Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-25
POLITICAL.
OHIO REPUBLICANS.
DeleEates.at.Larxe Elected on q Com.
promise Ttcket-Two for Blaine
and Two for sherman.



CLEVELAND, April "a.
The Blaine caucus assembled this morning
before the convention and voted TO support
the compromise ticket for delegates at large
namely Judge Foraker. Judge West, Judge
Amber and Marcus A. Hanna. Foraker and
Hanna are regarded as for Sherman, the
others are strong Blaine men.
The republican convention was called to
order at 9. Is this morning. Hon. VIM. Nc
kinley. Jr., of Stark county, was made per-
manent chairman. The names of Blaine,
Sherman, Arthur. Lincoln, Grant, Edmunds
and Garfield were vociferously applauded as
they were named by the speakers. The order
of business adopted was TO nominate candi-
dates for secretary of state, supreme judge,
member of the board of public works and
delegates at large.
The committee on resolutions reported as
| follows:
The republican party in convention as
sembled, in view of the issues between the
parties, declare
First-That it is in favor of collecting sd-
equate revenue to defray the economical ex-
penses from duties upon foreign imports so
adjusted as to afford protection to labor and
agricultural, manufacturing and other in
dnstries of the country, against competition
win ioieish eaPitai anu iap"' anu win a
view 10 deVeiope our resources ana eievate
and improve the condition OF our iaooring
classes, and We condemn the democratic doc
trine of tariff for revenue only destructive
of the higher interests OF the country.
Second-That the reduction of duties on
| the importation of wools made by act of
| Congress, passed in 1888, was an act of in
justice to an important industry. which Will,
If not corrected, result in paralyzing the bus
mess OF the wool growers OF the United
States, and IN transferring the same to for
elgn nations, and therefore the wool tariff OF
1867 should be restored at the earliest prac-
ucable moment.
Ihlrd-Ihat the doctrine OF thetdemocratic
party IN favoring the putting OF what is prop
erly called raw material. such as ore, pig
iron, wool, etc, on the free list is vicious
and dangerous, and II carried out VIII be de-
| suucu'e 10 Ihe pest interests OF the nation
Fourth-Ihat the republican party having
always aided labor, liberated 1t where op-
pressed, gwen to 1t homesteads IN the pubic
domain and supported schools at the public
expense for the education OF children OF all
classes upon the intelligence and good tenn
per with which they have organized for the
promotion of their interest
Fifth-That we denounce poiygamous
mormonlsm ana demand OF congress the ex
ercise of all constitutional power for Its
speedy suppression.
Sixth-Ihat the republican party stands by
its Legislation known as the Scott law and
condemns the want OF sincerity OF the demo-
cratic party IN respect thereto.
Seventh-lhat the administration OF fres.
ident Arthur has been wise, conservative ana
IN the interest OF the whole people ana Is
therefore heartily endorsed.
Elghth-The position OF the republican
party as expressed through It's conventions
and its representatives in authority touching
the civil service, Is heartily endorsed.
Inc resolutions were ADOPTED put AFTER
wards the adoption was reconsldered because
the hrst resolution implied no internal rev.
enne and the platform was recommltted.
| On the third ballot Robinson was nominat-
ed, receiving 344 votes to l44 for Oglevee, A
for Axeine. A for Luskey and for Clark.
Robinsons nomination was made unanimous
For the Judge OF supreme court, Chief Justice
Johnson was nominated receiving oZ9 votes
to 100 Tor John >. Brace OF Lancaster.
Z. A Flycklnger was nominated Tor mem