The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-06

toregn imports shall be made not for revenue only
put that IN raising the requisite revenues for the
government such duties shall be 90 levied as to af
ford security to our diversified Industries and pro-
lection to the rights-and wages of laborers to the
end that active and intelligent labor. AS wen as
capital may have its just reward and the Iaboring
man ms full share in the national prosperity.
Against the so-called economical system of the
ocratlc party, which would degrade our labor
TO the foreign standard, we enter our earnest pro-
test. me Democratic party has failed completely
70 relieve the people of the burden of unnecessary
Iaxatlon oy wise reduction of the surplus. The
republican party pledges itself to correct the
lnequantles OF the tariff and to reduce the surplus
not BY the vicious and indscriminae process of hor
izontai reduction, but by such methods will re-
ieve the tax payer without injuring the laborer
tne great productive interests of the country.
We recognize the Importance of sheep husbandry
IN the United States, the serious depression which
ing its future prosperity, and we therefore re-
spect the demands of the representatives of this
important agricultural interest for readjustment
81 tne duty upon foreign wool, in order that such
INDUSTRY shall have full and adequate protection.
we nave always recommended the best money
known to the civilized world and we urge
that effort be made to unite all CONNER
cial nations In the establishment of an inter-
national standard which shall fix for all, the rela
i've value 81 gold and silver coinage.
. Inc regulations of commerce with foreign ma
lions and between States is one of the most
LIMBO prerogatiyes Of the general govern
its purpose to support such legislation as
VIII fuy and efficiently carry out the constitutional
power Oh congress over interstate commerce.
The principle OF the public regulation of
railway corporations is wise and salJitary one for
sne projection Of all classes of the people, and
we Layer legislation that shall prevent unjust dis
crmlnatlon and excessive charges for trausporta-
tlon and that shall to the people and 10 the
railways alike fair and equal protection of the laws
we fasor the establishment of national
bureau OF labor, enforc ment of the eight hour
law, wise and judicious system of general
educatlon by adequate appropriation from the
tional revenues wherever the same is needed
we believe that everywhere protection to citizen
OF American birth must be secured to citizens BY
American adoption, and favor the gatt1ament
national differences by international arbitration.
Inc Republican party, having its birth in the
men may be free and equal is unalterably
opposed to placing our workingmen in competition
abroad and in this spirit denounee the importa-
ton OF contract labor whether from Europe OF Asia
SO an offence against the spirit of American institu
1lons and we pledge ourselves to sustain the pres
emit law restricting Chinese immigration, and to
provide such further legislation is necessary to
carry out its purposes.
The reform of the civil service auspicousy be-
gun under Republican administration, should be
completed by the further extension of the reformed
system already established by law, to all the grades
of the service to which it is applicable. The spirit
ana purpofe of abe reform should be observed in all
executive appointments and all laws at variance
with the objects OF exercising reformed legislation
should be repealed, to the end that the dangers to
free institutions which Turk in the power of official
patronage may be wisely and effectually avoided
The public lands are heritage of the neonla of the
United States and should be reserved far pos
sibe foI small holdings by actual settlers We are
lands by corporations individuals, especially
where such holdings are in the hands of non-res-
legislation as will tend to correct this evil. We de-
mand OF Congress the speedy forfeiture of all land
grants which have lapsed by reason of non-comph-
ance with acts of incorporation in all where
there has been attempt in good faith to perform
the conditions of such grants.
The grateful thanks of the American people are
due to the Republican soldiers and sailors of the
late war, the Republican party stands pledged to
suitable provisions for all who were disabled and
for the widows and orphans of those who died in
war The Republican party also pledges itself to
the repeal of the limitation contained in the arrears
act OF 1879 so that all invalid soldiers sha share
alike and their pensions shall begin with the date
OF such disability or discharge and not with the date
Of the application.
The Republican party favors apolicy which shall
keep us from entangling alliances with foreign
nations, and which shall give the right to expect
that foreign nations shall refrain from meddling in
american affalrs-the policy which seeks peace can
trade with all powers, but especially with those of
the Western hemisphere.
We demand the restoration Of our navy to its
ol1-time strength and efficiency, that it may in
any sea protect the rights of American citi-
zens and interests of American commerce. and we
call upon Congress to remove the burdens under
which American shipping has been depressed
so hat it may again be truth that we have COM
merce which leaves no sea unexplored, and navy
which takes no law for superior force.
Appointments by the President to offices in the
Territories should be made from bona hde citizens
and residents of the Territories wherein they
serve.
Resolved That it is the duty of Congress to enact
such laws as shall promptly and etfectually sup
and divorce the political from the ecclesiastical
power of the so-caled Mormon church, and that
the law so enacted should be rigidly enforced by
the civil authorities if possible and by the military
II need be. The people of the United States in
tneir organized capacity constitute a nation, and
not mere confederacy of States
The national government is supreme within the
sphere of its national duty but the Stotes have re-
tanned; each should be guarded with Jealous care so
that the harmony OF our system of government may
be preserved and the union be kept inviolate.
The perpetuity of our institutions rests upon the
maintenance OF free ballot, an honest count and
a correct return. We denounce the fraud and
violence practiced by the Democracy in Southern
States by which the will of the voter is defeated
as dangerous to the preservation of free institu-
tions, and We solemnly arraign the Democl attic
such fraud aud violence We extend to the Re-
publicaDs of the South, regardless of their former
party affiliations our cordial sympathy, and pledge
to them our most earnest efforts to promote the
passage OF such legislation will secure to every
citizen o. whatever race and color the full and com
plete recognition, possession and exercise of all
civil and political rights.
The resolutions were adopted without dis
cussion and amid much applause.
The next business in order was the call of
States t 1r the announcement of members of
the National Committee.
A motion to postpone the call was made and
voted down and the call was then preceded
with. The convention then took a recess till Z
p. M
StOAAh8 0SHSAVAs
Chairman Henderson called the convention
to order at 7.35 p. m. and said: "Gentlemen of
the convention, under the rules the order of
business now is the prosecution of candidates
for President
Mr.. butcher of New York, presented reso-
luton which was adopted, that the committee
on seats be directed to issue 500 tickets of ad-
mission to veteran soldiers and sailors to be
distributed through the chairman of the sew
eral state delegations.
The chair then called upon the secretary to
call the roll OF States, stating that when the
name of State having a candidate to present
is called, the party selected to make the pre-.
sentation will come forward aud speak.
The secretary then proceeded to call the
roll OF states, calling Alabama, Arkansas,
California, Colorado and Connecticut, and
when the latter State was called Mr. Branda.
gee arose amid loud applause. Mr.. Brandagee
then spoke as follows:
Gen. HawIey Presented.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the Conuen-
ton:
We are here to selecta Chief Magistrate fol-.
81 states and 55,000,000 of people. If we
choose wisely the election Of June will be the
election of November, and March will inaue-
urate in lineal and continuous succession the
seventh Republican President of the United
States (ApplauSe) If he be welded to fatal
choice the solid South, which has already cap
tured the capital, will occupy the White |
House, and the results of the war will be |
rolled backward for generation. Never be-
fore to National Convention was such an on |
portnnity presented, or path of duty made SO |
plain. A great tidal wave has ebbed 1t has |
left wrecks along the shore, and disclosed only |
flats and shadows. The counsels of our oppo. |
nents are confused. They have been smitten |
again with judicial blindness. The hearts of |
American people instictively and unmistak- |
ably turns once more to the Republican party |
The supreme duty of the hour is for that party |
In this convention to select q candidate under |
whom we can surely and grandly win. |
Such candidate must, first of all, be true |
and tried Republican, one whose name alone |
shall stand for the platform. One who has the |
courage of his convictions, who has been |
right on all great questions. Always right; |
right on war, right on reconstruction, right on |
each and every one of the constitutional |
amendments, right on resumption, right on |
currency, right on tariff right on civil rights. |
and right on civil service reform. (Applause). |
Standing, sir, in this great presence in this |
historic hall, inspired by the memory of the |
great leaders and martyrs of our faith, who |
look down as with a benediction upon this |
scene impressed with profound conviction |
OF the importance of the trust with which |
stand charged, am requested by the Republic |
cans of Connecticut to nominate such candi- |
date to their brethren of other States, and in |
their name, and in their behalf I nominate
one who fills all conditions, and who, in the |
largest degree, represents the fitness and |
availability of their candidate whose name
can lead to certain victory in November-Gen
Joseph R. Hawley, of Connecticut. loud |
applause).