The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-04
AFTER THE CONVENTIONS.
What Some Of the Democrats Think of
Their Action.

A representative of the PRESS, in converse
ton with some of the Democrats, learned
what their ideas were about the twin conven-
ton held in Bangor, Tuesday last.
Mr.. j. S. Palmer, chairman of the District
Democratic Committee, thought the nominal
tion of Gen. Plaisted an excellent one, and
said that it was foregone conclusion long
ago that he would be the standard bearer in
the coming campaign. He considered that
only about 16 or II Democrats and they were
resident in Portland-were opposed to the
nomination. He thought it mistake that the
liquor plank was not inserted in the platform,
as it would have made some men more active
in party politics
Hon. W. L. Putnam thought that where
5000 Democrats voted for Garcelon last year,
while they refused to vote the Fusion ticket,
this year there would be at least 6C00 in the
western part of the state who would refuse to
vote for Plaisted. In the eastern part of the
state he thought there would be but little
change in the vote. He thought if Grant was
nominated he would get almost as large vote
in Maine as Blaine, because Blaine would
throw himself into the canvass, and all the
machinery OF the city would follow suit. The
leading office-holders, said he, are Grant men,
Goddard in the post office, and Morrill, in the
custom house. Mr.. Putnam was in favor of
local option although he had not given much
attention to that subject.
Mr.. H. w. Gage thought the conventions at
Bangor had proved a humbug. He thought
majority of both the Democratic and Green
back parties would fuse on Plaisted but they
would, at the best, only come out as they did
last fall with the Republicans having plu-
rality. To do this they must make better
showing than had yet been exhibited. He
didn't believe Plaisted could be elected. He
thought if Blaine was nominated at Chicago
there would be virtually no contest in the
state. He could command majority of from
1900 to 10000.
Mr.. W. M. Sargent said the Democrats were
divided as to what they had better do. The
Greenbackers offered very powerful sop to
the Democrats to induce them to give up the
idea of calling convention, after the sPresi-
Dental election, to nominate separate candi-
date for governor. This offer was that the
Democrats should have all seven Presidential
electors If the offer was accepted they might
possibly drop the state fight and sail in to
carry Maine ON the Presidential election. As
far as the liquor question was concerned it was
mutually understood the various counties
should decide as to that matter for themselves.
Portland Light Infantry.
The Portland Light Infantry celebrate their
seventy-seventh anniversary Saturday, June 5,
(the 9th occurring on Sunday, at Spurwink
The Honoraries and invited guests will take
carriages from the armory, while active men,
bers will march to the bridge, where carriages
will be found awaiting them. The time for
starting has been fixed at eight o'clock, and all
are requested to be there sharp at that hour
The committee have made arrangements for
what they trust will prove the pleasantest oc-
casion this time-honored organization has ever
enjoyed ADJUSTMENTS of various kinds have
been prepared for, consisting of target shooting
by the active members for company badge and
by the Honoraries for suitable prizes base
ball, foot ball. and drill for position of sergeant
of the company. The dinner will be prepared
by Capt. Mitchell, whose well-known reputa-
ton is a sufficient guarantee for its quality
Observing their anniversary the fifth, the COM
pany hope to escape the rain that usually
greets them the sixth.