The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-29

presentatives Was in their power and possession,
stili We hold the Senate of the Unitrd States
aud believe the people OF this conntry will re-
loice to-day that wa bavs held this power. for
by 1T we have checked tns first attempt made In
twenty five yesrs TO destroy our industries and
our commerce" [Appause
Mr. Miller closed with great feeling, in these
words:
"You viii not forget. many of you, that at
Chicago we pledged our brethren of the other
Republican States that we would make one
grand effort this fall to restore the Republican
party to supremacy in this State. Applause,
DO you propose to make that pledge good, fell
iiow-Republicans. or notl Cries of 'Yes,' Yes.1
III You are to make that pledge good it will ne
cesstate the bringing out Of every Republican
vote In this State 1t will necessitate the in
creasing OF Republican majorities in every Re-
publican county in this Sta'e e, from ST. Lawrence
TO the borders of Penpsyvania, and from Long
Island to Niagara. appeal to you TO know
whether or no you propose to make this pledge
good. ICries of 'Yes.1 You have chosen me as
your leader in this State. have but q
single word more 10 say to you, and
that is that here and now pledge to you that
10 the position In which You have placed me.
viii not rest until the polls close. iapplausel,
ano that whatever OF power or ability may
have as a political leader shall be used for the
accomplishment Of this much dss:rsd result"
Threat applause
Out of four candidates for Lieutenanteov-
ernor, Col. S. V. r. Cruger, one of the old
kpickerbockers of New York city, wes chosen
aud ratified by reclamation. and with tremen-
dous cheers aud shouts for 'ths soldier ticket"
Judge Rumsey was nominated for judge of the
Court OF Appeals. Colonel Crueer thanked the
convention for his nomination, and ex-ConRress-
man Serenoe E. PsyLe, OF Auburn, presented
the platform, which is as follows:
Eirst-The Republicans of New York, in State con.
venion assembled cordially accept and approve the
decsraton of principles adopted by the national con-
venton in Chicago une last, just and adequate
statement of the position Of the Republican party
concerning national affairs.
Sscond--W We heartily ratify the nomination of that
tried statesman and soldier, Benjamin Harrison, for
President of the United States and welcome with great
cit'zen of New York, Lew r Morton for Fice-pres.
dent and we give assurance to fellow Republicans
OF this commonwealth shall be cast for these candidates
by majority which federal patronage. allied with
fraud and corruption in the metropolis, cannot over.
come
Third-The Republican Senator's in Congress, in re-
jectng the treaty relative to the shsres negotiated
with Great Britain, acted In accordance with the die
tates OF just patriotism and correctly asserted
message of President Cleveland, transmitted on the
23d of August, is confession that his administra-
protection of American fisheries. and has invited new
annoysnces and sggressons the part of the Cana
dians by the failures to make manful protests and to
employ the peaceful of selfdefense comm tied
to him. The Republican party favors q foreign policy
which shall do wrong to the weakest neighbor, aud
shall brook no indgnity from any power On earth
and by insisting fair play sea and on land, shall
through justice, insure peace with oil nations
Fourth-The Legislature of 1888 gave proof OF the
purpose and effort of the Republican party to enact
laws for the best interests OF the people. The
ducon in the rate of State taxation bears witness
the spirit which guided legislation. The investigation
into trusts and combinations, by making their evi.
denss known, points the way to effectual remedies
the examination into the conduct of affairs in con.
necton with the New York aqueduct still in progress,
has already exposed abuses which call for reparation
a..
Democratic Governor may De met out OF contracts
paid by the xpayers.
FifthThe purity of the ballot. the security of cleo
tions and the guarantee of honest returns are the
foundation of free institutions and good citizens
of all parties should gladly aid all actical
ures for promoting these conditions and for checking
all hostile and corrupting influences. The Repub.
iican party favors the payment by the State OF the
legitimate expenses for ballots and their distribution
and punishment by Acknowledgement and other
severe penalties OF bribery and fraud at elections.
TIE efforts of the last Legislature in ths direction de-
serve conmenjaton, while Governor Hill merits
censure and rebuke for his veto of measure aiming
to vote at the polls The time has como for an
appeal 20 the people, and for demanding elections
free from the control Of money, and guaranteeing TO
every elector the right to vote lie peases and 10
h.JS1tnat vote honestly counted
Oyth--ihe Republican party unoquivocaiiy con-
deIrss the course of Governor Hill by obstructng,
by his votoes for increasing the fees for licenses
by which larger share of the cost of government
might he levied the liquor traffic. and we approve
the efforts of the Republicans in the last Legislature
upon the liquor question. especially in passing the
act nufed by such executive acticn restrict that
traffic by charges which would lf: some of the bur-
dens Of taxation caused by the liquor traffic from the
homo and farm; and we believe that such charges
could be advanced TO standards similar TO those
cessuly enforced in other States under Republican
control.
Seventh-Recent investigations mako clear the
necessity for the efectual enforcement of the laws
for the prevention of the importation of contract la
Dor. The national administration Is grievously at
IN yrar aUsip ha
of American labor. The Republican party demands
further legislation to prohibit the influx of pauper
and criminal immigrants, whose incoming brings up
our working people q competition both unjust and
disastrous.
Eghth--In view of tho recent revelations showing
tho abuse of our naturalization and immigration laws,
desire and urge thorough revision of said laws in
order that our country and fellow-citizens may be
protected from the pauper and criminal classes OF
other countries.
Ninth--We favor the enactment Of prison laws
which. while providing for the employment of prisons
ers, shall prevent the product of their labor from
competing With that of waee-workers.
Notwithstanding that canals most impor
tant factors in preserving wholesome competition in
the carrying trade of the country and in maintaining
the commercial greatness of our State. indorse
the policy which has been established by successive
Republican Legislatures, of improving the cana.s
thus maintaining their efficiency regulators o.
freight rates and securing to the Empire State the
commerce to which it is entitled.
The reading of the platform by Chairman S.
vention. but when Chairman Bachelor put the
question. there was terrific shout OF "yeas'
and the convention adjourned sine die.