New-York tribune., 1879-06-12
AN UNUSUALLY LARGE CONVENTION.


IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRfBusE.I
DEs MONIES, Iowa, June 1.-THE Repub.
lican state Convention which met here to-day tho
argest held for many years. Every county repre-
sented with the exception OF Dckenson The presence
OF number OF prominent men who have
lately taken little interest in politics
ticed. Among them ex-senator Harlan. tho
Hon James +. Wilson, the Hon. J. u. Grinnell and
Mr.. Adams Bates Over 1000 persons were packed
into the Opera House. and large numbers unable
to get into the building. Mr. John ~ C. Irving. Of
Keokuk, was chosen temporary chairman, aud made
thrilling speech, striking the keynote OF Iowa Repub-
licansm. He said 90 Is nation not league Repub-
licansm the synonym for patriotism. Every purpose
Of the Democrats is against the Union The sword has
decided that this is n Nation will rot cease
until every man, North and South, recognizes
this prncplej and We VIII maintain with
$4,000 muskets what say. We shall
appeal the people, and by votes in October TO
the south what Will do in l8sO-whethor under the
lead OF that OF imperial ability. Conkng, that
magnetic orator. Blaine, of Maine that greater than
all. the silent plowng his homeward way
through the China Sea, General Grant" Upon tho
uerance OF the OF Blaine and Grant, there was
uproarious applause for several minutes. The Conven-
tion opened formally with prayer by the Rev. j. 8.
Jencks OF the Episcopal Church, who until two weeks
O Democrat but who has been converted by the
Southern brgaders In Congress.
Ex-senator James Harlan taking the chair pres
ident OF the convention said that as man advanced In
life, with considerable knowledge OF public affairs, he
felt a paternal socitude for the young Republicans Of
the State but he was satisfied with the manifestation
before him. II such convention he had never
before seen and the outlook good for large Repub-
lican majority 10 the State.
After the Presidents speech the Convention noms
mated the following ticket while waiting for the Com
mittee Resolutions TO report:
For Goreynor-"Jonn H. Gear
Lieutenant Coz OrerH0r-+F. J. Campbell
Supreme court Judge-Judge Beck.
Superintendent Public Lstructlon-'Carl W. Won
COelin.
Governor Gear and Lieute nant-Governor Campbell
were renominated by aoclamation, and both gentlemen
made short and earnest speeches. The report OF the
Committee on Resolutions, OF which the Hon. James
+. Wilson chairman, was adopted without amend'
ment. The platform reflects the unanimous
sentiment of the party. There is now not
division In the ranks summary OF the platform is
given below
It declares that this country nation q confed.
GRAFTON Of States the Democratic party denies this doc
rine, which was settled by the war, and is there
fore unsafe one to trust with the National life.
aS5 S' s denial by the Democratic party has
resulted in barbarous ourages In the south.
tration of governmental affairs The third resolution
denounces the attempt in Congress TO repeal the election
ton OF Si the b9iidcsns eiesnts Of the southern
| States, and to repeating and fraud In New.
York City and elsewhere. The opposition 70
such attempts made by Congressman and by
the President his is accorded profound commen
daon. The threat or money for the Army the
utions declare is the echo Of the threat made DUR
ing the rebellion, and the end will be the same Tie
Government the Union could not be beaten to death,
be starved to DEATH The hnancial policy Of
Republican party approved Of and It's results are
| declared TO be a sOurceof PRIDE
| The platform further declares that the currency
should be maintained a par. and that there should 10
no more Con QressiOnal tnkering with the finances 80
that industries may be revived and the general welfare
promoted. The profit OF coinage should lnure to tue
Government and not 70 the bullion owners.
The eighth resolution favors wisely adjusted tariff
revenue, and the NINTH strict economy IN taxes
lust reduction and equalization Of official salaries.
tenth resolution gratitude to the solderg
and the war, and denounces tue removal
OF soldiers by Democrats in Congress and the ap'
pontment 10 their stead of Confederate soldiers. The
eleventh rearms the position OF the Republican party
on prohibition and temperance questions halls tho
good work done by the reform clubs and fayos eonst
tutiOnal amendments prohibiting the manufacture and
sale of all intoxicating liquors beverage within the