Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-06-23

ceflty II their promises for the future.
Among the promises made BY he party in
~ late convention 1t Chicago are economy
snd purity of administration; the projection
OF the citizen, native and nasufalized, as
home and abroad: the prompt restoration of
sne navy; avise reduction Of surplus feven-
aes. relieving the taxpayer without injuring
.ne iaoorer;" the preservation Of the public
lands for actual settlers impost duties, when
necessary At all. to be levied not for :. reven-
ue only, but for the double purpose of reven-
oe and protection; the regulation Of internal
commerce; the settlement of international
differences by peaceful arbitration, but coup
LED With the reassertion and maintenance of
.he Monroe doctrine - interpreted BY the
father of the republic; perseverance, in the
good work Of civil service reform. Ito the end
that the dangers to free Institutions ~hich
lurk in the power of official patronage may
be wisely and effectively avoided honest cur
rency, based on coin of intrinsic value, add
ing strength to public credit. and giving re-
newed vitality TO every branch of American
industry.
Mr.. Blaine during the last twenty-three
years the republican party has builded q new
republic-a republic far more splendid than
that originally designed by our fathers Its
proportions already grand may yet be enlarg
ed Its foundations may yet be strengthened,
and its columns be adorned with q beauty
more respondent still To you a. its archi-
tect in chief will soon be assigned this CRATE
full work.
As Gen. Henderson finished reading there
was generous applause from the assemblage.
After which Mr.. Blaine reached forth and, tax
ing parcel of manuscript which was in the
hands of Mr.. Walker Blaine, commenced to
read his response in a distinct and firm
voice:
Mr. BLAISE's RESPONSE.
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Nation
al Committee.
L receive not without deep sensibility your
official notice of the action of the National
Convention already brought to my knowledge
through the public press. l appreciate more
profoundly than l can express the honor
which is implied in q nomination for the
Presidency by the Republican party of the
NatiOn-speaking through the authoritative
voice of duly accredited delegates. To be
selected as a candidate by such an assemblage
! from the list of eminent statesmen whose
names were presented, fills me with embar
rassment. can only express my gratitude
for so signal an honor and my earnest desire
to prove worthy of the great trust reposed in
me.
In accepting the nomination, as | now do,
| am impressed. might also say oppressed,
with y sense of the labor and responsibility
which attach TO my position. The burden is
lightened, however, by the hosts of earnest
men who support my candidacy, many of
whom sdd-as does your honorable commit
tee-the cheer of personal friendship to the
pledge of political fealty.
A more formal acceptance will naturally
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municated. 1t may, however, not be inap-
propriate at this time to say that have al
ready made careful study of the principles
announced by the National Convention and
that in the whole and in detail they have my
heartiest sympathy and meet my unqualified
approval.
Apart from your official errand, gentlemen,
l am extremely happy to welcome you all to
my home. With many Of you have already
shared the duties of the public service and
have enjoyed the most cordial friendship. |
trust your journey from all parts of the great
Republic has been agreeable, and that during
your stay in Maine you will feel that you are
not among strangers but with friends. In
voking the blessings of God upon the great
cause which we jointly represent, let US turn
to the future without fear and with manly
hearts.
ME. Diaine concluding, IHairuan leuher'
son took a. step forward and said ''to one and
all of you introduce the next President of
the United States
THIS WAS GREETED WITH CHEERS,
Mr.. Blaine responding with a bow of the
head. Hardly had the applause subsidized
when Gen. Henderson moved to the side of
Mrs. Blaine who was standing near, exclam-
ing at the same time with equal pleasure
take the liberty to introduce the coming lady
of the White House." Three cheers for
Mrs. Blaine were given with much power.
The company after chatting together on the
lawn for a few moments dispersed, the COM
mittee returning to the Augusta House
where princely lunch was served by Mr..
Milliken, the popular proprietor of the hotel
Following the repast all hurried 70 the sta
ton and at O'Clock departed by specisl
train to Portla and.