Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-06-20

tended to them, shall not DC shielded from the
disgrace of their acts by any partizanship OF
ours and we denounce all Credit Mobilicr
transactions, whatever be their form.
RESOLVED, That the republicans of Maine
denounce the recent actionof Congress known
as the "salary grab" increasing the salaries
of its members, and especially its retroactive
feature, by which nearly five thousand dollars
were voted to each member for services al
ready paid for, as gross violation of the
pledges Of the last national convention; and
demand the immediate and unconditional
repeal of the act.
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
a fraud upon the people, and its reform is ur-
gently demanded.
RESOLVED, That we recognize as growing
evil that should be uprooted the increase of
private legislation, both in the legislature of
the State and in the National Congress, con-
Stunning the time that should be given to pure
ly public interests, building up thereby over.
grown corporations and monopolies, and Civ
ing rise to Hobbies, which tend to bring in
reproach 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
filled the Executive Chair for the last three
years; and further
RESOLVED, That this convention presents
to the people the Honorable NELSON DIsG-
LEY, Jr., as gentleman of unspotted reputa-
ton, distinguished by his services in the pub
lie affairs of our State, and capable of filling
its executive chair with the wisdom and abil-
ity demanded by the first office in the State.
Presently the committee to wait upon Mr..
Dingley escorted that gentleman to the plat
form. His appearance was the occasion of
three rousing cheers. On being introduced
to the convention by the President. Mr.. Ding
ley said
NJ. President nnd Gentlemen Of tie Coarea-
For the distinguished and mark ed confidence
which, as l am informed by your committee,
the convention has conferred upon me, tender
you my sincere thanks. l accept the nomi-
nation with which you have honored me, with
due appreciation of the regard which it i'm
plies, and as 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 co-opera-
ton, not only Of the members of this large
convention but also of the tens of Thousands of
noble men who compose the great republican
party, which for more than a decade in the
nation, and more than sixteen years in the
State, has borne itself so grandly and so
successfully amid perfdy 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 have met the grave responsibilities Of
the past, forms glorious chapter in
the history of the Republic. 1t is
record which may we'll entite it not only to
the gratitude but also to the confidence of
the people as it completes the work OF nation
al defence carried on, and moves forward to
grasp the questions of the present and the tu-
ture. The platform of principles unanimous
ly adopted by the convention, as ! am in
formed by your committee, shows that the re-
publicans of Maine are steadfast in their
devotion to justice and equal rights and as
prompt to proclaim the rights and rehuke the
wrong as in the earlier days of its history.
No higher proof of the claims of any political
party can be given than that afforded when it
promptly rebukes anything which seems to be
improper in the official conduct Of those pro-
Tossing to be its friends, and takes the lead
not only in proclaiming right principles, but
also in declaring that no wrong measure can
receive any support at its hands.
Imost earnestly join with you in condemna-
ton of such fragrant disregard of the obliga
ton of public faith and virtue as was some
months since shown by the officials of the
chief commercial city of the Union, and more
recently in less extensive but not less dan
gerous manner BY such members OF Congress
as accepted an interes. in Credit Mobi!ier
stock or dividends after they had reason to
suppose that it was intended to influence their
votes for legislation favorable to the corpora
ton, at the expense Of the nation. | most
heartily approve of the earnest and unequivo-
cal manner in which you have rebukcd the
action of the late Congress on the salary
measure and demanded its prompt repeal.
This measure / can but regard as wrong in
principle and dangerous in practice, and as
involving such breach of faith as must make
it pernicious precedent and an evil eX-
ample if it should not be promptly repealed.
1t is with me deep and abiding conviction
that national safety is to be assured only by
the preservation Of public virtue and integri-
ty, and that the secret of national compact
ness is in national conscience, national atiec-
ton, and national faith in moral IDEAS.
desire to express my concurrence in the
other features of your platform of principles,
and especially in your declaration in favor of
of economy, consistent with wise public
policy in both State and national administra-
tons. The careful observer of the tenden-
cies to extravaganza which are manifest in all
classes, can but recognize the fact that econ
omy is the one word which needs to be every
where proclaimed and practiced, in private as
well as public circles. l can but indicate my
earnest approval of your views of the necessi
ty of pursuing such State policy as will pro-
mote the development of our valuable re-
sources and unryalled water power and give
a new impetus to our mechanical. maritime
and agricultural interests. 1t is eminenty
wise and statesmanlike to adopt such meas
ures as will open remunerative home markets
to our farmers, for agricultural pursuits are
the basis of material prosperity, and best cal