New-York tribune., 1890-06-13
BURLEIGH RENOMINATED.
ENTHUSIASTIC REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
IN MAINE.
FAvoR1SG NATIONAL LEGISLATION GIVING
STATES CONTROL cF LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
EARNEST PRAISE FOR THE ADMINS
TRATIoN AND FOR SPEAKER REED.
fpr TELEakArH TO THE TaIBUNE.I


Augusta, Me-, June 1.-the Republican State Con-
vention held in Augusta to-day renomnated Governor
Burleigh II Of the most successful In the
history Of the party in Maine The attendance, LILO
delegates, surprising considering that this IS an
off year, there being contest pending or matters
Of great Importance so draw out delegates 1t was
body of the representative of the party coming
from every part Of the State, enthusiastic, earnest
and thoroughly infused with its good principles A
noticeable feature the large representation OF
young and vigorous men, whose influence has always
been recognized in the party j. II. Manley chairman
Of the State Committee, whose popularity and in
uence with the party are everywhere recognized called
the convention TO order at IL a. m. +. A. Powers,
Of Houlton, made chairman Of the convention
lie addressed the convention briefly. With ole or
two exceptions, the old State Committee was reelected
The report OF the Committee on Resolutions was
strong one Of the true ring. The resolution OF the
Young Mems Republican Club Of Portland, urging the
adoption Of Australian ballot plank, was introduced
and referred to the Committee Resolutions but the
committee did not deem ii wise to insert such plank
and there no further movement in its behalf The
resolutions were adopted without debate. They are
follows:
The Republican party OF Maine presents the follow
Ing platform and upon its principles appeals for sup
It's sentiments:
1t favors an economical administration in state
affairs and pledges TO Governor Burlegh united and
cordial support; it favors the enactment Of such
laws DC necessary Tor protection OF LABOR,
Il recognizes the evils OF intemperance and sympa-
hizos with all honest efforts to eradicate them 1T
nhnreseryedy h renews its adhesion to the principle OF
the thorough and effective enforcement Of the pro-
hlbiting law ii demands of Congress the enactment
of such legislation as shall enable each state to ex
ercise full control within its borders of the traffic in
an lqors' whether Imported IN original packages or
oiherwse favors system Of taxation under which
all property shall be reached for taxation and shall
vors an elective system free T from eorrupton and
II approves of legislation to secure that end; 1t
favors policy which both by legislation and admins
traton Will develop the great National Of the
state discourage emigration from it, attract desirable
mmeration TO il, and keep home capital employed In
IL, IL regards the Improvement OF the commercial
Industrial education ana sanitary condition of the
laborng people matter Of the high, ! consldera-
ton, and in the future, as in the past II Will favor
the adoption Of just and equitable legislation calcu
lated to advance the interests and perpetuate the
prosperity Of labor and laborlng men.
II favors the policy which protects American labor
against foreign competition, aids agriculture, builds
up American industry and creates an adequate home
market for domestic production. 1t favors liberal
pensions for service rendered in the War of the Re-
belOn. 1t favors the regulation of immigration
10 prevent the introduction Of convict and pauper
labor and the criminal classes 1t fayors all measures
1t favors free ballot and fair count in
all states.
1t unreservedly commends the Administration OF
President Harrison wise, firm and upright. Every
department has been conducted with careful regard
to the rights and interests of the people. The public
service has been exceptionally pure and free from
dishonesty. No combinations nor rings have con-
TSd s Sy o q ans 81 S Re M
ministration its earnest and faithful support IL
heartily cOmmends the acts Of the representatives of
the State in the National Government-the secretary
Of State, the Senators and the Representatives in
Congress-al deserving they are of the cordial
thanks of the Republicans OF Maine for the marked
ability and fidelity with which they are dlscharging
their duties at Washington.
IL recognizes the magnificent and successful con-
test made BY the Republicans in the House of Rep.
esenaves for the rights of the majority to transact
the business Of the country under the leadership OF
Speaker Reed who has. by the courageous discharge
OF his duty done honor to the State and a great
public service to the country.
The spirit and action of the convention were mag
nfcent. In presenting Governor Burlegh's name for
denomination by acclamation, Charles +. Littlefeld
made many telling points in respect TO the finances
of the State. He showed that since 1879, whom the
Democrats had control of the State government, the
bonded Indebtedness Of the State had been reduced
about one-half; the interest from over 100000 to
less than $4,000, while the rate of taxation, which
was then per cent, was now only Ia. Governor
Burlcgh renominaed by acclamation and on being
escorted TO the platform received with prolonged
applause. Addressing the convention briefly, he said
he regarded IL honor to represent in any capacity
that great organization which, called into existence in
the name and cause OF patriotism itself, has ever
since stood the party of progress, of temperance
Of industry. Of growth
The convention adjourned amM great enthusiasm.
II freely prophesied that the Republican ticket
would receive a majority of $4,000 votes