The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-20

an adjournment for dinner
At 2.15 the convention was called to order.
and the committee on ballots reported the result
of an informal ballot as follows:
Whole number Of votes ...........5.........9O
John ID. Long had... ...................2T
Thomas Talbot. ....,...........,.....,.1S1
alexander d. Rice ,......,..",,........476
nenIy L. rieIce' '...,''''.'..''.''' $50. o
Paul A. Chadbourne. ....,................ IT
John f. Sanborn. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Cnaries DeVehs' .'.....s'................
The friends of Mr.. Long and Mr.. Rice both
applauded the announcement. Mr.. Beard of
Boston moved that the convention proceed to
formal ballot for Governor. Carried unani-
mousl y, with loud applause
On the formal ballot Governor Rice was re-
nominated, Mr.. Longs name having been with
drawn.
Horatio G. Knight was renominated for
Lieutenant Governor by reclamation; Henry B.
Pierce for Secretary of State; Charles r. Tram
for Attorney General; Gen. Charles Endicott,
ditor.
The resolutions are as follows:
Resolved That we reaffirm, first of all, our
unwavering allegiance to the fundamental
truth and principles which have inspired the
triumph of the Republican party. We accept
the responsibility of the national administra-
ton again committed to Republican hands, as
trust to be exercised for the welfare of all the
people, without distinction of race, color local
ity or creed. The armed struggle for the Union
and equal rights is at an end. The grand re-
suits obtained are accepted facts in the nation a
history. Watchfully guarding and finally
maintaining all that has been achieved, we do
not propose to abandon the helm, or drift with
the tide, but to address ourselves with vigor
and courage to pending issues, and to insist
upon their settlement in the interest of good
government, national progress and enduring
union.
ResoEued, That we congratulate the country
upon the rightful accession of Republican
President, whose conspicuous integrity, honesty
OF purpose, wisdom, moderation and hrmness
deserve and command the confidence of the
people, and give assurance of pure, economi-
cal and benefcent administration of public
affairs.
Resolved, That we hail with pleasure every
sign of promise of the final and permanent
pacifcation of the Southern section Of our
country under local sef-government based up
on the full recognition of the equal rights of
all by all, and we cordially approve the spirit
and measures of the administration as wisely
adopted to hasten this result, as dictated by a
just sense of constitutional right and duty, as
tending to promote spirit of peace and con-
Citation between citizens of all sections, and
as already largely justified by the bettered feel
ing and condition of the country.
Resolued That the faith of the country is
solemnly pledged to the speedy resumption of
specie payments. Public honor and private in
terests alike demand the fulfillment of this
pledge. We approve the steps already taken
oAu AOJOiOO uu tuo pIOSEcbo dlItduy udu6. we
insist upon the adoption of all measures neces-
sary to insure resumption on day not later
than that now fixed by law and that it is the
duty OF the government to maintain its coin
and currency at all times at par with the gold
standard of the commercial world.
ReS0lUed, That the work of reforming and
improving the civil service, which the Republic
can party has undertaken, and to which it
alone stand s committed, ought to be persistent
~ and res olutey carried forward. We fully
pndnrcn hQ I1tf cpf f1a ~1oI
form and of the letter of acceptance of Presi-
dent Hayes on this subject, that nominations
to office ought to be made upon the sole respon-
slbllity of the executive department without
dictation or control of members of Congress-
that honesty, capacity and fidelity constitute
the only claim and qualification for office, that
partisan service should not be expected or de-
sired from public officers, who should give their
whole service to the government and the Eeo-
pie, and that the term of Office should depend
upon the untarnshed personal character and
satisfactory performance of official duties, and
not on political changes; and we cordially sus-
tam and approve the policy and action of the
President in conducting his administration in
fulfilment of his distinct pledge upon these
principles, recognizing that the work of correct
ing the abuses that have crept into the service
is only begun, and that much remains to be ac-
complished in Massachusetts as we'll as else
where in order to show convincingly that the
principle of civil service reform is accepted as
method of administration. We call upon all
departments of the government to give the
President their cordial and effective support in
making the reform thoroughly radical and COM
plete.
Resoyved, That the order recently promulgat-
ed by the President for the purpose of restrain
ing the executive officers of the government
from exercising any undue and improper int1u-
ence upon the action of the people in the selec-
ton OF candidates for office and ia the manage
q Ia 10 in nArAus IL
the principles and practice established by the
founders of the government We heartily en-
dorse the order as the first and most important
step towards practical reform of the civil
service, and we assure the President of our
cordial support in its enforcement.
Resoloed, That we are proud of the record of
the Republican party as liberal and progress
sive party, always hosptable to advanced
l1eas, welcoming to its ranks all sincere advo-
Gates OF measures for the elevation of society,
afording free scope for the advocacy of every
plan OF improvement, not only in Massachu-
sets but everywhere in the Union. The great
causes of temperance, suffrage reform, labor
reform and education have won their principal
party. The party will remain true to this hon.
ored record and will cordially support all leg
lslation which reason and experience show to
De wisely adapted to prevent social and politi- |
cal abuses and to promote the temperance,
prosperity and rights of the people of the COM
New Jersey Democratic Conveution-Cen.
Mcclellan Nominated for Governor.
TRENTON, n. j., Sept. 19,-The Democratic |
State Convention effected permanent organi. |
cation by electing ex-Chancellor Williamson /
chairman. A series of resolutions were pre- |
seDted by Judge Ashbell Green and were
unanimously adopted. The first reaffirms the
principles of the st. Louis platform and de- |
nounces the fraud by which Hayes and Wheel |
er were installed in their positions; the second |
congratnlates the supporters of free govern
ment that Hayes has adopted the Democratic 1
policy OF local seif-government in the Southern |
states While the first ballot was underway |
Gen. Geo. b. Mcclellan was placed in nomina- |
ton His name aroused great enthusiasm and |
when the result was declared it was found he /
was nominated by the following vote: McCel- |
Ian 604, Carter q, Abbott 10, Stockton Q
Pennsylvania Greenback Convention,
WILLrAMsPoRT, Sept. 19.-The Greenback
state convention met today when permanent
organization was effected, with f. w. Huges
Of Schuylkill as president and the following
nominations were made by aeclamatioD SUI
preme Judge Benz. Beatley, Sscoming
county; Auditor General j. E. Emerson,
Beaver; State General, James L. Wright Of
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