The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-08-12
virginia Repusiicau Platform.

LyAchburg, Va, August II Tho following
is the platform adopted by the republican state
convention:
Whereas, Itis proper that when the people
assemble in convention they should ayow
distinctly the principles OF government on
which they stand. Now, therefore, belt
Resolved, That we, the republicans of Vlr-
ginia, hereby make declaration of our allpgi-
ance and adhesion to the principles of the
republican party.of the country and our de-
termination to stand squarely by the organi-
zation of the republican party Of Virginia,
always defending 1t against the assaults OF ali
persons or parties whOmsoever
Resolved, That amongst the principles of the
republican party none is of more vital i'm
portapce to the welfare and interest OF
the countty:'in all Its parts, to the.sanctlty
OFF, the government than Its contracts,
1t therefore becomes the duty and
promlsa of the supplementary Of Virginia to
guard and protect the cl~lit Of our time hon
ored state, which has been besmlrched with
Reputation, or the obligations received with
dlstrust, by the groas mismanagement of the
various factions of the democratic party which
has controlled the legislation of the state.
Resolved, That the republican party OF
| Virginia hereby pledges Itself TO redeem the
State from the discredlt that now hangs over
her In regard TO her just obligations for money
loaned her for constructing her Internal i'm.
| provements and charitable institutions, from
which every quarter of the state is being bepe.
uttu W ihr Eibhter vhlue tnan lhelr cos
to our whole people, and we most solennly
, pledge the republicans of the state to the full
payment OF the whole debt OF the state, less
one-third set aside as justly falling on Wee
Virginia.
Resolved, That the industries of the country
should be fostered through protective laws ss
/ as to develop our resources, employ our owr
labor, create home market, enhance yaluel
and promote the happiness and prosperity ol
| the people.
Resolved, That the public school system Of
Virginia IL creature of the republican party,
and we demand that every,dollar be applied as
O means OF educating the children Of the state
without regard 10 condition or race.
Resolved, That the elective franchise
and equal rights should be based
upon manhood qualification, and that we
favor repoal OF tho requlrement.of prepaid
amount oapitatlon as o prerequisite 10 fran
ohise, as opposed to the conBiltutlon of the
United staies and violation OF the condition
given by the state, as admitted as member of
the constitutional union, as we'll as against the
spirit OF the constitution, but demand capl
tation as source of revenue for the support
OF public schools without the dlsfranch' Sing
effects. "s
Resolved, That we favor repeal of the dis
qualification for the elective franchise by con.
viction OF petit larceny and the infamous laws
which place IL In the power of single Justice
OF the peace, often times being more
corrupt than tne criminal before MIN,
TO disfran obise his fellow men.
Resolved, Finally that we urge the re peal OF
the batbnrous act permitting the imposition Of
stripes. as degrading and inhumane, and con-
trary to the genius Ola fine and enlightened
people, and n relic of barbarlsm. The resolu-
tlons were adopted.
The committee on nominations reported 10
the convention the names OF W Wyckbam,
OF Richmond, for governor; Major NJ Yort,
OF StoantoD, for lieutenant governor, and
Judge Willoughby, ofAleXandria, for attorney
general The report was unanimously adop-
ted.
tGeneral Wyckham and Mai Yort addressed
the convention declining the nomin atlons,
and entreated the republican party to make a
stAnd and abide by tho decisions OF the con-
vention
The convention then decided net 10 make any
nominations, as they deemed inexpedlent,
but concluded with great unamity to hold fast
to the principles Of the republican party, ig.
noring all nominations for readjustment OF the
debt whether national or state.
The state central co mmttee was instructed
70 issue an address setting forth tho actions
end the principles OF the convention.
At 1880 the convention adjourned sine die
IL ie generally believed that the result OF the
convention Will hold In tact the republican
organic ations OF the state and that the Ma
honeites will have but few followers In tho
strRightout ranks.