Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-05-06
THE CALIFORNIA REPUBLICANS

The State Convention OF the Republican
party met at Sacramento last week, and
we append below the resolutions adopted
by that body. Although not a nomlnat-
ing body, it was deemed proper that the
Convention should express the sentiments
of the Republicans of California upon
questions of character which will prob
ably find prominence in the Presidential
canvass this year. We invite perusal of
the resolutions and think our friends will
agree with us that they have the right
ring.
The apportionment for delegates had
been based upon the united vote of Phelps
and Bidwell, looking to reunion OF the
Republican elements of the State, success
full if we are to judge of the fact from the
personnel and action which the Conven-
ton has taken. Among the delegates
were large number who in the canvass
of last year as well as that of 1873, were
active Independents. One of these, Mr..
Norton, presided over its deliberations.
And of the delegates to Cincinnati at least
three were identified with that wing of
the party. We are glad to see that the
olive branch offered by the Republicans
was accepted in the same spirit. So long
as the Republican party in this State is
united it is powerful for good-divided as
it was last year gives to Democracy un-
restrained control. And there never was
a good reason for the division which came
upon us. All the wrong complained Of
could have been righted within the party,
if those who followed Booth and the Sac
armento Union in tho now patty mOve-
ment had shown a 1.-THE of their zeal as
Republicans .hat they showed as lnde-
pendents. 1t was deusion, an idle
hope to believe that the Democrats would
abandon their own organization to any
great extent, and aid in the formation Of
a new party. 1t suited the purposes Of
ambitious would-be leaders to claim that
such would be the case, but the illusion
was dispclled when the ballots were
counted. The Republican sentiment pre-
ponderstes in this State and by its aid
only can we hope for an era Of good gov
ernment. Generally one dose of Democ-
racy is enough to sicken the people, and
they hasten to throw the party out of
power. The more rope given them the
quicker do they commit political suicide.
Here are the resolutions
RESOLVED, That we have undiminished
faith in the integl ity of the Republican party
OF the Nation that in its principles is the only
security of National existence, prosperity AID
honor. lApplause.
RESOLVED, That in suppressing the great
rebellion, begun and prosecuted by one wing
Of the Democratic party, codntonaneed and
aided by the other, and in destroying slavery
and preserving the Nation the Republican
party justly earned the gratitude of the lovers
OF liberty and good government everywhere {;
yet us political party it cannot long endure
and receive popular support solely on renown
already achieved, however brilliant, but must
go forward and courageOusly deal with other
questions now demanding consideration and
that among such questions there is none more
pressing or important than reform in the Civil
service OF inc NOHernment, and the complete
extirpatiOn of the SpotS system, inaugurated by
tho Democratic party. lGreat applause
RESOLVED, That we both admire and ap-
prove the action of those who have been and
are still. engaged in the prosecution and pun
ishment Of official dishonesty. That we are in
favor OF an economical administration OF the
Government by honest, faithful and capable
officers. Loud applause
RESOLVED, That the Republican party of
California dcprecates now, as it has done at
all times IN the past, the presence among us
Of hOrdes OF seryile Chinese, inimical to our
advancement as II nation. That, while the
Democratic party has repeatedly resolved
against the introduction of these people, it
has never taken action to prevent it, That
We fully endorse the course OF our representa-
tIVeS, to whom Is due the credit Of the only
laws of reform upon this subject. That we
are in favor of such modification of the ex-
lstlng treaty with China as will eifectually
prevent any further influx OF these people into
our State. LApplausc,
RESOLVED, That we favor return to metal
lie currency, and The restoration of the silver
coin of the United States to its constitutional
equality with gold rs legal tender.
RESOLVED, That the funded debt of the Ma
ten, the principal and interest of which was
by law made payable in gold, should be 80
paid, and that any and every scheme of repu-
diation, direct or indirect, meets tho hearty
condemnation of the Republicans of Caliior-
MIA. Applause.
RESOLVED, That the Democracy of this State
Is not to be trusted as Il national party with
the possession of the Presidential office or of
congress, because OF Its purpose 10 add hun
dreds of millions to the national debt, for
Confederate soldiers, claims for cotton, legally
ana justly conhscated, and in the end, over
thousand millions tor the loss OF slaves of the
south the allowance of which would most
surely result In another war, since loyaI Union
men VIII mover peacefully consent TO he faxed
TO pay treason for its losses Immense an
plause.