Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-06-20
VOICES OF THE PRESS.

Ellsworth American.
The Republican State Convention which
was held At Augusta last week. was an
event which will 90 into the political his
tory OF the State. as most gratifying sue
cess. The Republicans of Maine. though
having the most unwavering confidence in
the righteousness of their cause and In the
loyalty and devotion Of the members Of
their party, were, nevertheless, most
agreeably surprised in the very full attend
ance on the convention.
II wa, an off-yesr; Gov. Burleigh was
entitled to denomination, both by party
usage and ~ . recognition of the fidelity
and efficiency Of his administration of
affairs. 1t was expected. therefore. that 4
feeling might prevail, that there being no
contest in the convention full atte ndance
thereon would not be necessary, but when
II was found that Granite Hall was filed,
floor and galleries, to its utmost capacity,
with delegates from every part of the StdSe
delegates too, whom our friend, Capt. G.
L. joy, Of Hancock. pronounced "goOd,
square, sold-l0Oking men, every one of
them" A more pleased set of fellows
could not well be found
The attendance WAS more than could be
expected; the work of the convention was
marked in all its acts and deliberations by
the greatest good-feeling; the speeches
were orthodox, eloquent and inspiring the
platform was something to be proud of |;
and the man put in nomination to be the
standard-besrer of the party. having been
long tried and found faithful to his official
duties. is one who will command the fullest
esteem and confidence of the whole party.
Republican Journal.
1t was big convention. The evening be-
fore Chairman Manley, who is usually let
ter-perfect in his political arithmetic, esti
mated the attendance At 900; but l,2l0
delegates responded to the call. Waldo and
Androscoggin were the banner counties
having full delegations present. while Ken
nebec only lacked two Of complement.
The large attendance surprised the old party
leaders. Mr.. Manley said it was in all re-
spe cts q remarkable convention, the largest
in toe State in an off year. and the out pour
ing of country delegates was not looked
for, as the farmers are busy cultivsting
their land. The convention was harmo
nious and enthusiastic. This was apparent
both in the county delegations and in the
mass convention. Unlike the Democratic
gathering in the same hall short time be-
fore, the Maine Republicans could point to
the past with pride and look to the future
with confidence. They could make good
report of their stewardship and invite the
fullest investigation of their scts. Their
promises had been honored by their
practices. The State Government had
been administered faithfully and we'll and
in the interest of all the people, and there
was no question IS to who should be the
standsrd-b bearer this year. Governor Bur
leigh, who as State Treasurer had so sue
cessfully managed the finances. greatly re
ducing the bonded debt, the annual interest
charge and the State tax, and who had fol
lowed the same admirable business methods
in the Gubernstoriat chair, had we'll merit
ed denomination by acclamstion, as well
as the enthusiastic greeting he received
from the convention.
Pennington Chronicle.
The reports Of the State and District Re-
| publican conventions appear on our first
page this week. and by their perusal it will
be seen the party is thoroughly alive, ready
for the campaign and bound to win. With
two such leaders as Gov. Bureigh and
| Congressman Dingley, victory is ours
The platform 10 one which will commend
itself to the people, and we ask for it a
careful reading.