New-York tribune., 1878-05-10
A NEW PLATFORM ADOPTED.

PARTY NEW PlA1fORM
PHILADELPHIA, May 9.-The State Conven-
ton of the National party continued Its deliberations
until halfpast O'Clock this morning, the last half hour
beng spent in discussing the platform reported by the
committee. Some OF the delegates wanted the Toledo
platform substituted for the reported, while others
hoped both platforms would be adopted. After the
motion to adjourn until O'Clock this morning was
carried Mr. S r. Mason the nominee for Governor, was
called for speech. He spoke for some time, great
of the delegates remaining to listen 10 his re-
marks.
The convention called to order, this morning, in
the New National Theatre, at 10 O'Clock. The main oh
ject of the oonyentioBthe nomination OF canddates-
having been accomplished last evening, many or the del
eCates left for their homes early this morning Tho at
tendance the convention this morning therefore,
much smaller than yesterday. 1t evident last night
that the platform then rcported not satisfactory to
the Greenback element OF the party. When the conyen-
On met, this morning, the leaders OF the Greenbaek
wing were prepared 10 the optic 0f new plat
form.
THE MORNING WRANGLE.
#. W. Hughes the first speaker He said in part
We have reached turning point in deliberations.
Either snail go rcrth from this hall with defeat
stamped upon our proceedings, will be able to
bear alO the proud banner will lead to victory
You have placed in nomination standard bearers worthy
the best principles that the National party can III
scribe upon its banners. lAppiause.l You must de
nounce the transfer by the Government oi that great
powerhe control OF the money OF the country 70 the
disposition the bauks. The only true resumption Il
the creation OF esal-tender money that VIII pass
the to which you apply II, AMI II you can use
paper issues of The Government for the same purposes
this Government iSsGe just as good as gold aud
silver want the adoption of platform that viii con
friends TO saw You have been defeated in your own
house You have come to play Hamlet ana yon nave
left Hamlet out on, let Us put HGmfci IN Applausel
have addressed yOu order snow that the solution
of The labor question is the money question: and II ]
viii be more than Paid for my Effort Don't LEI the Ma
tona party be stabbed, though only wounds IN your
own house.
Mr.. Hughes's speerh was followed bv remarks from
number Of other gentlemen. and at times the cOnvcn-
ton was in an uprOar Speakers frequently inter
rupted and occasionally delegate would make use Of
the word /" liar"
A NEW PLATFORM ADOPTED.
After the speeches Mr.. Emerson, OF Pitsburg, came
forward and said desire 10 read tO this convention
a platform" Being given permission be began the
reading, but was compelled TO ask Mr.. Devices TO
take his place. IL was apparent that the
new resolutions suited the convention, and
when the reading finished several delegates
urged the adoption Of the resolutions in stirring
speeches. When the motion TO adopt the resolutions
was made some one moved that the name National
marty he substituted for Greenback-labOr party"
The latter motion defeated however, and the plat
form MS read by Mr. Devices adopted. after further
discussion. The resolutions given in full below
The United States. by OF its vast territory,
fertile soil varied productions rich minerals and TEN
perae climate could wisely governed sustain in com
that az present occupying It, Nevertheless, with an
cnterprisng industrious people after Stes % auh'
labor unemployed aud starvation impending. THIS con
ddon OF affairs has been produced by me control oi The
aud by legislation IN avT OF noii-prOdnctive capital
The policy adopted has reduced the value property,
public and private over one hsl,, whilst Th,s
H5m'nsIy ,bc same. have been by reason Of such
reduction practically doubled From such policy, bank
ruptcy OF the producing interests has been The natural
and result For such control both the Repub
can aud Democratic parties are responsible as the Wis
AT Cincinnati and the Democrats at st. Louis and by
both parties in their state platforms adopted IN fennsy
yania Wisdom wOuld dictate as the remedy lor lhe
existing evils only the repeal OF the perncous laws
the establishment OF wise and judicous financial
the country but also the condemnation by the people
manifested ut the balotbox, OF the Democratic and Re
publican parties, by whom the producing Interests OF
the country have been betrayed; therefore II is -
esolred That neither the Democratic nor fhe Republl
can party Of The country entitled the conndence Of
tie peopie worthy OF Their support ana ihat Their
pledge tney may make in the future unreliable and
unworthy Of credit, be regarded pledges made
reason of such pledges public Indignation alayed.
Pcsoired That rearm and indorse the platform of
on the 22d day OF February, 1873
ReSo1ed. That as the power 10 create money is the
highest prerogatiye OF government and as upon Tie
regulation Of the volume ana value of such money by
wise sn9 InocIns m ,n s1eb p"WrT should be- zeal
ously guarded aud controlled and power regulate
either volume value OF money should be given Ia
banks or other monied corporations who by Of
such power, could subserye private ends ana al WI
hold all the producing and aborng Interests In ab
solute bondage.
Resored That the present National banking system Is
Ony burdensome to the people by reason OF the CUB
sttutiOn of inferior currency for money at heavy
expense TO the country in the useless payment OF inter-
est on bonds but by OF the power in them such
banks obtaining permanent control Of the Govern
ment aud becoming the absolute masters OF ali the
business OF the county and that IN the inter
manufacturer. farmer mechanic and laborer.
the National bank currency should be Withdrawn from
circulation and free legaender money substituted by
the Government in lieu thereof.
Resolved That wealth OF the nation Is founded
labor abOrer should be protected IN bis just rights.
IL desablehat the hoursO labor should be limited
afford the aborer an opportunity 20 cultivate his
mental faculties and enjoy rational social intercourse
with friends TO earn such reasonable wages as may
he an equitable proportion OF the prots of his industry
this that he may smeorate his condition and OBJ
tam the comforts and lnxurs OF NE, ana mus, Dy
aud fields for labor to educate MS cnlldren, ana
through universal education, elevate labor and the
character Of the iaborcr For the purpose oi ATTAINING
these ends.
municipal cOrpOrarOns should limit the hours OF labor;
that the manufacturing mining farming and aoorng IN
teresIs of the country be protected:
by lowering the rate Of interest on money, ard TO
effect tins by Government issuing FREQ legalteDder
money sufficient for the wants Of trade, aud regulating
its value and It's volume by wise and judcous legislation
II.By the protection OF American Industries by the
enactment OF ain Dssed constitutional limits. for
revenue out with determinations for protection To the
labor Of tbe farmer the mncf the manufacturer ana The
producing Interest
III BY holding public lands for the nae Of the actual
settler aud 10 be granted subsidies. To hold such
corporations TO strict accountability, and when the
OF hegrant have been piled with 10 reclaim
lands having been forfeited, and us having
yerted 10 the Government
". by opening flelcs for labor In the cousTuc-
ton OF work OF National Importance either directly by
the Government ITSELF or By rendering assistance IN
be Ia the form Of subsidies bui ali Ouays Of
the Government Ia he adequately secured.
" By encouraging our sIip-buildng interests and the
carrying Of American products In American ships and
TO render surh aid under proper guarantees against
fraud Will enable American steamships 10 compete
with foreign
vi. To afford a safe depository for muney, and pro-
tect the people against the fraud and loss oceasoned by