The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-12
The DoQaIdsoqvilIe Cbief'
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopted BY the Republicsns Of Louisiana,
In state Contention. March 6. 1884.
Two Dollars q Year.

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1. That we reaffirm the principles adopted
by the Republican National Convention of
issG and we invite the cooperation Of all the
political elements which favor projection to
home industries and material aid In The main
tenance OF tie Mississippi Ievees.
2. Judicious protection should be extended
to our manufacturing interests, and we especi-
ally commend to the people of the Nation the
continued protection Of sugar and rice. on
which depend the livelihood Of 10000 people
s. 1t is the duty OF the Government to Iegis-
l4te in behalf Of American commerce.
should be encouraged.
5. labor and industry should be encouraged
and protected.
effective and active force of naval cruisers.
-. This Government should adopt a more
vigorous and determined foreign policy than.
the Monroe doctrine n
8, Every citizen should take an active inter-
est in maintaining the purity OF the ballot,
9. No fayoritism or prejudice in legislation
for or against any religion or creed. consistent
10. National as well as State education should
ii. The rights of the colored people should
Resolued, That the administration of Presi-
dent Arthur deserves and enjoys the approval
Of all good citizens, and the sincere gratitude
+ tuf all good Republicans, being free from any
faint Of corruption, characterized by remarka-
BILE wisdom and moderation, concillatlng the
discort1ant elements which distracted the coun-
try during the early part of the TERM and es-
Publishing d condition Of peace and order.
wholesome and gratifying at all times, in close
sympathy with the best sentiment OF the Ma
lion and a faithfulexponent of the highest pur-
poses of the Republican party, and without
bledging or instructIng our delegates, we de-
clare that his nomination for President, It
deemed wise in the opinion of the National
convention, would meet the hearty support of
the Republicans Of this State.
WHEREAS, The Republican party, both State
: and National, are pledged to the maintenance
Of the public credit by the recognition and pay
ipent Of all legal obligations; and
WHEREAS, The Republican party of LOUISE
ana through its representatives III the Gonsti-
futionaI Convention of 1873. placed itself on
record as being in favor of a continuance Of
this policy by voting unanimously IN favor of q
just settlement of the public debt of the State;
therefore. be it
Resol,ed. That the Republicans of Louisiana,
in general convention assembled, adhering to
the past record OF the party on this important
subject, and believing that hnai adjustment
of the debt is necessary to secure the permanent
prosperity Of the State. and accepting act 96
Of the session of the Legislature of 1882 sub
hitting State debt amendment to tho con-
stitution of 1879. which provides for the pay
ment of rate of interest acceptable to the
creditors of the State, to-wit: 2 per cent. per
annum for five years after 1880, and per cent.
thereafter; that this desirable result will be best
and most quickly reached, therefore, this
yention urges the acceptance and support of
said act upon the Republican voters of Louis
= RESOLVED, That heRepublieans of Louisiana
regard with earnest solicltude the approaching
Presidential election. and recognizing the inn
portance of unity and harmony among the Re
publicans of the North upon whom depends
mainly the continued supremacy Of the Repub-
lican party SO essential to the South, hereby
declare it to be, in their judgment. the duty of
delegates ia the National Convention from
Louisiana to cooperate with the delegates from
the other States of the Union to the end that
the nominees for the President and Vice Pres
ident shall represent the best sentiment Of the
Republican party of the Nation and combine in
the highest degree. wisdom, experience, states
lnanship and fidelity to the paramount prin-
ciples Of our party. and that will invoke the
united and hearty support Of the entire Repub-
hcan and Progressive people of the nation.
New ORLEANS, March rs. 1884,
do hereby certify that the above address and
resolutions were adopted in the late State Re-
publican convention held in New Orleans
March 5, g. and I, 1881.
A. 8. BADGER
Chairman Committee on Resolutions.