New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-19
POLITICAL PREPARATIONS

THE MAINE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
GOV. DTNGLEY UNANIMOUSLY RENomINATED -
SPEECHES AND RESOLUTIONS IN Favor OF
SPECIE PAYMENTs-A PROHIBITION RESOLUTION
ALSO ADOPTED.
AUGUSTA, June t8.-The Republican State
convention met to-day in Granite Hall and was called
10 order by s. I. Pulen Of Portland acting Chairman OF
he state Committee. the absence Of Mr.. Blaine. The
State Committee nominated, aud the Convention chose
Tor temporary President z. +. Webb Of Watorvile and
Tor temporary Secretaries, George E. Bracket OF Bel
last A. III. 3. Davis OF Pennington, W. X. Moody OF
skowhegan and George X. Hatch OF Pembroke. Mr..
WEBB on taking the chair made brief address reciting
the history OF the Republican aud Democratic parties
before during and since the rebellion, and expressing
the opinion that the Rapubcan party will still be sup
ported by the people OF Maine.
While waiting for the report OF the Committee on Gre
dentials, Thos b. Reed Of Portland addressed the Con-
Venton Mr. Reed spoke OF the future OF the Republ-
can party. The great achievements OF the party i'm
pose upon duty 70 meet the questions Of the present
with equal courage and sincerity. The questions OF
finance the legacy of the splendid decade which
ended In June, 1871 The American people are honest
Ihat was proved six ago. when all the leaders OF
tue Democratic party aud all tho demagogues OF our
own were tempting TO repudate the bonded debt OF
the uaton That temptation met with public scorn.
Ibe question Is whether shall pay the notes
issued during the war; or issue more and pay OF
them. There can be but honest answer TO that
question: and the best craftsmanship that which gives
utteranee TO this spontaneous reply There Is another
cognate question: Is il honest inflated currencyf
Is it night call dollari Lying is dangerous,
and II Is lie call dollar, then 1t is wrong
TO make 81 cents legal tender for dollar and we must
get back TO specie payments fast possible. Shall
we do this hduest thing noi II we support the Pres
den the noble sand he has taken these questions,
shall do our duty AM. save the country.
At the close of Mr. Reeds remarks, William II. Rounds
OF Minot from the Committee on Credenuais reported
53 delegates present OF 769 to which the towns OF
the State are entitled. Committee OF one from each
county was appointed TO report on the permanent
organization OF the Convention. The Convention then
elected State Committee. The Committee on Perma
nent Organization reported the names of temporary
Chairman and Secretaries, with 16 Vice-Presidents
Adopted. 1t voted that all resolutions be referred
TO the Committee on Resolutions without debate.
On motion OF Frank A. Wilson OF Bangor, the Con-
vention nominated Nelson Dngiey, jr OF lewiston Tor
reelection 10 the Office OF Governor, by unanimous
rising The Convention then adjourned until D. M
On reassembng in the afternoon Mr.. Reed from the
Committee on Resolutions reported the following SERIES
which were adopted:
Resolced. That she Republican party should not De
past record. but reterdtng its former
declaration OF principles. should move Forward u meet
Issues they arise.
Resoved. That II is a high and plain duty to return to
specie basis at The earliest practicable day, not only IN
compliance with legislative and party pledges. but Us
step Indispensable TO lasting, material prosperity
ResolUed, That we believe the time has come when
this be done at least beguD with less emoarrass-
branch Of industry than at future Time.
after resort mas been made to unstable aud temporary
expedients prosperity and specula-
tlon basis other than coin, as the recognize "a
medium of exchange throughout the commercial world.
Resoired, That the Republican party OF Aaiue ap,
action OF the President IN Vetong the OIL
known as the Currency bill $3.50
t0 gratitude OF the people for their earnest aud
ruption aud their efforts in behalf Of honest and
economical government.
ResOiced That this Convention views with lively sat
isaction the increasing indications that the water
power OF the being understood ana apprs.
%:ah a. and 9T popsios aud its
Tor All iidiciuus me asures which tend to encour-
age capital and labor TO engage in manufactures in
Maine the most effective means or developing It's
Agricultural maritime, aud commercial interests.
Resolped That the Hon. n. DiRgley ir for the ability
and fidelity which he dlschargilg his duties
Governor of Mnine giving careful personal attention
the institutions and departments OF the State
seeking equitable administration to the extent or MS
constitutional power is entitled the confidence OF
feowcitizens and 10 their cordial and united support
ia September for reelection.
On motion OF the Hon. Joseph A. Nye the following
resolution was added 10 the series:
Resolred That we recognize not only the principle.
but the Importance and necessity OF judicous liquor
laws, believing them TO be superior to any plan OF H.
local option. and that the enactment, main
and confirmation Of such laws are duties which
We owe 10 the people.
After the adoption of the foregoing resolution, the
Convention adjourned without day.
SPEAKER BLAINE RENoMNATED FOR CONGRESS.
AUGUSTA, June 1s.-The Hid Congressional
District Convention held at Meonian Hall this
afternoon, and called 10 order by Gen. j. A Hall OF
Damarscotta who called the Hon. T. D. Lindsey 10 the
chair. A. W. Lane and B. F. Lancaster chosen
Secretaries. The Committee Credentials reported 80
towns represented by I2I delegates. Committee on
Resolutions appointed. Of which Alden sprague
was Chairman. On motion Of Dr. VIM. Stevens Of New
Portland the Hon. James Ct. Blaine renOminaed
candidate for Congress from the lid Maine Con-
gTcssiOnal District.
The first resolution recognizes the distinguished abi
ify, ulswerying fidelity, and valuable services of
Speaker Blaine the second declares for speedy return
specie basis and the third practically thanks Presi
dent Grant for his veto OF the Currency bill. After
selecting q District Committee, the Convention ad-
jOuraed.