The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-21
Resolutions Of the Republican State
Convention.

>, Resolved, That the principles of the Repnb-
lcan party as heretofore expressed in its con-
ventlons in regard to State and national affairs
are re atfirmed; it is declared that events nave
proved that their practical enforcement Is es-
sential to the welfare of the country ana the
maintenance of the interests, rights anu hper--
ties of the people.
Resolved That in view OF the fact that the
RenuhIican party has so met the vital tissues of
the mast twelve years as to secure the support of
q vast remembrance of the patriotism and in
telligence of the nation, it has fairly won for
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 NAV
be 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
out and exposing corruption, and we have seen
with profound regret in the disclosures made
thereby, evidence of political and official cor
ruption and the abuse of responsible positions by
official conduct and the punishment of unfaitll-
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 the recent action of Congress known
as the s3lary 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 a
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 odious 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
tions and monopolies, and giving rise to Hobbies
which tend to bring reproach ON both National
and State legislation.
Resolved-That the thanks of the people of
Maine are due to Hon. Sidney Perham for the
faithfulness and ability with which he has fill
ed the Executive Chair for the last three years,
and further:
Resolved-Tha lat this Convention presents to
the people the Hon. Nelson Dngley, Jr, as a
gentleman of unspotted reputation, distinguish
ed by his service in the public affairs of our
State, and capable of filling the Executive
Chair with the wisdom and ability demanded
by the first office in the State