The Portland daily press., 1873-09-08
Resolutions Of the Republican State
Convention.

Resolved, That the principles of the Repnb
lican party as heretofore expressed in its con-
ventions in regard to State and national affairs
are re- affirmed; it is declared that events have
proved that their practical enforcement is es-
sential TO the welfare of the country and the
maintenance of the interests, rights and Hber-
ties of the people.
Resolved, That in view of the fact that the
Republican party has so met the vital sues of
the past twelve years as to secure the support of
a vast preponderance of the patriotism and in
telligence of the nation, it has fairly won tor
Itself the right to the title of being the true
Reform Party of the country.
Resolved That the Republicans of Maine de-
mand at the hands of those they have chosen
to conduct the affairs of the Nation and State
rigid economy, to the end. that taxes may
he reduced as rapidly as consistent with good
government
Resolved, That this Convention protests
against the granting of another acre of the
public domain to railroad or other corporations;
and we further declare against any grant of the
national credit for or national participation in
the building of canals or railroads, believing
that the direct tendency of that policy is to-
ward prodigality and corruption.
Resolved That we heartily applaud the ac-
tive measures of the late Congress in ferreting
ont and exposing corruption, and we have seen
with profound regret in the disclosures made
thereby, evidence of political and official cor
ruption and he abuse of responsible positions by
men of all political parties; and we demand pure
official conduct and the punishment of unfaith-
full men, who, having BETRAYED the confidence
freely extended to them, shall not be shielded
from the disgrace of their acts by any partizan-
ship of onrs; and we denounce all Credit Mo-
bilier transactions. whatever be their form.
Resolved. That the Republicans of Maine
denounce he recent action of Congress known
as the salary grab, Increasing the salaries of
its members, and especially its retroactive
feature, by which nearly $1,000 were voted to
each member for services already paid, as
gross violation of the pledges of the last Ma
tional Convention, and demand the immediate
and unconditional repeal of an act so disgrace
full to Congress and odous to the people.
Resolved That the practice of loading the
appropriation bills essential to the support of
the government with Objectionable legislation
in the shape of amendments, towards the close
of the session, is prolific source of abuse and
fraud upon the people, and its reform is urgent
ly demanded
Resolved, That we recognize as a growing
evil that should be uprooted, the increase of
private legislation both in the State Legisla-
lures and the National Congress- consuming
time that should be given to purely public inter-
ests, building up thereby, overgro%n corpora
lions and monopolies, and giving rise to Hobbies
which tend to bring reproach on both National
and S ate legislation.
Resolved-That the thanks of the people of
Maine are due to Hon. Sidney Perham for the
faithfuness and ability with which he has fill
ed the Executive Chair for the last three years,
and further
Resolved-That this Convention presents to
the people the Hon. Nelson Dingley Jr, as
gentleman of unspotted reputation, distinguish
ed by mis- service in the public affairs of our
State, and capable of filing the Executive
Chair with the wisdom and ability demanded
by the first Office in the State.