The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-08-02
Ohio Rcnublicnu Convention.

TIE PLATFORM OF THE CONN ENiloN- IL
CURRENCY-THE STRIKE, &C., &C.
CLEVELAND, August 1.-The following
platform was adopted by the Ohio state Re-
publican Convention to-day
: ReSolred, That we reattirm and adopt the
platform and resolutions OF the National
Convention OF the Republican party adopt
ed in the Convention at Cincinnati! in June,
1876.
Resolred, That the Republicans Of Ohio
reaifirm their unfalterinS confidence IN
Rutherford b. Hayes as statesman, pa
triot, and Republican, and cordially APP
prove and support his efforts for the pacll-
cation OF The country and the establishment
of its civil service upon basis OF purltyand
efficiency.
Resolred, That we rc;tfiirm it as the ur-
alterable purpose of the Republican party
to maintain and enforce the provisions Of
the recent amendments to the Federal Con-
stitution, guaranteeing the civil rights of
citizens before the law, irrespective Of race
or color, and insist upon the full, ctlectual
performance BY the Federal Government in
execution OF all its power of its constitu-
tional obligations in that behalf.
Resolved That we are in favor OF both
silver and gold as money: that both shall
be legal tender for the payment OF all
debts, except where otherwise specially
provided by law, with coming and valua-
ton 50 regulated that our people shall not
be placed at a disadvantage in our trade
with foreign nations, and that both metals
shall be kept in circulation as the money OF
the nation, as contemplated by tue Constl-
tuition, and we therefore demand the re-
sumption of silver.
Resolved, That we arc opposed to any
further grants OF public lands or money
subsidies, Oh the extension OF the public
credit Of the General Government to aid in
the construction OF railroads.
Resolred, That we are opposed TO the re-
newal OF patents by act of Congress which
are burdensome and oppressive to the
MASSES OF the people, and especially the
laboring classes.
ReSolued, That we view with alarm the
present disturbed condition Of the country
as evidenced by the extensive strikes OF
workingmcn, followed by destruction Of
life and property in different parts OF the
country; and while we deprecate each and
every resort to violence and disorder, and
cordially approve the action OF our National
and State authorities in their efforts to en-
force the supremacy OF the law, yet we do
most heartily sympathize with the condi-
who are willing to work, but remain I'M
employed, or are employed at wages
inadequate to comfort and independ-
ence, and as an earnest Of our desire
to find remedy for their condition
we recommend-frst, that Congress es-
tabIish q national bureau OF industry;
second, that Congress exert its authority
over all national highways Of trade by pre-
scribing and enforcing such reasonable
regulations Us will tend to promote safety
OF travel, secure fair return for capital in
vested, and fair wages to employees, pre-
venting mismanagement, improper dis.
ordinations, and the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
officials at the expense of stockholders and
shippers and employees; third, that pro-
vision be made for stating arbitration be-
tween employees and employers, to adjust
controversies and reconcile interests, and
establish justice separately between them.