Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-22

second roll call for Lieut. enant Governor changes began from Hoskins to Carpente, and Fish. The Wyoming delegation with ! drew Hoskins' name. This ballot resulted Carpenter 2SO, Hoskins 1O and Fish 2O4 On motion of Warner Miller the nomination of Mir. Carpenter was made unanimous. The nomination of Congressman at large was then proceeded with. A. B. Hepburn, of Alleghany, was after short fight nominated for Congressman at large.
 George Bliss began the reading of the fol- lowing platform at one o'clock and after it's adoption the convention adjourned:
 Resolved, That the Republican party of New York has doctrines to present upon the questions which have heretofore occupied much public atten- tion, such honest money pure elections the regu- atiSn of the trafh in Intoxicating lqnors the pro- t. ct of home industry and the necessity of re- strcting the and influence of corp rattons It is content to be judged by it's past declarations and acts.
 Resolved That equitable taxation reaching corpora tons well persons is approved as correct sys tenn which should be perfected and that the practi cal results of recent 1egis ton the subject fully justify the action of the Republican party in It's adoption.
 Resolved. That changes in the fundamental law should not ordinarily bs the subject of party acon but they should, when proposed be carefully scru-
 n1zed by the people, who should 1gn1fy their wish es with reference to them as generally M they do in urge the people the State without reference to ty with intelligent the constitutional amend ents submitted to them and to give full ex-
 ression at the polls to their judgment and wishes re-
 Resolved, That while there are varying opinions the subject of the prohibition of the sale of E subject like all other propositions for change in the fundamental law, ought to be submitted to
 Resolved. That the conduct of the Democracy of this State during this year anew and emphat1cally dence. They sigualized their return to power in the Legislature by wantonly sacrificing the public tn ship. pa ty which could devote nearly wo months to quarrel of it's factions for spos, but could give questions vitally affecting the welfare of our people insults the intelligence of the electors of New York when it asks them to approve it's fragrant abuse of
 legislative by handing over to 1t the executive branch of the State government.
 Resolved, That the tina ,cal achievements of the Rep bcan administration arc ne xt in importance to one attested by the rapid iauidation of great pub
 lie debt incurred to meet the national emergency and low rate and that it the policy of the Republican party to bring taxation within the lowest practicable
 limits and by the strictest economy reduce the gov ernment expenses and the number those employed in the collection of the revenue, thus relieving the people of all unnecessary burdens.
 Resolved, That the civil service should be placed proper basis by adequate legislation, 80 as to give facilities for the law upon the book, with competitive tests for admission to the servi arranged as to require the necessary qualifications for the positions sought. together with d fixed tenure for incu bents removed from office during the term of appointment to pe only for cause
 Resolved, That the recent law of Congress designed to suppre polygamy which offends the moral sense of tnkind and prevents the administration of jus tice through the instrumentality of law approves itself to the people. and that it should be supple mented by such laws may be necessary to attain tha object in view
 Resolved, That the economy and efficiency of the present Republican State adnln ration entities it's members to the highest praise. Governor Cor ell
 fearless and firm exercise of the veto power while 1t has naturally rought down him hostile crit1- cism, has shown his determination to protect ths
 teress of the State and people against individuals and corporations.
 Res ,lved, That tender to the President, Chester A Arthur assurance of cOnhde ce in his admit
 ation and approval of the wise and patriot pursued by him under the enoarr assing cir cumstauces of his accession to otce his courage I resisting the tnent of the river and hsrbor bill which violated the accepted rules of constitutions power. and whirb, while authorizing maty needed public Improvements, carries with it large wastefu appropriations which works of neither nationa pub ic good has secured for him even the admir- A aton of his enemies. . Resolved. That hearty support is pledged to th' life. distinguished ability and special fitness com mend them to the peoples approval at the ballot box ! WASHINGTON, Sept 21.-An intimate friend of Secre ary Folger says he will not resign before the election unless his health threat ems to break down, but that he will consider l it his duty to first make his annual report which must go to Congress and not to ths President. Secretary Folger himself say ! nothing on the subject.