for their object the en-
largement Of facilities and reduction
in the cost Of transportation for inter-
state commerce.
Sixth-That to tho republican psr-
ty, is justly due the honor and credit
Of securing for tho first time the rec
ognition by foreign governments the
full and complete rights Of citizenship,
in reversal Of the monarchical doctrine
that subject cannot absolvs himself
from allegiance to bis sovereign by
naturalization under our laws.
Seventh-We heartily commend the
honesty aud efficiency Of the present
state administration, and point with
satisfaction to the fact that it has ro-
d"ced tho aggregate Of state taxes
twenty per cent. within the last two
years.
Eight-That the example Of Wash.
ington in refusing to bs candidate
for third presidential term, and af-
drmance by President Grant ofthat
principle, is one We sacredly cherish.
and We should regard departure from
it dangerous innovation.
Ninth-That we approve Of the
present republican national admins
t1ation, and especially the earnest ef-
forts to collect the revenue. to prevent
and punish fraud. to expose past viola.
tions aud to guard against their recur.
renee in the future.
Tenth That We endorse the policy
Of adjusting difficulties between this
and foreign nations BY arbitration in-
stead Of war. and as friends Of justice.
peace and humanity. we shall hail the
day when this policy shall be adopted
throughout the world,
Eleveuth-A greatful people can
never forget tho services Of her sol.
diers, and it is due to them that liber-
atty and generosity should be exsr-
cised 10 matters Of back pay, bouuties
aud pensions.
Twslfth-That since the purity and
permanency Of free institutions Of gov
ernment depend upon the universal
diffusion Of knowledge and virtue
among the people, tho republican party
of Minnesota re-afi.ms ito convictions
hat it il the duty of the state. not
only to maintain the integrity Of the
common school system, but to do oil
that is nsedful 20 to increase its eff.
cheney as to secure the blessings Of a
wise and generous education to any
child within its borders.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
First District-D NJ. Sabin.
Second District-Wm. R, Marshall,
Chairman.
Third Dfstrict-C. T. Benedict,
Fourth District-Geo. A. Brackstt.
Fifth District-A. c. Dodge.
Sixth District,-W. H. II. Johnston
Seventh District-G, w. Benedict.
Eighth Distriot-E. r. Smith.
Ninth Dtstrict-A. knight.
Tenth District-A. Il. Harwood.
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