The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-03

The president then announced flat
Messrs. Holton, Wallace, Phillips and
Hodson were duly elected.
Daniel Chisholm, of Garrett; J. H. l..
Smith (colored), of Baltimore city; A.
l.. Tharp, of Talbot; William J. Hand,
Of Queen Anne's; Hon. Thomas II. Cor
such, of Frederick and DR.. J. J. Weaver,
of Carroll, were elected alternatss.
The following platform was unani-
msusly adopted:
Res0loed. That the Republicans of
Maryland in State convention assembled
declare their confidence in the success of
the Republican party Of the nation under
the standard bearer to be named by the
Chicago Convention of June 3, 1884 know
ing the necessity for continuance of
Republican administration of the affairs
of government, which Democratic ina
bility and incapacity would imperil, and
because the forces of Republicanism,
embodying the intelligence and numbers
of the people, are united in the support
of the principles and politics indispen-
sable to the Republican welfare.
Res0lced, That the wise conservative
and patriotic administration of Rresi-
dent Arthur commands our most cordial
approval.
Ressletd, That the prosperity of our
country requires the fostering protection
Of our industries; that the Republican
party has always supported this system
of protection, and is pledged to maintain
party is pledged to financial policy
which would be ruinous to the prosperity
of eur agricultural, manufacturing and
81.
with alarm the action Of the Democratic
majority in the present Congress in favor
of reckless ano indiserininate reduction
in the tariff; that any revision of the
tariff which may be needed should be GU
trusted to the friends and not the enc
mics of protective system.
Resolced, That we cordially approve Of
the steps that have been taken in the
direction Of reform of the civil service
of the United States. and demand that
the reform shall be extended and ep-
largod SO as to prohibit any effort on the
primary elections or political conventions
beyond the exercise of their individual
privileges as citizens.
Resoloed That it is the duty Of the
government to profit by the experience
VI OGucI IudlitItuO u6LIOub, anu We IdVOT
such legislation as will develop and en-
courage our shipping interests and the
establishment of our navy upon . basis
in keeping with our necessities and dig
nifty as maritime nation.
Resolced, That the adherence of the
Republican party to sound financial
policy demands immediate suspension of
the coinage Of the standard silver dollar,
the retirement Of the trade dollar, and
the adjustment of the currency to tho
standard of gold.
Resoloed, That we demand that every
citizen shall have the right to cast free
ballot and have it fairly counted.
OF the fenr delegates chosen two are
pronounced Blaine men one is friendly
toward him and enc favors Arthur. Mr.
John T. Ensor, of Baltimore county, Of
fored resolutions instruetins for Blaine
at the meeting of the committee on Gre
dsntials, but it was voted down. The |
committee also declined to place in the
platform resolution declaring Blaine to
be the choice Of Maryland Republicans,
but resolution to this effect was re-
ported separately to tho eolyentian and
adopted.