The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-08-16

for an Endorsement of the administration or
against it, for the Southern policy or in oppo-
sition to it. A difference is existing in the Re-
publican party. What shall be done about it?
Shall one man be compelled to swallow the
opinions of another, or shall not each have lib
erty to cherish his own? am opposed to both
these resolutions. I am known by perhaps
every member of this convention to entertain
very decided views on the Southern question,
but am just as ready to vote against the reso-
luton condemning the Presidents policy as I
am to vote against one approving. We cannot
AXE action eth way without offending good
men, and creating needless heartburnings and
discussions. We can all unite on a. strong
platform, embracing the issues which we hold
in common. We can all rally as one man to
the support of Gov. Connor. We can be toler-
ant to each others opinions. We can all re-
maxim which teaches, In essentials
there should be unity in non-essen-
tials, liberty; in all things, charity"
A. G.. Lebroke made violent speech against
the administration, which was greeted with
cheers and hisses After other speeches Aaron
Fl. Morrill, said he wanted peace, but there was
no peace in opposition to the national admin
istration, and he desired to say this to his
friends who had preceded him. He proceeded
to address the convention amid a scene of
great confusion, being greeted with cheers and
Kisses. Mr.. Blaine's motion to lay both resolu-
lions on the table prevailed.
A meeting of disaffected Ohio Republicans
met at Columbus last week, and was presided
over by Gen. John Beatty, former member of
Congress. Resolutions were adopted bitterly
denouncing the Southern policy of President
Hayes.
A. B. Cornell, Naval Officer of New York, and
Chairman of the Republican State Committee,
says he will not resign either Office, but pro-
poses to hold on to both until relieved.
Washington telegram: The President says
| that the proceedings Of the Maine Convention
are disappointment to him. He expected
something more emphatic in the way Of cen
sure. The resolutions, he said, are not dan
gerous, and the country can stand them. ~
The Virginia Democratic Convention after a
stormy session of three days, nominated Fred
erick W. NJ. Halliday for Governor. plat
form was adopted recognizing the obligation Of
the public debt, and recommending the Gen
eral Assembly to endeavor to readjust the same
in a manner just to creditors and honorable tc
| the State. f.a .-.:
| The workingmen's political movement is said
to be assuming formidable shape in Ohio.
1 convention is to be held for the nomination OF
aState ticket, and Legislative tickets will be
nominated in nearly every county. Many
farmers are joining in the movement.
| A State convention Of the Workingmen's
party in Ohio was held at Cincinnati last week.
| A platform was adopted, and the following
ticket nominated For Governor, L. Fl. Bond,
of Cincinnati; Lieutenant Governor, Francis
Skarde, of Cleveland State Treasurer, L. II.
Hine, of Loveland; Clerk of the Supreme
Court, Henry Armsperger, of Cincinnati
Board of Public Works, P. G. McGeeney, of
Xenia School Commissioner, Peter H. Clark,
of Cincinnati.