New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-20

by accamatiou. J. X. Powers, Of Cass County, for
Register of the Land Office,
The following denominations we're made by accla-
nation: J. 1. McJunldu, for Attorney General; J.
H. RothrOck, for Supreme Cont Judge John Run
neds for supreme Court Reporter; and /. j.
HOLMES, for Clerk of the Supreme Court.
THE PLATFORM
FiFst-The United States are a Nation, not
a league. Both State and National Govern
ments should give ample and complete prOtec-
ton to its citizens, either at home or abroad,
against the assaults of traitors and rebels
SecORd-That these truths may be fully real
izcd the Republican party of Iowa demands
that every qualified eeCtOT in every State,
South and North, Democrat or Republic
can black or white, shall be per-
mitted, undisturbed by force aud unawed by
fear, to vote at all elections, at the place pre-
scubed by law, and nowhere else, just once,
aud no more tnan once, and that every vote
so east shall be honestly cOunted that every
person chosen by such votes TO any Office shall
be freely indicted into It and effectively sup
ported I'm the discharge OF Its duties, and
every wcll-infOrmed person knows that with
such freedom Of elective action and honest
administration az are herein demanded, at
least five OF the Southern States are Republic
can boy large majOfitles, and that they
are now IN the hands of the Demo-
cratic party solely through force, freud,
intimidation and failure to enforce the prin-
Ciples herein set forth
Ihird-lhe permanent paCiiiCatlOn Of the
Southern section of the Union, and the COM
plete protection of all its citizens IN all their
civil, political, personal aud property rights is
q duty 10 which the Republican party stands
slcredly pledged. In order to redeem this pledge
It placed the recent amendments IN the COnsti-
tuition of the United States, and upon the
righteous basis of said amendments, Il will
60 forward in the work Of paCiiicauOn until
peace shall come through right doing, and con-
tentment through justice.
FOurth-The new Democratic dogma Of
home rule, which seeks To shut out from
participation In the political affairs Of the
Southern States all citizens who oppose the
Democratic party, and are not natives of
said States, and IN obedience to the spirit OF
which every man from the North OF Republic
eau sentiments Is termed CJrpet-baggpr,' Is
hereby denounced as the worst phase of state
rights yet developed, and we demand for the
people Of Iowa absolute freedom to 90
whithersOever they may please within tho
limits of tine Nation with perfect enjoyment Of
their rights citizens, to utter their senti-
meuts by speech or in the press upon an sub
iects touching their interests, and all matters
of public concern.
FUtd-The armed conflict between traitors
and rebels, who sought to destroy the Republic,
and the patriots who defended 10 aud pre-
served IL, was more than a mere trial OF physi-
cal force between Greeks 1t was struggle
of right against wrong, OF true civilization
against a false one. Whoever regards the
Republican and Democratic parties from other
SjTfE-Ihe soldiers who fought the Nations
battles are entitled to special credit and honor,
and discredit is due in like degree to the
traitors and rebels who sought To destroy it.
Serctt--Ihe Republican party opposes all
laWlcssness In whatever form.
EighH-Ihe wisdom of the financial policy
of the Republican party Is evident from Its re-
suits in the practical resumption already. ae-
cOmplshcd IN rounding the National debt
and any change IN that policy Is denounced as
wholly evil and injurious.
Nmh-The organized rand on the Treasury
to secure payment OF rebel war claims Is un-
pamlleled in impudcnce, and fraught with lm-
mediate danger 20 the Nation.
Icub-A tariff wisely adjusted for revenue.
Eiereuth-Ihe Republican party challenges
scrutiny as to It's administration OF the public
funds. The percentage OF loss under its reign
has been less than can be shown By any other
political party that ever existed.
IlrelHk-Ihe Presidential title was definitely
settled by the NLlNth Congress and any at
tempt to reopen It is dangerous, illegal and
unconstitutional and the Republican party of
Iowa viii resist all efforts not founded on the
CONSTITUTION and existing laws 20 dIsplace the
present possession Of said title ami lt is
source Of sincere cOngratulatlOn That the firm
attitude assumed by the Republican party Of
the country IN this regard forced q majority
of the Democratic members Of the House OF
Representatives to disav0W the real but covert
purpose of the sO-called Potter Investigation.
Ihrcenhi-The efforts of the Democratic
party i'm Congress to cripple the Army and
Navy are earnestly condemned, as beng in
spired wholly OF IN part by the officers who
were engaged in the late Rebellion.
Acknowledgements disapprOyal OF any
interference with the right and duty Of good
citizens 10 use their best efforts in party
caucus, party conventions and az the polls
to secure the nomination and election of good
men.
FitIeenth-PersOnal temperance Is most COM
mendable, and the present active movement
throughout Iowa has our profound respect,
sympathy and approval.
SiTteeRh-Rigid economy is demanded i'm
every department of the public service re-
ductiOn in expenses whenever possible; reduc-
ton in taxation, and an efficient administra-
ton of Office.
Serelteeatk--HOnesty and efficiency in public
affairs, and punishment of dishonesty and
fraud wherever found.
After the nominations were completed the Hon.
James f. Wilson. in answer TO numerous calls, con-
graduated the convention upon the radical stand il
had taken aud upon It's earnest and courageous
language. They should he said, have taken the
same eourse last year. He made a complimentary
alinsioa TO General Grant, which was greeted with
great and continuous applause.
The iiew state Central Committee met this even
ing and elected Frank Hatt0n, Of Tie BWiiRatep
HaRkepe. chairman.