The Portland daily press., 1883-08-04

him because they believed an injustice was
done him several years ago in no: giving him
the third nomination for Congress, he having
been once elected and subsequently defeated.
No one, unless he was in the secret, believed
up to the time of the last ballot, that il was
possible to lead Burns supporters over to Pike.
Thore appears however to have been no
trading. The fact seems to be that Pike was
the second choice of the friends of Burns and
they naturally voted for him when they be-
came convinced that there was no chance for
their favorite.
The result on the whole seems to have been
favorably received. Some of the friends OF the
defeated candidate were naturally somewhat
displeased with the defeat OF their favorltes,
but were consoled good deal by the fact that
at least the long agony was over
Mr.. Pike is described as tall In hgnre and
rather slender, but muscular for a man of his
age, which is GA. He has a slight stoop, be-
traying the student His hair Is but slightly
gray, and his beard is stilliblack. His manners
are unaffectedly courteous. He has happy
faculty of putting strangers at their ease, while
In no respect demoDstrative. To the casual
acquaintance he is well read, genial man,
who makes no attempt at display and yet gives
the impression OF substantial attainment To
his friends he is all ectionate and liberal. There
is something about him suggestive of Senator
Edmunds, and his admirers claim depth and
earnestness in his character and knowledge
which will be felt in Washington. He Is re-
markably strong debater, and has always been
well informed on public questions. For New
Hampshire lawyer he is wealthy, being rated
at 100000. In his speech he indicated that he
was pledged TO no faction and no man. 81
Can PROMISE" he said Ia his speech of accept
ance, sincerity, devotion and industry in the
discharge of the duties of the office. can
promise nothing more. l accept the office, and
extend to you my mc5t sincere thanks. L re-
gard this Office the highest within the gift Of
the people of this State. i consider it as one
of the most honorable offices in this republic
or in any nation, and, OF course, it being of
that character, great responsibilities are con-
nected with it. l hope TO be Senator from
this State not merely of party, but of the
people. l know you will all render me your
assistance and give me all the encouragement
you can. that may bs able to properly dis
charge the duties and responsibilities connect
ed with it. / again most sincerely thank you,
and hope that your session may be pleasant
and useful one, and that ON your return to
your homes you may receive the appreciation
of your constituents"
After the result of the election was declared:
Secretary Chandler sent the following despatch
to the President.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 1883.
To President Arthur Chicago;
Patience has had her perfect work. Senator Austin
eminence. The Republican party of New Hamp-
shire is reunited, courageous and inyincble.
w. e. CHANDLER.
The Concord Monitor OF yesterday contained
the following editorial from the pen of Mr..
Chandler:
"A review of the prolonged senatorial con-
test, now happily terminated by the election
OF that true and tried Republican, Austin T.
Pike, affords no grounds for self-reproach to
Senator Rollins or his supporters. In accord
ance with the usage5 OF his party, having
served one term in the Senate, Mr.. Rollins
became candidate for reelection. He was
nominated in regular form BY a majority of
the Republicans of the Legislature in caucus
assembled; was sustained by similar major
ity during % ballotings, and falling of an cleo
tion, he finally, in the iutereGts of harmony
and succeEs for the party, withdrew from the
field. After 2S years OF active political SER
vice-l3 years private citizen, three years in
the State Legislature, six years in the lower
house of Congress and six years as Senator-he
has thus again entered the Republican ranks
as private citizen, entitled to the conscious
ness OF having always performed his political
and public duties faithfully, and to the credit
OF having ably and honorably represented his
party and State in high official positions The
members of the Legislature who voted in eau
Gus and at the State capitol to re-elect Senator
Rollins have discharged patiently, zealously
and courageously their duties as Republican
representatives, have placed the Republican
party in no peril by their action,
and may stand clear of all self-condemnation
and OF any just criticism from any quarter,
Messrs. Marston, Stevens, Briggs and Patter-
son, all, except the latter, members of the Leg
isiature, have taken upon themselves and
their adherents the responsibility for the first
time during the twenty-six years of ReDub-
lican ascendancy in the State of breaking up
the caucus systemof nominating senators, of de-
feating the regular caucus nominee and of pro.
longing the Senatorial ballotings during seven
weeks, until at last, nothing bat great for
bearance on the part of members who differed
from them has secured the election OF Re
publican Senator, solely by Republican votes
1t is not necessary at this time to pass judg-
ment upon the extraordinary action thus TAX
en- by the distinguished gentlemen named
While engaged in destroying the caucus sys-
tenn, they have professed continued adherence
and devotion to the Republican party. tire
mains TO be seen whether they are sincere and
to what extent the party will suffer from their
recent conduct. By their results, rather than
their motives, they are likely 10 be judged.
Tho vital question now tsfore the Republican
OF New Hampshire is not, Which side
Senatorial division? but, Shall the State
be carried for the Republican nominees
for President, Governor and Congressman in
1884? To this end we intsnd to devote our en-
ergies, with confident hopes of success. The
Republican party is one of high principle, full
of men of intelligence and moral convictions
who therefore are likely, from time to time,
to engage in differences and conflicts among
themselves. Such contests do not necessarily
endanger the success of the party. The discus
sions and agitations among Republicans which
the last two or three years have exhibited in
in national and state politics, instead of weak
eniDg the party, may unite and strengthen it
and the conflict of the presidential year may
see our great organization more harmonious
and stronger than ever, with every principle
ever advocated by it fully accepted by the
country, achieving another victory over the
reactionary and unpatriotc Democracy which
has no distinctive principles, surviving its
quarter of a century of deserved exclusion from
power. Such Republican victory in 1884 in
New Hampshire and the nation must not be
imperilled by elimination or recrimination con-
individuals, but to its accomplishment all the
participants in the recent senatorial contest,
both friends and foes, members and candidates
must devote their most, strenuous exertions. BY