Rensselaer Union, Volume 12, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 September 1879 — The New York Republican Platform. [ARTICLE]

The New York Republican Platform.

TtS? wort. The elation** is a mode). It is not long, find is as strong as the Bs* gfeh language can make IL It Is £ platform that la the future will be looked hack upon wit h pride bv even Republican in the State. ‘ There Is bo doubtful or feeble utterance in it. From the first word to the last it exjuresscs strong conviction, earnest aad determined purposes, and confidence which only comes with a convietie*» off right. It puts the Republican interpretation of the Constitution as to the rights of the National Government and the rights of the States strongly find tersely. There esn be bo misunderstanding- -uo doubt. It expresses the doctrine clearly and concisely: “ The Republic ot the Unite*! States is a Nation and not a league.” The arraignment off the Democracy for its revolutionary action during tj§p' last session off Congress, and its attempt to starve out the Government and coerce the President, is a damaging indictment. On the issue of troops at the polls it is explicit and straight-forward, and it tears off the mask of the Democracy and shows its hypocrisy in attempting to drive Federal officers from the polls, while countenancing the presence off armed ruffians and rifle-embs. It indulges a just pride in resumption, and takes strong grounds for honest money. It demonstrates the wise economy off the Republican party in the State Government, and exposes the false pretenses off the Democratic officials who Would steal the credit for Republican measures. It is in all re- , spects an excellent paper ami worthy of the emulation of other States, The nomination of Mr. A. B. Cornell on the first ballot shows that Senator Conkling has not suffered to any great extent from the mud-slinging of the Democratic press. There was some demonstration against him when he cast his vote for Cornell, as then' was against ex-Collector Arthur. But this may be laid to the stubborn fight the Senator has made for his friends more than to the Rhode Island affair. Whatever criticisms Senator Conkling’s enemies msv make they cannot but admire Ins loyalty to his . friends and his boldness and strength. No man has had stronger opposition to light, nor has suffered more detraction and abuse. He has dauotlessly and fearlessly pursued his object heedless of stings and slurs, and is able to laugh his enemies to scorn. The contest for* the nomination for Governor has not been so bitter but all may now good-naturedly stand shoulder to shoulder against the Democracy. Compared with the confilet in the l)emocratio party, there is elpse harmony. The Republican party in New York starts out under favorable auspices, and with the most flattering prospects of success. There is every reason to believe that the sterling worth of the platform and the grave National issues depending upon the result will give the Republican party a large majority. The outlook for ‘the party in every State is • promising, and if the hopes and strong probabilities of success In Ohio and New York are realized, the Republican candidate .. for President in 1880 will have a clear path for the White House. —ilndianajHtlin Journal. J !