The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-06-19


On motion, the delegations of the several
counties met in various parts of the hall for the
purpose of selecting Vice President, mem
Der of the State Committee. and member Of
the Committee on Resolutions, as follows:
VICE PRESIDENTS. 4
Androscoggn-J. l.. H. Cobb.
ArOostook-David Randall of Island Fails.
Cumberland-Wllliam Goold of Wlndham.
Franklin-E. r. French.
Hancock-Wm. E. Hadlock of Cranberry Isles.
Kennebec-George Clifford of Vassalboro.
Knox-C. E. Littlefeld.
Lincoln-Eben Choate.
OxfOrd-George l.. Beal Of Norway.
Penobscot-Newell Blake of Bangor.
Piscataquis-C. H. 3. Woodbury. of Foxcroft.
Sagadahoc-R. p. Carr of Bowdonham.
Somerset-L. H. Webb of Hartland.
Waldo-Wm. M. Rust of Belfast.
Washington-E. L. Pattangall of Pembroke.
York-S. II. Gould.
STATE COMMITTEE.
Androscoggin-Wm P. Frye.
Aroostook-Henry O. Perry.
Cumberland-S. L. Pulen.
Franklin-A. H. S. Davis.
Hancock. D. Hopkins,
Kennebec-James G. Blaine.
knox,. H. II. Hewitt.
Lincoln-S. S. Marble.
Oxford-Enoch Foster, Jr.
Penobscot-J. w. Porter.
Piscataquis-E. A. Thompson.
Sagadahoc-F. D. Sewall.
Somerset-S. j. Walton.
Waldo-Fred. Atwood.
Washington Nelson S. Allen.
York-John Hall.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
Androscoggin-W. f. Goulding.
Aroostook-John B. Weed of Littleton.
Cumberland Thomas b. Reed of Portland.
Franklin-Charles j. Talbot of Wilton.
Hancock-L. A. Emery of Ellsworth
Kennebec-John L. Stevens ofAugusta.
KnoX-G w. White.
Lincoln-Orren McFadden of Dresden.
Oxtord-E. w. Woodbury. of Bethel.
Ponobscot-F. A. Wilson of Bangor.
Piscataquis-Ephraim Flint of Dover.
Sagadahoc-J. W. Spaulding of Richmond.
Somerset-S. d. Lindsey Of Norridgewock.
Waldo-S. l.. Mken of Belfast.
Washington l.. q. Downs of Calais.
York-John e. Butler of Biddeford.
Mr.. Perkins, of Poland, for the Committee
on Permanent Organization, reported that the
temporary organization be made permanent.
The report was accepted.
At this point, f. A. Wilson, ESQ.,, of Bangor,
in few well-chosen and complimentary words
moved that Hon. Nelson Dingley, jr, Of Lew
iston, be nominated for Governor by acclama-
tiOn. Mr.. Pullen, of Portland, seconded the
motion, and in doing so remarked that Mr..
Dingley had proved himself an able, faithful,
and honest chief magistrate, rendering his re-
nomination not only credit to the party, but
to the State. The motion was put, and taken
by rising vote, every member rising. The
President then announced that
HON. NELSON DINGLEY, JR.,
was the unanimous nominee of the Convention
for Governor. The announcement was re-
ceived with hearty applause.
On motion of Mr.. Pullen, the Convention ad.
journed until two O'clock.
AFTERNOON.
A little after wo o'clock the Convention was
called to order, and Hon. Thomas B. Reed. of
Portland, from the Committee on Resolutions.
reported the following:
1. The Republican party should not be content
with it's past record, but, reiterating its former
declaration Oh principles, should move forward te
meet new issues as they arise.
2. 1t is high and plain duty to return to spec il
basis at the earliest practicable day. not only in
pliance with legislative and party pledges, but az
step indispensable to lasting material prosperity.
3. We believe the time has come when this can b
done or at least begun with less embarrassment t
every branch of industry than any future time at
ter resort has been made to unstable and temporary
expedients to stimulate unreal prosperity and spec.
ulat0n on basis other than coin the recognized
medium OF exchange throughout the commercial
world.
4: The Republican party of Maine approves of the
action OF the PRESIDENT in yetong the bill known
the currency BILL
B. Our delegation in Congress are entitled to the
gratitude Of the people for their earnest and eectua
opposition to jobbery, extravaganza and corruption
and for their efforts in behalf of an honest and eco
nomical government.
6. This convention views with lively satisfaction
the increasing indications that the vast water power
of the state is being understood and appreciate
ed as our strongest reliance for the increase of Our
wealth and population, and expresses its earnest
sympathy for all judieious measures which tend to
encourage capital and labor to engage in manufac-
frtroS in Maip he aocta ff.,o
opng its agricultural, maritime and commercial in
terests.
Z The Hon. Nelson Dngley, Jr., for the ability
Gov of Maine. giving careful personal attention
to the various institutions and departments of the
state seeking equitable administration to the extent
OF his constitutional powers, is entitled to the con-
fdence of his fellow citizens and to their cordial and
united support in September for reelection.