Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-06-22

The following is the platform of the State
convention
The Republican party of Maine assem-
bled in convention in opening the campaign
for the year lS92, presents to the people of
the State the follow as a statement of
the principles upon which appeal is made
tn all citizens in the State who agree with
its sentiments.
In this centennial year, when the spirit
of patriotism and national pride is alive in
the hearts of the people, it dwells with salts
faction upon the unexampled growth and
prosperity presented to the world by a conn
try. which, with the exception of four years,
has for the life time of a generation been
uuler the administration of the Republican
party.
In matters touching the affairs of the
State, il is pledged to prudent and econ
omical administration gradual reduction
of the State debt; such adjustment of bur
dens of taxation a. shall impose equal tax
upon all property: pure and carefully
| guarded elective system: legislative and
executive policy which shall improve the
condition and maintain the rights of all
people who labor, and by constant effort,
both by legislative act and individual ex-
ample, to develop and improve the natural
resources of the State and to keep the men
and money of Maine ut home for the bene-
! fit of all its people.
II sees plainly the great benefit which
has come to the people of Maine from their
firm belief IN the cause of temperance and
prohibition. and it sill continue nnfaltering
in its fidelity to this great cause.
In matters of national policy the Repub-
liCans of Maine are committed to all the
great principles of the party; protection of
American labor. which builds it up against
foreign competition, increases home mar
ket and, with its great ally, reciprocity
opens avenues to foreign trade for the pro-
duets of American Labor, to be paid for in
articles of foreign production which do not
compete with our labor; sound currency
in which the aim shall be to keep gold and
silver at parity; the rebuilding of the navy
and a system of coast defences; the
revival of American shpbuilding
and commerce: the regulation of
immigration to exclude
convict and pauper labor and criminal
classes; a liberal system of pensions; a
free ballot and fair count in national cleo
tions: the restoration of the Republican
party to power in the national House of
Representatives and rescue of that branch
bI TIE government ITpH tue fuIIFDi tI the
Democratic party. which under the cry of
economy and reform and against the
billion-dollar Congress, appropriates more
money during the present session of Con
gress than has ever been appropriated be
fore in single year during the existence
Of the government, and which under ia pres
ent system of rules shows its marked in
capacity 10 do public business.
They recognize the remarkable success
of President HarrisOns administration
which. in every department, has been con
dacted with wisdom and prudence, and
which has been characterized by a series
of triumphs in all its policy both at home
and abroad. and they pledge to him their
most cordial efforts to secure his deserved
and victorious reelection. In this Maine
will lead the way for Harrison and Reid.
They dwell with pride upon the eminent
public service and high career of Maine'-
great leader, James &. Blaine. and they
take this opportunity of expressing to him
their nndininished trust and affection
They congratulate the State upon the course
of its distinguished representatives in all
branches Of the national government, and
tender to them cordial thanks for their
marked ability and fidelity in diseharging
their duties at the national capitol
They present to the people of the State as
their candidate for its Governor that well
tried and distinguished public servant and
gallant soldier. Hon. Henry Is. CIeaves,
with confidence that his nomination will be
ratified by great majority of the people of
Maine.
i After Mr., Cleases had been notified of
his nomination and had addressed the con
vention speeches were made by Hon. S. L.
Milliken and Hon. G. A. Bouteite, after
which the convention adjourned.
Tonight the Young Mems Republican
Club had 4 nag raising, at which speeches
we're made by Hon. Henry b. Cieaves, W.
G. Emerson. Chas. s. Cook, Herherf VI
!. Lord Of Roekland and Carroll ". Morrill,