The Portland daily press., 1883-09-19
POLITICAL.
New Jersey Republicans-Judge Dixon
Nominated for Governor on First Ballet
The Platform.

TRENTON, N. j., Sept. 18.-The Republican
delegates all arrived by 10 o'clock, and the con-
test started this morning where it left off last
night. Judge Dixon Is largely in the lead,
although the friends of ex.Congressman Hill
are many and making an active canvass in his
behalf A movement has been started in
favor OF Secretary Frelinghuysen that promises
to accomplish something. A despatch was re-
ceived half an hour ago from George Jones of
the New York Times, stating Mr.. Frelinghuy-
sen should accept and advising his nomination.
There will be GA delegates In the convention.
Ex-senator Hobart will call Ithe body to order,
and William Walter Phelps be temporary and
probably permanent chairman.
LATER.
Mr.. Walter Phelps was elected temporary
chairman and made a speech deprecating COR
poration influence in elections and considered
the prospects OF victory as hopeful. The rumor
that Secretary Frelinghuysen would accept
the nomination created some excitement, but
was unauthorized, and that county caucusss
have declared largely for Dixon.
After appointment OF com mittees the con-
vention took a recess
After reading of the resolutions the counties
were called for nominations. Only one name
was presented besides those of Hill and Dixon,
Israel s. Adams of Bergen, but his name was
soon withdrawn. A ballot was then taken. 1t
was evident before the figures were footed up
that Dixon was the choicef and before and be-
fore an announcement Of the result could be
made motion was made that the nomination
OF Dixon be made unanimous. This was re-
ceived with tremendous applause After the
cheering had ceased, Chairman Taylor declar-
ed that Dixon was unanimously nominated
for Governor. Following is
THE PLATFORM.
lst-The Republicans of New Jersey, in con-
vention assembled, declare as follows; They
reaffirm as to all questions of Federal policy
the doctrines enunciated by the last Republi-
can National Convention.
2d-That we cordially approve the wise and
conservative course of President Arthur's ad-
ministration.
3d-That we congratulate the country upon
the successful application Of the principles of
genuine civil service reform in national ad-
midistration and favor adoption Of the system
in all branches OF our state government.
4th-We believe that the prosperity and
happiness of our own people are Of paramount
Importance, and therefore we insist upon a
tariff SO adjusted as to give full protection to
home labor and industry, and sufficient to
develop all resources of the country, and we
favor such wise and proper State legislation
petition.
5th--That we demand such President and
economical administration of affairs of the
State as will make needless any direct State
tax.
6th-That we hold 1t be one of the most i'm
ST State taxation should be so exactly equitable
as to reach all corporations as we'll
ALL individuals "all property to be
taxed' in the language Of the con-
stitution under general laws and by uni
form rules according to its true value; that we
are opposed to all encroachments Of corporate
power upon popular rights, and we demand
that all monopolies which oppress the people
and unfairly discriminate against their inter-
ests shall be curbed and restrained by proper
legislation.
7th-That we favor legislation looking
toward adequate protection and further de-
velopment of our fisheries.
Sth-That we pledge to the candidate of this
convention our earnest, hearty and enthusiast
ic support.
New York Republican Convention.
RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N. Y, Sept. 18.-Com-
paratively few delegates to the Republican
State Convention have reached Richfeld
Springs as yet, and among these there is very
little discussion regarding the action of the
convention tomorrow, aside from some talk
about making Senator Miller permanent chair
man.