The Portland daily press., 1882-06-30
HOUSE.
POLITICAL


HARRISBURG, June 29.-Genersl Clark was
nominated for Secretory of State by acclama-
ton, and j. s. Africa for Secretary OF Internal
Affair M. T. Elliot was nominated for Con-
gresham at Large. Malcom Hay in speech
declined to allow his name to be put in NOM
ination. Adjourned.
Vermont State Democratic Convention.
MONTPELIER, June 29.-The State conven-
tion was called to order BY Hiram Atkins,
chairman of the State committee, and r. w.
Redington of Rutland was nominated as tenn.
porary chairman; Fl. W. Martin of Benning-
ton was nominated for temporary secretary.
The organization was made permanent. The
usual vice presidents and committees were ap-
pointed. George e. Eaton of Danville was
nominated for Governor by rising vote unan-
imously. e. N. Bullard of Swanton was nom
mated for Lieutenant Governor unanimously;
Willard M. Gay of West Randolph was nomi-
mated for Treasurer without opposition. Mr..
Eaton briefly addressed the convention.
A State committee was chosen of one from
each county. The committee on resolutions
reported as follows: The Democrats of YER
mont in convention assembled make the fol-
lowing declaration Of principles: 1. We favor
a tariff for revenue with just determinations
favoring agricultural, industrial and CONNER
cial interests of the whole country. 2. We
favor reform in civil service which shall re-
produce the Jeffersonian test for office hold
ing, viz, honesty, capability and faithfulness,
repudiatlng mere partizan services as qualifi-
cations for office. 3. We favor one currency
for the people, alike gold and silver or its
equivalent. A. We favor the strictest economy
in the expenditures of the state and nation and
the continuance of the policy which the Dem
ocratic party initiated and compelled the Re-
pubic2nS of Vermont to adopt by which the
expenses of the country and state are largely
reduced. 8. We favor such state l9glslatl IN
as shall foster and develop the agricultural,
commercial, educational and manufacturing
interests of the state 6. We favor the law of
the last legislature relative to such taxation
with such amendments as is necessary to make
it more effective and just in its operation.
Z. We denounce the political assessment policy
inaugurated by the Republican party. 8. We
favor cheap postage and we believe that with
an honest and efficient administration OF the
post Office department the present rates of
postage may be safely reduced. 9. We favor a
Free full, fair ballot and an honest count in
the north as we'll as in the south and denounce
as a crime the intimidation of voters 10 any
form. 10. We denounce the Republican party
for its claiming to be the party of purity.
route mail conspirators, and insist upon the
fullest punishment of the guilty horde. II. We
denounce the Republican party as party
OF the monied Lower and monopolies OF the
country and for legislating largely in the in
terests of the rich. The two remaining resolu-
tions relate to local matters. The resolutions
were adopted and the convention adjourned.
Temperance in Iowa.
BURLINGTON, June 29.-The Hawkeye has
reports from 60 counties and concludes that
the prohibition amendment has in those coun-
ties only net majority OF 1894 or even less.
Congressional Nominations.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. June 29.-The Demo-
Gratis at Rockville nominated James E. Lamb
for Congress yesterday.
CHICAGO, June 29.-The Republican Con-
gcessional convention of the eighth district
renominated Hon. W. P. Hepburn.
Kansas Republican Convention.
TOPEKA, June 29.-The Republican State
convention met this morning. After the
adoption of platform the convention pro-
ceeded to ballot for four Congressman On
the second ballot Judge Is. r. Peter was Sc
lected on the third E. N. Morrill,, Lewis Ham
back and B. W. Perkins were selected.
Michigan Prohibitionists.
JACKSON, Mich, June 29.-The Prohibition
State convention nominated for Governor
Daniel P. Sagendorph; Lieutenant Governor,
VIM. G. Brown; Secretary of State, 81. L.
Loury; Treasurer, e. l.. Brewer; Land Com
missioner, Il. G. Newell. The platform:
Thanks to the members of the legislature who
favored the prohibition amendment, and the
ballot is demanded for women.