The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17

proud of the republican party of Illinois
in the administration of state affairs dur
ing the twenty seven years that the exec
utive department of the state government
has been entrusted to it. The state debt,
with its heavy burden upon the tax pay
ers, has been wiped out and all details of
administrative duty discharged with
faithful, intelligent regard to public inter
est.
Resolved, That the debt of this state,
having been paid off, it is the sense of this
convention that the present revenue law
of Illinois can be and should be so read
justed as to be adapted to the present
| financial condition of the state and the
several counties and municipalities within
| its border.
Res )lyeG, That the criminal law Of the
state should be so revised and simplifed
! as to render the punishment of crime
more certain and speedy, to the end that
life aad property be more effectually pro
| tected.
Resolved That the labor of the people
constitutes the foundation of the wealth
of the country and only when labor re-
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the industrious and economical surplus
beyond the necessaries OF life, can pros
perity and happiness prevail. 1t is
therefore the duty of the legislators, both
state aud national, to enact laws in the
interest and for the protection of labor
and to that end We demand that in levy
ing taxes and duties such discrimination
III, 9n
development of the resources of our own
country and secure our own people Just
and reasonable compensation for their
toll and in this system of legislation all
interests are concerned
Resolved That all citizens of this nation
are entitled to the full, unrestricted eXer-
else of their civil and political rights, as
guaranteed by the constitution and law,
and that it is the duty OF the general gov
eminent, which it cannot vacate, TO enforce
or remand TO state 10 secure these rights
by the enforcement of the laws now exist
ing, and if such laws be found insufficient
to secure to every citizen every political
and civil right that it is the solemn duty
of congress to speedily enact such laws as
will protect every citizen in said rights
Resolved, That under the constitution
and laws of the United States every clector
in the nation has right to the free. I'M
trammelled exercise of the franchise, and
we denounce in condemnation as one Of tie
most henious crimes, political terrorizing.
bulld0zing, murder and all frauds resorted
to us means of controlling the elections
Resolved, That the republicans of Iii
nois approve Of all legislation which tends
to promote fidelity and efficiency in the
civil service of the country, and they
recognize the fact that the great safeguard
against unfaithfulness and ineff1ciency is
"a perpctuation in power of Il party which
has shown itself, through long term OF
years, worthy Of the confidence of the
American people.
Resolved, that we endorse the admins
tration Of Gov John NJ Hamilton as ablt
and pure, and which has placed the party
in this state in splendid array for the grcat
battle of 1884.
Resolved, That the wise and statesman
| like course pursued by the Hon. Shelby
! NJ. Cp'lOm 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.
Resolved That this convention cud0rs-
es the administration OF President Arthur
whose broad statemanship and good iudg
ment in the details of administrative duty
have won for him the approval OF the
entire country.
Resolved That as in times past the Re
publican party has been largely composed
of workingmen, it should be continued
the guardian of their interests; we do.
therefore, earnestly request the Republi-
can members Of our State Legislature to
protect their interests by wise legislation
and our Republican members in Congress
10 put forth all honorable efforts to secure
the passage Of laws conducive 10 their
best interests and such as are best calcu-
lated to dignity American labor and Gle
vate the condition Of the working men
| Resolved, That taking uSt pride in
the integrity patriotism, purity of char
acter and political sagacity of the soldier
statement of Illinois, 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 luster from
lis recent ringing denunciation of more
cOwardly and skulking treason in the
army of the Union, we present his name
to the National Convention of the Repub
lican party to assemble al Chicago on The
Sd day of June, next as that of person
to receive the nomination Of the Repub-
lican party for President and receive thu
suffrage of the people Of the United State
in November next, and that we instruC
the delegates appointed by this cOnvcn
ton from the state at large and request
those from the several districts to give
him their industrious and earnest support
relying upon the consistency fidelity anC
patriotism Of the Republican party o.
Illinois, while desiring the advancement
Of its chosen leader, to the position rcn
dered illustrious by Lincoln and Grant
we pledge to the Republicans of the ma
ton hearty, earnest and triumphant sup
port to the nominee at Chicago, whoever
he may be.
The reader was frequently interrupted
by cheers, and at its conclusion Smitl
(colOred), of Bloomington, asked the in
diligence of the convention. and at som,
length expressed his concurrence in tn,
resolutions and in the entire action o
the convention, including that in refusn.
the COlored men representation on the lis
of delegates at large, he said that the non
representation of his race on that com
mittee was not fault of the convention
but colored men themselves in failing tt
make their wishes known at TIT prope
time, He hoped none of his colOred fel
low citizens would feel aggrieved.
THE CLERKS.
Immediately after the adjournment 0
the convention for supper, the delegate
from the northern grand division of tn
supreme court met and nominated
clerk. MI. Albert H. Taylor, of Ottawa