Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-10
OUR STATE PLATFORM.

Resolred, That the Republicans ofMaine,
BY their delegates assembled In this Con-
vention, endorse the platform adopted
by the National Republican Convention
held at Chicago. and pledge their best en-
deayors to the support and success OF the
principles therein laid down-principles
breathing the spirit by which the Republic
can party has always been actuated and
through the asceudancy OF which the Ma
, ton has been honored and prospered.
Resolred, That the nomination of James
A. Garfield, Of Ohio, as the candidate OF
the Republican party for President, and
Chester A. Arthur, OF New York, as Vice
President OF the United States, meet our
hearty appreciation, though we hoped for
the nomination of Names distinguished
Senator, James G. Blaine, as the candidate
for President, we accept the result OF the
National Convention in good faith, and
pledge ourselves to labor Loyalty for
the noble candidates selected at Chicago TO
lead the Republicans in this campaign.
Resolred, That the Fusion party OF this
State has made for itself record so infa-
nous that every honest man OF every par
ty, should pray and work for its speedy
and complete overthrow. II came into
power with loud professions upon its lips
OF reform and superior honesty, and 1t was
driven out of power for giving to the
State the most dishonest and corrupt ad-
ministration ever known to our people. II
robbed the State Of treasure. and then at
tempted 10 steal the State Government. 1t
was not content with being voted out OF
power by the people at the polls, but tried
10 continue itself in control Of the Govern
ment by most outrageous frauds and for
geries, and other acts subversive Of the
rights Of the people and the destruction Of
popular government. 1t placed an armed
mob in the State House, and brought Us to
the brink of civil war. Our most honora-
BILE citizens were spurned with contempt
from the door ofthe Council Chamber, when
they sought there redress OF their griev-
ances. Men who were not elected were
counted-in TO seats In the Legislature, and
men who were elected were counted-out.
Instead OF endeayoring to give effect to
the will Of the people as expressed by the
ballot, a'systematic, deliberate, wicked
conspiracy was entered into TO set aside
the result Of the popular election and Gre
ate q fraudulent government. The Cover
nor whom they elected paid out thousands
OF dollars of the public money while In Of
fce, without authority, and after his term
had expired he still kept thousands OF dol
lars In his possession, 10 distribute to the
tools who aided him in his nefarious oper-
atoms. These infamous acts are known
10 all our citizens; they confront and
shame Maine men wherever they travel In
other States. Unless We desire to have
them repeated and the disgrace Of them
cling to US the honest voters, the ''plain
people" OF Maine must stand up at this
election and stamp the party responsible
for them with overwhelming defeat and
reprobation at the polls.
Resotred, That experience has demon
strated the wisdom OF the policy Of prohi.
bition, as auxiliary to the temperance re-
form, and as contributing to the material
wealth, kapRiness and prosperity OF the
game a. one of the cardinal principles Of
the Republican party Of Maine.
RESOLVED, That We are heartily in favor
OF the amendment of the Constitution pro.
viding for the election Of Governor by
plurality vote, and recommend its adoption.
Resolved, That We hail with pleasure the
second nomination Of Danl Z. Davis as the
Republican candidate for Governor OF
Maine. He has proved himself honest,
incorruptible, able and popularI snd we
again place the standard Of the Republican
party in his hands, feeling assured that he
will give his best efforts to carry 1t to vio-
tory and it will be successful by an old
time Republican majority,