Delta chief., 1884-06-11

latlOn rs Is necessary W carIy out its pufposts.
| CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
The reform of the civil service, auspiciously
begun under Republican administration,
should be completed by further extension OF
the reform system, as already established by
law to all grades OF the service to which it is
applicable. The spirit and purpose Of this re-
form should be observed In all executive ap-
| objects OF the existing reform legislation
should be repealed, to the end that the dan
gers to free institutions which lurk in the
power Of official patronage may be wisely and
effectively avoided.
PUBLIC LANDS.
The public lands are the heritage Of the pco-
| pie of the United States, and should be re-
served as far as possible for small holdings by
| actual settlers. We are opposed to the acqu-
sition Of large tracts Of these lands by corpor
| ations, or individuals, especially where such
| holdings are in the hands OF non-residcnts,
and Aliens and we will endeavor to obtain
such legislation as will tend to correct this
| evil.
LAND GRANTS
We demand OF Congress the speedy recov-
cry OF the land grants which have lapsed by
| reason Of a noncompliance with the acts OF in
| corporation, in all cases where there has been
no attempt, in good faith, to perform the con-
ditions OF such grants
PENSIONS.
The grateful thanks OF the American people
are due to the Union soldiers and sailors of the
late war, and the Republican party stands
| pledged to give suitable pensions for all who
| were disabled, and for the widows and orphans
| Of those who died in the war. The Republi-
can party also pledges itself to the repeal OF
| the limitation contained In the arrears act OF
| ls.2, so that all invalid soldiers may share
alike, and the pensions be given with the date
of their disability or discharge, and not with
the date OF the application.
FOREIGN RELATIONS
The Republican party favors policy which
shall keep US from entangng with foreign
nations, which gives us the right to expect
that foreigners shall refrain from meddling
seeks peace and permits trade with all powers,
but especially with those OF the Western hemi-
sphere.
THE NAVY.
We demand the restoration of our Navy to
its old-time strength and efficiency, that It
may In any sea protect the rights of American
citizens and the interests OF American com
mrrcc.
AMERICAN SHIPPING.
We call on congress to remove the burdens
with which American shipping has been de-
pressed, 20 that It may again be true that We
have a commerce which leaves no no sea unex-
plored and which takes no law from n superior
force.
TERRITORIAL APPOINTMENTS.
R,solred, That appointments by the Presi-
dent OF officers in the Territories should be
made from the bona fde citizens and residents
OF the Territories.
MORMOSIsM.
Resolpei, That It is the duty OF congress to
enact such laws shall promptly and cfYectu-
ally suppress the system OF polygamy within
our Territories, and divorce the political from
the ecclesiastical power OF the so-called Nor
mon church, and that they should be rigdly
enforced by the civil authorities II possible,
and by the military II need be.
NATIONAL AND STATE RIGHTS.
The people OF the United States In their
organized capacity, constitute n nation and
not mere coDfederacy Of states. The National
government is supreme within the sphere OF
It's national duty; but the states have their re-
served rights, which should he faithfully
maintained. Each should be guarded with
Jealous care, so that the harmony of our -ys-
TEN of government may be preserved aud the
Union be kept inviolatc.
FREE BALLOT DEMANDED.
The pcrmanoncy OF our institutions rests
upon the maintenance OF the free ballot and
an honest count. and correct returns, and we
denounce the fraud and violence which has
been practiced by the Democracy In the
southern states, by which the will Of the voter
il defeated, as dangerous to the preservation
OF free institutions, and we solcnnly arraign
the Democratic party as being the guilty re-
cipient Of the fruits OF such fraud and yioencc.
The Convention then took a recess until I
y. m.
When the Convention re-asscmblcd the
chairman announced that the first thing in
order was the presentation OF candidates for
President. The secretary then proceeded to
call the roll of States. Mr.. IIawley was placed
in nomination by Mr.. Brandlgce; Mr. Logan
by Senator Culloin, of Illinois; Mr.. Blaine by
Gen West OF Ohio; Mr.. Arthur ny Mr.. Town
send OF New York; and Mr.. Sherman by
Judge Foraker.
Each OF these gentlemen made lengthy
! speeches culogiziBg the various candidates,
which were received by the vast audience with
loud outbursts Of applause.
After an Intellectual attempt to proceed to
Fourth Day.
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6.-One hour
assemble, vast crowds OF otpcoplc were in front
| OF the entrances waiting Tor the doors to open.
1t seemed as II there had been no change from
last night, when thousands demanded admit
tance TO the hall, which was already crowded.
The doorkccpers, policeman and sergeant-at-
arms exercised great patience, and there was
little irritation. The entrance Of the conven-
tion building at 30 was SO blocked with
people that II was impossible for the ticket
holders and members OF the convention to OBJ
tain entrance, and message was sent to
the chief Of police asking him to send all the
help po ,sblc to assist In preserving order. 1t
was twenty minutes past the hour for the
meeting whcn the gavcl fell. and the Chair
man announces that the convention would be
! opened by prayer by the Rev. Dr. Scuddcr.
After the appointment OF some members OF
the National committee by the states which
had prcyiously bccu Dasscl. the secretary r,ro-