The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-04-24
THE REALM OF POLITICS.
Preparations for the Great Presi-
Dental Contest.
Conventions in Illinois, Pennsylvn-
MIA, and Other States.
Letter from Gov. Tilden- Miscellaneous
Political Notes.
STATE CONVENTIONS.

- SoAS AAS AAoA~cs
Illinois Republican.
James A. Connolly, OF Coles County, presided
over the Illinois Republican Convention, which
met M at Peoria, Daniel SHEPARD. Of Chicago, dis
In hand was dfsIos Of smoothly and rapidly,
and, Notwithstanding several long speeches
were sandwiehed among the within
been called to order, the larger portion OF the
delegates were en- route for home.
THE STATE TICKET.
Gen. Richard j. Oglesby, of Logan County,
who has already served one term as Governor
and a six years term in the Senate OF the United
csfs cSsf wss nomaatsS IN ,Se y
Smith, Of Cook County, was placed In NOM
ination for Lieutenant Governor, receiv-
, Ing OIL votes. against 23s for John 1
For Secretary of State Henry c. Dement, and
Louis p. Wolf were named, the first-namcd re-
cciving the nomination by large majority
ton for Auditor. For State Treasurer, Jacob
Gross, Of Cook County, was made the nominee
on the first ballot. Charles Becker. David L.
Litticr, and Frederick Rcaman being his COM
petitors. For Attorney Cen raj George Hunt
received 4a5 votes and James Mccartney 352, and
Hunt was declared the nominee.
THE PLATFORM.
The following resolutions were reported and
adopted without dissenting voice:
WHEREAS, The Republican party has for quar-
ter OF century had the political thought of this
WHEREAS, This great party has succeeded by
being aggressive and fearless In support Of right,
We, the Republicans of Illinois, in convention
assembled, mindful Of glories which cluster
around its past history, renew our pledges Of
fidelity TO the doctrines which have repeatedly
carrying out OF which by long line Of Govern
Ors, from Bissell to Hamilton, has shed such
renown upon the commonwealth, make this
declaration OF principles upon vital questions OF
the hour, and with these principles We march to
victory.
Resolred, That this convention Is Justly
proud OF the record made by the Republican
State affairs during the twenty-seven years that
the executive department of the state Govern
ment has been intrusted to It. The State debt,
with its heavy burden upon the taxpayers. has
been wiped out, and all details Of adininistra-
tive duty discharged with faithful, intelligent
regard to public interest.
been paid of, It is the sense OF this convention
that the present revenue law of Illinois can be
and should be SO readjusted as to be adapted to
the present financial condition Of the State and
the several counties and other municipalities
Resolred, That the criminal laws OF this State
punishment OF crime more certain anG speedy, to
the end that life aud property be more effectual-
Resolrpd, That the labor of the peorle consti-
tutes the foundation of the wealth Of the coun-
try, and only when labor receives such remun-
GRAFTON as will give to tho industrious and
u IL
life, can prosperity yandhappincss prevail tits,
therefore, the duty OF the legislators, both State
and national, to enact laws in the interest and
for the protection of labor, and to that end we
demand that In levying taxes and duties such
discrimination shall be made as will encourage
the development of the resources of our own
reasonable compensation for their toll and in
this system OF legislation all interests are con-
cerned.
Reso1red, That all citizens Of this nation are
entitled tn the fu1l unrnStricfcd their
civil and political rights as guaranteed by the
Constitution and laws. and that 1t Is the duty Of
or fail to enforce, or remand to State. to secure
these rights by the enforcement of laws now ex-
listing; and II such laws be found insufficient to
right that it Is the solemn duty Of Congress to
speedily enact such laws "a will protect every
citizen In such rights.
Resotred. That under the Constitution and
laws every elector in the nation has the right to
the free, untrammeled exercise OF the franchise,
aud We denounce with unmeasurcd condemna-
tion, as one OF the most heinous and tin- Ameri-
can OF crimes, the pol tical, terrorzing, bull dOz
ing murder and frands resortcd to as means Of
controlling elections.
Resolrrd. That the Republicans Of Illinois
approve all legislation which tends to promote
fidelity and efficiency in the civil service of the
country, and they recognize the fact that great
safeguard against unfaithfnlness and ineftciency
Is the perpetuation In power OF the party which
has shown itself through q long term Of years
worthy OF the confidence Of the American
Kesolred. That we indorse the administration
Of Gov. John N. Hamilton as able and pure. and
which has placed the party in this State In
splendid array for the great battle OF 1854.
course pursued BY the Hon. Shelby NJ. Cullom In
the United States Senate meets our most cordial
approval and gives him new claims upon our
gratitude and respect, which he long since
earned by distinguished services In behalf Of
the people Of Illinois.
kesolrpd. That this convention cordially in
whose broad statesmanship and good Judgment
In the details Of administrative duty have won
for him the approval Of the entire country
ResolUsd, That, rs in times past, the Repub-
lican party has been largely composed of work
ingmen, 1t should be continued as the guardian
OF their interests: we do therefore, earnestly re-
islature to protect their interests by wise legs-
lation, and our Republican members In Congress
to put forth all honorable efforts to secure the
passage OF laws conducive to their best interests,
and such as are best calculated to dignity Amer
lean labor aud elevate the condition OF the work
ingman.
Eeso'red, That, taking just pride in the In:
tegrity and patriotism, purity OF character and
political sagacity of the esoldier-statesman Of III
inois, Gen. John A. Logan, whose record, both
In peace and In war. has reflected honor and
dignity upon the state promoted the welfare
and prosperity of the nation, and illuminated
our history, whose glorious services In crushing
armed treason and rebellion gains added luster
from his recent rfngfng denunciation OF most
cowardly and skulking treason In the army of
the Union. we present his namc to the Nation
al Convention OF the Republican party, to as-
semblc at Chicago on the Sd dav OF June next,
nation ion Of Of the Republican 'I party TO for % Pges
ident, and TO receive the suffrages OF the people
we instruct the DELEGATES appointed by this con-
vention from the State at large, aud request
those from the several districts to give him their
tho consistency, fidelity and patriotism OF the
Republican party of Illinois, and while desiring
tho advancement Of its chosen leader to the TO-
sition rendered illustrious by Lincoln and
Grant we pledge to the Republicans of the ma
tion u hearty, csrnest and triumphant support
to the nominee at Chicago. whoever he may be.
DELEGATES AND ELECTORS AT LARGE.
The following delegates ut large to the Ma
tional Convention ut Chicago were elected :
Senator Shelby n. Cullom. Of Sangamon County;
Gov. John NJ, Hamilton. OF Mclean County;
Burton G. Cook, Of Cook County: Clark E. Carr.
Of Knox County.
Andrew Shu,nan and Isaac Lesom were chosen
% Presidential Electors for the State at large.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
A. NJ Jones. of Chicago was re- elected Chair
man OF the State Central Committee, which is
At Larse-John ". Bum. of sangamon; J. R.
Tanner. Of Clay n. 4. Parker, of Cook; George
7. White. Of Cook; I; a. Wilcox. OF Woodford;
First oI, psret Jesse spalans tSeaxo ssc
ond, Philip Mas. Chicago; Third Bartholomew
4alrk, Chicago; Fourth, John J. icaly. Chicago;
Fifth, G. 4 Partridge. Lake; sixth. A. NJ; Jones.
Eighth, J. G. Corbus, Mendoza: Ninth, Roger d.
Sherman, Kankakee; Tenth, Frank Hitchcock,
Peoria: Eleventh. payton Roberts, Monmouth:
Twelfth, Ornan Peirson, Carrollton; Thirteenth,
n. w. Branson, Petersburg; Fourteenth, q. p.
Davis, Monticello; Fifteenth, ]. II. Clark, Mat
toon; Sixteenth, Thomas w. Scott, Fairfield; !;
Seventeenth. George ID. Chatfee. Shelbyville;
Eighteenth, Thomas II. Needless: Nineteenth,
General James s. Martin; Twentieth, Ed
Mitchell, Marion.
oaIEsBY's ACCEPTANCE.
During the session OF the convention Gov.
ceiyed with cheers the members rising and
waving their hats. The nominee made q
81 eech accepting the nomination.
Pennsylsania Republican.
The Republican State Convention Of Penn
sylyania. at Harrisburg, was presided over by