The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28
REPUBLICANISM In IOWA
Governor Sherman and the Other
State officers RenOminated.
Position Taken by the Party on the Tenn
p~erance, Transportation, Tariff, and
Other Issues of the Time.

Other Issues of the Time.
Drs MONIES, June 2T.-The Republican
State convention met at IL O'Clock. Hon.
John A. Kasson was elected temporary chair
man. Mr.. kasson, in a short but enthusiasts
tic speech, referred to the favorable auspices
under which they met; to the economy and
success with which the affairs of the nation
and the State had been administered by the
Republican party; to the high credit of the
State; to the great reduction of taxation eff
fected; to the low rate of taxation in the State
as compared with other States, and to the
general protection given. at home and abroad,
10 American citizens. The Republican party
had rendered, one year ago, a decision that it
could not and would not take the side of the
saloons. He counseled moderation and con-
Citation in debate, and closed by predicting
for the party in Iowa a victory unsurpassed
by any before.
The convention reassembled at . o'clock
and the committee on credentials reported
every county in the State fully represented.
The committee on permanent organization
reported as follows: Chairman, Col. D.. l..
Henderson, of Dubuque; secretary, Calvin
monroe, Il NICS-bTtSlUeI from edCu Cpn-
%gressioual district, and one assistant secre-
tary from each congressional district" The
report was unanimously adopted Mr..
Henderson was escorted to the chair and
made a speech p~ledging the party to home
MS against saloon, and to home industries as
against the influence OF British gold and
power. His speech was enthusiastically
applauded. One of the vice-presidents was
Addison Rhodes, OF Mahaska, a former slave,
who had been sold on the block.
Buren, R. Sherman was renominated for
Governor, o. II. Manning renominated for
lieutenant-governor and Prof. Akers Linn
nominated for superintendent of public in
struction, all by aeelamation.
The convention proceeded to an informal
ballot for supreme judge, which resulted:
McDill, 1852; Reed. 267; Ruddick, So; Reinger.
rs; Chas. II. Lewis, %; Day, 1873; w. L. Joy.
16; Z. l.. Cooley. JIG. At this point Governor
Sherman and acknowledgement Manning
were presented and returned thanks i'll
eloquent terms for the honor of renomina-
ton.
The convention proceeded to a formal
ballot for supreme judge. Before the ballot
concluded the counties began changing for
Reed, and It became apparent that he was
the successful candidate, and a motion to
nominate by reclamation was ruled out of
order. On motion the rules were suspended
and Judge Reed declared the nominee OF the
convention by reclamation.
The platform, reported through Senator
Wilson, is quite lengthy. The first resolu-
ton reviews the past record of the party.
Temperance is dealt with in the following
two planks:
SecOnd-That while we extend our earnest
sympathy Ia the people of all countries who are
struggling for their rights in opposition to OPP
pressive laws and systems, We also plant our
selves on the side of the homes OF our own peo-
pie in their contest against the saloons. When
the Republican party in Iowa pledged itself in
1879 TO give to the people at u special uOl-Dar-
tisan election an opportunity to vote on a pro-
position to amend the constitution of the State
so as to prohibit the manufacture and sale as a
beverage of intoxicating liquors. 1t acted in good
faith. and the special election OF June q.
pledge SO given, and We now de-
clare that we accept the result OF that election
with its majority OF %, 974 votes in favor of the
adoption II the amendment so voted on as
the verdict OF the people in favor of constitu-
tiOuai and statutory prohibition, and. without
making any new test of party, we recognize the
moral and political obligation which requires
the enactment of such laws by the next Gen
eral Assembly as shall provide for the establish
inent and enforcement OF the principle and pol
icy affirmed by the people at said non bipartisan
election, and 10 that end the faith of the party
Is pledged.
Other resolutions of general interest are as
follows:
Fourta-That the power to regulate State com
merce belongs to the General Assembly, and
that which relates to the interests of
to Congress-, and both should he so exercised as To-
establish a inst equilibrium between producers.
lransporters and consumers, and all arbitrary
discrimination ami contributions to prevent
competition or work injustice to communities
or individuals, at either competing or non com
pctinc points, shnulu be prohibited. and such
prohibition enforced. That the General Assem-
nly at is next session should snactlaws pro-
hibiting the giving or Receiving by public
officers or any railway pass during their terms
of Office, and the same should he enforced by
proper penalties against both gtvers aud re-
eeivers.
S~ixth-Thats STABILITY Is desirable in snch pub
liz nnligY "a ralat as IL and affects all prOduPtiVe
Industries, and we condemn the threat of the
Iowa Democracy, to disturb and keep at unrest
said industries and the CAPITAL aud labor en-
ployed therein by gradual and persistent efforts
to change IT.
seven,h-Phat the inability of the Democratic
party during the six years it held undispnted
control of the House OF Representatives OF Con-
gress to agree on l. gislation FOR n revision OF the
tariff and reform in the civil service, notwlth-
standing both subjects were constantly aud
prominently present. IN its platform prom
ises and campaign activities, aud
the passage Of laws affecting both OF said
objects by the Republican Congress- at the late
session demonstrates anew the capacity of the
former TO deal with questiOns OF great public
concern, and that the country must rely on rhe
latter for practical legislation. AS we'll grounded
supports for such reliance we point not only TO
heretofore mentioned, but also to the additional
facts that customs and internal taxation were
reduced over $40, 000,0 900, 5000, 100000 appro-
priated for the payment of pensions to our SOL
diere, and still abundant revenue provided to
maintain the public credit and meet all de-
mands on the treasury of the nation.
Minnesota Republican Nominations.
ST. PAUL, June 2Z-The Republican con-
~vention assembled at noon, with c. D. Gil
fllan temporary chairman. Committees
were appointed and recess taken till evening.
On r~eassembling c. D. Gilfllan was nomi-
mated for permanent chairman by Governor
Hubbard's friends, and J. S. Pilsbury by the
Windomites. Mr.. Gilfllan was chosen by a
vote of 14o to 90. Governor Hubbard was