Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-08-05

1855. In other words the annual income OF
savings banks depositors in Maine ID larger
now than their total property in the banks
was twenty-five years ago. The interest to-
day is larger than the principal was when the
Republican. came into power.
This wealth is largely distributed moreover.
In 1857 there were less than five thousand
depositors in the Savings Banks In 1889
there are nearly ninety thousand. In State
with only the population we have, TINS
exhibit is remarkable and shows condition
of comfort and thrift not surpassed by many
communities on the globe. With deposit
of ready cash in National Banks and Savings
Banks already amounting to forty millions OF
dollars, and increasing rapidly every week,
it will be hard to convince the People OF
Maine that the financial system under which
this result has been attained is unfavoraoie
to their interests. The Tariff. the Internal
Revenue, the Currency, have been regulated
by Republican Administrations, and 1t Is IDLE
for empirical economists to oppose 1t win
extravsgant theories, or to attempt to sup
plant it by visionary plans of finance. Laws,
however wise. can do nothing against the
idleness and improvidence of the People.
But the people of Maine are industrious ana
provident, and wise laws have aided them.
They are sober. earnest and thrift
tv. Intemperance has steadily decreased In
the State since the first enactment OF the
Prohibitory Law, until now it can be saio
with truth that there is no equal number OF
people in the AnglO-Saxon world among
whom so small an amount of Intoxicating
liquor is consumed as among the six hundred
and fifty thousand inhabitants of Maine.
Personal discussion of candidates, in the
presence of really important political issues,
sinks below the notice of the intelligent voter.
1t is pertinent and fair to say, however, that
the ticket presented by the Republicans of
Maine is one of exceptional excellence. No
man better fitted for the Governors chair
could be found in the State than Frederic ROBBIE.
Long accustomed to public life, thoroughly
intelligent on all matters pertaining to the
interest of the State, of the highest personal
character, he combines every requisite for
the honorable position of Chief Executive.
The four gentlemen who are presented for
Representatives in Congress. will constitute,
if elected, as strong a delegation as ever
went from Maine. Two of them are already
distinguished by honorable service, and the
others are known throughout the State as
possessing conspicuous ability and great apti-
tude for public affairs.
The Legislature to be elected will have the
important duty devolved upon it of appoint
ing Senator of the United States. Every
Republican knows in advance that he is vOt-
ing for Mr.. Frye, and that nothing is to be
left to the chance or uncertainty of a
caucus. 1t is worth the Jealous effort
of all who cherish Republican principles to
see that Names position in the Senate, now
so honorable and so strong, shall not be i'm
paired or imperiled by the result of the pend
ing election.
Our prospects are so promising, the sur
roundings of the Party in Maine are aus
picious, that we all have heart and courage
for the work of the campaign. Divisions that
distract Republicans elsewhere are unknown
among us, and it may be our happy fortune
by unity and victory. to set an example to
the Republican party of the whole country,
and thus to induce the harmony and cooper
alton which are indispensable to success.
sm very sincerely yours.
JAMES G.. BLAINE.