Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-06-18
Ohio Republicans.

The Republicans of Ohio met in State
Convention. at Springfield, Thursday, and,
on the first ballot, renominated Judge Joseph
b. Foraker, of Cincinnati, as their candi-
date for Governor. The convention was one
Of the largest and best ever held in the
State. Cannons were fired in honor Of Judge
Foraker's nomination and great enthusiasm
was manifested over the whole ticket. The
platform, which was unanimously adopted,
declares that 1.-The right to vote accorded BY
the Constitution of the United States is the
| concern of the whole people, and
must be secured at all hazards TO
every citizen in every part of the
Republic; existing guarantees must be
sacredly maintained and additional ones pro-
| vided if necessary that the equal proteo-
ton Of the laws and the equal enjoyment OF
the suffrage shall not fail OF be abridged in
any way through the conniNanoe, neglect OF
fraud of any of the States of the Union
The Democratic party, which owes its
National victor, last fall to the willful sup
preston of the ballot, cannot be looked TO
guarantees. and the hope of the friends OF
equal laws and equal suffrage is in the Re
publican party, which pledges itself to wage
the contest to a successful end.
We want such Legislation as will harmon
ize the relations of capital and labor and
promote the welfare of the people. and pro
lect and foster the industries OF the State.
We favor the establishment Of a National
Bureau of Industry, the enforcement of the
eight hour law, and adequate appropriations
from the public revenues for general educa-
ton, wherever IL is needed.
We denounce the importation of contract
labor and favor the most stringent laws to
effectively prevent il.
We are opposed To the acquisition of the
public lands or any part thereof b, non-res-
ident aliens.
We are in favor Of protective tariff
which will encourage American development
and furnish remunerative employment 10
American labor. and We are opposed t" the
British policy advocated by the Democratic
part, under the gulse Of tariff for revenue
only.
We demand restoration of the wool duty
of 1867. or lis full equivalent, and We de
nounce the Democratic Congress for failing
10 make good the pledges they made IN this
behalf.
We condemn the action OF the present
Administration in lowering the National
flag upon the public buildings at Washing
ion as 4 mark Of respec; To a man who dis
honored the one and sought TO destroy the
other. who planned with cruel determination
in his hiding place in Canada 10 o,er~he m
-. g.
TO death their inhabitants d, scattering
everywhere the germs Of Infectious aud ia
tai diseases.
The elevation To important and honorable
Offices of the Government OF unrepentaai
rebels whose political disabilities have not
been removed is fragrant violation Of the
Constitution and an insult to the loyal peo-
pie Of the whole couutr, and We deuounce
the Administration Of President Cleveland
for is general discrimination in the appoint
menis So far made against MON soldiers
and mon men IN behalf OF those " no fought
against the mon.
The Republican party which enacted the
present Civil Service law NIL faithful,
maintain ii, and cheerfui!y aid in all needed
amendments TO give ii full force and ii j.
committed to extend the law to all grades Of
service 10 which it is applicable
Ample appropriation, should be- made to
enforce it ia letter and spirit. and al law,
al variance with the objects of existing re
form legislation should be repealed. Ha,-
ing accomplished tins much the party p.eds
e itself To stu. further and higher reforms /;
It looks with the deepest regret upon the
failure Of the present Administration Ia pro
mote the reform O.! the civil service. 80 au-
,piciou>ly begun undtf Republican Admin
i>tratIou.
The Republican parry Of Ohio demands
the repeal of the limitation contained IL
the Pension Arrears A., Of l>7S. 50 that
all invalid soldiers shall share equally and
their pensions begin With the date Of dl~abIl-
~ or discharge. and not with the da'e Of
application.
We denounce the Democratic party for
the destruction Of the Scott law sui the
consequent increase Of The burdens Of taxa
ton upon all property and the abandonment
Of an annual revenue Of - 600 600, aud
while recognizing the peoples night 10
amend the Organic la~. W demand the en-
sctmeni &c >nch legislation a. viii give u>
the most practical and efficient measure tor
the regulation aud ttNation Of the liquor
lratfi atiajnahe under be- Constitution.
We drnouuce the Democratic Legislature
for rs 'reachery To j., pledge on the subject
Of contract labor. and arral.n 1t fer incom-
netencY and eNtraV agancr in The manage
ment Of the Penl'eniIary We denouncs
the present De mocra;ic General Assembly
for It's extravaganza. corruption and wanion
disregard of The true interests and good
name of our State.
The Republicans Of Ohio. in convention
assembled. tender to General .ysse> :.
Grant our warm sympathy IN this time oi
his great suffering. aud assure HIM Of eur
great faith in and love for him. aud earnest
" hope that he MAY be restored to health
and be blessed with many days among his
grate'u, countrymen."