Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-18
The Republican state Convention
From the Ellsworth American

| All parts of the State were well represented,
and in point of character and influence, the dele
cations were unusually strong. 1t was antcipat-
ed that difference Of opinion would exist among
the members, with regard to the conduct of the
Administration, and early in the day this e1pecta-
ton was realized, by the introduction OF the
| clashing resolutions of Gen. Chamberlain and
Capt Boutelle. 1t was at once seen, that the
opinions held by the advocates and opponents OF
these resolutions, were ireconcable. Fortu-
nately the convention was made up Of republicans
| of too much good sense and with too high re-
gard for the welfare OF the party to insist ON the
adoption of either resolution, and on motion of
Senator Blaine both were tabled by large ma.
jority. Although it might have been gratifying
to either side, to have their opinions endorsed by
/ republican State convention, we fail TO see any
| practical good which which would have thereby
resulted but on the other hand, much harm to
the party The policy of the Administration has
been settled and resolutions for or against, will
not change it. 1t is probably too soon to ioresee
with certainty. the result, and it is far better to
allow the people to judge of its wisdom, than at
| this early day to favor condemn by State proc
lsmstions.
The platform adopted was all that could be de-
Sired as clear aad strong statement Of the prin
| cipes of the party, and the omission OF views to
which all could not assent strengthens mmeas-
urably the position of the republican party in the
coming campaign. The unanimous denomination
| of the gallant Gen. Conner a. Governor, with no
| question As to his views on the national policy,
proves conclusiye!y the unity of the republicans
of Name and points with unerring certainty to a
glorious victory in September
| From the KDckland Free Pres.
The State convention of the republicans Of
Maine, held in Augusta on Thursday of last week
was one which by the character of its members
and of its proceedings, deserves to be ranked
among the most creditable ever convened
The conclusion arrived at is
one which will commend itself to the great ma
lority of the party. We not ignore the fact
if we do not formally express it. that throughout
the State there is conscientious and earnest differ
ence of opinion as to the government policy. But
must the party therefore quarrel and div ide Or on
the contrary, shall there not be reasonable toler
ton of divergent views until the Administration
has had longer trial.
| 1t has been intimated that certain few gent le
men, dissatisfied it'll the late convention, serious
ly contemplate calling an independent convention
to express their approval of the President. 1t is
to be hoped they may be wiser than such propo-
| sition indicates.
With most men who have been republicans
from principle, and not suffering from disap-
| pointed personal ambition, the grand platform
adopted at Augusta, will be sufficient, and they
| will prefer to do battle once more beside their
former associates, and help keep the State in line
with the honorable record of twenty eventful
years.
| Fiom the Eastpon Sentinel
| The convention was divided as republicans are
everywhere, upon the Southern policy of the ad-
mnstration, and as the thing is done, and cannot
be recalled, and as resolving in reference 10 ii,
| either for or against, could have no effect upon
that policy, the convention decided not 10 say any
| thing about it. The difference of opinion among
republicans as TO the justice and the expediency
OF that policy is an honest one, and only time can
determine which one can say to the other, 81 told
you So" And so the republicans OF Maine de-
cidcd not to create dissensons in their own ranks
| by passing resolves upon dead issue. but to Ia
bic all that would hinder united, cordial, earnest
work in the coming campaign.
| Ex-Governor Chamberlain made an excellent
| speech In favor of his resolution endorsing the
administration. Capt. Boutele, of the Bangor
| Wing spoke well in behalf of his resolution con-
| demning the administration. Both speeches were
heartily applauded, showing that the sentiments
of both resolutions had ardent supporters in the
convention. Senator Blane's speech in favor Of
his motion to table both resolves was received
/ tl,ot, lo1
| of the gentlemen who offered resolves, which no
| doubt expressed the general sentiment Of the
| convention that the passage of either resolve
would tend to discord, and that the wisest course
was to say nothing upon the question in dispute.
1t is far more important TO the administration
that the republicans of Maine shall work together
tremendously in the coming State campaign, and
| thus maintain the party ascendency in the State
than that its southern policy is endorsed in con-
vention.
From the Dexter Gazette.
The final action of the Republican State Con-
vention at Augusta, in regard to its resolutions
| touching the policy of the national administrs-
ton, was satisfactory to the greater portion of the
people identified with the party. There are Ger
tain ones who would like to fully endorse the
course of President Hayes, in his treatment OF
the Southern States, and there others who
would as earnestly oppose his policy. The great
body of the Republicans of Maine evidently have
misgivings as to the policy of President Hayes,
but are not disposed to throw any positive obsta-
cles in his way; if future Developments indicate
that his course has wisdom in it, they will with
out doubt ascrbe to him the credit due, and sup
port him by voice and vote But 1t Is too soon to
| expect this now. Senator Blaine took in the
| situation, and saw at once what the proper
course for the convention to adopt, and the result
shows that the body of the convention were with
| HIM.