The New York herald., 1878-09-25
CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS

AN UNQUALIFIED HARD MONEY PLATFORM
ADoPIED-oUALIFIED ENDORSEMENT OF
PRESIDENT HAYEs-oHARLEs p. ANDREWS
TIE NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR
HARTFORD, Conn.,, Sept "a, 1878.
The Republican State Convention met at Allyn Hall
this morning. Colonel II. A. r. Hoyt OF Green wich,
was chosen temporary chairman, and, taking the
chair, mnde strong speech in favor Of hard money
platform. Tho usual committees wero appointed and
the Committee on Credentials reported delegates
from nearly every town.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
The Committee on Permanent Organization reported
Stephen W. Kellogg, OF Waterbury, president of
the Convention. Mr.. Kellogg made a special nd.
dress, mainly on the financial question, and
unequvocally In favor OF hard money Ho
claimed that tho republican party must stand
by It's records in the past-that policy which has the
effect of bringing the greenback dollar up within
half cent Of Tho standard gold dollar Ho reverted
to the difference between the hard money deciara-
tions OF the Connecticut democrats three years ago
aud the lodging in their New Haven platform las.
week. Tho republicans win have none OF this but
will stand solid for hard money.
NOMINATION GOVERNOR
The Convention proceeded 10 tho nomination OF o
candidate for Governor, aud Colonel II. W. Il. Hoyt
OF Greenwich, moved tho nomination OF Henry Z.
Robinson, OF Hartford county, by acclamation Tho
motion received with enthusiasts an
pauso, and Mr.. Robinson would have been
placed In nomination Immediately but for the
presentation Of iettors from him positively de-
cin,nc to run. Tho Convention then, nftor hearty
aud cordial commendasion of tho man by delegates
from all parte Of the State, nominated Mr. Charles b.
Andrews, OF Litchneld for Governor by acclamaton.
Mr. Andrews is a prominent lawyer, has been In tho
State Senate and tho House, and last Lsg,sa-
turc was Chairman OF the Judiciary Committeo Ho
Is a native OF sunderland, Mass, u clear headed
capable man, and the nomination met with general
approval
BALANCE OF TIL. TICKET
The Convention then nominated Mr.. David Gallup,
OF Paipncld, for Lieutenant Governor by acc
Mr. Gallup has been several times tho Legislature
and IS very prominently known in tho State.
Tho Convention then nominated by ballot Colonel
David Torrance OF Derby Tor Secretary Of state and
then took recess for dinner.
Al tho afternoon session tho Convention nominated
TaImngo Baker, oi Norwalk, for treasurer.
THE PLATFORM.
The following Is the PLATFORM
Tho republicans OF Connecticut convention assembled
Prs tho existing danger 30 the public credit. in
dustry and commerce call to pledge
ec " wes s u.es.y OF eas ss. "SS .
throush the perls OF great war and preserved and
That the bonds of tho United States and tho
sacred debts TO bs paid to tho last dollar in the
snssa mo ne, o hS wo mat the only money
world gold and silver coin OF the weight hncnes
enrIsrcy shall 10 rodoomabs IN co,n the will Of tho
Sd shall '' Kept
Third.lha tho issue OF legal tender notes ouy jus
lower the standard OF money increase the volume Of
tho con .%Sy ropa ao
oaton: aud this we declare. reissue OF legal tender
euse gross violation Of the constitution OF the United
states. and therefore, demand actual resumption of
shall do no act to delay It, but shall leave country
f1pr@lhat tho of capital labor sro SO
op ss hes ad 1 ws Go Al" nrsp. @ to array
dice, between employer aud eaiploJca
IJh-lhat We demand the most rigd economy not on ny
from tho state aud national governments. tut from all
s,rAwc condemn MS unworthy Of an enlightened people
nsgMdy appropriation OF tho public for the
Ing with It's officers lifelong services
devoted to toe OF the from foreign foes,
Indian dcpredntions and domestic insurr.ction.
orrosirios TO sunsrDIrs
In OF the United states IL excrcse of
civil and political rights thatwc Insist that there shall bs
corpo atons no payment directly or indrec,y Of what
called rebel clsns, that legitimate expenses
oss s' governments '"' 0' met 0' adequate a''fop
ABour PRESIDENT uArrs.
Eiqhh That believe In the Integrity and patriotism
OF President Hayes and will give nm cordial support
efficient public service and to maintain tho financial honor
Nth That tho tito of President Hayes having been
settcd by eonmson OF both political parties acting in
~ hn 1 e e. nn him n . the at
reopen ,hc question OF his title scdtou,
their ojec. the welfare oftho tho advance
Tgnf-ws commend to tho voters of Connection. tho
nominees OF WI. Convention beoving that their high
within power carry enforce the principles
herein declared.
The Convention completed the State ticket by the
nomination OF Chauncey Howard, OF Coventry, for
Comptroller
The reading fthe platform was heartily appaudod
at every point, ana II was adopted nimously.
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