Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

anu CdItlully prepared speech, III NhiCH ho
heartily indOrsed the Administration Of
President Hayes, and charged that the
Democratic party and its teachings were
directly responsible for the recent labor riots,
which had done 50 much to prostrate the
business of the nation. Ills remarks indors-
ing Mr.. Hayes were loudly eheeIed by two
thirds Of the delegates and there was no
manifestation of disapproVal-
The first business was the passage Of
resolution referring ali resolutions to the
committee on resolutions, without debate
thus cutting of any unpleasant resolutions
or discussions In the announcement OF
committees, the name of Gen. CARRIED as
one of the committee to frame the plat
form was heartily cheered as was the
announcement that Gen. Garfield bad been
selected by the committee on permanent
organization to act as permanent president.
Some significance was attached to this, IN
view of the fact that Garfield Is Matthews
rival for the United States Senaturship,
and that ne does not fully indorse the
Southern policy of the National Govern
ment. While the convention was waiting
for the report of the committee on resolu-
tions, Congressman Foster made speech,
closing with an expression of hope that
the delegates had no idea of reading
President Hayes out of his party Gen.
Garfield also made vigorous speech. Re
ferring to the labor troubles, he rebuked
the Democrats for their attempt in the
Columbus convention to make political cap
ital out of those troubles, and denounced
them as the real opponents of working
men and of free labor. In doing so, he
referred with much force to the fact that
it was the Democratic party that for gener-
ations had kept oDe-ffth of the labOrers OF
the country in a condition Of slavery.
lie commended the forty Democratic Con-
gressmen from the South who had stood true
when their brethren in the North were
trying to defeat the Electoral count. This
reference was loudly applauded. The Re
publican party, the speaker continued, was
a party of peace as well as of war, and in
peace i. was its duty to secure to all the
States local self-gOyernment, as well as to see
that the Constitution in all its parts was
fully executed. Referring to the President,
he intimated that though he and others
might not agree with Hayes in everything
be did not. and no one could, doubt his
honesty or help admiring his courage lie
concluded by hoping that The promise re-
eardiug the honest vote and honest money.
made by the National Republican Convention
a year ago, would be kept nd reaihrmed by
the Republicans of Ohio.
In due time the committee reported the
following platform;
The Republicans of Ohio in convention assembled,
congratulate the people that during tine long term
OF their control of the affairs OF the state no stain
has bee n found upon their record party that
their mana cement Of local affairs has been true To
the moral and industrial interests OF the people:
and therefore they confidently point TO their past
as the best evidence OF their intentions Tor the
future. -
On national questions the kepuhllcahs OF ONO
claim the same fidelity TO right principles and pre-
tices which they have exhibited in local and State
affairs. Appealing to the determination OF the peo-
pie to maintain Republican principles, they oiier
ior the candid consideration OF the voters oi ONO
the following platform Of principles ,...
Resoited. That isailirm ana adopt the platform
and resolutions of the National Convention OF the
Republican Party, adopted in the Convention al
Cincinnati, in June lc76.
Resoired That the Republicans OF Ohio reaihrm
their unialtering confidence in Rutherford B. Hayes
as a statesman, patriot and Republican and cor
daily approve and support his efforts Tor the pae-
fcaton OF the country and the establishment Of It's
civil service upon basis Of purity and efficiency
Rssolusd That we reaiirm II it as the unaterabls
purpose of the Republican Party TO maintain aud
entorce the provisions of the amendments To
the Federal Constitution, guaranteeing the eva
rights of citizens before the law. irrespective OF
race or color and to insist upon the iull and enec-
tual performance by the Federal Government, in
the execution of all its powers, OF its constitutional
obi cations in that behalf.
R,sonfd That We are in favor Of both silver ana
gold as money; that both shall be legal tenoer
Tor the pay ment OF all debts, except where other
wise specially provided Tor by law, with coialns
snd valuation 50 regulated that our people shsI.
not be placed at 4 disadvantage in our trade VIVA
nations and that both metals shall be kept
in circulation as the money of the nation as rol-
tempt lated by the Constitution; and we therefore
demand the remoneiikatiOn Of silver.
Rsssirfd. That opposed TO any further
grants OF public lands or money subsidies or the
extension OF the public credit of the General Gov
ernment to aid in the construction Of ofIailroads.
Resohsd. That we are opposed to the renewal OF
patents by acts of Congress. which are burdensOme
and oppressive the masses OF the people, and es
pecisiiy to the laborin= classes. ..
disturbed Suited: condition Of the country as evhced BY
The stree S 8 & .J Ernps1y % in rsDi
parts Of the country and while We deprecate each
. nd every resort 10 violence or disorder, ami c.r
diay approve The a:Iion Of our national and s,a,e
Of the law, Vet W We do most heartily ssmpaihiIs
WITH the ,I;r.t II, sh1 ~ w" hpt remain
ployed, or are smploy ed at waSes inadsgaals S 10
our desire to lind remedy :|r thls sona,tign d We
bureau Of industry nat STn3[s's 81 tAs5, hts
prescribing and enforcing such reasonable Ie=ul'-
ruTe air returns Tor capital invested, aud far
%aSes 10 and The arIarditrmepi
o. oiclals at the expense o. stoeHhoGe5s rs anu p
statutory arpirratiops between employers and en-
mi establish Justice aud equity betvesn thgn.
The platform was adop.ed by an alE.,.,t
,napimous vote. The labor plank WAS uh-
o.,sd IN bv many and wouId. it i said.
,,ve becn defeated could it have been voted
mon separatcly. An fort was made to have
nl.nk inserted which should pledge the
,,rtv m the spnn,rt of legislation for the
oxstion of church property, but it was de-
., tod br an overwhelming vote.
proccedinc IN the nominations. Ben"
,,,ostor oi Cincinnati rresented the name
r I,d,e ,Irbors, Taft Mr. Ersleston
,;J that in answer In the questions regard
No. 1,a,oT,C, be en,,l5 s,v that he was
pouIJ;,,r >, ,b. c,rs . 8, perpbli,an vLo
rho .,m,.;..r ss he mad
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