Oxford Democrat., 1875-06-22
Thouohts on the Conrention.

on candidacy. But. contrary to all prec-
edent, in like case. there were less than
two hundred delegates absent from the
1890 10 which the State was entitled. The
enthusiasm and interest manifested by
the delegates was striking and in looking
s: the gathering, well might Mr.. Hale
say: Il see the tokens of renewed
triumphs for ;he Republican party
This gathering showed that the Repub.
lean party in Maine is awake TO its best
interests, and to the bes: interests oi the
State and Naticn. Such large delega-
CATION could only have been present as a
representation OF the feeling of Republi-
ems Throughout the State. 1t there was
to be c'oSe contest, many might have
come 10 witness and participate in the
excitement; but, under the present cir
cumstauces, it is capable of only one
interpretation-party feeling.
Last year Maine stood firm while other
States were waveriug and falling in with
the opposition, because she had been well
governed, and because the Republican
party retained its original purity in this
State. OF course, our people have looked
with some interest to Ohio, Massachusetts
aud New Hampshire to see if these States
had bettered themselves by the change.
Last Tuesday, the people of Maine sent
delegates to Portland to state that instead
OF being in an improved condition, these
States were become the theatres OF cor
Iupt actions and unjust distinctions, and
that they have no desire 10 try an expert.
ment which has proved so unsuccessful
elsewhere.
The large meeting was also a hearty
endorsement OF the policy which the
Republican party has pursued. and an
indication OF continued support, II we are
true 10 those principles OF economy and
Justice on which the party is founded.
THE RESOLUuoNS,
Gr>t re-sta,e the position which our
national government has taken, and IN
which it was firmly placed by the issue ol
our great rebellion. Il is u little strange
that ten Years alter this question has been
settled. il should become necessary for
any party 10 place such q plank in its
platform; but the course OF certain ex-
coulodcrateS and members of Congress
elected 10 office by reversion OF power 10
tte Democratic party, last fa'l, has made
L. necessary. To guard against too great
zra.ousness in maintaining this position.
the fourth resolution, concerning local
sell-geyernment, was passed.
The currency resolution IS sound. and
viii receive the hearty support OF all
those who have given the question careful
attention. All these resolutions regarding
national policy are progressive, and deal
with live issues. AID so, no doubt, they
will be endorsed next fall. not only in
this State. but throughout the nation.
Regarding our own State policy, the
resolutions pledge the party to economy,
fidelity in the discharge OF public duties,
and to equal and light taxation. They
endorse our system Of Education and the
principles OF Prohibition 1, was thought
by many, desirable to avoid the inlroduc.
ton OF a temperance resolution, as they
think prohibition is the settled policy OF
this State; but the great applause which
this resolution received, showed the good
judgment OF the committee.
The resolution endorsing Gov. DlNGLEY
was very satisfactory to the Convention.
Most OF the newspapers expressed their
feelings in this matter 81 the time Gov.
DlNGLEY's letter of declination was re.
ceived. The last resolution eulosizes
Gen. CoNNoR.
Thus our party is pledged 20 the right.
Will she fulfill her pledges? Only look
to her past record for answer. Ia this
State. for nearly eighteen years, our
affairs have been conducted with an hon
esty of purpose. and with such excellent
judgment that scarcely 4 flaw can be
picked in the administration. We are
now uDon the same platform as ever, and
as Speaker Thomas sal in convention ::
with proper organization and effort. the
Republican party can carry Maine, in
September by majority 10000 strong -
Oxford County will DO her part.
GEN. SELDEN CoNNoR,
our candidate Tor Governor, is young
mAn. rather tall and slender. with 4
graceful, sodierly bearing. His counte.
nance would strike u stranger by the open
trankness and dignity OF character which
il expresses. He walks with crulches
necesSitated 10y broken thigh, which
injury be received in the Wilderness. but
stands unsupported while speaking.
When called upon TO address the Con.
vention. Gen. CoNNoR had not seen the
resolutions. as the committee had not yet
reported, but the statement of principles
which he made. was an excellent and
complete platform in itself. The General
spoke slowly. distinctly aud with such
evident feeling that he carried every
person in the hall to his side upon a tide
OF eloquence. His address we commend
to our readers as an indication of the
Generals character, sound, sensible and
practical. During the campaign, we