The Portland daily press., 1886-09-30

and Bracket was declared nominated.
Col Metcalf of Springfield, a delegate, said
that although the western part of the state
did not favor this nomination, still tAey
would heartily support the ticket, and moved
the nomination be made unanimous, which
was done.
mated for Secretary of State, A. ". Beard
for Treasurer, Charles K. Ladd OF Spring
field for Auditor, Edgar j. Sherman Oh Law
renee for Attorney General; all Dy aeclaiha-
tiOn.
After short absence the committee re-
turned and reported that Mr.. Ames had re-
turned to his home in North Easton.
Mr.. Bracket was presented 10 the conyen-
tion, and made a neat speech, expressing MS
thanks for the honor conferred upon MIN.
When he had concluded. the convention
adjourned.
The resolutions recognize in intemperance
means of corruption in politics and most
fruitful source of pauperlsm and crime anu
urge the legislature to provide additional ana
frequent sessions of the superior court ana
such other facilities as will insure the speedy
and thorough trial of liquor cases. In!ey
favor submission to the people OF constltu-
tional prohibitory amendment, approve tne
civil service acts of Congress and state legls-
lature and favor the extension OF tnelr prln,
ciples to all business officers In the STATE ana
| nation. The resolutions characterize the
solid vote of the Democrats IN the legislature
against the bill relating to the liability OF
employers for injuries sustained by employees
in their service. which prevented its passage,
as contrary to Democrats, professions anu anu
an Injustice to Eor workmen, ,vhile a fn1ly nIw
is demanded, Which, - whlle e,o ,oIar: Ially
shall afford protection to employees. The re-
| solutions favor strict enforcement OF the
law forbidding Importation OF foreign con-
tract labor to compete with American laDor
and such legislation as shall prevent con-
Wet labor entering into unequal competition
with other labor. They affirm that all
pledges made to soldiers and sailors shall be
kept, demand of the national administration
prompt, persistent and determined action IN
the settlement of the fisheries dispute, main
tain the principles of protection to Amerl-
| can indJ strles, and oppose all horizontal re-
| ductlons and such mischievOus attempts at
intermeddling with the tariff as the Sc SO
nounce all fraud, violence and intimidation
of voters wherever found, and condemn the
action of the post Office department In dis
| charging honest and capable officials on
partisan grounds. The resolutions condemn
the treatment of Mexico by our State depart.
| ment which has caused the estrangement OF
| neighb0ring power and denounce the Dem
| ocratic House of Representatives for neglect
| ing to provide sea coast defences, to enact
| national bankrupt law, to repeal the law
| making compulsory the coinage OF depre-
| ciated silver dollars, for its unwillingnesf to
| pass wise land salutary laws and for utter
incapacity to deal with public questions.
| The resolutions demand the repeal OF the
| silver coinage law and tender thanks to
| Governor Robinson for his wise and faithful
| administration during the past three years.
| After the resolutions had been read Mr.
| Dunbar, the chairman, said desire, Mr..
| President to state here that dissent from
that portion of the platform which favors
| the submission of a constitutional amend
ment prohibiting the manufacture, and sale
of intoxicating liquors. CMlngled applause
| and hisseS.)
On motion the resolutions, as read, were
accepted and adopted, no dissenting voices
being heard. The resolution on constitu-
| tional amendment ON the sale of intoxica ting
liquors, when read by Mr.. Dunbar, received
| great applause.