Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-16

republican name, to brinc' commentator or re-.
proach upon it, and their responsibility to their
party and their country is now of unusual gravity.
Recognizing that responsibility, my full cooper
alton, in the position in which you propose to
place me, shall not be wanting in all action that
in benefting the State, will reflect credit upon the
republican party, and thus aid to confirm Its hold
upon the hearts Of the people and strengthen it to
battle once more for the supremacy Of the national
law, for freedom, equal rights and justice.
The General was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause during the progress of his speech
After the General retired, Mr.. Boutelle, from
the Committee on Resolutions, reported the fol
lowing:
The Republicans Of Maine, in convention as
rembed, as an exposition of their political aims
and principles, declare in regard to National Is
sues,
l, The union of the States must be maintained
for all time, at all hazards and at any cost
Z, The United States constitute nation, and
not merely a coptederacy. As such our soldiers
ught for it; as such it must be preserved.
s. Citizenship is national. The allegiance the
citizen is due primarily to the nation, and the
tlon Is bound TO extend protection to the citizen
native OF Laturalized white on coored, whether
menaced by tyranny abroad, or by the hcr.ey OF
state lights at home.
I, Local sclt-governmeut in all matters that arc
local must be strictly adhered to. There can be
no legitimate conflict between the powers Of the
nation and the powers Of each State.
y, ue great industries OF the country, aTflCNI-
ture, manufacturing, mining and commercial,
entitled to encouraging legislation and such lEci
dental protection and development as wise sys-
tens OF revenue may rightfuliy afford.
e, sound currency, based OH coin, and ~
deemable IN coin, is essential to the prosperity q
the people. We therefore approve al ildicioHs'
legislation looking to that end.
I, The most kindly aud fratcrual relations
should be cultivated between all sections of our
common country; but prudence and ratI iotism
"a m Il
ernment should be kept in the hands of the politi-
cal organization which has always been true to it
and not given to the control of the Democratic
party which sought to destroy it.
Touching matters relating especially to our own
State, this convention declares
|, That economy, integrity and fidelity dstin-
gui.h all branches Of the public service in Name !;
of which the strongest proof is the steady rcduc-
ton Of taxation, even under the pressure of bur
dens inherited from the war for the Union.
,, All systems Of taxation must be equal to be
just. Our Legislature is especially urged to eN
anime and ascertain whether any forms of proper
ty, either corporate individual, have escaped
their legitimate share of the public burdens.
8, Our system OF public education must be con-
tinued, improved and advanced, that every child
in the State may have all the culture needed for
honorable advancement and success in life.
4, Temperance among the people may be W isc-
ly promoted by prohibitory Legislation and it is a
source of cougraulation that the policy Of pro-
nipiNon, Always uPhelu oy the hcpupiIcans OF
Maine, is now concurred in by a vast majority Of
the people of the State.
s. Hon. Nelson Dingley Jr., the able and up
right Executive of Maine, is entitled to the thanks
of the people of the State for the intelligence, the
integrity, the fidelity and the ability with which
lie has discharged the responsible duties of his
Office.
6, General Seldcn Conner is presented to the
PEOPLE Of Maine, as candidate cminentlv worthy
Of their admiration and support \ gentleman Of
unblemished character, of conceded ability, and a
soldier of mos: heroic record, he combines III his
person all the requisites to secure popular conf
dence and successful administration.
The resolutions reported were all enthusas
i,cally adopted.
The purposes of the convention having been
accomplished, on motion Of Hon. :. I. Tullen Of
Portland, it adjourned sine de.