The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-07-05
d took 4 recess until 3:15,


committee on credentials to settle contests,
and It was not until evening that the report
vas presented.
The temporary organization was. upon tho
report Of the committee. made the permanent
organization.
Hon. W. D. Washburn.. from the committee
on platform, submitted the report Of the CON-
mittee AZ follows:
The Republicans Of Mionesot., 10 State con-
vention assembled, do adopt and proclaim the
following declaration of principles:
First-We reaf11rm the doctrines OF the party a.
That while we take : just pride In the Republican
trinmphs Of the past, We bold these to he assur-
ances of our purpose to achieve the best results for
equal rights to all citizens, which gave such poten-
tia aid in the reconstruction of the Union, in pre-
serving the faith and credit Of the nation, in Sc
viding currency of perfect safety. in reducing
the burtbens OF general taxation: these are the
pledges Of safety for its future conduct We be-
levied upon articles Of luxury such as whisky and
tobacco, and exempting the prime necessaries Of
life: together with system of duties upon i'm
necessary expenses Of the Rovetnment. and 50 ad-
justed ~ to encourage tho development OF the
manufacturing and labor interests of the whole
country.
We are in favor of = genuine .ystem of reform of
the civil service. based on the appointment to
office. after proper examination. OF men Of capab
n.y. honesty and fidelity: and We commend the civil
approved BY Republican executive as step in the
We approve the principle of making liberal ap-
for the protection aud development of the naviRa-
ton Of our national streams and harbors. We de-
for Ss T # aSs 92s;
from its mouth to .its sources uuder; the plans
the engineer corp. of the war department.
The administration of the eenoral government
under President Arthur has been wise and con-
sentative. and the affairs OF our own State have
been conducted In prudent, honest and economi-
basis; the rate Of interest and taxation Is low: the
public school system and the various institutions Of
the State are we'll managed aud enjoy the conf
Fifth-That. recognizing the right Of the people
to fair hearing upon all questions affecting their
i1terest': and to effect, by lawfu! mesns, any
shall deem e1pedient, not intending hereby to COM
NIT the party to any policy upon the question of
constitutional prohibition of the liquor traffic. We
the people of the state to upon this as we'll as
upon other questions. whenever respectable pro-
portion Of its voters shall petition for the privilege
That It il in tue opinion Of this convention, the
duty Of congress- as "a act Of Justice to tho soldiers
OF our commonwealth, to restore the arfearaee
that law: and We do hereby respectfully ask and
most earnestly recommend to that body its early
restoration.
The report of the committee was adopted
without dissent.
Mr. Waehburn reported also the following
resolution without Recommendation.
Resolved. That We deprecate A. suicidal the in
creasng tendency OF mombers OF the Republican
party to labor to defeat and thvart the plainly ex
pressed will Of the party, A. that will mas been
properly, fairly and honestly expressed in its time
hopored and approved form and usages.
Mr.. Barto moved to lay the resolution on the
table.
A Deles.te-The. resolution is vague Will
some one explain it
The Chair-1t hasn't any father II il pre-
sented at tie reQueet Of some one.
A Delegate-Ifit has no father then let's send
It to an orphan asylum.
b; The ,o %e Ss ia t. y the table was carried
Capt Blakeley asked iche bad right, under
this resolution, to repudiate the nomination Of
this convention for governor.
Gen. McLaren-You have, certainly.
Capt Blakeley attempted to proceed, but WAS
met with Kisses and applause, which drowned
bic words. and was called to order by tho chair,
Mr.. Day Of Martin, Mr.. Cannon OF Washing
ton aud Mr.. kobbins of Kandiyohi were ap-
pointed tellers:
THE GovERNoRsHp
Mr.. Martin Chandler Of Goodhue county rose
to nominate for governor Lucian F. Hubbard,
and NJ: WssSbur H moved that Tie NOMINATION
b made by reclamation, which motion was
adopted with but single negative vote.
A. X. Finseth moved the appointment Of
committee OF three to wait upon Gov Hub
bard to inform him Of his nomination, The
chair appointed as such committee MessrA
Finseth, Rogers and Clarke
For lieutenant governor the names of 8.
J. Comstock Of Clay county, J. N. Strong of
Wright, 1t. Gov. Gilman of Benton, STAN
ford Newell Of Ramsey. W. r. Kenyon of
Steele, 81. 8. Day of Fillmore and G. n
Bnckham Of Benton, were presented by their
respective friends.
Gov HUBBARD's ACCEPTANCE
At this juncture the committee appeared &C.
companied byGov. Hubbard.
Gov. Hubbard Was received with moderate
applause and said:
&c, Gentlemen Of tho Convention: am deeply SON
s,ble OF the honor You do me in your tender of q
denomination to tho Office Of chief magistrate of.
this great State: The expression Of confidence
ana approval implied by your action here to-day
inspires mo With sentiments of appreciation aud
haa been my highest aspir.tion While dsc6s re,ns
1c IL S the s h * Ss The
I va striving to give them 40 honsst. an enicient
and clean adminstration. and that its response
s 5iittes and oblie:tions wore being met and dis
probable that I have made sd{he mis-
eakee IN the course OF my admin
lseFation a the multifa1ioVs and eomotimea
eopasx duties q the ooe but - Il 10 "a attribute
q our common humanity to sometimes orr. I feel
that may command your charitable judgment
anon such OF my ofacial acts - may have been
fairly subject to criticism. THANK you, gentlemen
OF the convention, for this handsome endorsement,
ano snsl! be the judgment of tho people OF tia
6tate that shall retain the trust hold, and which
you now tender mo for another term. shall hope,
aided BY the experience Of tho past to bring to the
DISCHARGE Of ito duties . riper judgment and . more
thorough efficiency than heretofore. and to surreE-
der 1t unsullied to my successor.
THE INFORMAL BALLOT
The informal ballot resulted % follows:
Charles A. Gilman. 95lJ. n. Stacy. ........ %
8. g. Comstock 44IQ B. Buckmsn. Is
w. r Kenyon. .., PSI
Stanford Novel;. 80. Isl Total. .2A5
H g. Day........... Isl
Pending the count Of the vote, Nr. Simpson