The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1879-09-11
MINNESOTA REPUBLICANS.
The Platform Adopted and the State Ticket
Nominated.


Nominated.
The Republican State Convention a.
sembled in St. Paul Tuesday, September
2, and organized by electing Hon. J. v.
Daniels Of Olmsted county for President,
and E. W. Trask of Houston county for
Secretary.
The committee appointed to draft
platform reported the following, which
was adop ed:
PLATFORM
The Republicans of Minnesota ia conven-
tion assembled, make the following declara-
tons
First-We adhere to the platform of princt
pies adopted by the last convention OF the Re-
publican party of the United States, at Cincfn-
natl. The eminent success which has attend
edthc resumption OF specie payment and tho
refundiug Of the public debt at moro favora-
ble rate Of interest than has ever before BEEN
safe s and eS,s sStsasS @ ananeisi policy ~hies ieS
has steadily been adhered to by the Republi-
can party. We checrfully acknowledge the a.
deity and ability with which the finances have
been conducted by the present administration,
and we especially commend the course Of the
! power
uphold the safeguards Of the ballotbox.
Sccond-We desire to cultivate feelings Of
good neighborhood with our fellow citizens Of
| the Southern States, and rely much upon the
| conciliatory treatment and mutually friendly
intercourse to produce those good relations
At the same time We demand that every con-
stitutional measure be exerted to maintain
that liberty and security throughout the South,
| which all citizens are entitled ~ under tho
governments.
Third-We adhere to the advanced position
heretofore taken by the Republican party in
favor Of civil service reform. A true reform Of
| lcud to reduction in the number of Offices
| and promote economy. ANY important moas-
Of civil service reform, In order to be effect
| ual, should be put into the form Of law, and
| not be left subject to Amendments by mere ex-
ecutivc authority.
Fourth-Wc demand retrenchment wherever
practicable, and the strietest economy consist
| cnt with wise administration In every depaft-
| ment Of the national and State government
Without abandoning just policy OF protec-
tion, VIC nevertheless believe that the time
| hus come when some reduction should be
made in the tariff, especially on the duties
on clothing, on books, and on such other
articles as enter into industrial and house
hold economy.
Fifth-The Republican party sets its face
absolutely against everything that savors Of
monopoly, and it will always use every con-
stitutional means to protect the people
against unjust Determinations and combina-
tions of railway or other corporations.
Sixth-WHEREAs, The duty on wheat -four
imported from the United States into Cuba Is
at the enormous rate Of six dollars and twelve
cents barrel, and the restrictions, both In the
products Of the Mississippi valley, We would
therefore request our Senators and Rcpresen-
tatives In Congress to use their best efforts to
procure an amelioration OF our commercial
relations with Cuba and Mexico.
sevcnth-Our thanks arc hereby rendered
to the Senators and Representatives Of Minnc-
sofa for their successful efforts in obtaining ap-
preparations for improving our lake and river
| navigation.
Eight-We will generously cooperate with
our fellow citizens, without distinction OF par
ty, in securing the shortest and cheapest route
for transportation to the seaboard.
Tenth-The prudence, efficiency and prActi.
cal sagacity evinced IN the management Of
State affairs by the administration of Governor
I John s. Pillsbury, deserves the continued con-
tldence of the people.
| THE TICLET.
Governor-John s. Pillsbury, of Heppepin.
Lieutenant Governor-C. A. Gilm1h, Of
Stearns.
Secretary of state-Fred Won Baumback, Of
Douglass.
State Treasurcr-Charles Kittleson, of Free
born
Attorney Gcncral-Charles NJ. Start, of Olm-
stcd
Railroad Commissoner-W. K Marshall, of
Ramsey.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The committee appointed to select State
central committee, one from each judicial dis
trict, made report us follows:
First Districts. P. Jennison.
Second District-Russcll Blakcly, Chairman.
| Third District-D. Sinclair.
F,urth District-C. W. johnson.
Fifth District-John Gorham.
| Sixth District. T. Williams.
Seventh District-W. H. Houiton.
Eighth DistriCt-Ed Il. Smith.
! Ninth Distrct-C Amundson
| Tenth Districtr-W. w. Braden.
Eleventh District-W. w. Spuidng.
! Twelfth District-Frank Thornton.