Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-31
The Republican State Convention


The Publican State Convention, held
Yesterday at Portland, was one of the
grandest of the many splendid State con-
ventions which the Republicans of Maine
have held within the last twenty-five years.
The live, earnest. reliable men of the party
were there. full of enthusiasm and conf
dent Of carrying the State by handsome
majority over the democratic and green
back votes combined better looking
set of men never assembled in convention
within the State. They were excellent
representatives of the intelligence, enter
prise and ability for which the State is
distinguished. Both Senators and all the
members of the House were present, all
acting in harmony. mingling with the
delegates and contributing to the success
OF the proceedings. 1t was certainly an
unusual and inspiring spectacle to witness
such an assemblage. and if the spirit there
manifested be any index of public senii-
ment there will be a republican victory
next September OF which the State will be
justly proud.
To the nomination of our present noble
Governor for a fourth term there was no
opposition The fact that this is his fourth
nomination for the office speaks volumes
In praise of the manner in which bis ad-
mnistration of the affairs OF the State has
been conducted, and of his pei sonal popu-
laritv. Most worthy he bears the repub-
ican standard and right CALAMITY he will
be supported at the polls.
OF General Woodford's speech, which
we shall publish in full, we can say with
out the least exaggeraton, that it was a
strong. logical, compact. mastery argu-
ment, delivered with an earnestness and
power that raised the Convention 10 high
pitch of enthusiasm, and sustained the
reputation which he has achieved as one
of the foremost of republican speakers.
There was not word of clap-trap in the
speech. 1t was solid argument and STIR
ring appeal for sound currency. and for
national honesty and integrity.
The brief speeches of Senators Ham
lin and Blaine, and Mr.. Hale, were re-
ceived with loud demonstrations of sp-
plause, showing how completely they ac-
corded with the feelings of the conven-
lion. Every appeal for the honest keep
ing of the governments pledges to its
creditors made the hall ring again. For
many a day we have not seen con-
vention of the republican party manifest
so deep feeling upon political issues, as
during the speeches OF yesterday and we
may also add that we never saw one
which wore more the air OF willingness
to enter the fight, and confidence of vic.
tory to come, than this same convention.
The platform of principles is sound TO
the core. 1t was tremendously adopted.
after the fullest consideration and delhi.
Grafton. We ask our readers to examine
it for themselves. The currency question
is made the most prominent, as that il
the issue which our opponents have fore
ed upon Us.
And now that the State Convention has
so admirably started the campaign on the
part oithe republicans, let the good work
of enlightning the people, stamping out
the greenback heresy, and organizing for a
glorious victory in September go directly
and bravely on. Look to and fight for the
success oil the general ticket, and particu-
iarly see that your best and most popular
republicans are nominated for re presenta-
tives to the Legislature, and supported
with all the strenglh that can be-com-
manded Ia their favor.