Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-09-27
Massachusetts, Republican Convention.

Inc Massachusetts, Republican State
Convention, which was held on wednes-
day at Worcester. was largely attended
snd was presided over by Senator Hoar,
who made lengthy speech, all parts OF it
referring approvingly to Pres. Hayes being
Justify cheered. On an Informal ballot,
Rice had AS votes. John II. Long 2l7,
Thomas Talbot Isl. Mr.. Longs name
was then withdrawn. aud Gov. Rice renom-
mated by two-thirds vote. The other
State officers were re-nominated. The
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
Resoiuei-Tha, we reafiirm first of all our
unwsN ering allegiance 10 the fundamental
truths aud principle, which have inspired the
triumph Of the republican party. We accept
the responsibility of n tionAl admin istration
again committed to republican hands a a trust
to be exercised Tor the welfare OF all the people
without distinction OF race. color. locality or
creed. The armed struggle for the Union sud
equal rights i at an end. The grand results
attained ARE accepted tscts in the national his
tory. Naichiuliy guarding and firmly main
tanning sll that has been achieved, we do not
propose to abandon the helm or drin with the
tide, but TO address ourselves with vaior and
coura age TO the pending issues and TO insist upon
their settlement In the interest OF good govern
ment and national promises.
ReSOired-ThAt We congratulate the country
upon the the righlful assurances Ola republl-
can president whose conspicuous integrity hon
esty Of purpose. wisdom. moderation and firm
ness, deserve and command the confidence Of
the people, give assurance Of n pure, economi-
cal and benefcent administration of public AZ
fair.
Eesolred-That we hail with pleasure every
sign of promise Of the final and permanent pae-
ificaton of the southern section OF our country
under local government. based upon the full
recognition of equal rights for all by all. and
we cordially spproye the spirit and measures
of the administration, wisely adopted Ia has
ten this result. n directed by Just sense of
constitutional rights and duty. tending 10
promote spirit Of pesce and Cancellation be-
tween citizens OF all sections.
EeSelrcd-That the faith OF the country il
solemnly pledged 10 the speedy resumption Of
snecie payments, public honor and private iu-
terests alike demand the fuifilment of the pledge
We approve the steps alseady taken and re-
joice n the progress already made. We insist
upon the adoption of sill measures neces sary to
resumption on day not later than that now
fixed by law, and that il is the duty OF the gov
eminent to maintain it, coin and currency at all
times at par with the gold standard G. the COM
mercial world.
Rcsolued-Tbat the work OF reforming and
improving the civil service which the republic
can party has undertaken. and 10 which II alone
stands committed. ought TO be psrSisienty
carried forward. We fully endorse the utter
ance OF the Cincinnati platform and Of the letter
Of acceptance OF President HAYES on this sub
lect: tina; nominations 10 Office onghi TO be
msde upon the sole res possibility of the execu-
tive department, without dictAtion or control Of
members OF Congress; that honesty. capacity
and ndeity constitute the only claim and qua IL
tcatlon for Office; that partisan service should
no, BE expected or desired from public officers
who should give their whole service To the gov
eminent and the people. and th at tern OF &c
should depend upon uutArnished personal char
acier and the satisfactory performance Of official
duties. and not political changes, and cordially
sustain and approve the policy and action Of
the President in conducting his Administration
In the fulhlment Of his distinct pledge upon
these principles. recognizing that the work Of
correcting the sbuses that have crept into the
the service i only begun. aud that much re-
mains 10 be accomplished in Mass schuseiis a.
well as elsewhere in order 10 show convincing
y that the principle OF civil service reform II
accepted a. an enduring principle and not a
temporary method Of administration. We call
upon ali departments OF the government 10
give the Pres dent their cordial and effective
support in making the reform thorough. radical
and complete.
Eesplred-That the order recently promul-
gated by the President for the purpose OF r.
straining the executive officers Of the gov
eTumcnt from eNcrcl.iu any undue
and improper influence upon the acuon
OF the Ipcopie IN the selection OF cand-
date FOR Office and in the man Agment Of Ioliti-
ca! Affairs, Is in accordance with the principle
and practice established By the founders Of the
government. We heartily endorse the order
a. The iir-' and most important step towards a
practical reform Of the civil service. and We a.
sure the President OF our cordial support in IL
enforcement.
Resotred-That we are proud OF the record
OF the Republican party a liberal and pro-
gressiYe party, always hospitAble TO advanced
ideas, welcoming TO lis ranks sincere advocates
Of measures for the elevation Of society. afford
Ing free scope for the advocacy OF every plan
OF improvement, not only in Mas.achu-ett. but
everywhere IN the tuion. The great ciuSes Of
temperance, suffrage reform, labor reform and
education have won their principal :Tiumphs
III and by means OF the republican party. The
party will remain true 10 this honorel record
aud will cordially support ali legislation which
reason and experiences how TO be wisely adapt
eli torrevent social and political abuses and
TO promote the tempersn prosperity and
rights 81 the people Of the commonwealth Of
every class and degree.