Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-16

its commentator for its honorable work In th Q
management Of domestic and foreign affairs, and
President Grant deserves the continued and hearty
gratitude OF the American people, for his patriot
ism and his immense service in war and in peace.
Discussion of the Resolutions.
Pierce of Mass. moved to strike out reference
to Mongolian immigrants, which he denounced
as departure from every republican platform
and of the principles of the declaration of indie
pendence and law of Christian love, which makes
all men, Jew or Gentle, equal.
Axtell of New Mexico, opposed the anne ndment.
The people of the Pacific States. irrespective of
party, all desire investigation of this Mongolian
inv asion VIII ch is believed to be not in good
faith but is used as a cover for importation Of
servile Coolie laborers, who by their pagan Gus
toms and filthy habits degrade American labor.
Jones of New. followed. He said the question
is of great Importance to the people Of the Pacific
coast. lie described the degraded character of
the Monaghan immigration Of people, who rec
ognize neither honor among men nor virtue
among They contribute nothing to
churches or schools. They can work for 10 cents
per day, in competition with American laborers
who support families, schools churches and insti-
tutions.
There is but one opinion in the Pacific States
as to the necessity for an investigation by Con-
gress to inform itself to the real facts in order
that it may see it necessary to be done to remedy
the evils Of which they complain.
butcher of N. Y. urged careful consideration,
protection against Cooie labor.
Curtis and BelfOrd spoke on the question
The vote on the motion of Pierce of Mass, to
strike out the Monaghan resolution, was taken by
States.
Mr.. Davis of Texas, from the minority of the
committee on resolutions, reported substitute
resolution declaring distinctly that there should be
no further postponement of specie resumption be-
You'd the date already fixed by law for such
sumption. He thought the resolution of the COM
mittee indefinite, and in effect only RENTED
the question involved to the domain of promise
Mr.. Hawley replied that he thought in declar-
ing principles to govern the great party during
four years, it was better to confne ourselves to
the declaring of fundamental principles without
tieing as down to the specific details by leaving
the latter to be adjusted in accordance with
events (Applause.) When he said resumption
ct the earliest practicable moment, he meant it.
The substitute was voted down. The resou-
ton was reported, and the whole platform was al
so adopted.
Nomination of the Candidates.
The chair announced that the next business was
the nomination of candidates. Great applause
Motions to adjourn made and vocferously
objected to-
The question was put to adjourn until 10 o'clock
tomorrow, bat was lost
Jewell.
Mr.. Kelloch of Connecticut, was instructed by
his delegation to present the name of Marshall
Jewell for the Presidency. He briefly stated his
record. (Applause.)
Morton.
r. w. Thompson of Indiana, said that he was
instructed by the entire republican party of Ind,
to put before the convention the name of Oliver
2. Morton as q suitable nominee for the Presiden-
cy of the United States. They know him to be
worthy representative of the principles on which
republicsnism has always and must always stand.
(Great applause)
Mr.. Pinchback of La, seconded Morton's NOM
nation in the name of the truly loyal people Of
his State. (Great applause in the galleries.) lie
referred to him as man OF spotless integrity,
matchless courage and broad Catholic views.
His election would strike terror to the monsters
in the South who were driving away capital, per-
scouting her'loyal people and numbering them. 1t
would be q complete and final settlement of all
the great questions arising out Of the war. APP
plause)
BristOw.
General Harlan of Ky, came forward amidst
the greatest applause exhibited in the convention,
to nominate Benjamin Ii. Bristow, in obedience
to the instruction of the entire republican party
Of his State. The announcement of this name
the signal for another tremendous round Of
applause. Mr. Harlan proceeded at some
length, and forcibly to state Bristow's public
record being frequently interrupted by cheers.
Judge Poland of Vermont, seconded the nomi-
nation, and referred to the fact that a larger pro-
portion Of the people of his State belong to the
other State. Vermont had candidate of its
own, but has deep interest in the work of the
convention.
Mr.. Curtis of New York, took the platform
on behalf of that vast body of republicans of New
York who have seen that ieform is possible within
the republican party. because they have seen the
heavy arm of government descend upon the
thieves. He rose to second the nomination OF
Bristow.
Richard II. Dana of Massachusetts also second
cd Mr. Ri IN III other
name that was sure to carry Massachusetts next
November. Applause and hsses) Mark what
said, not that no other name can carry Massa-
chusetts but that know other that was sure
to do it. (Renewed hisses.)
Blaine.
When the State of Maine was called upon u
scene of tho widest enthusiasm ensuei, delegates
ard spectators rising to their feet, waving hats
and fans and cheering loud and long, dying away
only to be renewed, and closing with three cheers
for Blaine.
Mr.. Ingersoll of New York, took the platform.
He too was satisfied with the LOYALTY of BristOw,
but if Massachusetts cannot carry any nominee
of this convention, he was not satisfied with the
loyalty Of Massachusetts. If it cant carry 1t by
u, 900 they had better sell out Faneul Hall for
democratic hall, and remove the monument from
Bunker Hill. (Applause.) He urged that the
party demand now for President reioimer after
as well as before the election man of political
and statesmanlke appearance. tAppsuse)
man Of integrity, one who knows enough to know
that the nat ionsl debt must be paid through the
prosperity Of the American people. That money
must be made not by law but by labor. Nothing
could be more effective and impressive than the
speakers statement Of the requirements of the
people and the republican party, growing out of
the necessities Of the hour. Each sentence was
forcibly epigrammatic, and elected its round of
applause. especially when he said the party de-
mands candidate of spotess purity, but does
not demand that he shall present certificate OF
character from q Confederate Congress. His an
nouncement Of the name of James q. Blaine was
the signal for another scene Of tremendous excite
ment.
The party wants leader with the audacity of
genius. The grandest combination of heart, con-
science and brains known to the American people
to-day is James G. Blaine. (Wild applause) To
desert him would be Ike an army deserving its
general. In the name of the great republican
party of all her defenders and supporters, her