Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-04-27
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TUESDAY MORNING. April 81, $50
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In view of the Importance oil bringing
ont the full strength Of the republicans OF
orr State in the September election, we
urge upon all who desire that the republi-
can ticket shall be elected by rousing
majority the necessity of having perfect
harmony in our ranks. Fortunately there
is but one voice in the State in regard TO
the republican candidate for Governor.
General Connor's name meets with I'M
qualified approval in all quarters. So far,
we'll; but this is not all that is needed to
give the grand success which VIC ought to
have. 1t is flattering indication. but we
must not rely upon the personal populari-
ty of any candidate to carry us through
the campaign which is before us.
What we especially need to do, and to
do at once. is to set about the eradication
Of personal and minor differences that have
grown up among republicans, creating
factions and prejudices that are detrimen'
tai, and which may by prudent and con-
ciliatory steps be obliterated. 1t is desir-
able that all men who hold to the princi-
pies Of the republican party in regard to
national politics shall cooperate cordially
in the coming State election. In order
that they may do this it must be under
stood that the doors Of the party are wide
open, that oil who are with us in senti-
ment are invited to enter, and that dsa-
greements which NAV have occurred here
tofore are not to be remembered in future.
In some of our city and town elections in
March there were divisions OH local mat
tiers which we hope will not be permitted
to interfere with the State election. We
urge our friends to see to it that no effort
is spared to heal up whatever difficulties,
if any, may thus have occurred, so that
not one republican may be estranged
from his party, but that all may work in
harmony for the best result attainable in
the election. q
We mention this subject at this time be-
cause this is the proper season to lay the
foundation OF future harmony. 1t is none
too early. The sooner the work is done
the better, Delay can do no good, and
may be dangerous. With harmonious
State convention and harmony prevailing
throughout our organization in the State,
we shall open the campaign most auspi-
ciously.
What particularly conduees to the unity
and harmony of the republican organiza-
ton 10 the fact now apparent to all that
there can be but Two parties in the Presi-
dental election next year, and that those
parties will be divided on substantially
the issues which grew out of the war. or
on which the, rebellion was based. Men
must take their position will, one party or
the other They must be either republi-
can or democrat if they take part in the
struggle. There is no middle ground up
on which they can stand. Our State cleo
ton will be a contest preliminary to the
great national contest for the Presidency.
1t will define mems position in regard to
national politics, Those VIII" vote for the
republican candidate for Gc.ernor this
year will vote for the republican candi-
date for President next year, and those
who vote for the democratic candidate for
Governor viii be found voting with the
democratic party next year. This being
fully realised there will be no ''indepen-
dent" voting at our State election, but
every intelligent man will take his posi-
ton squarely and decidedly in the ranks
Of one or the other of the two great par
ties. Let the republicans of Maine be
wise and extend kindly hand to all those
who are with US at heart, do it early, and
thus we shall not only gain victory this
year that will ring over the Union, but we
shall make the achievement of victory next
year an easy task.