Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-01
THE STATE CAMPAIGN.

upon which it will devolve to choose a
United States Senator. An election upon
which depends so many interests Will
necessarily enlist the attention OF al! the
voters, and we may therefore expect an
active campaign.
The republican State Convention to be
held on the 18th inst. will be the formal
opening movement. According to usage
the nomination for Governor is due to Mr.
Dingley, who will doubtless receive the
unanimous and cordial support OF the CON
yention. During his term of Office Gov
ernor Dingley has distinguished himself
bv close attention to the concerns Of the
State, by a judicious and prudent admins
tration of the affairs entrusted to his charge,
giving general and high satisfaction with
his course since he has filled the office Of
Chief Executive. The State convention
will therefore have pleasant task to per-
form in renominating him as a candidate
for Governor.
And while we are fortunate in being
certain of harmony and unity in the selec-
ton of candidate for Governor, the con-
vention will meet under auspices OF IA
yorable character in relation to national
politics. A year ago the salary grab crea-
ted serious dissatisfaction among republi-
cans. We felt its influence in our State
convention, where it was denounced by
resolution. This year the salary grab is
repealed, the republicans OF New England
in Congress presenting solid front in
favor of wiping it out. From the disor-
dered condition of our finances occasioned
by the panic last September we are emerg-
ing without an increase Of the debt-which
appeared inevitable at the opening OF
without increased taxation, and
with such thorough revision of the ex-
penditures and close application of the
principles of economy to administrative
affairs that a far healthier state of public
concerns exists than before. The ques-
ton of the currency has been so far set
tied that imitation at least is an impossi-
bility. To a republican President the
country is indebted for its salvation from
an increase of the amount of irredeemablc
paper. The abolition of the moiety sys-
tenn will be completed by Congress before
adjournment, also the repeal of the law
under which the Sanborn contracts were
FTbooa of r-Dfnrr1
carried by the efforts of leading republi-
cans in response to the popular demand
Republicans were implicated in the abuses
exposed but the probe went to the bot
tom, the knife was applied with unsparing
fidelity to the public interests. no republi-
can was screened in rascality because he
was a republican. This work of reform
SO faithfully accomplished within the re-
publican organization is the most hopeful
political sign of the times. No party ever
dared make such an attempt before, none
was ever strong enough to survive such
an effort at publication, but the re-
publican party will rise from its labor
stronger than when it commenced. We
shall feel the benefit of it in our State
election. 1t has put new face upon the
aspect OF things, clearing away doubts
and dissatisfaction that were embarrassing
and weakening. We shall be able to as
sert in convention without fear of success
full contradiction that the republican par
ty is capable of self correction, and that it
will not shelter dishonesty or corruption
in public officials and upon this ground
we can rally our party to the polls in in
vincible power.
The election of members of Congress
creates no unusual excitement. No change
in the present delegation is agitated
except possibly in the case of the
Fourth district, where the sickness of Gen
era Jersey may compel the selection of
new candidate. Neither is there much
stir about the question of United States
Senator. which will take care of itself
without any serious commoton we appre-
bend.
Since the elections in New Hampshire
and Connecticut the democrats, elated
by their success in those States, have flat
tered themselves shat great reaction
against the republican party had set in,
that a tidal wave had started which would
bear them on to fortune. Maine will be
one of the first States to speak in the fall
elections, and to her the eyes of the whole
country will be cast to see whether she
follows New Hampshire and Connecticut,
or whether the wave from their borders
will be broken and tossed back as in 1872
This fact should inspire the republicans of
this State to earnest and united action.
We lead in the course. and the result will
have a powerful effect elsewhere. If
Maine goes with its old fashioned repub-
lican majority the democratic successes in
the States mentioned will be rendered mug
atory. Everything indicates II result that
will be satisfactory. Our opponents are
looking about for candidates. uncertain
what course TO pursue, while we shall take
the field with strOnU tickets and a rocor6