Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-03
NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICANS
All HarmOnious-Speech of Chairman
Geene on the Political Issues-En.
thusiasm for Blaine and Logan
Curriers' Nomination Made
Unanimous.

CONCORD, n. H., Sept. ?.
The republican State convention was called
to order by chairman GallInger of the State
committee, at ll.25 this forenoon, with a
large attendance of delegates and spectators.
The chsirman's address. although brief, was
well received. He claimed that the party
nominees would received 5000 majority 10
New Hampshire. The organization recon-
mended at a meeting of the State committee
last evening was adopted, and the gentlemen
named that time elected as permanent officers
of the convention.
Chairman Greene in his address alluded to
the brilliant record of the republican party
and the great fundamental truths which had
developed such men as Lincoln, Grant and
Garfield. He urged that the republican party
favored good government from the people,
by the people, for the people, with all that
such government implies. He conceded that
the revenue of today is in excess of the wants
of government, but asserted it to be the pur-
pose of the republican party to relieve the
people from any unnecessary burden. Re-
garding our foreign policy he said we believe
in a policy that minds our business and ex,
poets other nations TO mind theirs that asserts
it right and maintains them. lie spoke in
eloquent terms of Blaine aud Logan. Greene
was frequently interrupted with applause, his
illusions to Blaine and Logan evoking great
enthusiasm. The committee on credentials
reported that 5S4 of $50 delegates, to which
the convention would be entitled, were pres
ent.
On motion of Twitchell Grantlaw the con-
vention proceeded to ballot for candidate for
governor by counties. The ballot for COVER
nor resulted as follows: Whole number,
566; necessary for choice, 2S4; scattering,
10; David H. Goodell of Antrim, l46; Moody
Currier of Manchester, 40.
On motion of Bowers OF Newport, Curriers'
nomination was made unanimous. A COM
mittee of five was appointed to notify Mr..
Currier of the nomination and request his
acceptance of the same.
The committee escorted Mr.. Currier to the
platform where he accepted the nomination
in an address.
Mr. Currier, in his address to the conven-
ton, said he had been life long republican
and labored for the success of party which
stood for honor, freedom, loyalty, equality,
before the law, protection of American indus
try and defence of all citizens by law. He
asked his hearers to cling to this party which
had done so much for morals, development
and honor and prosperity, and follows out its
principles.
Mr. Currier was accorded a warm recep-
ton.
George w. Libby of Whitefield, was nomi-
mated for presidential elector at large by
acclamation. The names of James +. Larkin
of Concord and Frank c. Churchill of Leba-
non were presented as candidates for second
elector at large. Larkin was nominated by a
rising vote.
Bracket of Portsmouth from the commit
tee, reported resolutions, which were adopt
ed.
The State convention of republicans of
New Hampshire, in their convention now
assembled, congratulate the country on the
emmenently able, wise and honest admins
tration of Arthur as President of the United
States, which has commanded alike the re-
spect of foreign powers and the admiration
of American people. They approve the
National platform of the republican party
and affirm their adherence to their principles
as essential to the prosperity of the country,
the equality of rights before the law, free
and an unbought ballot and an honest count
appointments to public offices, conditioned
upon ascertained fitness, the faithful and
fearless enforcement of all laws, honest
money, protection to home industry, promo
ton of general education throughout the
land, and protection of American citizens at
home or in foreign lands. 1t is evident then
that only those who have proved their hearty
allegiance to such principles ought to be en-
trusted v ith the administration of govern
ment and all who accept them will be cor
daily welcomed to their support under the
| leadership of the able man, brilliant orator
| and experienced statesman, james q. Blaine,
nominated for the Office of President of the
| United States, and of the gallant soldier and
tried legislator, J. A. Logan. The republi.
cans of New Hampshire pledge their undlvid-
ed vote and predict throughout the whole