The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-09-20
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The Republican convention. for the
nomination of State officers which as-.
sembled ut Madison. Wis, on the 11th,
was never represented by as many prom
inent gentlemen. The convention. was
called to order shortly after 12: o'clock by
Hon.. E. w. Keyes, chairman of the State
central committee, who made /; ID powerful
speech ih favor of the Republican party,
in conclusion handsomely resigning his
position as chairman Of the committee.
Hon. Jonathan Bowman was then elected
temporary chairman and Col. A. c. Bot
kin, of Milwaukee, temporary secretary.
After the adoption of resolution for the
appointment Of the usual committees, the
convention took q recess till 2 o'clock.
On reassembling the committee on
permanent organization reported as per-
manent officers Hon. D. NJ. Kelly, of
Green Bay, as president and s. s. Rock
wood, Of Walworth, as secretary. A bal
lot was then ordered for governor, re-
sulting in the nomination Of Hon. w. E.
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 Guhthcr for State treasurer, after
which the convention took a recess till
1880 p. M.
THE EVENING SESSION.
On reassembling at half.past seven,
Hon. w. E. Carter, of Grant county,
was nominated Us attorney general; Hon.
W. G. Whitford, 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,
E. O. Jones, E. Woodman; third district,
J. H. Wagner, E. Bowen fourth district,
J. R. Bingham, G. F. Frisbie; fifth dis
trict, Chas. Looney, Geo. W. Carter; sixth
district, J. H. Carter, L. B. Sale; seventh
district, A. Arnold, H. A. Taylor; eighth
district, j. O. Raymond, s. S. Bond.
Highly complimentary resolutions to
Hon. E. 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-
ceedings. The successful candidates
were serenaded by the Madison band dur
ing the evening at the Park hotel.
The Platform.
The following resolutions were adopted:
That we rcafilm the principles which have
guided the enationalRepublican party hitherto;
that we declare it to be the steadfast purpose
of the Republicans Of Wisconsin to cooperate
with all good citizens in maintaining in letter
and spirit the constitutional amendments
framed to secure equal rights and protec-
tion to 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 pacitcatiOn of the southern section of our
Union and its speedy return to material pros
perity, we are mindful that this can be gained
all In every right, by a careful regard for that
class of citizens least able to protect them
selves. In the efforts of the present national
administration to restore peace and concord to
the South. we recognize q magnanimous pur-
pose to remove every semblance Of lawlcssness
nifty will be duly appreciated, and that the
reciprocal pledges made by thepromineut citi-
zens and Offici9ls of the South will be faithfully
kept. We shall rejoice If the Southern policy
OF the president produces the hoped for results
oforder and peace, but if these results shall not
measures be adopted which shall secure to all
citizens, without distinction of race Tor color,
the fullest enjoyment of their constitutional
rights: that the determination of the national
executive to render the civil service more
efficient and less obnoxious to criticism
system of government in every detail
Of administration is one Of the most
important duties Of the hour. All
efforts in that direction should be fairly con.
sidered, neither hastily approved nor con.
demned; that in the purposes and patriotism
Of President Hayes we declare our unshaken
confidence. That the attention of Congress
is called to the necessity of such modification
Of the patent laws as shall, while affording ad.
equate rec0mpcnse to the inventor, at the
| same time secure the complete protection o1
the people from undue exactions for the use o1
patented articles; that we rejoice that the fdel
ity of the Republican party in upholding the
| national credit has brought four currency SC
near the point OF presumption ofspecie payment
We hold that the silver dollar should be re-
| stored to its former place as money, and made
legal tender for the payment of debts, cx
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 az
money. While we earnestly condemn ell VIC
lence, outlawry and mob rule, yet the Repub-
lican party expresses its heartfelt sympathy
with the condition Of workingmen who arc
willing to work but are unable to find EN-.
ployment, and public attention should
be called to the grave importance Of the Ia.
Dor question. and most careful consideration
should be given to 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.
gratulate the people of Wisconsin that during
the many years the Republican party has been
in the ascendency no stain has been found
confidently point to it's whole history, espec'
tally to the wise and economical administra.
ton Of Gov. Harrison Ludington, as the best
evidence and guaranty of its intention and
purposes for the future.
The following resolution was introduced
and adopted:
Resolsod, That the Republican party is in
favor of an appropriation by congress for the
purpose of assisting under suitable regula'
tions the surplus laboring mon Of the larger
cities and mining districte to settle on public