The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-12
The DoqaIdsoqyilIe Chief
Two Dollars Year.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by the Reppbllcsns Of Louisiana,
In S,4a4a fnnranfinn March q 1891
Two Dollars 3 Year.

In State Convention, March G, 1854.
/. That we reaffirm the principles adopted
by the Republican National Convention of
iS8O and we invite the cooperation of all the
political elements which favor Profession to
tenance Of the Mississippi levees.
2. Judicious projection should be extended
to our manufacturing interests, and we especi-
continued protection of sugar and rice, on
which depend the livelihood Of o.ooO people
of this State,
s, 1t is the duty of the Government to leeis-
1. American shipbuilding and shipping
should be encouraged.
5: labor and industry should be encouraged
8. The Nation should maintain q powerful
effective and active force of naval cruisers.
u This Government should adopt more
vigorous and determined foreign policy. than
3. Every citizen should take an active inter
est in maintaining the purity OF the ballot,
Q. No favorltlsm or prejudice IN legislation
for or against any religion creed. consistent
with public morals
TO- National as we'll as State education should
be encouraged.
II. The rights OF the colored people should
be respected.
Resolved, That the administration of Presi-
dent Arthur deserves and enjoys the approval
Of all good citizens and the sincere gratitude
+ Of all good Republicans being free from any
faint Of corruption, characterized by remarka-
BILE wisdom and moderation, conciliating the
discort1ant elements which distracted the coun-
try during the early part of the term and es-
tablishing a condition OF peace and order,
wholesome and gratifying ut all times, in close
sympathy with the best sentiment of the Ma
lion and falthfulexpOnent of the highest pur-
poses Of the Republican party, and without
pledging or instructing our delegates, we de-
clare that his nomination for President, if
deemed wise in the opinion of the National
convention, would meet the hearty support of
the Republicans of this State.
WHEREAS, The Republican party, both State
and National. are pledged to the maintenance
nent Of all legal Obligations; and
WHEREAS, The Republican, party of Louisi-
ana, through its representatives In the Consti-
tutionaI Convention Of 1879, placed itself on
record az being in favor of a continuance of
this policy by voting unanimously in favor of Il
just settlement OF the public debt of the State;
therefore, be it
Resolred, That the Republicans of Louisiana
in general convention assembled, adhering to
the past record of the purity on this important
subject, and believing that final adjustment
of the debt is necessary to secure the permanent
prosperity of the State. and accepting act IS
of the session of the Legislature of 1882, sub
hitting State debt. amendment to tho con-
stitution of 1879. which provides for the pay
lment of rate of interest acceptable to the
creditors of the State, to-wit: 2 per cent. per
annum for five years after 1880, and per cent.
thereafter; that this desirable result will be best
and most quickly reached, therefore. this con-
yention urges the acceptance and support of
said act upon the Republican voters OF Louis
Jana.
regard with earnest solicltude the approaching
Presidential election, and recognizing the i'm
portance Of unity and harmony among the Re-
publicans of the North upon whom depends
mainly the continues! supremacy Of the Rspub-
declare it to he, in their judgment. the duty Of
delegates in the National convention from
Louisiana to cooperate with the delegates from
the other States of the Union to the end that
the nominees for the President and Vice Pres |
tdent shall represent the best sentiment of the
Republican party Of the Nation and combine in
the highest degree. wisdom, experience, states
manship and fidelity to the paramount prin-
ciples of our party. and that will invoke the |
united and hearty support Of the entire Repub- |
hcan and Progressive people of the nation.
.s New ORLEANS, March %. 1884. |
! do hereby certify that the above address and I
resolutions were adopted i'll the late State Re- |
publican convention, held in New Orleans |
March 5, u, and l. 1854.
A. i. BADGER,
Chairman Committee on Resolutions. |