Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-19

have guided the national republican
party hitherto; hat 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 pro
lection to all; in maintaining the plight.
ed faith of the nation, and in promoting
reforms to cur economy and e~fficien-
cy in every branch of government.
That, most earnestly desiring the pac-
ification Of the southern section of our
Union and its speedy return to material
prosperity, we are mindful that this car
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 adj
minlstratiOn to restore peace
and concord to the south.
we recognize a magnanimous purpose to
remove every seinblance of excuse for
lawlessness and violence. We hope that
this magnanlmity will be duly appre-
ciated, and that the reciprocal pledges
made by prominent citizens and officials
of the south will be faithfully kept. We
shall rejoice if the southern policy of
the president produces the hoped-for re-
suits of order and peace. But if these
results shall not follow this experiment,
we demand that other measures be
adopted which shall secure to all citi-
zens, without distinction Of race or
color, the fullest enjoyment of their
constitutional rights.
That the determination of the nation
al executive to render the civil service
more efficient and less obnoxious to
criticism meets u approval. The per
lection of our 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 considered, neither hastily ap-
proved nor condemned.
That in the purposes and patriotism
Of President Hayes, we declare our I'M
shaken confidence.
Resolved, That the attention OF con-
gress is called to the necessity of such
modification of the patent laws as shall,
while atlording adequate recompense to
the inventor, at the sam time secure
the complete protection of the people
from undue eXaction for the use of
patented articles.
That we rejoice that the fidelity of
the republican party in unfolding the
national credit has brought our currency
so near the point presumption ofspecie
payment. We hold that the silver dol
lar should be restored to its former
place as money, and made legal tender
for the payment of debts, except where
otherwise distinctly provided by law,
with coinage SO regulated as to main
tain equality o~fvalue, and preserve the
harmonious circulation Of gold, silver.
and legal tender notes as money.
While we earnestly condemn all viO-
lence. outlawry and mob rule, yet the
republican party expresses its heartfelt
sympathy with the condition of the
working men who are willing to work
but are enable to find employment; and
public attention should be called to the
grave importance of the labor question,
and the most careful consideration
should be given to the same by federal
and state legislatures.
That we oppose any further bestowal
of public lands upon railroad corpora
tons, and urge the establishment OF
such governmental regulation over inter
state railroads, as their Importance as
national highways and the interest Of
the people demand.
That we congratulate the people of
Wisconsin, that during the many years
in which the Republican party has been
in the ascendency, no stain has been
found upon its record in this state, and
we therefore confidently point to its
whole history, and especially to the
wise and economical administration OF
Governor Harrison Ludington, as the
best evidence and guaranty of its inten-
ton and purposes for the future.
Adjourned,