The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-07-06
STATE CONVENTIONS.
Gov. Hubbard Similarly Honored in.
Minnesota.


The Hcpubucan btoCo convention or Iowa
met ut Des Moines on the 27th Of June, and
completed its work in less than three hours.
Hon John A Kasson was made temporary
Chairman Every county in the State was
represented Col d. b. Henderson, of Du-
buque, was made permanent presiding off,
Ger. On motion OF j. II Lozier, Buren, r.
Sherman was renominated for Governor by
reclamation.
On motion of Aaron Kimball, of Howard,
O. H. Manning was renominated Tor Lieu
tenant Governor by reclamation.
On motion Of Mr.. Russell, Professor Akera
Of Linn, was renominated for Superintend-
emit of Public Instruction by reclamation
Judge Reed, Of Council Bluffs, was nomi-
mated for Supreme Judge on the first ballot
The platform was reported through Sena-
tor Wilson 1t is quite lengthy. The first
resolution reviews the past record Of the
party. Temperance is dealt with In the fol-
lowing two planks:
2. That while weekend our earnest sympathy
to the people Of all countries who are struggling
for their rights in opposition to oppressive laws
and systems, wealso plant ourselves on the side
Of the homes OF our own people In their contest
against the saloon; that when the Republican
party Of Iowa pledged itself In 1879 TO give TO
the people at a special non partisan election an
opportunity to vote on proposition to SO amend
the constitution Of the State as TO prohibit the
manufacture and sale as q beverage Of intoxi-
eating liquors 1t acted in good faith, and the
special election Of June n, 1882, evidences the
redemption Of the pledge so given, ana we now
declare that we accept the result OF that cleo
ton with it's majority OF 1894 votes In favor OF
the adoption of the amendment so voted on as
the verdict of the people in favor OF constitutions
al and statutory prohibition, and without max
ing any new test Of party fealty we recognize
the moral and political obligation which requires
the enactment of such laws by the next General
Assembly shall provide for the establishment
and enforcement OF the principle and policy
affirmed by the people at said non-partlsan
election, and to that end the faith OF the party
other resolutions Of general interest are
rs follows:
L. That the power to regulate State commerce
belongs to the General Assembly, and that
which relates TO Interstate commerce TO Con-
gress, and both should be so exercised as TO es-
tablish just equilibrium between producers.
traneporters and consumers, and all arbitrary
Determinations OF pools and combinations to
prevent competition or work injustice to COM
munities or individuals at either competing or
noncompeting points should be prohibited and
such prohibition enforced; that the General
Assembly at it's next session should enact law
prohibiting the giving or receiving by public
officers OF any railway pass during the terms OF
office, and the same should be enforced by
proper penalties against both givers and re-
ceivers.
policy as relates to and effects all productive in
dustries, and we condemn the threat OF the Iowa
Democracy TO disturb and keep at unrest said
industries and the capital and labor employed
therein by gradual and persistent efforts TO so
change the customs laws as to establish free
trade, and insist upon such revenue laws as will
encourage American industries and protect
American labor, in order that the American
workngman shall have fair days wages for
fair days work, and tend to assure permanent
employment.
z. That the inability of the Democratic party
during the six years that 1t held undisputed
control of the House Of Representatives Of Con-
gress to agree on legislation for the revision Of
the tariff and the reform of the civil service
Notwithstanding both subjects were constantly
and prominently present in its platform, prom
Uses and campaign activities, and the passage
of laws affecting both of said objects by the Re-
publican Congress at its late session, demon
strates anew the incapacity OF the former to
deal with questions OF great public concern,
and that the country must rely on the latter for
practical legislation. As well-grounded sup
ports for such reliance we point not only to the
action Of the late Republican Congress, as here
tofore mentioned, but also to the additional
facts that the customs and internal taxation was
reduced over 900, $40? 100000 appropriat-
ed for the payment Of pensions to our soldiers
and still an abundant revenue was provided to
maintain the public credit and meet all of the
demands on the treasury OF the nation
The other resolutions favor the creation
by Congress of Department of Industry
and improvement Of waterways; favor the
repeal of the time clause in the application
of soldiers for pensions, and the exemption
of soldiers pension money and homesteadf
from execution. The last three resolutions
are as follows:
10. That in the interest Of public order, per-
sonal security, and economy in the administra-
tion of the laws, We favor such amendments to
the criminal code of the State as will make more
certain and speedy the conviction OF criminals
and the punishment and prevention OF crime,
and at the same time lessen the burdens imposed
upon the tax payers by the numerous and vexa-
tious delays now too often attendant upon thu
administration of justice.
IL. That in view OF the rapid development OF
the mining industry Of Iowa, the large num-
bers of workingmen employed therein, and the
dangerous character OF the work, we favor such
legislation as will provide for the safety of the
persons and lives of the miners. and also for
the prompt, just and equitable adjustment OF
the differences between the employers and EN-"
ployes in said industry.
IL. That we refer with pride 10 the fact that
the public debt Of Iowa is extinguished, and that
the rate of s. ate tax is less than that CT any
other Western State, and we congratulate Gov.
Sherman and our State administration on the
faithful and efficient manner in which our pub
lie affairs have been conducted.
Is. That the wise, conservative administration
of President Arthur meets with the hearty ap-
prevail of the Republicans OF Iowa, and we cor
daily approve the promise given by him to the
delegation appointed by the Philadelphia Con-
vention of Irish American citizens that the sub
ject Of the grievances contained in the resolu-
tion of said body presented TO him should have
thorough and exhaustive investigation, and
such action as the Government may lawfully
take.