Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-09-22
MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICANS.
Present State Ofiicsrs Renominated by Ac-
Observation-Disclosures of Principles.

MASSACaUSEII 6AT UOA1OANO.
Present State OfYicsrs Rsnominatsd by Ac-
Observation-Disclosures of Principles.
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 21.-The Repub-
lican state convention met with full delega-
tions from all parts. Prominent among the
delegates is Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, OF
Melrobe, the well known advocate of female
suffrage. The state central committee voted
twice last night not to admit her to seat, but
the action created so much feeling and prom
Used so strongly to raise an unpleasant dis
cussion in the convention that the committee
this morneng reconsidered its decision, and
she was admitted. The convention was called
to order by Chester A. Scott, of Lowell, chair
man OF the state central committee. Prayer
was offered by Rev. J. F. Lowering, of
Worcester, chaplain and chief of the Grand
Army OF the Republic. 1t was an earnest and
feeling petition, its burden being the great
calamity which the nation has sustained.
permanent organization was secured by the
choice OF Representative G. W. Grape as pres
ident, together with a long list of vice pres
idents and secretaries. On taking the chair
Mr.. Grape delivered thoughtful address, in
which he canvassed in thoughtful manner
the existing situation. Through the chair
approval or disapproval, until he came
to the discussion of the civil service question.
Then his declaration that appointments to Of
| nee should not be made at the request of men,
bers Of congress, or in response to petitions,
was greeted with some applause. The speaker,
| toward the close of his address, made feel
ing allusOn to the death of PRESIDENT Gar
| field, which was listened to with evident feel
| ing and mOurnful sOIemnity. His final allu.
| sions bespeak the confidence and sympathy OF
| the people for President Arthur and to this
l there was hearty response. Immediately after
the close of Crapo's address motion was
| made that Geo. B. Lorine, j. D. Long and the
| entire state ticket be nominated by acclama-
1 ton, which motion was carried amid great
| enthusiasm.
The following platform was reported:
First-The exertion of all the powers of the
government to more effectually guard the
| right OF every citizen entitled to vote to the
| free exercise and just effect of his SUFFRAGE
STANDARDIZATION by Congress to give the
I country currency having one standard value,
that Of the gold dollar. To this end the coin
age of the silver dollar of less intrinsic value
than the gold dollar, should be stopped, and
the law making paper money legal tender
should be repealed.
Third--A revision OF the tariff laws to make
them conform more justly to the pres.
ent development and needs of our various in
dustries. The prompt passage of bill ere.
ating competent national commission, with
adequate powers to thoroughly examine the
| whole subject.
Fourth-A thorough reform in the method.
Of making and obtaining appointment to the
civil service. The needed reforms will com.
prehend these aims: Maintenance of the con-
stitutional prerogatlve of the president
to make nominations on his sole re-
sponsibility, and, of the constitutions
prerogative of the senate to confirm, or refuse
to confirm, such nominations free from execu
tive. declaration; the relief and exclusion oil
members of the legislative branch from the
business of selecting officeholders in the de-
partments of the administration; prohibition
of assessments upon salaries of officeholderf
for party purposes; appointment to clerk
ships to report in the first instance upon sue
cessfully passing proper examination, oper
to all applicants without discrimination o
party, and, second, upon satisfactory servic.
during period of probation; term of Office
during good behavior or for REASONABLE,
l fixed time, with promotion for meritoriou
performance of duty and no removals, excep
for cause.
Flfth-The re-establishment Ly law of tn
methods OF ascertaining the results of cleo
tons, 80 as to give conclusive effect in tn
| constitution to the action of each state, and t,
prevent the exercise by the houses of congress
VI any IDlnS III tue natuIs Oh appellate or re
| visOry power over the action of the constitute,
authorities of the state in such cases.
| SiXth-The devotion of some part of tn
revenues of this nation to aid states wher
, illiteracy is most prevalent by supporting al
efficient system of common school education
SO far as may be consistent with the provi
sions of the constitution.
Il Seventh-A wise and stable Indian policy
which shall recognize that Indians living il
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individuals and the government are bound t,
respect. We approve the efforts of the tw,
last administrations for the educa
of Indian tribes, and recommen
a multiplication of the promising expert
nents of Hampton and Carlisle. We also ap
prove the policy of giving homesteads to In
dams in severalty and OF bringing them undo
+ the dominion and protection of the laws O
the land administered in courts of justice
with view to their ultimate admission t,
citizenship.
Eighth-Immediate and stringent measure
lsto suppress the crime of polygamy.
Other resolutions favor vigorous enforce
ment of the liquor laws and consideration b.
the Legislature of the request of women t.
have an equal voice with men in common in
terests. The platform concludes as follows
The second time in its brief history the Re
publican party is called to mourn the untime
ly death by assassination of trusted and be
loved leader, chosen to the chief magistracy
of the people, and while in the administration
of his office, Abraham Lincoln and james
Abram Garfield, sprang from class called
the plain people, both were disciplined il
early life BY poverty and toll, both obedient te
the voice within that bade them aspire t.
strive to be honest and to serve their country
rose from obscurity to the first place in the
affections and confidence of the nation
were elevated to its highest honors
proved their right to rank among
the wisest and bravest of earth
died the death of martyrs to duty and to
patriotism, and are enrolled among the i'm
mortal, whose virtues and whose fame are nc
longer the possession of party, or a land
but the pride of all mankind, and the precious
heritage OF all coming ages. The admins
tration of President Garfield, although cut
/ off almost as soon as it had begun, will
be memorable in our annals: One
Of rapid and splendid craftsmanship, il
vindlcated in an unparalleled contest
the constitutional prerogative of the executive
work of refunding the public debt, rotwith.
standing the embarrassing situation caused
by an incompetent congress; it overthrow a
powerful conspiracy OF plunderers of the
treasury, and prepared their indictments; in
troduced into The postoffice dept. business
system that will make itself supporting while
increasing it's usefulness. In profound graft.
tude for the example Of such man and such
| public servant, we tender the sincere SYM
pathies of this convention to his aged mother,
his noble wife and his orphaned children.
To General Chester A. Arthur, elected
by the Republican national convention as the
associate of Gen. Garfield on the Republican
licked, and chosen by the people to be his sue.
cessor in the presidency, in such
q case as has arisen, the Re.
publicans of Massachusetts, in full apprecia
ton of the peculiar embarrassment of his as
sumption of Office, and in the full expectation
of hia faithfulness to the nrincinles of his