Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-14
CONNECTICUT.

Connecticut follows New Hampshire IN
the election of State officers, enjoying also
with the latter the distinction OF beng
"uncertain." Parties are so closely Oh
vided that small matter turns the scale
between them. Last year the capital ques-
ton. which has been disturbing element
in the politics of the State by reason OF
the rivalry concerning it between Hart
ford and New Haven, operated against
the republicans; but that bone of conten-
ton having been settled since the election
by making Hartford the sole capital oil the
State, there will be no difficulty from it III
the present canvass.
The republican State convention, which
was held on Wednesday, was one OF the
most enthusiastic and harmonious conven-
tions ever held in the State, and was no.
ticeable for the number of prominent and
able men which it contained. The nomi
nation of Mr.. Harrison for Governor was
made by reclamation, no other candidate
appearing and no voice being raised
against him. He is one of the
worthiest men in the State. resident of
New Haven, but brought forward and
supported by the Hartford republicans,
who show by this act that all bitterness
over the contest for the capital is buried
on their part. Snch magnanimous ten
der of the olive branch must have hap
py effect upon the party throughout the
State, and do much to bring about the
success of the republican ticket. With
out the sinking of factional spirit defeat
was certain; with peace and unity pre-
yailing there is reason to hope for "A re-
publican victory. if the campaign is pros
ecuted with sufficient vigor to arouse and
bring out the voters.
The platform is sound, bold and clear
in its utterances, quite unlike the platform
adopted by the democrats at their conven-
ton. Asserting that the end of govern
ment is equal and exact justice to all its
citizens, with as little Infringement as pos
sible upon individual freedom. it declares
ton of honest and capable men to office,
and the conduct of public affairs with bus
mess prudence and economy. In accord
ance with these principles the course of the
administration in reference to the recent
election in Texas is approved. The civil
service should be so organized as to in
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disturbed by active politics. A decided
expression is given against further in
crease of the paper currency of the coun-
try, and in favor of the adoption by Cong
ress of measures for the early resumption
of specie payment. Opposition is declared
to subsidies of public lands to private cor
porations. while it is also asserted that
taxation should be laid in such manner
as not to interfere with the general pros
perity, and so as to encourage the various
industries. The right to criticise in fair
and candid manner the acts of all public
men is claimed; it is also maintained that
cases of negligence, wasteiulness or dis
honesty on the part OF those having con-
troll of public money, should be promptly
investigated and punished, that integrity
and economy should be insisted upon in
State officers and Legislators, that public
education should be promoted, and the
suffrage kept free from wrong and corrup-
ton. The interests of labor are especially
commended to the attention of the legis-
lature. The wisdom and necessity of OBJ
tanning reliable statistics and information
in regard to the condition Of the laDoring
classes as basis for legislation are recog-
nized, and a bureau for that purpose is
recommended.
Such are the principal features of the
platform upon which the republicans of
Connecticut have placed themselves.
With such principles and the popular tick
ct which they have placed in the field they
ought to be successful, and we believe
they will be. The greatest obstacle to
overcome will be the apathy of the rcpub-
lican voters, brought on by the conflicts
they have passed through about local mat
tiers.