The Portland daily press., 1877-08-10

1t hlther and demand our opinion of 1t as
though it we're matter of practical admins
the policy is an experiment and must be jujg-
ed by its results. The experiment will certain
ly be tried regardless of anything we may cay
here today sor it or against it, Let us then
our faith in Republican principles and show
solid front against our ancient foe-the Demo-
cratic party. To force either of the pending
resolutions upon the convention is to bring
hither sword, L beg the convention to har-
ken to me while speak in the interest of
peace, and to sustain me in the motion which
now formally, submit, that both resolutions
lie upon the table,
Remarks of A. G. Lebroke.
A. g. Lebroke, of Foxcroft. opposed the res
olution to endorse the Presidents policy, and
said his policy is 30 different from the shotgun
policy OF the Democracy, started in Mississippi
in 1875, and continued in 1876. (Hisses and
applause) Nineteen-twenteths OF the Repub.
lcans Of his county were absolutely opposed to
any endorsement OF it,
Remarks of j. Iii. Crosby.
Josiah 81. Crosby, iof Dexter, did not wish
to endorse any such resolution as that offered
by the gentleman from Bangor. If nothing
was said in the resolutions about the policy, it
would be virtually a disapproval of it. Were
the gentlemen ready to disapprove it by saying
nothing about it? (Cries of NO." 'No.")
Remarks by Hon. A. p. Morrill,.
Hon. Anson P. Morrill, declared himself for
peace. He had been peace man from his
start with{the Republican party, but the party
again, and if SO, he was the man to fight. Zap
plause.) Peace in the Republican party was
what he desired, but he counselled his young
friends and the distinguished gentleman who
had spoken, that they could not have that peace
by ignoring the President of the United State,
(Cries of good, and cheers.) There was no
peace in such course. His distinguished
friend from Augusta (Mr. Blaine) was willing
to put both resolutions on the table as a COM
was amusing (Cries of dissent) He had at
tended State Conventions for years, and he did
not remember one that had not passed resolu-
tioRs commencing the Presidents administra-
ton.
Mr.. Boutelle-You are wrong, Governor. 1t
was omitted in 1853.
Mr.. Morrill,, continuing-One swallow does
not make summer. That was at the time of
the formation of the Republican party, when
the Democrats and Wings proposed to coalesce
and whip us. To save coming in conflict with
the Wings the Republicans passed no resolu-
tions commanding the President, and what did
all the boys in the street say about that? "They
haven't any opinion" Adopt the suggestion
to lay on the table the resolutions, and they
would say, Hadn't you any opinion about the
administration" (Applause.) About Presi
dent Hayes are you SO deficient in intellect or
observation that you have no opinion? If you
had one, why didn't you express it? Why,
somebody said it would make trouble in the
ing Packard, General Grant refused to do the
same and there was no fuss made about it.
A motion to lay both resolutions on the table
was declared void. The resolutions as reported
from the committee, were then declared adopt
ed. They are as follows:
The Resolutions.
If
Convention this ninth day of August, 1877 make the
following declaration Of their political aims and prin-
ciples:
and not mere confederacy. The successful issue of
the revolutionary war founded the nation. The
cessu issue OF the war for the suppression of the
REBELLION preserved it. The union of the States as
one nation must be maintained for all time against
all foes at any cost.
Second-Citizenship is national its allegiance and
obligations national. The property of the citizen
is taxed for the support of the national government
his services are demanded and If ed be- his person
defense In return, it is the most solemn, momen-
tous, and imperative duty of the national govern
ment by the EXTREMIST exercise Of every constitu.
tiOnal power, to extend protection to every Citizen
native md naturalized, white and colored whether
menaced by tyranny abroad or political persecution
shielded under the heresy of States rights at home
Thrd-Local self-govern ment in ali matters that
are local must be strictly adhered to. La commu
nifty in the world has this been more completely at
New England States and the experience of well nigh
century has taught every loyal and liberty loving
CITIZEN that there never can be conflict between the
legitimate powers OF the nation and the legitimate
powers OF each State.
Fourth-The most kindly and fraternal relations
should be cultivated between all sections of our COM
mon country, and peace, good will quiet and har-
mony have always been most cordially desired and
labored for by the Republicans of Name. They be-
l1eve these great ends can be secured only by the
reest exercise Of political opinion, and the most
restrained liberty OF party organization. They view
therefore with solictude and alarm the complete
consolidation OF all political power in the sixteen
Southern States in the hands OF those who precipi
tated the rebellion, while white Union per-
secuted and the entire colored race is practically
dsfranchised by force and fear that in Congressional
districts where they have more than tWO-thirds of
the voters they unable to elect one of their own
race, or white man in sympathy with their inter-
ests. The thrty-five Representatives in Congress
and the thrtyye electoral votes apportioned to the
Southern States by reason of their coored population
are thus wrested to the sole ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
federate power in the national government, and the
late rebel soldier in Georgia and South Carolina, in
Mississippi and in Louisiana, is thus enabled to exert
in the administration of the government more than
double thepolca power OF the Union soldier in any
Fifth-The action of the Democratic House of Rep
resenatves in refusing appropriations for the army
except upon conditions that deprived the Comman
der-n Chief OF the discretion vested in him by the
Constitution, was wholly unjustifable, dangerous
and revolutionary And it is a striking commentary
on this evil and perilous course, that two of the
States whose entire representation in Congress aided
in defeating the army BILL have been since compel
led, under the pressure and violence of the mob to
call on the national government for such aid as only
the army can render.
Sixth-The Republicans of Maine are now, and al
ways have been, in favor of every wise and saiutary
measure tending to the publication, integrity and in
dependence of the civil SERVICE and to-day with es-
peca congratulation they recall the fact that during
power, every appointee of the national government
in Maine has done his duty and that durng.the whole
period, no officer has been guilty of misconduct,
has single cent of the public money been withheld
or in any wav wrongiully appropriated.
Seventh-The great industrial interests of the
country in agriculture, in manufactures, in mines
and in commerce, are entitled to encouraging
legislation, with lsuch incidental protection and de-
velopment as wise system of revenue may rightfu-
Eighth-A sound currency, based on coin and
redeemabe III coin is essential to the prosperity of
OF the people. Its attainment would impart con-
hdence to capital, secure remunerative employment
to labor, decrease the expenses of living, remove
stagnation from trade, and greatly promote the
development of commerce in which Maine is deeply
interested. We therefore demand that in the
resumption of specie payment the promise of the
national government be kept in an honest straight-
be taken.
Ninth-The navigation laws which were enacted in
the infancy OF the repablic. have proved their
embody the matured judgment of three generations
OF commercial men. Any radical change in these
laws, especially in regard to the registering and
enrolment of shipping, would be detrimental to
the highest interest OF American commerce, and a
damaging blow to the naval independence of our
country.
ResoIUed, That we are opposed to any further
land grants or subsidies for railroads by the general
government.
Tenth-The states of South Carolina, Florida and
Louisiana were fairly and legally carried by the
republicans at the November election of 1876 for the
state and national tickets and the undoubted right
OF President Hayes and Vice President Wheeler to
the Electoral votes of these states was affirmed by
the highest and most impartial tribunal that could
be organized under the authority of the national
government,-a tribunal to which the Democrats in
both branches Congress gave their deliberate assent
For the Democratic party now to raise the cry of
fraud is both unmanly aud dishonest, and If pre-
sented it must be accepted as an indication that
that party in its mad desire for power is willing
to incur all The hazards of anarchy and revolution
Touching matters relating especially to our State,
this Convention Declares
Ffrst-That economy, integrity and fidelity pre-
eminenty distinguish all branches of the public scr
vice of Maine. of which the strongest proof is the
steady reduction of taxation, under the pres
of burdens inherited from the for the union,
and in the widespread depression of business and
financial interests not only in the United States, but
throughout Europe. it is matter of sincere thank
funess that the people Of Maine have retained as
great degree of comfort and prosperity as any
muDiy on the continent
Standardization to be just must be equal and
impartial. Our legislature is renewedy urged to as