The Portland daily press., 1884-05-01


In all future national conventions the representa-
yes shall be proportiouate to the Republican votes
cast for President in the last preceding presidential
Resolved, That we affirm our approval of the
policy OF prohibiting dram shops and our sympathy
with every judicions movement looking to anchor
atlon OF the evils Of intemperance.
Resolved, That this convention is In favoro any
practical legislation necessary to clothe the COVER
to take efficient steps to protect the farming and
stock raising interests Of the State from contagious
disease At the snS1r exnanse shonlS n srsg come
from without our borders.
LII. Watson, Esq, of Skowhegan then
arose and addressed the convention. He re-
ferred in fitting language to the sad and sud-
den death of ex-Congressman Lindsey, Of his
desire to attend this convention, and Of the
sorrowful spectacle which the village of Nor
ridgewock was at the present moment witness
ing in paying its last tribute of respect to the
memory of the honored dead. At the conclu-
sion of his remarks he presented some resolu-
tions and moved their adoption by the conven-
tion. After remarks eulogistic of the deceased
and in support of the resolutions by Hon. E.
+. Webb Of Waterville, and Walter Allen of
Portland, the convention unanimously adopt
ed the resolutions.
At this moment Gov. Robe came up the
aisle and the convection broke into tumultuous
applause. After the applause had subsidized
Gov. Robbie spoke as follows:
The action of this convention in nominating me as
the Republican iidate for Governor is known to
you all, and the result has been officially communi
Gated to me by your committee. For this act Of
continued confidence return my grateful acknowl-
sdgments. A long service in public affairs. parti
eulsrly the experience Of abe past two years, has
not essened my appreciation of the grave response
biities and onerous duties connected with the posi-
ton. Iaccept the nomination. and, if elected, it
will be my earnest purpose to discharge the varied
requirements of the office faithfully and economi-
caliy, and with single purpose to aid in securing
in my administration OF public affairs the greatest
advantage to the people OF our State. recognize
the merit of my predecessors who have heretofore
honoraby filed tue highest Office in the gift of the
State. The useful lessons which they have mpart-
ed and the result Of their experiences shall BE- the
our noble ship of State in her onward rse of con-
tinued prosperity.
Since our last State convention two years ago.
death has been busy at his appointed work. The
distinguished Governor and honorable Senator the
late Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,, has finished his RESPONSE
BILE work on earth, and it was well done. He was
just and pure minded, and was always found faith
Iul. Another noble man OF powerful intellect and
true loyalty, the late Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr.,
the war governor of Maine, has passed away and
his honored remains sleep peacefully on the banks
and early ambition laid the foundations of a dis
ttnguished reputation and last fame. The valuable
public services of these are written the pages of
the history OF our State, and will never be perpet
uated in the memory and hearts of this 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 rec
ord of the Republican party for the last % years
have always been, and am now, in perfect accord
with its principles. The platform which you have
adopted today is in harmony with its past declara-
tions. Upon this platform we shall secure the sup
port of majority of at least fifteen thousand voters
of this State.
After review Of the origin and progress of the
Republican party and the characteristics or the
people of the State, the Governor continued as fol-
lows
We are surrounded by and inherit the strong ele-
ment of the original New England character, and
let the faith, loyalty and intelligence of our New
England fathers continued to be the basis of all our
political actions. We want temperance and so
briefly in our midst and such laws enacted and en-
forced as will best prohibit rum selling and protect
our State from its untold evils. We want the best
regulation of the civil service. We want such a
tariff as will protect the agricultural laborer the
mechanic and artisan and the substantial industries
Of the country. All public laws radically defec.
tive that primarily do not have q Just regard for
the interest of the producing and working classes.
We want popular education sustained by law max
ing illitrocy unknown, and the government thereby
strengthened and sustained by the force of an in
telligent ballot. We want reliable and safe cur
lives and property protected, independence and
safety secured to our homes, and to have our ma
tonal flag honored and respected by all the nations
OF the earth. We want equal and just taxation and
all unnecessary burdens removed. We want cheap
transportation, and the great public thoroughfares
OF the country run in the interests of the people,
We want cheap land and our national domain held
Tor public use God intended this world for the use
ment which favors landed monopoly is unworthy
the confidence of progressive civilization. -
The grand mission of the Republican party will
not be complete until these wants are satisfied If
the man of our choice, our devoted friend and be-
loved fellow citizen, the orator, statesman and
scholar don. James G. Blaine, the Just exponent of
Republican principles shall be selected to be the ma
tlonal standard bearer, we will follow him enthusi
astlcally to certain victory. Should another Re
publican statesman be selected by the national con
Yention at Chicago, We shall accept its Judgment
ike good soldiers and, standing In the front ranks
OF the line of BATTLE all honorable means to Sc
cure glorious victory.
Gov. Robbie held the deep attention of the
convention throughout, and his remarks were
continually interrupted by applause.
At their conclusion Gen. Hall moved that
the convention extend its hearty thanks to its
officers, and putting the motion declared it to
be unanimously carried.
Mr.. Manley Of Augusta moved tina! the
State committee be authorized to fill any va
cancies that might occur on the electoral tick
ct and the motion was carried.
The convention then gave three pealing
cheers for James G. Blaine, and adjourned
sine die about four o'clock.