Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-01

" "a ene National Republlcan Convention for
PRESIDENT candidate, Hon. James G. Blaine.
,he wise statesman, the gifted republican
reader, the patriotic citizen. who would ad-
minister the executive affairs Of the Govern
heht IN manner 10 commend him to all
sections of the republic
Resolved, That the efficient and patriotic
administration of President Arthur com nends
itseif to the approval of the republican. OF
Maine
Resolved, That the course OF the demo-
cratic majority in Congress on the Morrison
1 arm Bill, which strikes fatal blow at the
numbering interests of the State. and on the
Shipping Bill, which exposes to destructive
foreign competition an extensive and valuable
business OF Maine, receives from this con-
vention the severest disapprobation.
Resolved. That the course OF our Senators
and Representatives in Congress has our
cordial appreciation. We commend their
ndellty and conspicuous ability in maintain
ing the cause of the republican party. And
We especially recommend them to the favor
and confidence of the citizens on account of
their intelligent and powerful support of
measures which are essential to the prosper
ity OF the great industries of Maine, and the
welfare of all the people
Resolved, That the prudent, faithful and
effective manner in which Hon. Frederick
Robie has cared for the various interests of
the State since his occupancy of the Execu
tive Chair, receives the emphatic endorsement
OF the republicans of Maine and commends
him TO all patriotic citizens for triumphant
reelection in September
Resolved, That this convention request
the coming Republican National Convention
to provide that, in all future national conven
tlons representation shall be proportionate to
the republican votes cast for President in
the last preceding Presidential election.
we re-affirm our approval of the policy of
prohibiting the dram-shOp, and our sympathy
with every judicious movement looking to
the amelioration of the evils of intenper-
ance.
! Resolved, That this convention is in favor
of any practicable legislation necessary to
clothe the Governor and Council with ample
power to enable them to take efficient steps
to protect the farming and stock raising in
terests OF the State, from contagious disease
among cattle, and to eradicate any such
disease at the public expense, should it ever
come within our borders.
| The presence of Gov. Robie in the conven-
ton was reported. and he took the platform
and spoke as follows:
Robes Speech.
The action of this convention in nominat-
ernor is known to you all, and the result has
been officially communicated to me by your
committee.
For this act of continued confidence re-
turn my grateful acknowledgements. A long
service in public affairs, particularly the ex.
| perlence OF the past two years, has not les
sened my appreciation of the grave respolsi-
biities and onerOus duties connected with
the position. l accept the nomination, and
if elected, it will be my earnest purpose to
discharge the varied requirements of the office
faithfully and economically, and with SIN
gle purpose to aid in securing in my admin
istration of public affairs the greatest advan-
tage to the people of our State. recO5nize
the merit of my predecessors who have here
tofore honorably filled the highest office in
the gift of the State. The useful lessons
which they have impaired and the result of
their experiences shall be the chart and COM
pass which shall be used in guiding our
noble ship of State in her onward course of
continued prosperity.
Since our last State convention two years
ago. death has been busy at his appointed
work The distinguished governor and hon.
orable senator. the late Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,,
has finished his responsible work on earth,
and it was well done. He was just and pure
minded, and was always found faithful.
Another noble man. of powerful intellect and
true loyalty, the late Hon. Israel Washburn.
Jr., the war governor of Maine, mas passed
away and his honored remains sleeI peace
fully on the banks of the Penobscot anon g
people where his integ gritty and early ambition
laid the foundation of a distinguished reputa-
t,o nd las Tho oh puhltC
services of these men are written on the
pages of the history of our State, and will
ever be perpetuated in the memory and hearts
OF the people. Their example should BE- the
guiding star for those who conduct the public
affairs of our State.
look back with satisfaction upon the proud
record of the republican party for the last
twenty five years. | have always been, and
am now, in persect accord with its principles.
The platform which you have adopted today
is in harmony with its past declarations.
Uyon this platform we shall secur ethe sup
port of majority of at least fifteen thousand
voters of this State The memorable decade
betw cen 1850 and 1860 furnished political
condition which created the necessity for a
party devoted to the supremacy of national
and constitutional law. the living exponent
of a public sentiment everywhere opposed to
slavery and true TO the interests of universal
liberty.
At critical period of our countrv's his
torv. as if bo an edict from Heaven, the re-
publican party was called into existence for
a divine purpose. 1t has been true and loyal
to its mission during one of the most irving
periods that eAer disturbed a civilized nation.
The republicaniparty has been in power and
has ruled the Nation and State substantially
for quarter of a century. 1t has furnished
the same reasons for gratitude which made
1.-The father of this country" illustrious.
First in war; the party was victorious. at
home and abroad. 1t established the Union,
and blotted human slavery from our land.
First in peace" by wise laws and judicious
administration the national honor has been
established and its prosperity advanced,
First in the hearts of our countrymen." for
TODAY, thanks to the republican party we are
the strongest and most powerful nation in
the civilized world. 1t is not too much to
saw that if any one party is entitled to the
credit for the preservation of the Union, and
our homes, it is the grand old republican
partv We have the best financial and bank
ing system that ever existed. The Ameri-
can laborer i. protected and the agricultural
and various industries of our country are
prosperous.
The people of Maine have ever been patri-
otic. During the Revolutionary war every
third male inhabitant was in the Continental
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