The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-03
Nearly a Unit for John.

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Nearly a Unit for John.
Lieutenant Governor ................. A. Mines
Secretary or State. Rev Washington Gardner
treasurer r.i stanisv Tnrnsr
Attorney General. Fred A. Maynard
Land Commissioner. William A French
Superintendent OF Public Instruction:
Member Board Of Education.
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The above ticket was nominated at
the Republican State Convention at
Grand Rapids, Tuesday, without a sim
gle outburst of discord. When the
ballot for Governor was taken, the
FinQree element cast blank ballots and
the blank vote numbered III to 10 for
Rich and 80 for Bliss.
The sIeecemaking of the day was
not noticeable. except in the presenta-
tion of Col. Bliss name for Governor,
when the advantages of the one-term
idea were dwelt upon. Charles l..
Bengiman, for Bliss, said IL nominated
for one term only Governor won
not shape his policy with an eye single
to q second term, but TO ma fe his ad-
ministration bright one would be
the sole aim. Bliss received w
votes and Rich 40. Gov. Rich and
Col. Bliss were both brought into the
hall and Col. Bliss declared him self
without sore spots and that all his sup
porters would be loyal to the ticket.
Mines for Lieutenant Governor is
TO succeed J. Wight Giddings, or Cad
lilac, who expects TO go to Congress
and declined denomination. All the
others, except Maynard, are the pre-
emit incum bentS of the Offices.
The platform, as reported by the
majority OF the committee, and as
adopted, is as follows:
Declarations of the Platform.
The platform, after reaffirming de-
votion to the Republican party, indors-
ing the administration OF Gov. Rich,
approving the doctrine of protective
tariff and reciprocity, declares:
We re, .nize that the employment Of both
| capital aud labor is necessary for the peace
actment OF such laws as will properly and
| wisely avoid and settle labor difficulties Is one
of the duties of the Republican party, which
! humblest toiler. While we believe that gov
eminent was instituted to protect the weak
AGAINST Tor the sbs rG sna na il to #.
the duty OF the state to regulate
] all corporations and combinations so as
er, we insist that law and order must be main
| tanned, and that the ballot box and court OF
Justice and not the sword and torch must set
| lie economic differences. We believe in arbi-
trstion as one OF the means TO solve labor dis
putes and favor the enactment by the Legisla-
ture OF laws to carry out the provisions OF
section 49, article 6, OF the constitution of the
State OF Michigan, which provides for estab-
fishing courts OF Cancellation with such pow
ers and duties as shall be prescribed by law.
While we recognize the value and worth OF
the great body of naturalized citizens and
people who have sought with patriotic heart
| IN n ed Ia ntrv
We believe In protecting American wage earn
ers and the peace and prosperity of this nation
against the evil effects OF indiscrtmtnate i'm
migration from the pauper and criminal classes
OF Europe by wise laws that shall properly
restrict and regulate immigration.
We believe in the protection and elevation
of the standard of American citizenship, and
that the safety of this republic depends upon
be- for the wespe snd
happiness Of its people; and that for the pres
ervation thereof the right of suffrage should
be limited to those who have fully acquired
American citizenship.
We believe that the security of life, the free
exercise OF personal rights and the enjoyment
of equal opportunities before the law are the
essence Of liberty, and should be the first care
OF all governments. That as there can be
else of personal and political rights of the citi-
zen we denounce the action of the Democratic
party In the repeal of the election laws aud
fraud and violence the will OF the people. And
we demand the enactment and enforcement OF
/ laws tnat snail protect the citizen or the
| public at home as well as abroad.
! We believe In the use of gold and silver as
money metals, to be maintained In circulation
| on perfect equality and interconvertibility.
| We recognize the so-called silver question as
! one OF the paramount issues OF the day, and
believe that the people OF this State and coun-
! try can and do look TO the Republican party.
the party of ability and progress, as the only
! party that can give wise and adequate solu-
| tton OF this problem.
We therefore pledge the Republican party OF
Michigan to use every effort In it's power to
restore silver to its historic position in the
| United States ss a money metal. We pledge
| this In the belief that permanent prosperity
| will not be assured or justice done until silver
| takes it's place side by side with gold as one OF
! the two great money metals of the world
Sends Greeting to Hawaii.
WHEREAS. Intelligence from authentic
sources and through authentic channels hav-
ing reached this country that the people Of the
| Hawaiian Islands after a peaceful revolution
| did on the 4th day OF last July, the natal day
of this great republic. issue through their con-
stituted authorities cir proclamation of In
dependence, ard announced to the nations OF
the earth their establishment az free and ir-
dependent republic among the nations; there
Resolved, That we, delegates to the Repub-
lioan State Convention OF Michigan, repre-
people OF one of the brightest stars In this Sis
terhood of States send hearty greeting and
welcome to our young sister republic of the
pathy and best wishes for glorious future.
Resolved. That we recognize the Republican
| press Oh tnls StaJe as one OF the most tmpOr-
tant and influential factors in the success OF
the Republican party, and urge closer rels-
tionship between the party organization of
the State and counties and the Republican
press, 20 the end that the latter may receive
the recognition to which it is entitled in the
conduct and management of the campai IN.
We believe In the honesty and integrity OF
the Republican press Of Michigan and desire
TO take advantage OF this occ aston TO give
formal expression of our high appreciation OF
the invaluable services rendered the party in
the past and to be rendered in the future.
A minority report favoring the free
coinage of gold and silver at a ratio OF
10 to j, making all money full legal
tender, and opposing the issue OF in
terest-bearing bonds in times of peace
was re. ected.
United States Senator James McMil-
Ian was chosen by acc amation to serve
another term as Chairman of the State
Cent? al Committee.
Four-Footed Currency.
Gold, silver, and copper were known