The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-08-16
POLITICAL POINTS.

| The Maine Republican Convention met at
Augusta oh the 9th inst, and was called to
order by Senator James G.. Blaine. Joseph
Drummond, of Portland, was made President
of the convention. Gov. Conner was nor1i-
mated by reclamation for reelection to the
Governorship. The Committee on Resolutions
made their report. The resolutions declare it
to be the imperative duty of the National Gov
eminent, by the exercise Of every constitu-
tional power, to extend it's protection to every
citizen, native and naturalized, white and col
ored, whether men tied by tyranny abroad, or
| by political persecution, now shielded under
the heresy of States rights at home. That
the Republicans of Maine view with solicitude
and alarm the complete consolidation of
all political power in sixteen Southern States
in the hands of those who precipitated the re-
bellion, while the Union men are prosecuted
into silence or Punishment, and the entire col
ored race SO practically disfranchised by force
and fear that in Congressional districts where
they have more than two-thirds of the voters
they are unable to elect one Of their race or q
white man in sympathy with their interests.
Thirty-fve representatives in Congress, and
thirty-fve electoral votes apportioned to the
Southern States by reason of their colored pop
ulation, are thus invested to the sole aggran-
dizement of Confederate power in the
National Government, and late rebel
soldiers in Georgia, South Carolina, Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana are thus enabled to exert
in the administration Of the Government more
than double the political power of Union SOL
dlers in any Northern State That the action
of the Democrats of the House of Representa-
tives, in refusing appropriations for the army,
except upon conditions that deprived the
Commander-in-Chiefo of the discretion vested
in him by the constitution, was wholly unjusti-
fable, dangerous and revolutionary, and it
Is striking commentary on this evil and per-
ilous course that two Of the States whose
entire representation in Congress aided in
defeating the Army bill have been since com
PEELED, under pressure and violence of mob
law, to call ON the National Government for
such aid as only the army can render. That a.
sound currency, based on coin and redeemable
in coin, is essential to the prosperity of the
people, and we therefore demand that, in the
resumption of specie payment, the promise Of
the National Government be kept in an
honest, straightforward manner, and that no
backward or sideway step be taken. The
resolutions oppose any further land grants or
subsidies for railroads by the General Govern
ment; favor such Incidental protection and
development of the country as the wisest
system of revenue may rightfully and properly
afford also, favor wise and salutary measures
tending to the publication. integrity, and indie
pendence sof the civil service, and declare that
non-sectarian education must be continued.
Charles J. Talbot moved the adoption, Of the
resolutions, and moved the previous question.
A scene Of confusion ensued, and the previous
question was not seconded. Gen. j. S. Cham
berlain moved an amendment, as follows
Rcsoloed, That we reafirm unshaken confidence
in the integrity, patriotism, and statesmanship Of
Rutherford B. Hayes, and we cordially approve his
efforts ito carry out in good faith the principles
enunciated by the Cincinnati Convention
Gov. Chamberlain spoke in favor of his
amendment, and his remarks were received
with great applause. c. A. Boutell, of Bangor,
moved the following amendment, and advocated
its adoption: Llot GG It al d5ua
Resolved. That this Convention declares its belief
that Gov Packard, of Louisiana, and Gov. Cham
berlain of South Carolina were entitled to their
spective offices by the same votes which elected
Rutherford B. Hayes President of the United States
and that both Governors were clearly entitled to
cogniton by the National Government, and by fail
ura IN recornize them nIanad the National Govern
ment in the humiating attitude of surrendering to
rebels threatening with in their hands to resist
its legitimate authority.
Mr.. Blaine took the floor, and said he was
opposed to both resolutions, and in favor of
peace He moved that the resolutions be Ia
bled, end made speech in support of his mo-
ton, in which he said 1T do not rise to speak