Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-06-19
DISCUSSION OVER THE PLATFORM
THE STATE COMMITTEE.

was done until when the different county delega-
tons began to assemble in ifferent parts of the
building, to agree upon their candidate for com
mittees etc.
At quarter past ten the delegates were mostly
seated, the large hall being but partially filled.
Within the past three or four years there has been
marked improvement in the appearance of the
de legates to the democratic state convention, and
this like that of last y ear, presents fine set Of
faces.
AT half-past ten John d. Anderson, chairman OF
the state committee, called the convention to or
der and nominated Charles w Larabes of Bath
as temporary chairman.
Bion Wilson Of Augusta, and +. b. Cram of
DeeIing, were nominated as secretaries.
Mr.. Larabee spoke at some length, abiding to
the counting in of Hayes, and saying that we in
tend to abide by the result, but lauding the pres
ent investigation by which the truth may he
known. Hereafter he thought all these questions
should he settled within the constitution. The
action of the electoral commission was the natu.
raj outgrowth OF the Grant illustration, in
which the southern states were kept in state of
vassasse. The day is past when all question rs
can be answered by waving bloody shit. He
honored true soldiers, but despsed bummers.
Democrats demand the administration of the gov
eminent for the people aud not for government,
and a settled financial policy, SO that the people
can be secure by receiving compensation for their
labor.
Voted that the state committee be constituted
committee on credentials.
While waiting for the committee on credentials
the chairman called upon some one to address the
meeting, and many distinguished gentlemen were
called for, all of whom proved absent or declined
to respond. Up to this time no one has occupied
the platform except the officers of the convention
and reporters.
At eleven O'Clock the committee on credentials
came upon the platform, and Mr.. Iersey of Ban
gor, reported 1O3 delegates present, as follows :
Aroostook IL Androscoggin 63 Cumberland
1872; Franklin %; Hancock 26; Kennebec Ga /;
Knox AZ, Lincoln p Oxford So Penobscot Il
Piscatsquis 10; Sagadshoc 80; Somerset CO.
Waldo "a; Washington %; York 100.
A recess of ten minutes was then taken.
The county delegations TO select candidates at
ll.30 reported list of vic presidents and com
mitees follows
The following were appointed committee on
resolutions:
Androscoggin-J. S. Lyford, Lewiston.
Aroostook-.J P. Donworth, Houlton.
Cumberlp nd-Wm. ii. Clifford. Portland
Franklin. S. Milhken, Farmugtou
Observation-Disclosures Young, Ellsworth.
kenue bec-E. +. Pishury, Augusta.
knox-Olver Ous, Rockland
Lincoln-Joseph Tucker, Wiscasset.
Oxfori-D. Il. Hastings, Fryeburg.
Penobscot-N. Wilson, Orono.
Plscataquis-A, W. Robinson Dover
Sagadahoc-W. S. Hsgar, Richmond.
Somerset-Albert Moore, North Arson.
Waldo-L. ii. Murch, Belfast.
Wsshington-A. McNichol, Calais.
York-Edward Eastman, Saco.
The following is the state committee
Androscoggin-Nahum Morrill,.
Aroostook-Jsmes Doyle, Caribou.
Cumberland-Edmund Dana. Portland.
Frankln-S. Clifford Belcher, Pennington.
Hsncock-John b. Dunn, Ellsworth.
kennebec-E. +. Pillsbury, Augusta.
knox-John Bird, Rockland.
Lincoln Charles Weeks, Newcastle.
OXfurd-A. S. Kimbali, Waterford.
Penobscoi-C. II. Hersey, Bangor.
Piscatsquis-A. j. Chase, Sebec.
Sagadshoc-Dr Abel Libby, Richmond.
Somerset-W ID. HAYDEN Madison.
Waldo-L. H. Murch, Belfast.
Wsshington-A. NJ Nichols Calais.
York-lIampden Fairfield, Saco.
The temporary organization was then made
permanent
Voted all resolu, ions be referred to the commit
tee on re solutions without debate.
The committee on resolutions asked for time
and at l245, the convention adjourned until 100
o. clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION
In the afternoon, the delegates we're promptly
in attendance at | 80 o'clock, but the committee
on resolutions being still in earnest debate, the
convention was not called to order until two
o'clock.
Many delegates being anxious to return home
ii was voted 10 proceed at once to ballot for
didate for governor, and a committee of seven
was chosen TO receive, sort and count the votes
The ballot was interrupted by the entrance of the
committee on resolutions, who through Z. F
Pillsbury, reported as follows
Resolved, That we still hold to the principles of
the national democratic party as announced in lis
conventions, and supported by its press for the
last ten years, and wherein we demanded,
Frst-Psyment of the bonded debt of the Unit
ed States a. rapidly as practicable.
Second-No further issue of government bonds
whereby equal taxation with the other property of
the country IS avoided, for we believe that equal
taxation Of every species of property according to
its real value, including government bonds is due
alike 10 the monied and labor interests of the
country, and consistent with democratic principles
which sbhor privilege, and know class, condi-
ton section.
Thrd-That we are opposed to rredeemable
currency, but believe in currency for the govern
ment and people, the aborer and Office holder. the
pensioner aud soldier, the producer and bond
holder We are opposed to the present national
banking system, and favor the gradual substitu-
ton of greenbacks for national Usnk bills.
Fourth-We fully endorse the action of the ma
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