The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by the Republicans of Louisiana
In State Convention, March G. 1884

1. mat we reatfirm the principles adopted
by the Republican National Convention n
,oJG, anu We invite the cooperation of all tn,
pontical elements which favor protection ts
nome Industries and material aid IN the main
tenance of the Mississippi levees. --l"'n
q. Judlclous protection should be extended
70 our manufacturing interests and we esneci
ally commend to the people of the Nation the
continued protection of sugar and rica ". na
winch depend the livelihood of 400 GOO peonle
Of thfs State, po'l'ie
3. 1t is the duty of the Government r. loo;s
Late IN behalf of American commerce.. %0e'A'-
=. American shipbuilding and SHINING
should be encouraged. po'e
5. Labor and industry should he enoorr,,o1
and protected. oioo''iaseu
Q. The Nation should maintain a powerful
e1ecflye and active force of naval cruisers.
=. Luis government should adopt a more
vigorous and determined foreign policy thar
The Monroe doctrine. e' ''i"h
.. Every citizen should take an active inter
81. N ~ maintaining the purity of the ballot,
y. NO faVorltlsm or prejudice in Legislation
Tor or against any religion or creed cnns;ata't
with public morals. 80 ''n''''eii'
10. National as we'll as State education shonId
be encouraged. 'i'ouio
II. The rights Of the colored naomi, sho,,1,
be respected. ~ ''Ao"Ao
RESOLVED, That the administration of Presi-
aent nj Arthur deserves and enjoys the approval
of all good citizens. and the sincere orat;tnda
Df all good Republicans, being free from auv
talnt Of corruption, characterized by remarsa ky
bic wisdom and moderation, conciliatina tho
ulscordant elements which distracted the coun-
Fey during the early part of the term. and es-
fablishlng condition of peace and nrder
wholesome and gratifying at all times. in close
sympathy with the best sentiment Of the Ma
,sa aa ~ ~ atnl exponent of the highest pr-
ppses oi the republican party, and without
4Ieuslns or lnstructlng our delegates, we de-
ciare that his nomination for President. if
eenmea w1se II the opinion of the National
the Republicans Of this State.
mhMEhhAs. The republican party, both State
ana Natl9nal, are pledged to tho maintenance
o OIL. .e Rupilc credit BY the recognition and pay
tnent OF all legal obligations; aud
WHEREAS, The Republican party of I,ouisi-
ana, throIsh Its representatives in the Consti-
entional Convention of 1879 placed itself on
record as being in favor of a continuance Of
tins policy by voting unanimously in favor Of y
Just settlement of the public debt of the State:
therefore. be it - o'e'
Resolved, That the Republicans of Louisiana,
IN general convention assembled, adherino to
ths past record of the party on this important
snnlect; and believing that final adjustment
VI enc aso. is necessary to secure the ornament
OF the session of the Legislature Of 1880 snh |
uniting State debt amendment to the con |
s1ltutlon OF 1879 which provides for the pay
ned! :. rats 9. interest acceptable to the
annum 1or nVe years after 1880, and per cont |
thereafter that this desirable result will be hest
and most Quickly reached, therefore. this con-
said act upon the Republican voters Of Ionis-
lana. Va Ao"is-
Resolved, That the Republicans of Louisiana
lssaid Win earnest solieItude the approaching
Presidential election, and recognizing the ims
Dostance OF unity and harmony among the Re
pubiicans of the North upon whom fananIs
mainly the continued supremacy Of the Rarmh
,c',n party SO essential to the South, hereby
ieclare II TO be, m their judgment. the duty Of
delegates in the National convention fr,m
louisiana t' cooperate with the delegates from
/, other States OF the Union to the end that
dent shall represent the best sentiment of the
:eplbI'can party of the Nation and combine in
he highest degree; wisdom. experience states
nanship and fidelity to the paramont nrin-
ipies of our party. and that will invoke the
United and hearty support of the entire Repuh-
lean and progressive people of the nation.
NEW ORLEANS, March IS. 1881.
do hereby certify that the above address and
we've adopted in the late State Re-
ublican convention, held Ii New Orleans
fHreh s, 8, and 7, 1851.
a. s. BADGER,
Chairman Committee ON Resolutions |