Morris tribune., 1880-05-06
Ohio.

The Republican State Convention con-
vened at Columbus. The party was rep
resented in the convention by 670 dele
gates of whom 461 were claimed to be
TOR Sherman, the remainder for Blame.
Those two gentlemen divided the inter-
est of the convention; neither Grant nor
any other man was taken into consider
alton as factors on the occasion. The
convention proceeded to appoint dele
gates to the Chicago convention from the
twenty Congressional districts respective.
ly. The following delegates at large were
appointed: William DeEnison of Frank
lin, William Bateman of Hamilton, j James
A. Garfield of Lake, and Charles Foster
OF Seneca. The following platform Waa
adopted:
RESOLVED, That we reaffirm the principles
enunciated in the resolutions adopted by the
last Republican National convention.
ResoLved, That we are in favor of the exten-
sion of system of free public schools through
out the whole country supported by taxation,
exempt from sectarian influences and open to
every child of proper age, and to that end We
are in favor of all appropriate and constitu-
tional legislation.
ResOlued, That We are in favor Of full pro-
lection by the national government of every
citizen of the United States. native or natural
lied % well a. within or without our territorial
limits, in the exercise Of every right in what
ever way or by whomsoever committed, and
for the purpose of ahording such protection
the whole power of the government should bt
used.
ResolUed, That is 10 the duty of the national
government to protect the election of repre-
sentatives in Congress from fraud and violence
and we condemn the attempts of the Demo
cratic party to nullify or repeal existing laws
on this subject ~ unpatriotic and calculated tc
encourage and foster fraud.
Res0lUed, That we are in favor Of the main.
tenance Of q sound currency based on coin
or upon notes redeemable in coin, and
the sacred observance of the public faith
against all faint or suspicion Of evasion or re
'pudiation.
Resolyed, That we congratulate the country
upon the resumItion of specie payments, nov
assured and permanent, a. the fruits of Re
publican administration. and we likewise con.
gratulate the country apon the general revival
Of business and industry. secured as they are
by the soundest and most convenient currency
and the wisest policy the country ever en-.
joyed.
ResolUed, That the great ability, invaluable
services, long experience, pure and exalted
can principles Of our distinguished fellow citi
zen, John Sherman, entities him to the highes
honors and confidence of the Republican party
| of Ohio and Of the country. Hia matchles
| skin and courage 10 . 6nancier has mainly
| contributed to accomplish the invaluable
| and difficult work of resumption anl
refunding the public debt, anG
| made him the trusted representative in public
| life Of the business interests of all classes O
| the American people. he has been trainet
| from the beginning of his public life in advo
| cacy Of the righto of man, and no man ha
been more unfaltering in his demand that th'
to protect the colored people o
the South from unlawful violeno
and unfriendly local legislation, ant
| in view of his services to his country, and hi
eminent ability as statesman, we, the Repub
lican party Of Ohio, present him to the Repub
lican party of the country as fit candidate TO
/ President, and respectfully urge upon the Re
publican convention ut Chicago his nomination
| and the district delegates are respectfully re
queated to vote for his nomination.
Resolved, That we cordially endorse the cd
ministration Of President Hayes in maintain
i ing the legislation, principles and purposes o
the Republican party, designed e. they are :,
maintain the existence of the government, 4
protect all citizens in the employment Of al
rights given or guaranteed by the constitution
and laws. and 70 secure prosperity to the in
dustres OF the country.
ResolUed, That We pledge the united an,
earnest efforts Of the Republicans Of Ohio fo
the election Of nominees Of the national Be
publican convention.
| During the reading Of the resolution
land during the entire day, Sherman