The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13
THE REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.

The Republican State Convention as
sembled in Madison on Tuesday and
was called to order. by Chairman Reyes,
of the State Central Committee, who
announced the following committee on
resolutions
At large Ed. E. Bryant.
First district, B. B. Northrup and Fl. L. Dous-
Second district, J. T. Lewis, G. W. Burchard.
Third district, John Luchsinger, w. b. Clark.
Fourth district, Angus Smith. f. j. Refs
Fifth district. Thos. w. Spence, A. D. Jones.
Sixth district, II. S. Allen, C. E. Crane
Seventh district, Col. ]. q. Spooner, John A.
Finkenburger.
Eighth district, T. c. Pound, c. NJ. Alebb.
The Convention then adjourned to
2:15 P. NJ, at which time the committee
on permanent organization made their
report. d. NJ. Kelly, of Brown, was
elected President.
The following nominations were then
made
For Governor-Wm. E. Smith, of Milwaukee:
For Lieuterent Goyernor-J. NJ. Bingham,of
Chippewa.
For Treasurer-Richard Guenther, of Win
nebagO.
For Attorney General-Wm. Carter, of Grant:
For Supt. of Public Institutions-C. Whitford
of Rock.
A State Central Committee was then
elected as follows
Chairman-Hon. Horace Rublee, of Dane.
First district-R. I'll. Baker, of Racine, Frank
Leland, OF Walworth.
Second district-E. o. Jones, Columbia E. Z.
Woodman, Sank.
Third district. ii. Waggoner. Rlchland, q.
Bowen, Grant.
Fourth district-J r. Brigham, Milwaukee,
L. F. Frisbie, Washington:
Fifth district-ChaS. Iuling, ManltOwOc, u.
sixth district. H. Foster, winnebago, L.
Seventh district-A. A. Arnold, Trempeleau,
H A. Taylor, st. CrolX.
Eighth district-J. o. Raymond, Portage, 3.
S. Bond, Ashland.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed, after which the convention adjourn
ed sine die:
Resolved, That we reafirm the principles
which have guided the National Republican
party hitherto that we declare 1t to be the
steadfast purpose of the Republicans of Wis
consin to cooperate with all good citizens in
maintaining in letter and spirit the cOnSt1tu-
tional amendments framed to secure equal
rights and protection to all in maintaining the
plighted faith of the nation and in promoting
reforms to secure economy and efficiency III
Resolved, That most earnestly desiring the
paciication of the southern section of our
Union and its speedy return to material pros
perity, we are mindful that this can be gained
only by obedience to law by protection to all
in every right by a careful regard for that
class of citizens least able to protect themselves
In the efforts of the present national admins
tration to restore peace and concord to the
South recognize magnanimouS purpose to
remove every semblance (of an eXcuse) Tor
lawleSSneSS and violence, and we nope that
this magnanimlty will be duly appreciated ana
that the reciprocal pledges made by prominent
citizens and officials of the South will be faith
fully respected. We shall rejoice if the South
ern policy of the President produces the hoped
suits shall not follow this experiment. we de
mand that other measures be adopted which
shall secure to all citizens, without distinction
of race color, the fullest enjoyment OF their
constitutional rights.
Resolved, That the determination of the ma
tional executive to render the civil service
more efficient ana less obnoxious to criticism
meets our approval. The perfection OF our
sy stem OF government IN every detail OF ad-
ministratiOn is one of the most important du-
ties of the hour and all efforts in that dill ecton
should be fairly considered, and neither hastily
approved nor condemned. That in the purpo-
seS and patriotism of President Hayes we de-
clare mistaken confidence.
Resolved, That the attention OF Congress Is
called to the necessity of such modification of
the patent laws as shall, while affOrd1ng ade-
quate recompenSe to the inventor, at the same
time secure the complete protection of the
people from undue eXactlOnS Tor the use OF
patented articles
Resolved, That rejoice that the fidelity of
the Republican party in upholding the national
credit has brought currency so near the
point of resumption of specie payment, and we
hold that the silver dollar should be restored to
itsformer place as money and made legal tender
for the payments of debts except where other
wise distinctly provided by law, with the COIN
age so regulated as to maintain the equality of
value and preserve the harmonious circulation
of gold silver, and legal notes as money.
Resolved, While we earnestly condemn all
violence, outlawry and mob rule, yet the Re
publican party expresses its heartfelt sympathy
with the condition of the workingmen who are
willing to work but are unable to find employ
ment, and public attention should be called TO
the grave importance of the labor question
and the most careful consideration be given
to the same by federal and state legislation.
Resolved. That we oppose any further be-
stowal of public lands upon railroad corpora
lions and urge the establishment of such gov
ernmental regulation over inter state rail
roads as their importance as national highways
and the interest of the people demand.
Resolved, That we congratulate the people
of Wisconsin that during the many years il
which the Republican party has been in the
nscendency no stain has been found upon it:
record in this State. and therefore we confident
ly point to its whole history, especially to tht
wise and economical administration of Gov
Harrison Ludington as the best evidence ant
guaranty of its intentions and purposes for the
future.