New-York tribune., 1877-08-10

AUGUSTA. Me- Aug. 9.-Ihe State Republican
Convention was called TO order at the appointed
hour to-day by James G. Blaine, Chairman of the
State Committee. On taking the stand Mr.. Blaine
was greeted with great applause He read the call
for the Convention and called on Josiah II. Drum
mond Of Portland, to preside during the prelimi-
nary organization.
Mr. Drummond, on taking the char, made few
brief remarks IN which he referred TO the success Of
the party IN Maine during the past twenty
one wears and counselled moderation in order
10 preserve the integrity of the Republican
party. George ". Dillingham; of Old Town, and
David II. Knowlton Of Pennington, were ap-
pointed temporary Secretaries. The Commit
Zee on Permanent Organization reported that
the temporary be the permanent organization of the
Convention, with the addition of sixteen Vice-Presi-
dents The usual Committees on credentials and res
olutous were appointed. ex-Gov. Dingley being
Chairman of the latter Committee. 1t was then
voted 10 take recess until o'clock.
III the selection of the Committee Resolutions
tie Administration had majority. In Cumberland
County the vote stood 80 for resolutions commend
ing the Administration, 20 81 opposed.
The Convention was again called to order at 2
o'clock. Josiah Crosby Of Dexter moved that Sell
den Conor be renominated by acclamaton as the
Republican candidate for Governor. This was car
ned unanimously. with cheers.
A Committee was appointed to inform Gov. Con-
nor Of his nomination.
platform was reported at 2:45 p. m. declaring
that the United States is nation; q lat citizenship
is national; that while flatemal relations should be
cultivated a consolidation Of the South which pre-
vents the free political action Of the cOlOTed and
white Republicans is viewed with alarm; that the
cry OF fraud III regard TO the election of the Pres
Is III
10 Industry specie payments, Civil Service reform,
and maintenance of the navigation laws. No refer
CuCe was made 10 the southern pOncy. Inc report
was adopted.
Charles j. Talbot moved the adoption of the reso-
lutious and the previous question. scene of con-
fusion followed and the previous question was not
seconded.
Gen. j. j. Chamberlain moved an amendment as
follows, and addressed the Convention:
heolrtd that we re-ailiTm our unshaken confidence
n the integrity, patriotism and statesmanslnp ?l
Rutherford b. Hayes, and we cordially approve his
Efforts 10 carry ont in good faith the principles
ayowed by the Cincinnati Convention
Ex-GOv. CHAMBERLAIN's SPEECH
Ex-Governor Chamberlain spoke in favor of ms
amendment and his remarks were received with
great applause.
lie said in substance:
Mr President: offer this resolution because speak
ing for and those Republicans who sent me here
70 act for them unwilling 10 see the state kepuDl
Nah convention OF Mdlut dNJVulh Miti'Vut
cordial support OF the National Administration which
represents the head Of the party: am sur
lHsed that no resolution was offered by The
Committee. Whenever did a State Convention fail
70 declare Us support of Its own chosen
agents and champions And Of all times this If surely
Une when allegiance and manly service should he
Tended-now when the issues Of the last sixteen years
are drawn 70 the sharp crisis. year agon the National
platform rcafirmed with care and completeness the
principles which were common band, the end We
sought, and the measures by which they were 10
b achieved; II anything could be more
bold and fOcibe presentation Of them was found IN
hr Hayess letter Of acceptance. II further hght or
demonstration needed, II given In the courage
Gus, statesmaDlike and noble utterances of the Pres
oeDPs Inaugural aud II any were still Ii darkness, the
OPENING acts Of the Presidents Administration put al