Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-05
ONO CONCENTION.

OHIO COZ Il " IfO-N.
The action of the republican State con-
vention of Ohio promises well for the re-
publicans of that State. The speech Of
the President. General Moves, upon TAX
ing his place on the platform. counseiing
harmony, Cancellation and good sense in
the proceedings, struck the keynote OF
the convention. Judge Taft's name was
frequently mentioned previous to the
meeting of the delegates as the probable
nominee, but the balloting at once showed
General Hayes to be the stronger man,
and the latter was finally nominated by a
unanimous vote, the son of Judge Taft
making the motion to that effect.
General Hayes has already served as
Governor of the State, also as represen-
tativc in Congress. He is able and very
popular, and would not consent to accept
the nomination until after it was demon
strated that the convention, including
Judge Taft's friends. would support him.
A correspondent says: Those who have
"been observers of the the Ohio Conven-
''tions say that not for many years has
"there been one which had in it so much
"of the promise of victory. 1t was es-
"pecially marked contrast with that Of
''last year, and by its acts, no less than its
spirit. justified the confident words of
Gen. Noyes. The ticket is admitted by
"all to be an exceedingly strong one, and
with proper work there is no reason
(which can now be seen why Ohio should
mot be redeemed. To make everybody
'more confident, almost the last scene in
"the convention was the reading of tel
"egram from Gov. Hayes accepting the
organization, which was received with
"uproarious enthusiasm"
Owing to local causes chiefly the repub
licans of Ohio have been very much diyi-
ded, and through this the democracy have
obtained temporary ascendency. There
is fair prospect now that old differences
will sink out of sight leaving the party
thoroughly united. II this prove to be
the case victory will perch upon the
republican banner. for the divisions of
the republicans are alone what have de-
feated them. The platform appears to be
judicious and is as follows:
The republicans of Ohio, in convention assem-
bled reafrming the cardinal principles oftheir Or
ganizaton, which have become received maxims
of policy, State and national, declare on specific
.,,;,t. tho sor;es of &c ntimpnts f,llnwipu.
First-The States one nation and all
citizens are equal under the laws, and entitled to
their fullest protection.
Seeond-Thst policy Of finance should be stead
lily pursued which without unneccs a"y shock to
business or trade will ultimately equalize the pur-
chasing capacity of the coin and paper dollar
Thnd-We are in favor of tariff for revenue,
with incidental protection to American industry.
Fourth-We stand by free education-our pub
lie school systematic taxation of all for its sup
pert, and no division of the school fund.
Fifth-Undcr republican system Of Govern
ment there should be no connection, direct or in
direct, between Church and State, and we oppose
all legislation in the interest of any particular
sect. Upon this subject we should not fail to
profit by the experience of foreign Governments
where the cUUfts VI tte ohuiNu W tOnuOi lnt
State constitute an evil of great magnitude, and
endauger the power and prosperity of the people.
sixth--We demand such revision of the patent
laws Is will relieve industry from the oppression
Of monopolies.
seveuth--A grateful people can never cease to
remember the services of our soldiers and sail
ors and Il is due to them that liberaity and gen
erosity should obtain in the adjustment oil pay
and bounties.
Eiehth--We demand that the public domain