Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-04

Resolved, That the volume of our money
should not vary with the chance production
of the precious metals or the caprice of cor
porations.
Resolved, That a graduated tax on incomes
is imperatvely demanded. to the end that the
capital of the country may equally bear its
burdens.
Resolved, that we oppose all subsidies or
lcgalized monopolics and denounce rs one Of
the highest crimes any corruption of the bal
lot box.
Resolved, That we favor few and simple
laws and those vigorously enforced
Resolved, That we hereby denounce Com
munism in all its forms
Adopted unanimously.
Scion Chase then briefly addressed the
convention, briefly urging that the financial
policy be put at the head of the issues
F. NJ. Fogg followed also opposing the
platform.
w. II. IIersey of Camden proposed recon-
sideration of the vote Of adoption
1t was decided that the report was accepted
but not adopted.
Perry moved to amend by putting the fl
nancial panks at the heed of the platform.
Adopted.
1t was then moved to take up the resolu-
tions singlv
DR. l.. j. Crooker of Augusta favored the
report of the committee.
+. II. Cove of Bidleford said there was
clear majority for all the resolutions, and he
was willing to allow them to be taken up
sngly.
Plastcd of Lincoln warned them against
choking off discussion. This was not the on
ly mistake the convention had made.
Benson of Newport wished to know if
there was anything under the meal. The
eyes of the country are upon us. Let us
consider the resolutions and if any one is
wrong kick it out.
Sullivan of Westbrook wanted no choking
off.
+. r. Pierce of Auburn and Levi V. Pat
ten d Bangor followed excitedly, and confu-
sion reigncd which was quoted by Uncle So
Ion, who proposed the chairman should read
the resolutions as amended, and that the
convention should then adopt them as a
whole. "And them" he said 'you will find
the head on the right end
Capt Black of the committee read the res
olutions, which as amended commence,
THAT the increase of coin Indebtedness"
etc.
Great confusion followed, many trying to
speak.
1t was then moved to strike out the first
and last resolutions.
Amid yells it was stated that neither the
mover or secondcr belonged to the conven-
ton one excited orator adding 'Nor are they
citizens of Maine, Twenty speakers rose at
once. Everyone on the platform were
their feet and the audience rose.
The band struck up kellers American
Hymn, which quoted the excitement, after
which the resolutions were adopted with
yell.
motion was made to proceed to ballot,
and the whole convention rose to address the
house The difficulty was surmounted by
the Campaign Glee Club striking up 1--WE
are bound for victory"
The convention then proceeded to ballot.
Chaos succeeded for time, protests rising
above the din that many outsiders had en-
tered the hall, with the intention of voting.
Many speakers wildly gestculated. One
solemn delegate succeeded in being heard to
say, I'm the name of God, keep still"
The band again struck in, overpowcring
| the tumut.
While the committee to count the ballots
cast was out, Hon. Geo, W. Ladd NJ. c.. add
dressed the convention, congratulatng them
on the independence displayed. which demon
stratcd that no machine was running it. He
denounced Sherman, who was preparing with
the power of the treasury and army to OPP
press the people. Sherman had sold 1870
millions of per cents in one day to blood
suckers who were choking the country, and
he should be impeached.
Hayes was a worthy man, but Sherman is
the real President and is laying his plans to
succeed to his place He pictured the pow
erty of the country.
He then went into the currency question.
He would tell secret. The President will
and bankers had determined to change the
character of our institutions.
The committee to count ballots for gov
ernor reported Joseph l.. Smith of Oldtown
had S5l Scion Chase, A. Mr.. Smith
declared the nominee.
Adjourned.