The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-03-29
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopte by the Republicans of Louisiana,
in State Convention, March 6. 1884.


/. That we reafHrm the principles adopted
| by the Republican National Convention of
| 1880, and we invite the cooperation of all the
| political elements which favor protection to
home industries and material aid in the main
| tenance of the Mississippi levees.
2. Judlclo1s protection should be extended
| to our manufacturing interests, and we especi-
ally commend to the people of tho Nation the
| which depend the livelihood of 4OO.OO people
of this State,
8. It is the duty of the Government to Iegis-
late in behalf of American commerce.
| 4. American shipbuilding and shipping
| should be encouraged.
| 5; Labor and industry should be encouraged
and protected.
| 6. The Nation should maintain powerful.
effective and active force of naval cruieers.
| Z. This Government should adopt more
vigorous and determined foreign policy than
| the Monroe doctrine.
8. Every citizen should take an active inter-
| est IN maintaining the purity of the ballot
9. No favorltlsm Or prejudice in legislation
| for against any religion or creed, consistent
| with public morals.
TO- National as well as State education should
be encouraged.
H. 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
Bile wisdom and moderation. conciliating the
discordant elements which distracted the coun-
try during the early part Of the term, and es-
wholesome and gratifying at all times, in close
sympathy with the best sentiment of the Ma
ton and faithful exponent of the highest pur-
poses of the Republican party, and without
pledging Or instructing our delegates, we de-
clare that his nomination for President, il
deemed wise In the opinion of the National
convention. would meet the hearty support of
the Republicans of this State.
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and National, are pledged to the maintenance
of the public credit by the recognition and pay
ment OF all legal obligations; and
WHEREAS, The Rep ublican party of Louisi-
ana, through its representatives in the Consti-
record as being in favor of continuance of
this policy by voting unanimously in favor Of a
Just settlement of the public debt of the State;
therefore. be it
Resolued That the Republicans Of Louisiana.
in general convention assembled, adhering to
the past record of the party 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 SO
Of the session Of the Legislature of 1882, sub
uniting State debt amendment to the con-
stitutlon OF 1879. which provides for the pay
creditors of the State, to-wit: 2 per cent. per
annnm for tlve years after 1880, and per cent.
thereafter; that this desirable result will be best
and most quickly reached, therefore, this con-
vent1on urges the acceptance and support of
said act upon the Republican voters Of Louis
lana.
Resolved That the Republicans of Louisiana
regard with earnest soicltude 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 continued supremacy of the Repub-
hcan party SO essential to the South, hereby
declare it to be, 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
ident 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-
cipies Of our party, and that viii invoke the
united and hearty support of the entire Repub-
hcan and progressive people of the nation.
NEW ORLEANS, March %, 1884.
do hereby certify that the above address and
resolutions were adopted in the late. State Re-
publican convention, held IN New Orleans
March 5, g. and :, 1884.
A. s. BADGER.
Chairman COMMITTEES on Resolutions.