The Portland daily press., 1873-06-20

ballot which occupied two hours, one of the
Secretaries calling the roll.
The voting went on quietly and was not at
tended with much excitement as the result was
plainly evident. When the voting was complet-
ed, the committee retired and subsequently re-
ported as follows:
Whole number of ballots 1908
Necessary to q choice. 602
Hon. Nelson Dlngley, jr., had SIG
Hon. James NJ. Stone, oil
y Hon. Edward Kent, 40
n. A. Farwell,
Samuel E. Spring.
j. +. Godfrey,
The announcement was received with long
applause. The report unanimously accepted
and Hon. NELSON DINGLEY, JR., of Lewiston,
was declared the unanimous nominee of the
party for Governor. Mr.. D;ngley was notified
of the action of the Convention, and upon invi-
tation came before it and accepted the nomina-
tion in the following speech:
Speech of Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr.
Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Conyen.
tion:-For the distinguished mark of conf
dence, which, as am informed by your Com
mittee, this convention has conferred upon me-
] tender you my SINCERE thanks. l accent the
with due appreciation of the regard which it
implies, aud as 1 trust with deep sense of the
obligations and responsibilities which it may
impose. In responding to your call it is to me
an inspiring assurance that shall receive the
generous support and cordial cooperation, not
only of the members of this large Convention,
but also of the tens of thousands of noble men
whe compose the great Republican party,
which, for more than decade in the nation,
and more than sixteen years in the State, has
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perils and trials such as no nation ever before
encountered. The record of the triumphant
manner in which the Republican party of the
State and nation has met the grave responsible
tiles of the past forms a glorious chapter in The
history of the Republic 1t is a record which
may well entitle it, not only to the gratitude
but also to the confidence Of the people, as it
completes the work of national defence and
restoration so successfully carried on and moves
forward to grasp'the questions of the present
and the future
The platform of principles unanimously
adopted by the Convention, as 1 am informed
by your Committee, shows that the Republic
cans OF Maine are as steadfast in their devo-
ton to justice and equal rights, and as prompt
to proclaim the right and rebuke the wrong as
in the earlier days of its history No higher
proof of the claim of any political party to con-
tinuea confidence and support can be given than
that offered when itpromptly rebukes anything
which seems to be improper in the official con-
duct OF those protesting TO be friends, and takes
the lead not only in proclaiming right princi-
pies, but also in declaring that no wrong meas
ure' can receive any support at its hands.
most earnestly join with you in condemna-
ton of such fragrant disregard of the obligations
of public faith and virtue, as was some months
since shown by the officials of the chief COM
mercial city of the Union, and more recently in
less extensive but not less dangerous manner
by fllch members of Congress as accepted an.
interest in Credit Mobilier stock or dividends
after they had reason to suppose that it was in
tended to influence their votes for legislation
favoring the corporation at the expense of the
natiOts, most heartily approve of the earnest
and unevuivocal manner in which you have re-
: buked the action of the late Congress on the
salary measure and demanded its prompt re-
peal This measure can but regard as wrong
IN principles and dangerous in practice, and as
involving such breach of faith as would make
it pernicious precedent and an evil example if
1T should not be promptly repealed, 1t iSwith
me deep and abiding conviction that national
safety is to te assured only by the preservation
of public virtue and integrity, and that the Sc
cret of national compactness is iii national con-
science. national affection and national faith in
moral ideas.
Tdesire to express my concurrence in the
other features of your platform of principles,
and especially in your declaration in favor Of
the utmost economy consistent with wise
public policy, in both State and national adj
ministraton The careful observer OF the ten
denotes to extravaganza which is manifest in
all classes. can but recognize the fact that
economy is the one word which needs to be
everywhere proclaimed and practced in private
as well as public circles. L can but indicate
my earnest approval of your views of the ne
cessityOf pursuing such State policy as will
promote the development of our valuable re-
sources and unrivalled waterpower, and give a
new Impetus to our mechanical, maritime and
agricultural interests T
1t is eminently wise and statesmanlike to adopt
such measures as will open remunerative home
markets TO our farmers, for agricultural pur-
suits are the basis of material prosperity and
best calculated to foster those habits Which
conduce TO the highest interests of a State. We
may well indulge the hope that through such a
policy Maine will become as she may, and as |
firmly believe she Is destined to be- one of the
most prosperous States OF the Union. Gentle
men. thanking you again for the honor confer
red upon me, it will be my pleasure as well as
my duty to cooperate with you and all others
cOneurring in these views in Sall honorable
means to promote the triumph of the principles
which you have enuncated, and to advance the
interests of our beloved State.
Upon the conclusion of Mr.. Dingleys re-
marks there were loud calls for Congressman
Frye, who addressed the Convention in his eo-
quent manner, commanding the close attention
of the crowded hall and receiving marked de-
monstrations of applause. He spoke of the
necessity of better and wiser legislation. In
referring to the salary steal, he said that the
Maine delegation in Congress would accept the
voice Of the Convention in the light of instru,-
lions, and pledged the vote aud influence of
that delegation to secure its unconditional re-
peal. He defended the action of the Presidep+
in approving the appropratlon.bill containing
the salary increase of congressman, on the
ground that the constitution empowers Con-
gress to regulate the pay of its members, and
that in view of this he had no right to veto the
bill. The people whose servants congressman
are have the power to veto the bill and will do
it, The voice of the Republicans of Maine
will be heard throughout the country.
The Committee ON Resolutions reported the
platform, which was adopted amid
vigorous acclamations:
Resolved, That the principles of the Repnb-
lican party as heretofore expressed in its con-
ventions, are re-atfirmed; it is declared that
events have proved that their practical enforce
ment is essential to the welfare of the country
and the maintenance of the interests, rights
and liberties of the people.
Resolved, That in view of the fact that the
Republican party has so met the vital j, 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 ue,
mand at the hands of those they have CHOSEN S
rio,d economv to the end. that taxes may
be Fl reduced as rapidly as consistent with good
Resolved. That this Convention, in behalf of
the Republicans of Maine, declares its unquali-
yress increasing the salaries of its members and
making its provisions retroactive, as uncalled
,or. unpatriotic, and in gross violation Of the
most emphatic pledges of the last National
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