Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-19
From the Bangor Wing and Courier.
Mr.. Hale on the Situation.

Hon. Eugene Hale reached this city last
evening, on his way home, and was inter
viewed on the situation, expressing himself to
us very freely. He is pleased with the NOM
ination of Milliken in the district formerly
represented by himself. and regards him as
able and eminently qualified for the place. 1t
will afford him pleasure to give him his hear
ty and earnest support in the coming cam
paign.
In regard to the results of the Republican
National Convention, Mr.. Hale said The
Blaine men accomplished everything they
undertook except the nomination of their can
didate. They broke down the rule of the
| three Senators. and showed that a National
| could not be domineered over like State co.,
| ventions in New York, Pennsylvania and
| Illinois. We broke the unit rule and forbade
| il in future conventions, and established the
great republican principle Of District repre-
| sentation. In the critical time Of the cOnven-
ton we defeated the third term, and secured
| the nomination of man who, next to Blaine,
was our choice. Mr.. Garfield is personally
very acceptable, both to Mr.. Blaine and his
friends. | have served six years with Gener-
| III Ill COUiIulttteS, aIu sat Nv his sue
in the House, and know him to be able, in
incorruptible, and one Of our greatest. and
most cultivated and accomplished Statement
His nomination is an eminently fitting one by
the republican party at this time. He will
1 unite the party. and when elected will have
an administration set on high plane, without
making any pretension to superior virtue.
| He knows the public men of the country
thoroughly, and will draw the best of them
about him. He is industrious, earnest. and
desires to do things in high and noble way
He will not awaken the same kind of mmed-
late enthusiasm that Mr.. Blaine would, but
his strength will keep growing; and long be-
fore November. the American people will be
seen to have set their minds determinedly in
favor of his election.
In regard to the Maine campaign, Mr.
Hale said Il look for another hot fight in
Maine, but have no doubt as to the result.
The people of the State refused to let it be
stolen last winter. and they won't put any
pc er back into the hands of the men who
attempted the theft. Maine has been for
twenty years dead set against democracy
There is nothing in the present condition tc
make our people 90 back on the principles
; which they have held for many generation
We ought to give ten thousand majority il
September. and end fusion and demOcrac,
and greenbackism in the State once for ALL
Concerning Senator Blaine, Mr. Hale
, said MIR. Blaine is by no means disturbed
at the result of the National Convention
While hopeful of the nomination. he was BY
no means sanguine and there is nothing which
man can do that he will not be found doing
to help elect Garfield and Arthur. He will
be at home in about two weeks, and will
manage the Maine campaign. as usual. afte
| which he will 60 into the States where hi
, help is most needed. He has had defeats be
fore now, and crosses, but isn't man {,
sulk in his tent.
. Mr.. Hale is on his way to his home il
Ellsworth, where he hopes for q few weeks o
rest and quiet, after which he will go into tn,
campaign, and continue until election