Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-06
Republican State Convention.
HARMONIOUS MEETING.
The Anti ConkIing Delegates Large
Iy in the Majority.
SENATOR MILLER PRESDB.
pnasident Arthur Warmly Endorsed.
chauney n. Dspex Elected 4 Permanent

NV York, Oct. 5. The republican state
convention was called to order at il.Io, oy
ex-senator Thomas C. Plat. The academy
vas crowded, and delegates from all parts OF
the State were present. Bev. Dr. nay
.bings delivered the prayer. He prayed
that All hearts might feel the discipline OF
the shadow of the great national sorrow. ana
answer it with . high patristism and noble
devotion; that harmony might rule anu Tue
convention guided by wisdom. Inc scene
in the Academy as Chairman Piatt caiieo
the convention to order is unpreceoented IN
the history of the politics of the state. i ne
Academy was completely nlled- Ihere
-ere seyeral hundred ladies present. and the
ouality and behavior of the audience was ex-
ceed;nvlv 6ne. 1t looked more like NATL
nee than q political convention. During the
roll call the proceedings were marked with
extreme decorum. The place seemed to
have . quieting influence on the contending
factions. There are probably over 1000 per-
sons present. After prayer the roll was
called. Curtis of st. Lawrence gave notice
there we're contending delegations. NO
notice was taken of this announcement, as
the question of contested delegates will be
settled by the committee on credentials.
On the call of Platt's name as delegate
there was immense cheering The name OF
C.. NJ. Depew on the other side vas called
few minutes afterwards. and was received
with tremendous cheers. Geo.. Bliss was
named in the list for New York, and George
w. Curtis from Richmond county. Afterthe
roll call, Speaker Sharpe proposed the name
of Frank Hiscock for temporary chairman.
His speech was very laconic, but was colby
received. Hiscock. with considerable
warmth, declined. Theo. NJ. POmeroy then
proposed that Hiscock's name has been pro-
posed against his wishes, that Senator War
ner Miller be temporary chairman.
On this, amid great cheering, ayes and nos
were ordered George Bliss demanded that
the rules of the assembly apply to the con-
ventiOn.
The vote was then taken. The total vote
was 4SS-298 being cast for Warner Miller
Garfield republican,, 1870 for HiscOck; Mil
ler's majority, los. This announcement was
received with applause, as it indicates the
anti onkling majority.
Miller was escorted to the platform and
introduced BY Plat, amid great applause.
Chairman Miller then addressed the cOnven-
ton. He began his address by reference to
the death of the President and the sorrow of
the country at its irreparable loss, and re-
counted the late Presidents services and
great ability. Whilst we mourn the untimely
taking of Of James A. Garfield, [applause],
and whilst our hearts linger around the new
made grave upon the shores of the Western
lakes, we are recalled by the stern activities
of this world, ard are reminded that life is
real, life is earnest. We leave the mysteries
of the past few weeks with that God who has
so wonderously guided this republic from its
beginning, and We address ourselves to the
issues of the hour. First, we should begin
q united and harmonious support to him who
under the constitution has succeeded to that
high Office, prolonged applause]. We know
President Arthur.
Senator Madden then proposed three cheers
for President Arthur which were given.
Chairman Miller then continued, saying:
l say we know President Arthur as lively
republican and we know him a. New York
republican, Is one of us, who has ever been
first and foremost in sustaining the princi-
Piles Of our party. 1t is but fit and proper
then, fellow republicans. that we give him
the pledge of our sympathy and support.
republicans here today, laying down the arms
of faction, all warfare, and taking up the
arms Of the old republican party as we have
known it for twenty years. Applause.
The convention was again called to order
at $50 P. NJ. The committee on contested
seats reported, recommending the unseating
of seven sitting delegates. In six other con-
tests, they decided in favor of the sitting
delegates. The report also states that the
list of contesting delegates were presented
to them for every district in New York
These delegations were admitted by being
elected by organizations outside of the regu-
lar organizations, and the committee de-
cided against the claims of the contestants 1t
recommends the reorganization of the party
in New York city be undertaken at once
Among the delegations unseated is q Conk-
ling delegation from the first district of
Oneida. So much of the report as relating
to contests was adopted. The recommenda-
ton concerning the reorganization Of the
party in New York city was postponed
Chauncey NJ. Depew was elected permanent
chairman. Mr.. Depew's presence on the
platform was the signal for an outburst of
applause. FEs tE8
The resolutions deplore the incalculable
calamity in the death of the late President,
and cherishing in memory his brave simple,
manly character; inspired By his lofty aims
and unsulied life, and impressively warned
by the circumstances of his assassination.
we pledge ourselves anew to the great ma
tional objects to which the late President
was devoted, and which are now be.
queathed to the party that he so periodically
served, and Of whose name and fame he was
so justly proud. Resolutions further express
entire confidence in the ability, integrity and
patriotic intentions of Chester A. Arthur.
and believe that he will carry out
views expressed by him in his Inauguration
address and that his Inauguration be in line
with that of his lamented predecessor. in ac-
cord with the clearly defined principles and
policy of the republican party, and in har-
mony with the just expectations of those who
gave him their suffrage for the high and re-
sponsibls ONCE 10 which he was elected. We
tender TO him our entire conhdence and cord
ial support. Ii recites the triumphs Of the
republican management Of the national finan-
ces and reduction ofinterest on the public debt
and state, while the surplus revenue justify
reduction Of taxes At an early day, and this
duty, Congress should approach with due re-
gard to the protection Of American industry
and with the ain: to reduce the number Of
tax gatherers and an occasion for offensive
and costly litigations and declare those who
conspire to rob the government are the worst
enemies to the party to which they belong:
and pledges President Arthur earnest support
in every effort for the enforcement Of the
civil service reform; recognising - We do
the fact that abuses in connection with the
dispensation Of ofhcial patronage NAV be
largely eliminated, if not wholly removed bv
wise and practicable methods Of administrs-
ton; thanks to Gov Cornell foy HE evc>l