Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-10
The Republican state Convention

The Republican State Convention.
The Republican State Convention held
in this city yesterday was a noble assem-
blage of the stalwart republicans of
Maine. For an off-year the attendance
was remarkably large. and no convention
ever witnessed in this State surpassed this
in the manly, intelligent, honest appear
ance OF the delegates. 1t was conven-
ton that the State may be proud of. There
were exciting passages as there will be In
all conventions OF live, earnest men. but
everything was done in order and with
good humor from first to last. The pre-
siding officer managed the convention
with great skill, never for a moment los
ing control Of il or himself, and putting
the business through with tact and de-
spatch and to the satisfaction OF all con-
cerned. The speeches were earnest and
able, but there was not the least acrimony
in the debate. The speech made by Sen
ator Blaine was the decisive speech. Its
cpuh was duulii dJiC. II COuNluCto anu
conciliated. 1t brushed away the obsta-
Giles to peace and made manifest the wis
dom and necessity Of pursuing the course
which the convention adopted in regard to
its platform. 1t was good to hear and it
will be good for all republicans to read
who desire the success of the republican
ticket next September.
The denomination of Governor Conner
for third term was received by the con-
vention with enthusiastic applause. There
was not sign of dissent. His name was
mentioned with approval on all sides
His administration is regarded as one of
the best of the many excellent ones with
which Maine has been blest. Two years
ago when he was first nominated for Gov
ernor he was untried; now the people
know him as not only battle SCARED
patriot, but as man fitted to preside with
honor and ability over the affairs of the
State. 1t is due to him that his third cleo
ton calls out the full republican vote of
the State as an endorsement for his hon.
orable services as chief executive of the
State.
The platform adopted in the convention
is an admirable statement of the princi-
pies of the republican party. That part
of it relating to national questions will
tell very plainly and decidedly where
Maine stands on all important matters af-
fecting political parties. 1t is honest and
straightforward. 1t deals with solid prin-
ciples. There is no clap-trap in it. 1t is
not made to catch transient votes, but to
endure as permanent structure. 1t
rings boldly with truth and wisdom. On
State questions it is equally as explicit
and bold
A sounder platform was never made.
nor one that came nearer the sentiment of
the republican party.
The full report of the proceedings Of
the convention found In our columns this
morning will be interesting and important
reading. 1t will show the good temper
and the ability which controlled the con-
vention. We ask our republican friends
to read and see for themselves the results
of the convention. Before the convention
the democrats predicted a stormy scene,
and smash-up that would result to their
advantage. but since the convention they
are in despair over their chances,
and will 60 into their convention next
week feeling that sore defeat is upon
them again.
Our convention was a glorious one. and
now we must 60 to work to bring out the
votes for Conner and victory. The time
to election is short. Let all take hold with
will and push on the work actively in
every city. town and school district.