Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-02
THE REPUBLICAN GET-TO.
GETHER

GETHER
In their various caucuseS> the
Maine Republicans have chosen dele
gates to represent them at the State
convention to be held in Portland to-
morrow to choose delegates to the
national convention which selects
the Republican candidate for Presi-
dent, and to frame platform for the
party in the September state cleo
ton.
Few IL any of these delegations to
Portland were instructed by the vot-
ers in caucus assembled, though ii
may be assumed that in many in
stances the voters were confident
respecting the general attitude Of
- the delegates they selected. Whether
these uninstructed delegates will in
struct the delegates they choose to
represent the State Republicans at
the national convention is a moot
point over which considerable dis
cussion is likely to arise.
The Republicans Of Maine are
practically unanimous for Coolidge:
they have confidence in him, they
understand him, he typifies the New
England spirit which has been very
serviceable spirit in this country and
conspicuous in the most illustrious
chapters of the country's history.
They would have the country under
stand that the Maine delegation
stands for Coolidge. first. last and all
the time. Maine Republicans should
leave no room for doubt respecting
this. 1t Is not customary for Names
Republican conventions to instruct
delegates to the national conventions,
but there will be many among the
delegates at Portland who will wish
to make an exception in this In
-.stance. A suggestion that. following
their selection. the delegates pass a
. resolution endorsing Esciidge may
. satisfy the advocates Of instruction.
. Aside from the matter Of establish
ing a precedent which in the future
might arise to trouble we see no
practical objection to instructing the
delegates. Either way, 1t Is fair to
assume lie will find no more loyal
delegation at Cleveland than that
from Maine.
Now regarding the platform. That
is something on which the whole
party is supposed to find room
TO stand with a sense of secur-
ity in its footing. One of the most
glorious and useful achievements Of
the political party is that 1t has
brought into cooperation voters
agreed in the main but divergent In
some matters; has been an effective
exemplar Of what may be accom-
plished by team work: has made
for tolerance; has kept the vision
clear for the great purpose in view:
has spared the country in the past
the chaos resulting from the SELFISH
ness, the petty ambitions, the dis
turbing, weakening, discordant and
destructive bloc method.--or attempt
at method--which of late has con-
government, so much bewilderment
Of the voters, so many smoke-scre
covers for iniquity.
Those, who tell us there Is now no
distinction between the principles OF
the Republican and the Democratic
parties, who would lead us to the
conclusion that it matters not at all
which of these two parties is put In
control, lose sight of many things.
AS well say that the employer should
hire one as quickly as another to
perform a difficult task If all those
from whom he was to make selec-
~tion professed to be capable. honest
and industrious.
This is year Of difficult condi-
aions for the making OF platforms. If
one doubts this he need only consult
that which the Democrats framed at
Lewiston: recall that two years ago
both parties went on record against
the direct primary-and went no
farther than the records!
But the Democratic party is held
together on its platform. The Re-
publicans should frame one at Port
land on which all real Republicans
should be able to ind q secure foot
ing. That Of itself will be a very i'm
portant achievement from the View
point Of all those who believe 1t win
be for the good Of the country to con-
tinue Republican rule for another
four years. who believe in two polttt-
cal parties in place Of bedevilins
blocs; moreover 1t will afford the
best assurance possible that the min
or differences Of opinion will be best
ironed out.
The Republican State Convention
~ Portland. Thursday. should be .
xenuine Republican Get Together"
Don't forget that to Secretary Mel
Ion II largely due the conditions
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