The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-14

in convention receiving the highest vote
will be the nominee. The last provision
was that for the election Of State Central
Committee, one member from each Assem-
bly, district. When the district is formed
of more than one county each county is to
have representative; that the committee
have an Executive Committee Of fifteen, to
be appointed by the nominee for Governor.
AN AMENDMENT OFFERED.
Ex-senator Williams of San Francisco
arose and stated that so far as he was con-
cerned the report was satisfactory, with the
exception of that portion relating to the
Executive Committee, which he thought
should consist of twenty-one members. fif-
teen to be appointed from San Francisco
and six from the interior he moved an
amendment TO that effect
Ex-Mayor Davis of Alameda saw no
reason why San Francisco should have such
a large percentage, ana moved to amend by
making the number twelve from San Fran
cisco and nine from the interior.
Senator Williams retorted that this would
be satisfactory if the interior members
would agree to spend their time in San
Francisco and do their full share of work.
On vote the amendment was carried by
a big majority amid vociferous cheers from
the country delegates over the victory
wrested from San Francisco.
THE PLATFORM.
Metcalf of Alameda, Secretary of the
Committee on Platform, read the resolu-
tions and the telling points were cheered
enthusiastically. When Blaine's name was
mentioned the convention went wild, and it
was several minutes before order could be
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and delegates sprang to their feet and yelled
loud and long. Following is the platform:
Tie Republicans OF Calf orna, by their dele
gates in convention assembled, appealing to the
intelligence and patriotism OF the people, conf
denlly submit this, their declaration Of prlnci-
pies:
We believe that the paramount object OF gov
ernment should be To secure 10 The individual the
highest possible measure of civil and political
liberty. The Republican party came into exist
ence thirty-four years ago, insisting that the
primary object and ulterior design of Federal
Government was 10 secure inalieuable rights TO
lfe liberty and pursuit Of happiness 10 all per-
sons. 1t has always maintained that as the Con-
siitutiOn OF the United States was adopted " In
order 10 form 4 more perfect union, establish
Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for
The common defense, promote The general well
fare and secure tie blessings Of liberty 10 our
selves and our pOsteGity," that the Constitution
should be literally construed to accomplish these
ends.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE PARTY
In pursuance of this broad policy and these
high aims, 1t has, in the face of the most per-
sisient aud INSCRIPTIONS opposition. success
fully conducted The government OF the nation
for nearly thirty years. performing deeds OF
craftsmanship and military achievements wor-
thy TO live forever upon the brightest pages OF
history. II has contributed to our country
statesmen such as Lincoln. Seward, Chase.
Sumner, GARFIELD, Logan, Conkling and Blaine.
and such soldiers as Grant, Sherman, Sheridan
and Inconsistencies whose fame VIII live In the
worlds galaxy Of heroes SO long as love of lib
erly sulVves in lhe human heart. II has pre-
served the union Of States against The attack OF
million OF men in armed rebellion; IL found
the nation without credit, home or abroad, aud
Ii organized financial system under which We
have steadily advanced until our country has
become the most powerful of all the nations of
the earth.
SLAVERY DESTROYED.
Better than all, It has not only been true to Its
original purpose OF preventing the establishment
OF slavery In any OF Tie Territories of tile United
States, but II has also destroyed slavery In all the
States Of this Union wherever il existed, and by
force OF example has led all other civilized ua-
lions TO abolish that curse so long cherished and
maintained by the Democratic party Of this
country. Thus has the Republican party dem
onstrated Its ability TO govern, Its fidelity 10
principles of human liberty and equality, and its
desire always TO secure The greatest good 10 the
greatest number.
FREE BALLOT DEMANDED.
Second-The right 10 a trso ballot is the right
presefvatlve OF all rights, and must and shall be
maintained in every paIt Of tie United States.
We cordially ndOrSe this declaration OF the
Democratic national platform Of 1880, but we
denOuuce the shameful manner in which that
party has violated this pledge In many OF the
States of the Union, ana insist that hen eeforth
1t shall be observed tar it is within the
power Of the Federal Government 10 effect that
object.
Thlrd-We reaflrm the principles announced
in the Republican national platform adopted In
1888.
RIGHTS OF LABOR.
FouIth-As shown by lis opposition to slavery
and iu the enactment OF the homestead and other
laws, The Republican party has always been
watcbiul OF the interests Of those who depend
upon their daily labor for their support, and In
pursuance of the same policy we favor legisla-
tion by which some satisfactory plan may be de-
vised for the arbitration OF disputes and c0ntro-
yersies relative To wages aud hours of labor be-
tween those who labor and those who employ
labor.
Flfth-We renew our former declarations in
favor OF tile most rigid exclusion of Chinese from
this country and we urge that such restriction
he made permanent
RIVER NAVIGATION.
Slxtb-The Sacramento aud San Joaquin riy.
| ers, which are nayigable for hundreds Of
| miles through the most fertile portions OF the
| State. are natural and cheap highways for one
half Of the transporton OF the State. 1t is there
| fore the duty Of the Feferal Government, by
adequate appropriation, to straIghlen and deepen
the channel of said Ilvers, SO as 10 make them
and keep them available for commerce.
IRRIGATION OF ARID LANDS.
Seventb-We approve legislation already en-
| acted for the reclamation and irrigation Of our
| arid and other lands, and recommend such fur
tbef legislation as may be necessary TO fully
accomplish mat purpose and reaffirm the resolu-
tion contained in the Republican platform Of
1880 on the subject OF Irrigation, and commend
the legislation already adopted In accord there
with.
Elghth-We declare our unchanging belief in
free public schools al necessity TO free govern
| ment.
REEDS ACTIONS APPROVED.
Ninth-We indorses the course pursued by
| Speaker Reed and the members OF the Republi-
| can party in the present session OF Congress,
| whereby the rules Of proceeding have been so
| amended that the public business Is now being
conducted in the orderly way designed for its
| conduct by the trainers of tile Government We
| wholly repudiate the claim of the right OF any
number OF The members of Congress to Interrupt
| AMI delay its business by refusing 10 vote when
required, and we rejoice that Speaker Reed and
| the other membtrs of the Republican side OF the
| House have been able TO destroy the pretense
that members can be present and absent a. the
| same time.
ENDORSEMENT OF HARRISON.
Tenth-We affirm and commend the admins
| tration Of President Harrison and the course pur-
sued ID the general legislation OF The country by
| the Republican members OF Congress.
EleyeDth-We desire TO specially commend
and marx with approval the manner in which
the Administration Of President Harrison,
through Secretary Blaine, has managed the Behr-
| ing Sea difficulty with England; ana we have
every confidence that the result will be adjusted
bonorably to this country and III full recognition
OF It's rights.
SOLDIERS CLAIMS.
| Twelfrh-The nominees OF this convention are
pledged to give their support TO the enforcement
OF the law which provides that eight hours shall
constitute a legal days work for all State and
| municipal employees.
| Thlrteenlh-We are In favor OF all the laws