The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-04-24

Mercer: William H. Jessup, Susqnchanna; and
]. w. Lee, Venango The Committee on Reso-
luttons reported the following, which were
adopted
First. congratulating Republicans upon the re-
establishment of unity and harmony In the
place In the Republican column. Second, ap-
proving the present protective tariff and de-
manding its continuance. Third, demanding
such such legislation as will suspend the coin
age OF the standard silver dollar until
united action regarding n bimetallic stand
ard with other nations can he had. Fifth,
recommends the retirement OF the trade dollar
In exchange for standard dollars without iu-
creasing the monthly issue Of the latter. Sixth.
Gays that by the integrity. and wisdom Of his
administration President Arthur has dcservedly
won the respect, confidence, and commendation
OF the whole people. Seventh. commcnds every
effort to sustain and promote cvl-scryice re-
form In the National and State Governments.
Eighth. declares that James g. Blaine Is the
choice OF the Republicans Of Pennsylvania for
President. and instructs the dclcgates-at- large
70 vote Tor him 70 long a. his name shall be be-
fore the convt ntion, and to use all honorable
means to secure his nomination.
South Carolina Republican.
Robert Smalls, the colored Congressman,
welded the gavel In the south Carolina Repub-
lican Convention, which sat at Columbia. NIL
lcr, 2 colored ex,senator, made q speech, in
field in every election and make the
our a'' cause ' with sn our mSatssdis' Soosd' IT,, The
from the State at large were selected: i. Nj.
Brayton, Internal Revenue Collector of
the district OF South Carolina; w. n. Taft,
Postmaster at Charleston; Congress man Robert
Smals and Samuel Lee (colOrcd). They are all
pronounced Arthur men. The several Congress
sional conventions having failed, az required by
the rules OF the national convention, to meet in
their respective districts and elect delegates to
the national convention fifteen days before the
meeting OF the State convention. the latter
body, when It adjourned sine die,
conventions and elected district dele
gates without instructions. The entire
delegation arc solid for Arthur. The following
resolution was adopted by accamation:
"ResOiUed, That, in view Of the embarrassing
circumstances growing out Of the assassination
Of the late lamented President Jas. A. Garfield,
n
thur..was placed. we, the Republicans of South
Carolina, In convention assembled do heartily
indorse the administration of President Arthur
as wise. economical, and Just, without reprcach
or stain, and perfectly harmonious In all It's de-
partments."
A resolution was also adopted condoling with
pressing appreciation OF his soldierly qualities
and eminent statesmanship.
Tennessee Republicans.
The Republican State Convention OF Tennes
see, which met at Nashville, nominated Judge
Frank L. Reid Of the Circuit Court OF that city,
for Governor; and A. nj. Hughes, W. w. Murray
and John B. Rogers Railroad Commissioners.
The nominee for Governor was Confederate
soldier, serving through the late war as private
in Forests cavalry.
The platform indorscs the Administration Of
Arthur: arraigns the Democratic party of Ten
nessee for the reputation of the bonds OF the
State, and selling the railroads Of the State at
low prices for bonds they had prcviouslybrand-
ed as fraudule mt: charges the Democratic party
with pretending to favor low taxes and fewer
ofticeholdcrs. and yet making taxes higher and
offices more numerous; denOunces the lease Of
penitentiary labor 80 as to bring It into COM
petition with free skilled labor, and condemns
the Democratic tariff policy as calculated to
bring American labor In damaging conflict with
the convict and pauper labor OF Europe and all
The delegates chosen to the National Conven-
tion were uninstructed, and are as follows:
state at LsrgsmL HoHk 81 knSxville G.
phis; ". T. Brownlow. Of Jonesboro. "
Congressional Districts-A. II. pettibonc, John
". Brown. W. G. Chandler. w: {. Chumla, II.
Prues Este fe~H William II W. Ehn 5arf0Ti JOIN
kichard Harris ri fk aswHins hcsHs. g Watson, sa
Carter Harris, J. H. Smith.
attainable the choice Of the delegation stands
II for Arthur. 3 for Blaine, l for Logan, for
Edmunds, doubtful.
New Jersey Republican.
State Senator Griggs called the New Jersey
Republican State Convention to order at Tren-
ton. In q short address he said the industries
of the State looked to the Republican rarty for
safety, and hoped the delegation to Chicago
would not he instructed. Congressman Horr, of
Michigan, then addressed the convention. COM
mittees were appointed, and recess
was taken On rcassembling the temporary
organization was made permanent and plat
form adopted. The first resolution cordially ap-
proves President Arthur's administration, and
the platform continues by saying that, while
the Republican party has always supported the
protective system upon which the prosperity
OF our country depends, the Democratic party
is pledged to financial policy which would
prove ruinous to all our national indus
tries. and that any revision Of the tariff
should be left to the friends OF protec-
ton. The resolutions also approve the civil
service reform act, and ask the repeal Of
tho law requiring the superfiuous coinage Of
silver. The ballot for delegates large to the
Chicago convention resulted in the choice Of
Congressman Phelps. John J. Gardner. Senator
Sewell, and ex-Judge Fort, 323 votes being
necessary to choice Ex-Congrcssman
RobesOn. who was candidate. received l35
votes. The delegates were not instructed.