Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 April 1884 — PRESIDENTIAL. [ARTICLE]

PRESIDENTIAL.

Preparing for the Great Quadrennial Political Contest. 'Conventions for the Selection of Delegates in Four of the States. STATE CONVENTIONS. Pennsylvania Democrats. R. Milton Spear presided over the Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention, which met at Allentown. The Chairman’s reference to Randall in connection with the Presidency was enthusiastically received. The resolutions adopted denounce the attempts said to have been made recently to overturn the principles Of government ordained by the Federal Government, and proceed as follows: We are against centralization, monopoly, extravagant expenditures, subsidies, and the debasement of civil service to partisan spoliation. We believe that the electoral frauds of 1876-7, by which 8. J. Tilden and Thomas A. Hendricks were cheated out of 'the offices of President and Vice President, to wfiich they were fairly elected, was a most deadly blow aimed at our system of representative government, and the duty of driving from power the men and party who made that fraud triumphant is the most sacred obligation ever imposed upon conscientious freemen. We favor tariff for revenue, limited to the necessities of the Government economically administered, and so adjusted in its application ae to prevent unequal burdens, encourage productive industries at home, and afford just compensation to labor, but not to create or foster monopolies, and to this end favor the abolition of the internal revenue system of taxes, and such an adjustment of existing tariff duties as will be consistent with these principles. The importation under contract of foreign pauper labor is an evil which should be remedied bv judicious legislation. Resolved, That Samuel J. Randall is the choice of the Democracy of Pennsylvania as the candidate of their party for President. By long, faithful public service he has illustrated an unfaltering devotion to high political principle and fealty to the Democratic party. His honesty and honor, his capacity and courage, his faithful labors and signal abilities have merited and won for him the confidence and support of the people of the United States. The planks relating to tariff, labor, and State administration were applauded, but the most hearty cheers were given and repeated again and again when the resolution referring to Randall was read. The platform as read was adopted, and then loud cries were made for Randall. The gentleman was sent for, and when he appeared, a delegate who had the floor at once declared, amid a burst of cheers, that he “gave way to the next President.” As soon as quiet was restored, Mr. Handall addressed the convention, briefly assuring his hearers that he should continue to pursue his previous aggressive course in obedience to the principles advocated by Jefferson, Jackson, Polk, and Buchanan. His remarks were greeted with great applause. The various contests having been arranged by the Committee on Credentials, Gen. Davis was nominated by acclamation for Congressman-at-large. Delegates to the National Convention were then selected. The delegates-nHarge are: William J. Harrity, of Philadelphia; William A. Wallace, of Clearfield; James P. Barr, of Allegheny; Eckly B. Coxe, of Luzerne; B. F. Myers, of Dauphin; and William H. Sowden, of Lehigh. Missouri Republican. The Republican State Convention of Missouri met at Sedalia, and was called to order by R. T. Van Horn, Chairman of the State Committee. Chester A. Krum, of St. Louis, was.made Temporary Chairman. The usual committee of one from each Congressional district was appointed. The Hon. J. B. Henderson delivered an address urging harmony and an uninstructed delegation to Chicago. The convention adopted the report of the Committee on Credentials, and elected Gen. O. Guitar, of Boone County, Permanent Chairman; James C. Broadwell, of St. Louis, Secretary, and R. T. Van Horn, Gen. Prentiss, J. B. Henderson, and H. E. Havens delegates-at-large. A mass-meeting of both Filley and antiFilley delegates was held in the morning in the interest of harmony. Mr. Filley called the meeting to order and urged the delegates to act as though there were no factions in the party, but to present a ticket and platform which every Republican could indorse. In the convention, Mr. Filley, who was not a delegate, was unanimously invited to a seat on the platform. He then made another speech in favor of harmony. He declared he did not wish to be Chairman of the new State Committee, and would not take the position under any circumstances. Hethen shook hands heartily with Col. Van Horn and John B. Henderson, amid loud applause, and retired from the hall. The Committee on Resolutions reported the following, which were adopted: Resolved. That the Republicans of Missouri renew their allegiance and adherence to the principles of the Republican party, as enunciated in the national platform of 1880 and carried oht by the national administration of President Arthur, Resolved, That the Republican party of Missouri, having burled all past differences, will discountenance any man or set of men who seek to create dissension in its ranks, and we hereby pledge our unfaltering support to the national nominees of the party. Arkansas Republican. The Arkansas Republicans met in State Convention at Little Rock, and appointed as delegates-at-large to the Chicago Convention Powell Clayton, H. H. Cooper, Logan H. Roots, and M. W. Gibbs; alternates, H. L. Remmell, E. C. Morris, R. B. Thomas, and M. A. Clark, lhe following district delegates were chosen: First District—Jacob Trieber and S. H. Holland; alternates, J. P. Jones and M. G. Turner. Distol—J/alm J. Johnson,' "Ferd' Havls; alternates, O. M. Spellman, 0. M. Norman. Third District—A. A Tufts, George H. Tompson; alternates, H. W. Adkins, B. G. Bryant Fourth District—M. W. Benjamin, Jacob Toes ; alternates, Wil iam Laporte, Josiah Clark. Fifth District—Lafayette Gregg, Kidder Kidd; . alternates, J. W. True, J. A. Spradling. All the delegates are unpledged, but, it is understood, are fyorable to Arthur, if possessing good chances. The following resolutions w.ere unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the administration of President Arthur has commended itself to the Republicans of the country, and to the people at large. When he was called to the Presidency he found the Republican party distracted by internal dissensions. His wise and prudent administration of the affairs of the Government has tended to heal these dissensions, strengthen and build up the party, and enable it now to pres-, nt a united front to the enemy, with full assurance of success in the coming campaign; also. Resolved, That we put a full State ticket in the field. A resolution indorsing Senator Logan was offered as a substitute, but declared out of order under the rules. Georgia Republican. The Georgia Republican State Convention met at Atlanta, and elected M. U. Clark temporary - Chairman. Considerable time was taken up in the discussion over the contested delegation from Chatham County. That settled, R. R. Locke, the Marshal of the Southern Georgia District, was elected permanent Chairman. A. E. Buck, N. A. Pledger, L. M. Pleasants, and C. D. Forsyth were elected the delegation to Chicago from the Ftate at large. The delegates go uninstructed, but are considered for Arthur as long as he has any hopes of success.