The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-09-21

harmonious spirit Let that spirit continue 10
reign after our work here is concluded This
is no time for faction Or for pushing particular
interests. When the flag fell from Sumter,
when the Union was in danger, men did not
stop to quarrel over this issue or that. One
question only was asked of every man: Are you
for the Union? If you are, then come with us,
and we will fight shoulder to shoulder. Here,
today, we are confronted by an issue which
overshadows all other questions. Our State
has been slandered and disgraced. Her hon.
ored name has been dragged through all the
newspapers in the land, coupled with calum-
nies issuing from the executive chamber,
which are as infamous as they are fslse. Our
State administration has been seized for spoils,
and used, as far as is possible, to subserve the
personal ends and purposes OF vaulting am
bition, which aims only at personal aggrandize-
ment. The government of the city OF Boston,
whence these elements hold complete sway,
presents spectacle which makes every good
citizen blush. Shall this system, now flour
ishing rankly in your capital, be fastened up
on the State to prey upon the offices and mon
ey of the people, and debauch and demoralizs
our politics?
There may be more important matters than
decent government and the honor of the State.
II there are, do not know them, for these
principles lie at the foundation Of free and CIV
iliZed society, we'll as of progress and reform.
The character of our administration and the
honor Of our State are in danger now, and their
peril outweighs everything else with all pa
triotic men, who will put aside every other
question until the great wrong done to Massa-
chusetts has been righted.
AN ELOQUENT CHARACTERIZATION OF BUTLER.
From the speech of Col. Charles r. Goldman,
president of the convention:
One man has led this crusade against the
fair fame of Massachusetts, man, conspicu-
GUS always, of great audacity, Of ready wit, Of
voluble and copious speech, and of restless
personal ambition; a man of national notorie-
ty sure, II not of national reputation, who has
often solicited, and sometimes obtained the
votes of the people, but who has never been
able to retain them long; legislator identified
with congressional raids upon the treasury;
politician who has proposed to the people Of
the United States to repudiate their honest
debts, and so to make their great and solvent
country by-word and Kissing among the ma
tions of the earth; major general, whose
most valuable services were as provost mar
shall and never as leader of men, and whose
successes were those of sutler, and not Of q
strategist.
HOW UNANBnTY WAS SECURED.
[Speech of Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Gentlemen Delegates:
An informal ballot for the office Of Governor
has been taken, aud / have heard my own
name pronounced as second though at long
interval, among the candidates who have been
voted for by you. A few days ago 1 consd-
cred that 1t was proper for me, in view Of the
fact that my own name had frequently been
mentioned in connection with the nomination,
to write letter, in which took occasion to
say what sincerely meant.-that it see med to
me this was year and an occasion when all
minority candidates should keep out OF the
way, and stay out Of the way, of those upon
whom the popular voice was evidently center
ing. As the result of the withdrawal of q can
didate towards whom L will frankly confess
that my own choice turned, few of you have
seen fit to vote for me in a manner, after hav-
ing written that letter, which could not have
been more agreeable to any mans feelings.
Nevertheless, L am confident that there is but
one feeling among us all today. We have
one object in view; we have one end to attain.
During the past year our beloved and mother
Commonwealth has been assailed as she never
was assailed before, by him swho shocld have
been the first TO defend her. lApplause.l
That man we propose to say at the polls shall
no longer be officer of ours. Applause. To
that end one thing only is needed, and that Is
absolute unanimity among those who think as
we do, and who believe that the mother Com
monwealth has been cruelty maligned and
traduced. Therefore feel that am safe in
saying that speak the voice, not only OF every
man who cast his vote for me, but OF every
man who cast his vote for every other minority
candidate, when move you, sir, that the bal
lot which has Just been taken be declared a
formal ballot, and that Mr.. Robinson be pro-
nounced by acclamation the candidate Of this
convention.
SPEECH OF MIR. ROBINSON ACCEPTING THE
NOMINATION.
Gentlemen of the ConUention:
1t is my great honor that stand here to-
day in your presence, obedient to your bidding
to receive the information Of my nomination
as candidate for the exalted office OF the "su-
preme executive magistrate" OF this Common
wealth. daughter and applause.l DouDly
sensible Of your generous consideration, beg
to assure you that the measure Oh my grail
tude far outruns my power OF expression. IL
cannot be possible that there is single person
-. L. xor.fs, l.. Al. nf
State who believes that out of nay seeking or
my ambition or my desire, the action OF this
convention has in any wise proceeded. Zap
plause) Unless greatly mistake the public
found to be politically unhealthy for self-con.
stituted candidates (prolonged laughter and
applause. A voice, "Put it in the Globe, De-
crow" Mr.. Robinson: 81 should like very
much to finish the sentence if you will allew
me-" Silence follows self-constituted candi-
dates who covet the places of dignity and pow
or for personal ends. (Applause.) L assure
you it would be far more agreeable to my feel
ings were permitted to unite with you IN the
nomination and election of some other OF the
many abler and worthier and more distin-
guished citizens of the State, whose name
would be full guarantee OF victory.
We recognize the exigencies OF the hour.
We cannot overrate the Importance OF the I'M
pending conflict. 1t ia your duty to command.
l count it mine to obey. Applausel. with
danger threatening US at every door, personal
preferences have no right to silence the call TO
duty. The great party whose representatives
you are, stands united and enthusiastic for the
restoration and redemption of the honor of our
beloved commonwealth. Thousands OF your
fellow-citizens, independent of personal associ-
ations, are eager to join in the contest Tor the
overthrow of corruption and misgovernment
in State affairs. And 1 read the temper incor-
rectly if the advanced sentiment OF the day is
to be satisfied with anything less then honest,
consistent and thorough devotion to the public
welfare and to the absolute destruction OF per-
sonal politics; to the furtherance OF every
measure that is born of sincere reform and for
the sesurity of the highest liberty, and right,
and privilege, equal before the law to every
citizen.
Massachusetts, has no ruling classes. She
will not tolerate a dictator. Applause.I Let
us place our standard so high that it shall be
radiant with the promise OF honor, OF dignity,
of disinterested public service, OF security OF
the rights of all, even to the humblest and the
lowlest [applausel, who may have their
dearest possession in the dignity of American
citizenship. With the discussion of the issues
that prominent at the present time will
not tarry. You have been instructed in words
of wisdom and fearlessness to-day, and with
q declaration of principles sound, wise, direct,
and progressive, and there can be no doubt Of
the voice of this convention for the restoration
of the dignity and honor of the State. So,
gentlemen OF the convention, thanking you
for the high honor, taking it with its burdens
and its strife, come to say to you that make
common cause with you lapplsusel, and as you
will 1t, am ready to take my stand in that
position where you shall determine my SER
vices shall be most efficient and valuable.
[App,suse.
The saber sense of Massachusetts will speak
in November, and that day will decree the abb
solute extinc, ION of the spoils system as con-
trolling our state politics, and bring us back to
the safe ground ii purity and liberty, the
right of every citizen and the guarantee that
the ofice-holder is but the servant of the
great people, obedient IT, the trust, and ready
to return 1t to the keeping of those who gave
it, Applause.
CHARACTER OF THE CANDIDATE.
From the Boston Advertiser,
In his private life, as a citizen and Congress-
man, he is free from any accusations, and has
the positive qualities of industry, integrity
and great talents. His private character Is
most exemplary. He has lived all his active
life in Chicopee. During arecent visit there
an Advertiser political correspondent found no
enemies, but all his friends. He lives .quietly,
upon the income of handsome law practice,
surrounded by beautiful family, consisting
Of his wife, a son in Amherst College, and a
daughter of IA years, living at home. He never
uses liquor in any way, but as matter of prin-