Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-11
THE KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS
Their State Convention.

LOUISVILLE, April 10. - The republican
state convention here, To-day, was largely
attended John D. White the only repub-
lican wi no had represented Kentucky in Con-
gress fO- many years, presided. Walter
Evans was nominated for governor. Resolu
tons adopted state that the republicans of
Kentucky contemplate with pride the his
tory and achievements OF the republicans Of
the United States, and declare firm adher
ence to the principlesdeclared bythJ repu b.
liean party in the platform adapted at Gin
cinnati in 1876. Hearty support is pledged
to insure the efficiency of Uncommon school
system. The resolutions condemn the gross
mismanagcment OF public affairs in Ken
tncky by the democratic party, which has
had control OF the state the past fourteen
years lt has failed to foster q common
school system worthy of namo. and has
robbed tho children of the state. 1t has
sacrificed important interests OF the stats
in internal improvements sndwhile 1t makes
beast that the state has no debts, it exhibits
tho notifying spectacle OF state with no
public works or enterprise, and meagre,
Anticipated aad inadequate public ins;itu-
tons. The current expenses OF the state
are nearly three times a. great "a before the
war, with no reason or excuse for their
being any gIeater. By appeals to the lower
passions Of the populacc and by laudstiOn
and announcement OF spirit OF contemp.
for constituted authority long rampant in
rebellion, the peOpls OF tho state had been
educated into disregard OF lawand order, until
the good name of Kentucky has been blasted
in the estimation OF our sitter stites. The
frsIuen. necessity OF the militia to suppress
disorder. and the lswl..s spirit which stops
short of no crime, from the lynching of OBJ
,rb t..,1E~,l no "A g
sinl:ion Of Judge. On the benches, is the
natural outgrGwth OF the pernicious teach
ings OF the democratic party. The repu6li-
can party igVors and demands such change
IN the conduct of our state affairs IL will
encourage our own people to remain IN the
state instead of gong out from US, aul IN
duce immigration into our borders. that our
soil may bo titled and cur resources de-
veopel.
The resolutions declare tor hard money,
demand the payment vi the national debt IN
the most scrupulOus good faith. express
pride that the republican party has already
been able to pay oil large portion thereof
aud fund the remainder Ell q llw rate OF III
tercst, and also to resume specie payment
The resolutions express Indignation at the
present lawless attack on the part OF the
democratic congress to cOerce the president
into su5scryency to its vioWs by the
threat Of Withholding the ap9Topria-
tons In the trying position IN
which tie president Is thas placed, he
is entitled 10 the encouragement and sup
nor: Of all good citizens The purpose on
the part Of the democratic members OF Con
gresl to refuse appropriations until he
Yields to .hcir demand is revolutionary in
It's spirit, and a. in 1861 secession was
reio-.ci TO hy those who could not control
tho government IN their own way. 50
now the declared determination to role or
staryc the government IL another exhibition
OF rebellion, and every consideration OF
dnty t. the country demands that tao
President shall resist by every constitution
al means 10 his power this spirit OF lawiess-
ness. Tho republican party stands IN no
terror of these wise and timely laws en-
acted by Congress to secure honest elections.
The resolutions say We have seen with
pride and pleasure the distinguished
| hanoIs pad - cx President Grant
| by all Glasses in Europe. His services
IN war and patriotism and ability
| in the discharge Of high civil duties to
which the confidence OF his cOuntrymen re
pcatcdly called him, hiI wisdom, prudence,
moderation and integrity Of character en-
title him to this striking and remarkable
| exhibition of courtesy and rCsnect abroad,
| and 10 tho lasting gratitude OF hl1 own
people His name and fame are INSOFAR
/ ably linked with the most Important events
| of the couutry's history. 1t - oar pleasure
| 70 thus declare oar admiration and esteem
| for HIM, our gratitude to aud our confidence
IN him.