Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-16
Resolutions Of the Republican
State Convention.

We, the Republicans of Kentucky.
in convention assembled, reaffirm the
declaration of principles as set forth
by the National Republican Couven-
ton held in Chicago in 1880.
We share the deep srief which
since our last quadrennial conven-
ton has come upon the nations in
the untimely death of the lamented
Garfield. Chester A. Arthur, called
to the Presidential chair under cir
cumstances of extreme delicacy and
embarrassment, has exhibited a rare
degree of prudence and ability. The
wisdom and integrity of his admin
istration cntitle him to the respect
and confidence of the American peo-
pie.
We dwell with pleasure upon the
record of the Republican party, in
maintaining the integrity of the Un-
ion, guaranteeing the rights Of man,
protecting American industry and
establishing the best currency known
in the history of our race.
Without seeking to revive past diff
ferences, but earnestly desiring to
unite all sections of our common
country, we insist that the guaran-
tees Of all the constitutional amend
ments shall be faithfully observed.
We demand that every citizen shall
be protected in his right to cast a
free ballot and have it honestly cOuLt-
ed, and we denounce every attempt
to deny or abridgc this right either
by fraud or violence.
!. We base our hopes of the Republic
can party retaining its supremacy in
national affairs and speedily win
ming success in our own State upon
the expectation that it will remain
true TO the traditions of its founders
contending for equal rights, rebuk-
ing corruption wherever found, even
though il be in our own ranks, readi-
ly responding to the suggestions OF
the best and most enlightened public
sentiment, and promptly undertake
ing those reforms which tend to pro.
mote the welfare of individuals and
the peace of society.
We unqualiiiedly approve and de-
mand the continuance of that system
of protection to home industries
which has proved itself to be the ba-
sis of national independence, the i'll
centive to industrial skill and devel-
opment and the guarantee of just
and equitable rate of wages and we
denounce the action of the majority
of the Democratic members Of Con-
gress in precipitating the discussion
of the tariff at time of general pros
perity, thus unSettling the business
interests Of the country.
We favor free tobacco, and recon-
mend to the Congress Of the United
States the immediate repeal Of all
laws affecting its production, manu-
facture and sale.
The universal prevalence of intel
ligence is matter Of supreme impor-
tance. The existence of an ignorant
class is q constant menace to the ma :
tons existence. We believe it is the
right and duty of the General Gov
ernment to supplement the action OF
the States in the way of making edu-
cation universal.
Believing that the best interests OF
our country imperatively demand
the election of the Republican candi-
dates for President and Vice Presi-
dent, we leave our delegates to the
National Convention uninstructed
but we request them to join in selec-
ing men of ability and character, who,
after free conference with their CO.
delegates from other States, seem 10
them most certain to secure the elec-
torial votes of the doubtful States.