The Portland daily press., 1883-07-12

noon has been freely discussed tonight and
great diversity OF opinion exists as to the out.
come of the contests. There has been numer-
Gus private conferences OF the leaders OF the
different forces, but results could not be at
tgtned. The Rollins men were in session until
past midnight and determined TO stand by
their candidate. Secretary Chandler will re-
ceive about ten votes tomorrow. He de-
clined this evening or neither admitting or
denying that he is a candidate. He has beed
IN consultation with the Rollins leaders to-
nights
1t is stated that break will occur in Briggs
strength after the first ballot tomorrow. The
probabilities are that no election will occur
this week, although from the present condition
OF affairs, it will not be surprising il a choice
should be made at any time.
At a conference of the Rollins men, lasting
until O'Clock this morning, Mr.. Rollins decid-
ed TO issue the following letter:
CONCORD N. H., July II.
To Hon Gilman Marston, Aaron II. Stevens,
james f, Briggs, and James W. Patterson:
Gentlemen: AT a Republican conference OF
the members OF the Legislature, held June IA,
was nominated for candidate for U s. Sena-
tor. By virtue Of that nomination believed
| was entitled TO the support of every Republi-
can member of the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives. Twenty-Five ballots have been
taken with no choice. This fact makes it evil
dent that a portion of the Republican mem
bers persist in refusing to support the caucus
nominee.
Harmony in the party is very seriously
impaired, and seems to be in danger of perma-
nent division, II not absolute disruption OF the
organization. The Republican party has hon
ored me with its confidence for series of years
and have supported 1t faithfully, conscien-
tiously and to the best of my ability In the
some spirit Of devotion TO the party /
power to remove the difficuitiess without
regard to any personal consideration.
4 therefore propose to you, gentlemen, eace of
whom has received a considerable support
those who refuse to abide by the result of the
caucus that each OF us should Withdraw from
the contest and leave the field open to the fur
ther consideration af the party.
Upon receiving your assent to this proposal
will at once publicly and positively with
draw my acceptance af the nomination of the
caucus. Soliciting a reply at an hour not later
than Q q. m. Thursday, July II, / have the
honor to be
Your obedient servant.
L. III. ROLLINS.
A committee consisting of Senator Robinson
and Messrs. Whiiehouse Of Rochester and
Cutler of Peterboro were appointed to wait
upon the gentlemen.
The PennsyIvnnia Republican Cenven-
HARRISBURG, Pa, July IL. The convention
was called TO order at 12.15 by State Chairman
Cooper. The list Of delegates was read, and
the names OF a number of alternates Substitute
60. 1Het6 were no contested n6als. ten.
Lemuel Todd was elected temporary Chair
man. Five Secretaries were elected. Com
mittees on organization, resolutions, etc., were
chosen and recess taken.
The committee re assembled shortly after
p. M, and the committee on permanent organ
ization reported the name of John Cessna for
chairman with the usual list OF vice presidents
and secretaries. The report was adopted and
Mr.. Cessna, upon taking the chair, made an
address, congrstulating the committee upon
ftteaa rit of rOraxrc can
siod of Mr. Cessnss address the following
platform was unanimously adopted:
First-We unquaifediy approve and de-
mand the continuance OF the system OF protec-
tion TO home industry which has proved itself
TO be the basis of national Independence, an
incentive to industrial skill and development
and guarantee OF Just and adequate scale OF
wages for labor, and we denounce all attempts
TO reduce rates OF tariff below the level which
will accomplish these objects.
Second-That any surplus in the treasury
arising from redundant revenues should, after
paying the national debt as fast as its condition
permits, be contributed from time to time TO
the several States upon the basis of population,
10 relieve them from burdens Of local taxation
and provide means tor the education of their
people.
Third AS the deprecated trade dollar is
largely in the hands of our laboring people and
is disturbing element in the business of the
country, we declare it TO be the duty of Con-
gress to adopt such legislation as will insure its
full redemption and conversion into other coin
for circulation.
Fourth-We protest against the practice OF
foreign governments in aiding or enforcing en-
igrstian OF their pauper and criminal classes to
this country, and we call upon the general
government to take proper steps to prevent the
same.
Fifth The Republicans of Pennsylvania
most heartily endorse the wise and conserya-
tive administration of President Arthur, and
believe that his administrative policy has un-
der the circumstances done much TO secure the
present happy and prosperous condition OF the
country, aud thus we recognize in him faith
ful and worthy successor to our lamented mar
tyr President-James A. Garfield.
Sixth Heartily approves of the provision
made by the Republicans In Congress for giving
the patriot soldiers Of the late war prefer.
ence according to qualifications, for positions
under government. The soldiers and sailors,
their widows rnd orphans, have first claim on
the care, protection and gratitude Of the
American people.
Seventh-Command every effort 10 inaugu-
rate thorough and correct civil service re-
form In ali departments of the national and
State administrations.
Eighth-Requires that all offices bestowed
within the party shall be upon the basis of fit
ness; that competent and faithful officers shall
not be removed except for cause; and that the
ascertained popular will shall be faithfully car
ried out by those holding office by favor Of the
party.
Ninth That the Republican party is une
quivocaly committed to an economical admin
istration OF the affairs OF the commonwealth
abolition Of all taxes not required for the me-
cessites OF the State government. that all laws
to prevent fraud and waste should be rigidly
enforced, and faithful cace given to the multi
farious interests intrusted to the executive de-
partments of the government
Tenth-That the Republican party OF Penn
sylyania hereby pledges itself to secure the
passage Of such legislation as will tend to re-
form the government OF the State and its mu-
inequalities, and more particularly pledges it
self to provide for cities such reform charters
as will correct existing abuses and promote
good and economical government.
Eleventh-That the Democratic party in the
Legislature of Pennsylvania is responsible for
retarding the legitimate and necessary business
of the legislature, causing the calling of an ex-
ira session at an expense of more than $200000
and preventing fair and Just apportionment
of the State and Congressional legis-
latiye and judicial districts, and we hereby
heartily commend the action OF the Re-
publican Senate in these measures.
Whereas,it Is the sense of theconvention that
the fullest and freest expression OF Republi-
cali sentiment should be encouraged and sought
in primary meetings which are the fountain OF
party action and source OF popular will, and
that this object will be granted by holding pri-
maries for the election Of delegates to State
conventions throughout the State as far as
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