The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-04-17
Delegates to the Convention
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Pursuant to a call of the Readiuster ana Re-
publican chairmen, mASs convention was
delegates and alternatos to the State Conven-
ton that will assem- BILE in Richmond on the 23,l
day Of April, 1SS4 Col. John A. Gibson, the
Readjuster chairman, called the meeting 10
order.
On motion. s. s. Agner was elected chairman,
and NJ IL. Middleton, secretary
The following resolutions were adopted:
The Readjusters and the National Republic
cans OF the county OF ROckbrdge having
heretofore acted in entire harmony, and being
now assembled in mass-meeting in the spirit
OF friendly concert and union, which has pre-
sae sp nncy pSper 10
action in the present jun cture of public affairs,
therefore
Resolued, That the State of Virginia having
industries by duties upon imports, which was
but partially yielded under the old articles of
der the United states CONSTITUTION, she did not
mean thereby to destroy or abandon it and
thus leave herself helpless at the feet of the
had escaped by force of arms; but that through
the powers granted to the Federal Govern
ment to lay and collect duties, throughout the
United States and to regulate commerce, the
right of protection of home industry, was de-
signedly committed for her own and the COM
mon benefit, to the central, general govern
ment of the union.
Resolued I'd, That as in the second act of the
first Congress in 17S9,--cQAL AND TOBACCO. EN-
raj interests of Virginia, were especially pro-
tected by high duties; that upon tobacco hav-
ing been in fact nearly, IL not entirely, prOhib-
atory; so after the lapse of well-nigh century,
the right doth still exist and the duty is yet
more clear and imperative upon the part of the
Congress, to foster and protect the mines. the
fields, and the now infant iron, cotton, and
wooden furnaces and factories of this State.
ResolUed Sd, That treading here in the plain
paths of the fathers of the Republic, we will
support no party, under whatever spacious and
alluring name 1t may come, which is not sound
to the core upon this vital administrative ques-
ton of Tariff for Revenue AND for protection
to American industry.
Resolved 4th That as the present official head
of the remains OF the former Democratic party
of this country, the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, has recently announced
dress before the Free Trade Club of New York
City, that he will unite and cooperate with any
men and any organization whose object is to
mend his frankness and concede his absolute
right of judgment and action, yet emulous of SO
excellent an example and claiming an equal
liberty for ourselves, we will unite and coop
crate with any men and any organization to de-
and the breath Of whose nostriis is free Trade
pure and simple.
Resotued 5th, Taat we know full well that re-
ductiOn or reform of the Tariff by the Car
Isle, Morrison, Watterson, Tucker combina-
ton, if it means anything, means reduction so
ly diminished thereby, and the lowering of the
tariff rates sufficiently to reach that result of
revenue contraction, means flooding the coun-
try with British goods, cheap for a time, to be
followed by the closing of our factories anu the
subsequent rising of. prices by British monopo-
lists, and it especially means for. us the de-
struction, sooner or later, of our iron mining
and manufacturing interests, entailing the deg
radiation of our home labor and the deprecia-
ton in value of our lands, agricultural as well
as mineral.
Resozued 9Th That we cannot and will not sub
ordinate the vital question of the Tariff to any
other whatever; and especially do we deplore
the effort to divert attention therefrom by
issues in public political affairs of prejudice
and passion, founded upon differences of race
and color abh0rrpnt hurtfll and 0anUArOnS
they are in the last degree, to the good order.
the peace and safety of this State and country,
selves Internationally to the support of the
National Republican party for the Presidency
and Vice-Presidency of the United States, to be
made at the convention to be held at Chicago
on June Sd, 1884, and further to the zealous'sup-
port of the electoral ticket to be nominated at
our State Convention at Richmond on April
3d. it being patent to all men that tn erein only
lies any hope of success over Bourbon Free
Trade Democracy in the coming election in this
State.
Resolved Sth, That it is not now the time to
review in detail the course of the General As
sembly of Virginia at its recent session, but we
should be lacking in public duty, did we not as
citizens express profound regret and enter ear
nest protest, at and against the unprecedented
was converted into a two-thirds arbitrary and
despotic power, threatening the foundations of
constitutional government; and this done with
such absence of disguise or denial of the plain
design, as Justly to alarm all good men, not ut
Resolved 9th, Further, as to our State affairs,
that with the hired agent of British bond
holders, Haunting i'll the face of day, O shame
full Proffered bride to county treasurers, under
the guise of q loan of coupons, wherewith to
assail the State Treasury, and suck dry the
store of money accumulated IndersReadjuster
administration to meet the interest on the true
Public debt, it is more apparent that now more
than ever that the loyal and effective uphold
ing and enforcement of the Riddleberger set
Element can be safely entrusted to its original
friends only.
enemies. have in the smallest degree shaken
our confidence, esteem and affection for WILL
LIAM MALONE, as Senator and man. After
these years OF trial, we again pronounce him
pre-eminently worthy to lead the people of
Virginia in the sure paths of prosperity, peace
and progress The times required one with his
military prestige and his brain and nerve, to
emancipate thought and action in politics in
Virginia. Well has he done this noble service
and truthful history will do him justice.
Resotued llut, That we commend the course OF
our Junior Senator, Hon. II. II. Riddleberger,
and take pride in the evidences of ability and
fitness for his distinguished post, which he has
already signally given.
Resolued Eth, That the wise, practical and pa
Cameron, meets ionr unqualified approval. In
watchful public care, in high intelligence in
stainless honor and in earnest devotion to the
common veal, he gratifes friends, and is proof
against foes.
Resolred 18th, That these resolutions be pub
lished in the Rockbridge Enterprise, the VALLEY
VIRGINIAN and the Richmond Wing.
Delegates were elected as follows:
Buffalo. w. G. Hamilton: Natural Bridge,
w. H. Okey; Lexington, M. H. Middleton;
Kerrs Creek, DR.. S. M. Hileman; South River,
John A. Gibson Walkers Creek, 9. H. Shaw.
At Large: S. S. Agner, ID. r. Riyeley, Il. II.
Alexander, c. w. Wilson and Charles Ailstock.
Alternates: Thos. Alphin, VIM. Drummond,
l. Bowlin. o. Smith, H. Abraham, Maj. j. b.
Dorman.
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