New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-19

tegrty against all corners from whatever quarter"
IApplause.l
On motion OF Mr. Hall, of Boston, Mr. George g.
Croker OF Boston, was elected temporary secretary
The following committees were appointed:
On Permanent Observation-Disclosures Ladd, New-Bed-
ford; Ezra DavOl, Taunton; Henry d. Hyde, Boston
Harvey ~ Shepard Boston; Amos r. Breed Lynh ~; ~,
g. Potter, Newton Charles +. Wilton, N0rthbriagei
Amasa NOrcrOss Fitchburgi F. W. Rockwell Plttsnea;
RUSSELL PItshed James f. Davenport OF ran kiVe5'
Hubbard Breed Of Salem f. A. Hail. OF Green T ?.
c. Warmer of Springfield; VIM Bancroft OF C9e Ser
field; s. H. Howe, OF Marlboro; Allen Comm, OF nan,
tucket John Morrissey, OF Plymouth Albert Psinei OI
Boston; +. d. PrOwn, OF Websteri F. o. webster Oh
Clinton M
On ResOlutiOpswabrdge A. Field. Of Boston; Thee
dOre Lyman, Of 3roOkline VIM W. CTapO OF He w
fOrd Charles r. Goldman, Of BostOn Edward ~ ferce'
Of Milton John b. d. Cogswell o. Yarmouth ; SS,I n ru1
mer of Boston, Edwin Walden OF LINN Jonn ~ Pm rike'
Dodge, OF Cambridge; W. W. Rice OF worcester DaNld
H. Merriam, Of Ftchburgi George d. Robinson oil Chlc
Opee.
The organization as completed is as follows:
Permanent Chairman-Wm Clafn, of Newton.
wee Presidents Francis Parkman, Of Boston Rufus
S. Frost Of Chelsea John B. Alley Of Lynn W. f. PTa
Peabody, of Lowell; VIM IL: Forbes; OF Milton Lew H.
Goodness Of & VIM VIM RSsse o. Of LAW
renee L. j. Gum, of Greenfield; j. c. PARSONS OF hOl
Newton: b. q Easton of Nantucket; W. E. C. Swan, OF
StOuChtOn; n. W. Everett, OF Walenan GnaLles o.
Noyes Of Boston; T. b. Lynde, of West Brookheldi b.
observation-disclosures G. Croker OF Boston; James II.
Newton of HoyOke. and George II. Foster, OF Boston
There was a delay of few minutes waiting for the
chaplain. during which there were several calls for
Banks"
Ex-Governor Clafln, having been introduced to the
convention called upon the Rev. A. b. Kendg, OF Wor-
cester, who offered prayer.
Ex-Governor Clafn then addressed the convention at
some length. The following extracts contain the
salient points Of his address:
For more than twenty years the principles and policy
OF the Republican party have been accepted Dy the
people OF this Commonwealth. You can point to-day
with pride ana satisfaction 10 an administration OF
public affairs IN which dishOnor has come 10 The
State by It's trusted servants, and not dollar OF money
has been lost TO the Treasury from defalcatiOn The
public credit has been carefully preserved ana not
cy or town in the Commonwealth has failed 10 meet Its
pecuniary obligations, principal and interest at ma
turiy. The Of vigorous enterprtsing aud con-
santly increasing population nave been met rs far as
n is nossibe 10 do so, by wise legislation, Alter
thorough and careful examination, public enterprises,
des gned to bring State into closer communication
with the great producing sections OF the Union have
been pushed to favorable results and every encourage
ment given to the deyeOpment OF new INDUSTRIES ana
the spread of intelligence and diffusion Of knowledge
amongst the people. -,,-, a.,
az money raised for state purposes and the revenue
is largely drawn from corporations holding funds IN
trust or using under laws granting special priv
leges and advantages TO owners.
The Republican party has taken the lead IN enacung
laws which tend TO give equal justice 70 all men and all
women. II has encouraged WISE equal ana liberal eG-
pendtures for purposes OF education SO that the mgh
school OF to-day affords opportunities but little Tess hah
those given by colleges forty years ago These things
Dut Tor the WlOlo people, every
man can enjoy them ana use MS hnuehce anu woe 10
extend their benefits in the community In which ne hyes
The Republicans Of Massachusetts have always taken
q deep interest National affairs, and in this hour OF
danger their cherished principles they VIII not leave
their accustomed and shut themselves up TO the
consideration OF state matters only silence on tnef
part would Of faith IN their past declarations
They have apology to make for they believe that the
National Administration, as conducted Dy the HepuDl
can party will bear the test OF time, aud eItOrt from the
future historian however muGh ne may oe 70
critclse It's action, MS approval Ohder ils guu4nee,
the Nation has advanced with une1ampled rapidly
IN ali those matters necessary the welfare Of the peO-
pie. In every period OF the Natons history lts
leading statesmen have bestowed much attention upon
its currency connection with its finances. Every one
of them after careful study has taken the ground that
sound oGreney equal w vs 90 s p s Rs ard cone one
sumer An ever-yaTying standard OF money IN com
mupity Is bad false balance The effect may not
be SO readily and the act not being that OF an nd
yldual is not punishable by law, but the result s loss
and uncertainty, destroying public confidence and In,
growing OF its necessities, system OF currency has
been established unequaed IN all those points deemed
essential by sound hnancers has the same value IN
all parts OF the country. II Is amply occurred by de-
pOsits in the Treasury IL Us more Tree rom counter
II but thing 10 complete the system ana make
it without It's equal IN the world 10 us security ana Jus
sentatiOn. In the human system pure wafer Is aoso-
Iutey necessary to its growth aud webeng-so to the
business of the world pure and perfect standard Of
money. II the water used be impure disease - sure 10
follow: so m the body polite, the OF imperfect
money prOduces disease which reaches the mnuest
TRANSACTIONS According 10 promise anu Dy act OF Con
The people will then pure currency, because II Is
equal I'M value TO that OF the best nations Wellington,
wnen asked what was his plan OF DaE'e az %aLefoo,
plan" Let stand by our plan, when all experience
has shown be the only one that leads 10 the place oi
The Southern question IA ever present in our politcs
We may depore the stu peryading the South,
but we must confess when remember the difficulties
encountered that the seeded states are In Tar better
condition to-day than other countries have been after
1ty wears OF attempted pactcati0n II cannot be de.
MED that the Republican policy has been generous TO the
south that policy continue, for no other would DO
10 accord with the principles OF tue party But we can
not shut eyes to the evident OF ne Southern
Democratic leaders obtain control OF the Government
by sending solid delegation 70 the next congress- we
know the result for II viii be the OLD Story OF southern
domination and Northern subseryiency II kePuphcans
true TO themselves and their principles ah danger
Will be ayerted Upon them deyoVes me outY Of pre-
try OF maintaining sound currency and the rights OF
enfranchised freedmen Lot them DO faithful to their
trust.
Mr.. Claims illusions to a sound currency were ap
plauded.
On motion Of Mr. Charles ]. Prescott Of Boston, the
Senators and members OF Congress and members OF the
State Central Committee present invited to take
seats on the platform.
Mr.. Faxon, of Quincy. offered the following, which
was referred:
ResoLUsd That We the representatives OF the Repub
cau party Of Massachusetts, In convention assembled
demand that corrupt incompetent and unnecessary off,
and employees entreDched In the Boston Custom
House and other public offices OF the State shall be at
quires be filled with honest, Godfearing, capable law
abiding citizens.
The Committee on Credentials reported through the
chairman that the 800 cities and towns OF the Common
wealth were represented by ,2S4 delegates
Mr.. Pierce. OF Maiden moved that committee OF one
from each Congressional District be appointed receive
sort and count votes informal ballot for Governor
Mr.. Fa1on said that in former times at Republican
State Conventions he had the best for believing
that there have been men who have voted several
delegatons that well enough for Democratic. but
not for Republican Conventions.
AN IMMENSE MAJORITY FOR TALBOT.
The motion TO appoint the committee was adopted
aud the Chair announced the following: