River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-20
WISCONSIN POLITICS.
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HretcsdAnsss OF the Republican .enyen-
yentfon at Madison.


nretcsdln;s. OF ths Republican . eaven-
yentton at Madison.
The Republican convention for the
nomination of State officers which as
sembled at Madison. Wis. ON the 18th,
was never represented by as many prom
inent gentlemen. The convention was
called to order shortly after IL o'clock by
Hon. Z. w. Keyes, chairman of the State
central committee, who made q powerful
speech in fsror Of tie Nepnblieah party
III conclusion handsomely resigning his
position as chairman of the committee;
Hon. Jonathan Bowman was then elected
temporary chairman and Col. \. Z. Bot
kin, of Milwaukee, temporary secretafS.
After tie Sdopsi6n Of Q resolution for the
appointment OF the usual committees, the
convention took recess till 2 o'clock.
On reassembling the committee ON
permanent organization reported as per
manent officers Hon. ID. NJ. Kelly, of
Green Bay, as president, and 5. S. Rock
wood, of Walworth, as secretary. \ ball
lot was then ordered for gpyernor r.
sultins in the rolaiEatioh of Hon. w. Il.
Smith, Of Milwaukee, as the choice by
one hundred and sixty votes to seventy
nine for Harrison Ludington. The vote
was made unanimous. The convention
then proceeded TO the nomination of
acknowledgements, resulting in the
choice of Hon. j. NJ Bingham, of Chip.
pewa Falls. Hon. Hans Warner was
nominated for secretary OF State and
Richard Qunther for State treasurer; after
which the convention took a recess till
80 p. NJ.
tits kFrSiSd skssies.
On reaisembling at half-past seven,
Hon. W. E. Carter, of Grant county,
was nominated as attorney general; Hon.
W. c. Whiford, of Milton college, was
nominated as State Superintendent; Hon.
Horace Rublee was unanimously elected
as chairman of the State central commit
tee. amid great enthusiasm. The follow
ing gentlemen were named as the State
central committee. First district, Frank
Leland, r. B. Barker; second district
Z. o. Jones, E Woodman; third district
J. II. Wagner, T. Bowen fourth distlict,
]. r. Bingham, Z. +. Frisbie; fifth dis
trict, Chas Iooney, Geo. W. Carter; sixth
district, J. IL Carter, l.. b. Sale; seventh
district, A. Arnold, III. A. Taylor; eighth
district, J. o. Raymond, S. S. Bond.
Highly complimentary resolutions to
Hon. +. w. Reyes, the outgoing chairman
of the central committee, were adopted
unanimously, amid great applause. The
convention was very harmonious and
good feeling characterized all the pro
Geedings. The successful candidates
were serenaded by the Madison band iur-
ing the evening at the Park hotel.
Tie Platform.
Tie following resolutions were adopted:
That We reaffiim the principle which have
guided the nationalRepnbliean Jarty hitherto;
that We declare II 10 be the 81 adfast purpose
of the Republicans OF Visions in to cooperate
with all good citizens IN main aiming In letter
and spirit the constitution Il amendments
framed 10 secure equal ri. hts and protec-
ton 10 all in maintaining the plighted faith
OF the nation and In promoting reforms to
secure economy and efficiency In every branch
Of government; that most earnestly desiring
the paciiication OF the southern section Of our
Onion and Its speedy return to material pros
perity, we are mindful that this can be gained
only by obedience "a the law by protection to
all in every right. b q careful regard for that
class OF citizens least able to protect them
selves. Ia The efforts OF the present national
administration 10 restore peace and concord To
the South, we recognize a magnanimons pur-
pose te remove every @Dblance Of lawlessness
and violence We hope that this magnani.
nifty viii be duiy Appreciated aud that the
reciprocal pledges madaby the prominent cit.
zens and officials Of the South will &c faithfully
kept. We shall rejoice flae Southern policy
OF the president produces The hoped for results
eforder and peace, but II these results shall not
follow this experiment, we demand that other
measures be adopted which shall secure to all
citizens. without distinction OF race or ceIrr
the fullest enjoyment OF fhelr, constitutional
rights: that the determination 81 the national
executive to render the civil seryice more
efficient and less obnoxious 70 criticism
Iseels our approval. The perfecton of onr
system Of government In even detail
Of administration Is one Of tle most
important duties Of the hour All
efforts In that direction should be fairy rnt.
sldered, neither hastily approved noi con.
demned; that In the purposes aud patriotism
of President Hayes We declare our unshaken
confidence. That the attention Of Congrtss
is called 10 the necessity Of such amoaifeation
OF the patent laws as shall while affo-ding I'd,
equate recompense to the Inventor, at the
same time secure the complete protection Of
the people from undue exacticns for the use of
patented articles; that we rejoice that the fide-
ity of the Republican party in upbolding the
national credit has brought Jour currency So
near the point ofresumption of specie payment
We hold that the silveI dollar should be re.
stored 10 its former place as PtOney, and made
a legal tender for the payment of debts, eX-
cept where otherwise distinctly provided by
law, with coinage so regulated as to MAINTAIN
equality Of value and preserve the harmonious
circulation Of gold. silver and legal notes as
money. While we earnestly condemn ell vio-
lence outlawry and mob rule vet the Repub-
lican party expresses it's heartfelt sympathy
with the condition of workingmen who are
willing to work but are unable TO find EN-.
ployment, and public attention should
be called TO the grave importance of tho la
Dor question. and most careful consideration
should be given 10 the same by federal legis-
lation; that we oppose any further bestowal
of public lands upon railroad corporations,
and urge the establishment Of such govern
ment regulation over interstate railroads as
their Importance as national highways in the
interest of the people demand; that we con-
graduate the people of Wisconsin that during
the many years the Republican party has been
in the ascendency no stain has been found
upon its record in this State and therefore
confidently point TO its whole history, espec-
Tally to the wise aud economical administra-
ton of Gov. Harrison Ludngton, as the best
evidence and guaranty OF its intention and
purposes for the future
The following resolution was introduced
and adopted:
Resolred, That the Republican party is in
favor Of an appropriation by congress for the
purpose Of assisting under suitable regula-
tions the surplus laboring men of The larger
cities and mining districts to settle on public
lands
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