The times., 1894-08-03

The result of the State convention can be
seen at the head of this column. The con-
vention was the largest ever held in the
State; its proceedings were marked by busi-
ness like methods, enabling the work to be
finished in one day. Hon. p. T. COlgrove,
chairman, delivered rousing speech, evok-
ing much enthusiasm. The great interest
Of the day centered In the contest for Gov
ernor, although but one result could be ex-
pected. After the nominating speeches, the
long roll of counties was called and delega-
tion after delegation gave its solid vote for
Gov. Rich. The total vote was ITO for Gov.
Rich, 0S for Col. Bliss and 121 blank-the
Pingree forces casting tLeir vote in this way.
The nomination of the Governor was made
unanimous amid much applause. The in
formal ballot for Lieutenant Governor gave
Alfred Mines, of Coldwater, 654 votes, T.
B. Dunstan 272. The nomination of Mr..
Mines was declared unanimous. For Sec
retary of State, Washington Gardner was
nominated by acclamation. The contest for
State Treasurer was between the present
incumbent, j. M. Wilkinson, and Geo. A.
Steel. The friends of both gentlemen made
a hard fight for their favorite, tho the ad-
vantage was with Mr.. Wilkinson from the
beginning. Mr.. Wilkinson received STA
votes, Mr.. Steel 355. Stanley w. Turner,
for Auditor General, walked away with the
nomination on the first ballot, defeating his
three competitors easily. Fred A. Maynard
for Attorney General, VIM. A. French for
State Land Commissioner, FL. r. Pattengill
for Superintendent of Public Instruction
and Perry f. Powers for Member of the
State Board of Education, all received
unanimous nominations. Senator Mcmillan
was reelected chairman of the State COM
nittee in the same manner.
The platform adopted is as follows:
We, the representatives of the republican
party, of Michigan in convention assembled,
hereby affirm and renew our faith and hope in
the cardinal principles and purposes OF the re-
publican party-the principles which have made
eur country great and prosperous, and the
most unhappy and demoralizing era OF demo
cratic misrule, out again through night to light
into an era Of hope and happiness and pros
We heartily approve of the administration Of
the duties OF his office by Gov. John H. Rich,
and unreservedly commend his attention to
public interests and his prompt and fearless
performance of every duty devolving upon him.
We reaffirm our adherence and increased de-
yotion to the American doctrine OF projection.
We believe that the present unhappy 1ndustrial
condition of our country is In great part due 10
the threat and purpose OF the democrat party
to destroy the American system of protection.
We believe that all articles which cannot be
produced in the United States, except luxur1es,
should be admitted free of duty, and that on all
ducts Of American labor there should be duties
levied equal to the difference between wages
abroad and wages at home.
We believe that the doctrine OF reciprocity,
as advocated by that matchless statesman,
James G.. Blaine should under our protective
system, be the policy of our government and
applied In our trade relations with other ma
mons.
We recognize that the employment Of both
capital and labor Is necessary for the peace and
prosperity of our people, and that the enact
ment OF such laws as will properly and wisely
avoid and settle labor difficulties rs one OF the
duties of the republican party, which has al
ways been and still Is the friend OF the humb-
lest toiler. While we believe that government
was instituted to protect the weak against the
strong and to substitute right for might ana
that IL is, therefore, the duty OF the state TO
regulate all corporations and combinations so
as TO protect every right and liberty OF the
laborer, and insist that law and order must be
maintained, and that the ballot box and court
ofjustice and not the sword and torch must settle
economic differences. We believe In arbitra-
ton as one of the means 10 solve labor disputes
and favor the enactment by the Legislature OF
laws to carry out the provisions OF section %
article O. OF the constitution OF the state OF
Michigan, which provides for establishing
courts of Cancellation with such powers and
duties as shall be prescribed by law.
while we recognize the value and worth OF