Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08
From the Belfast Journal.
ANOTHER GREENBACK ORGAN ON


inwardness of the Portland convention,
the Grading tricksters and politicians"
whose schemes were thus brought TO light
have charged that the Chronicle has sold
out to the Republicans. If this be true,
the Republicans must have also bought the
Nelc Era, of Portland, for il devotes four
columns Of its last issue TO the managers
of the Portland convention, and denounceS
them even more vigorously than Chase's
Chronicle has done. 1t says
During the past two weeks we have learned
many things OF which we had previously been
ignorant; have had confirmed many suspi-
cions until with the deepest sorrow, we are
compelled to admit that the proof OF the cap
turo OF our convention and the machine OF the
greenback party by a ring composed OF the
most despicable element In the old party Is
Overwhelmingly convincing.
The Portland convention was captured by
ring in the interest OF scheming, wire pulling
politicians who have thus early In the history
of the party secured control OF its machinery
and plotted with democratic rtngsters To unite
the two parties on platform that ignores the
vital principles necessary 20 secure the pros
perity of our people.
Quite n number of noted speakers from
abroad had been announced 10 be present
and address the convention, and naturally
some surprise was manifested at their non
appearance. The Nelc Era now says that
they were not wanted because the ring did
not desire that "Sound greenback speeches
should be made" 1t says there were gen
tlemen present at the meeting in the even
ing after the convention, who were pre-
pared to speak, but who were refused
hearing OF Ladd's speech in the conycn-
tion and NJ the meeting, the Nc'r Era says
Judging from the favor shown to Mr.. Laid,
and the character OF his remarks, which were
foreign 20 the vital principles previously ad.
vOcAted by the party, but In perfect accord
with the platform that day adopted, 1t would
indicate a desire on the part OF the ring 10 *.
more rs much rs possible the principles which
the national party has been organized 10 pro-
mulgatc
That the convention had no voice i'm the
selection OF its officers was patent 10 all,
and the Nelr Era is quite correct in saying
that c. \. White appointed the Chairman
and Vice Presidents. The Noo Era char
acterizeS this performance As
Turning over the convention into the hands
OF an INSCRIPTIONS ring with Mr.. Rust prcsid
ing. the man who laborcd hard 20 defeat Mr.
Murchs election last ysar, and Is now schcm.
ing 20 secure nomination 10y the national
democratic party" 10 the otllcc Mr. Murch now
honOrs, after the present term expires. The
man who Tor the past year has insisted upon
the nationals adopting the party name OF ma
tiOnRl democrat, the man who was ignored 10y
his own county delegation on account OF his
democratic proclivities.
The Netc Eru is naturally indignant at
the treatment Scion Chase received, and At
the prominence accorded 20 Mr. Rust, who
was not the choice Of the convention
such was the stroke Of policy that ignored
the claims of the father of the grccnback party
of Maine 10 the position OF presiding officer, a
man who espOused grccnbackism when 10 cost
something TO do n, man who has lowered
high above the pines OF Maine In the sight Of
ali its citizens, and made his voice heard
uncle Solon's steers had n better reputation In
the cause OF financial reform than VIM. Rust.
WHY should Mr.. White look over one so con.
spicuous. and let his choice fall on one SO X
nobles The answer l. clear, there pro
grammc To be carried out and SOlun might not
work well IN ring. tool was wanted who
would not forget the democratic party. and
Mr Rust was a man whose interests and cNpcc
intions blended In both parties AMI hinged on
making one subscrvicnt 10 the other
The Ns,r Era closes It's review with the
following pertinent questions
Why has our state Committee refused 10 r..
spond 10 the generous offers OF pccuniRry aid
| from the Vest
why were there no uncompromising Green
back speakers from abroad and why were
those present refused an opportunity OF al
dressing the conventions
Why was Mr.. l.add favored with such an
evening" And why did lac confnc his remarks
| 10 the Democratic issues
why was "A delegate virtually converted into
a mass convention, when II WAS known that
the Democratic State Committee was present
for the purpose OF securing the adoption OF a
platform that moderately hard money demo
crats could stand upon; platform, 10 use
the language OF the Maine standard, "conscry-
ativc and well calculated Ia gain the confidence
OF candid and well meaning people"
Why did Mt White assume the responsibility
fuu usf 81 "a
aud then procure honest Mr.. Todd 10 move the
temporary be made the permanent organiza
tlon. against the wishes Of "A large majority OF
why was IL that certain members % the
state Committee were 80 sOlicitOus iu regard
to who should be placed upon the committee
ON platform and resolutions, aS 20 have their
men selected and nominated without any gcu.
cral consultation or consideration uy the coun-
u delegations,
why did President Rust refuse to entertain
several motions 10 amend the original motion
TO adopt the committees platform, thus pre-.
Guiding all discussion Of its merits,
Why was 10 that certain delegates with strong
Democratic procliviucs so rived and imncd.
md made such desperate efforts L. get their
hands ON Mr. Tulis, mover Ia consider the
platform plank by plaukt pid they design
forcihlc silcuciug OF that gentleman
Why did well.known democrats, who have
never made any prctCuCc OF entertaining the
grccnuACk idea, hut on the contrary nave AL
vocatcd coin basis and who now say that
democratic principles, oppose lis considcra-
tion 10y the convention
why aid President Rust put the motion TO
adopt the platform when two other motions
were, pending. aud should have been disposed
OF prcNiOu, TO entertaining the third And
why after putting the question of adoption,
which was family responded 10 except hy the
ring and sclfAppOintod delegates. or perhaps
Amounted by members OF the Democratic
State Committee. was there not m opportuu.
its offered FOR those opposed also 10 responds
Was there any design on the part OF the state
Committee or its chairman IN securing only
Congressman ladd To address the convention,
and WIS IL part OF their plan that the remarks
OF speakers should be confined To questions
that would meet the approval of the dcmoc'
mcyg
Is IL the design OF a ring 10 lay upon the shelf
such men as Solon Chase, T. H. Murch aud
others, who have been the pioneers and wheel
horses OF the financial reform NOV cment, and
substitute such parasites rs Brown, Pickard,
Rust, Croker and others who would sacrifice
the principles which have won forthc national
party the influence and power II now enjoys,
wouidbe traitors 10 the interests OF labor and
industrial progress, that they might secure the
cmOlumcnts of OfilceS
Why is II that chairman White objects TO
opening the campaign till into July;
Does he propose 10 fight the battle on state
issues, and As much ns possible ignore the
financial question, a was the design OF the
makers of the platform, which placed state
instead OF National issues at its head, but was
reversed by the convention after Uncle Solon
stepped upon IL with his cowhide boots;
These questions every honest greenbHcker
should consider: and should they serve TO open
their ewes 10 the fact that politicians are labor
ing TO shape the course OF our party movement
In their interest, and drag IL down 10 their
level our object is accomplished. should they
serve TO guard them against repetition Of
such coup.de-etat and secure open, honora-
ble popular rule in the future, we shall be well
compensated for our effort
Look out for your caucuses and county con-
yentions that are soon 10 occur.
spot the rngsters. Trust none but tried and
reliable men who are opposed TO utilization
with other parties. AfiiliatiOn means death to
our principles. Honorable defeat will give US
more strength in 1850 than dishonorHble vic