The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-17


Eighteenth-Robert'S. Halbert of St. Clair and
Henry T. Reuter-, of Washington.
Nineteenth-Thomas s Ridgeway Of Pope, and
Charles Stratter of Jefferson.
Twentieth-W. NJ. McAdams, of Randolph and F
At large-Senator Cullom, Governor Hamilton,
Barton A. Cook, and Clark E. Carr
SPEECH BY MR.. oGLEsBY.
At this point in the proceedings Governor
Oglesby appeared on the platform. He was re
ceived by the convention with cheers the dele
gates rising and waving their hats. The nomi
nee made a speech accepting the nomination.
He referred to the long line of Republican Gov
ernors of Illinois, and said the question was,
whether that chain would be broken in this can
vass. With all modesty and humility he asked
them to contide in him. stand by him, and prom
ised them, if they did so, that their nomination
would not have been in vain. He understood
the convention had nominated brave soldier,
good citizen, for Lieutenant governor. The
speaker would be glad to go side by side with
him through such canvass as would
have been had Fairbanks or Rim
aker been chosen. His hearers must
remember that the Governor was not the only
power in the State; there were legislative and
judicial departments. When he should assume
the gubernatorial chair he would remember
these facts and pay due consideration to them,
and he would like them to remember and to re
ciprocate that courtesy toward the executive.
The speaker then took up national politics.
Speaking OF the questions dealt in by successive
national platforms, laying down the principles
of protection for American labor, preservation
of the Union reconstruction, and enforcement
OF the constitutional amendments, civil service
reform payment of the national debt in the spirit
in which it was contracted, and fostering
of common schools. He didn't want his hearers
to talk about the past record of the Republican
party. Its record was not past; it is an ever
lasting record like the sermon on the mount and
the ten commandments The speaker proceeded
to discuss the question of manhood suffrage iu
Great Britain, OF postal telegraphy, of ap
preparations for internal improvements, and the
growth of our common school system He con
cluded by saying that when the time came for
the tariff to be lowered the Republican party
would lower it without making any great fuss.
The delegates, at the conclusion of the ad
dress again rose, cheered and swung their hats
in the air.
The following additional nominations were
made: For Secretary of State Hon. d. Dement,;
Auditor, Charles P Swigart Treasurer, Jacob
Gross; Attorney general, George Hunt.
This completed the list Of nominations, and
the committee on resolutions not being ready to
report, recess was taken until 3 P. NJ
The delegates were late in raassembling, and
when the convention was called to order again,
long discussion ensued in regard to the report
of the committee to select members of the State
central committee and delegates at large. A
motion to reconsider the report was laid on the
table, and the report stood adopted.
The committee on resolutions then reported
the platform, which declares:
THE PLATFORM.
Whereas, The Republican party has for quarter
of century led the political thought of this nations
and:
Whereas, This great party has succeeded by being
aggressive and fearless in support of the right;
We the Republicans of Illinois in convention as
sebled mindful of the glories which cluster around
its past history, renew pledge of fidelity to the
doctrines which have repeatedly received the ndorse
ment of the people.
After several resolutions relating to State af
fairs only, the platform continues:
Resolved That the labor of the people constitutes
the foundation of the wealth of the country and only
when labor receives such remuneration viii give to
the industrious and economical surplus beyond the
necessarles OF life can prosperity and happiness pre-
vail 1t is, therefore, the duty of legislators both
State and national to enact laws in the interest and
Tor the protection OF labor and to that end we de-
mand that in levyng taxes and duties such discrim
nation shall be made as will encourage the develop
ment of the resources of our country and
to people just and reasonable compensation
for their toll and in this system OF legislation all in
terests concerned.
Resolved, That all citizens of this nation are ent
tied to the full unrestricted exercise of their civil and
political rights guaranteed by the Constitution and
laws, and that it is the duty of the general govern
ment, which it cannot vacate, fail to enforce
mand to State to these rights by the enforce
ment of laws existing, 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 will protect every cti
in said rights.
Resolved, That under the Constitution and laws
every elector in the nation has right the free un
trammeled exercise of the franchise and denounce
with unmeasured condemnation as of the most
heinous and unAmeriean crimes political terrorzng
bulldozing murder, and all frauds resorted to as
means of controlling elections.
Resolved, That the Republicans of Illinois ap
prove all legislation which tends to promote fidelity
and efficiency in the civil service of the country and
recognize the fact that great safeguard against
unfaithfuness and ineieency is the perpetuaton of
the power of the party which has shown itself
through long term of years worthy of the conf
dence of the American people.
Resolved, That this convention cordially indorses
the administration of President Arthur whose broad
statesmenshp and good judgment in the details of ad
Innlstrative duty have won for him the approval of
the entire country"
After a resolution declaring that the Repub-
lican party should continue to be the protector
of the working men, the platform continues;
Resolved, That taking just pride in the integrity
and patriotism, purity of character and political
gaeity of the scdierstatesman of Illinois, General
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 history, whose glorious
services in crushing armed treason and
rebellion gain added luster from his recent
ringing denuncation OF more cowardly and skulking
treason in the army of the Union, we present his
name to the national convention of the Republican
party, to assemble at Chicago the Sd day of June
next as that of person to receive the nomination of
the Republican party for President and receive
the suffrage of the people of the United States in No
vember next, and that instruct the delegates ap
pointed by this convention from the State large and
request those from the several districts, to give
him their individual and earnest support. Relying
upon the consistency, fidelity and patriotism of the
Republican party of Illinois, while desiring the adj
vancement of its chosen leader the position rem
dered iustrious by Lincoln and Grant, we pledge
to the Republican party of the nation hearty sup
port to the nominee at Chicago whoever he may be-
The reading was frequently interrupted by
cheers. At its conclusion, Smith colored), of
Bloomington, asked the indulgence of the con
vention, and, at some length expressed his con
currence in the resolution and in the entire ac-
ton of the convention, including that
in refusing colored man representation on
the list of delegates at large. He said that non
representation of his race on that cemmittee