The Portland daily press., 1882-08-31

renders the first impression certain. He spoke
twice today, first from the grand stand, and
last at the Overflow meeting, at the north
stand. lie was obliged to confess his inabll-
lty to recall all the names under which the op-
position to the Republican party in this state
hides itself" What party are you running
against?' he asked, turning to Mr.. Reed, who
replied amidst great laughter 81 give it up,
and Mr.. Miller continued that he supposed the
Republican party was running against the
held, and Mr.. Reed replied Eyes, and it will
beat the field" Senator Miller's speech was
powerful presentation of t. great National is
sues, involved in the election in this State,
and Col. Robie spoke twice, as has been said
before. He defended the Reform School and
Insane Asylum management from the charges
made by Gov. Plaisted. He predicted his own
election by good majority, and promised to
hold in special remembrance the interests of
the industrial classes
Il thought the Democrats said the Colonel
couldn't make Speech" said one farmer to
another; and the reply was in itself truism:
'You know that Democrats lie like thunder"
At the Grand Stand.
Hon James G. Blaine presided at the grand
stand, and at that point the crowd was i'm
mense. On the platform were noticed the fol-
lowing distinguished gentlemen Col. Robie,
Hon. James G. Blaine, ex-Gov. Dingley Hon.
Q. A. Boutele, Hon. Thos. B. Reed, ex-Gov.
Common, Hon. Warner Miller, Col. q A. Smith,
Gen. Gibson OF Ohio, aud others. Mr.. Blaine
introd ibson, who kept the assem-
hic s..4 n. Aeft ~, - half
an hour or more duration in his happtist vein,
his telling points eliciting frequent applause,
while his facetious manner of defining the
Democratic position in relation to financial and
tariff questions, provoked outbursts OF inextir-
guishabe laughter. Gen. Gibson said it was
a surprising thing to him where so many pee
pie had come from. He was accustomed to
reckon people by thousands, bat at Republi-
can meetings in Maine they should be reck-
oned by the acre. He desired to carry the
news back to Ohio that Maine has buried Fu-
sion and confusion in one common grave.
Voice in the crowd, 'You shall do it.'D We
believe it, continued Gen. Gibson, and the
great number of people have strengthened
that belief. Declaring that he did not wish to
make any war speech, but desired to tell them
some things they ought to know, in his own
way. The great assembage listened with the
closed attention to the wit and pathos of the
eloquent Ohioan. Hon. Warner Miller was
then introduced his reception being most en-
thusiastic. A brief abstract of his remarks is
given below.
MR.. MILLER's SPEECH.
For many years We have locked to Maine to
sound the Key note to national victory, holding
that as Maine goes SO goes the Union,
usually true except for one or two years. when
we went after false gods, then the Union did
not follow. I believe Maine is to come back
stronger than ever to Republican prominence.
You ara to elect an entire Congressional repre-
sentation and one Senator, and in this coming
election the whole country takes the Hveiest
interest because it may determine the control
of the pext National House and the complex
ion OF the National Senate. What is the dam
ger of sending Greenback or Democratic del
egation? There is to be revision of the tariff
and the Democratic party stands up for a tariff
for revenue only. When an attempt was
made by US to remove the tax on matches we
were opposed by solid Democratic front to
show that there shall be no reduction of in
ternal revenue taxes unless there be cores
ponding reduction in the tariff. In the last
Congress the Democrats were solid against re-
ducing taxes in this country until the whole
tariff IS revised. l have no doubt you will
send back VIM. P. Frye, one of the strongest
supporters Oh bH6 proS0ub bdriu aHu al uuUrOh-
en- Congressional representation. You owe it
to yourselves and to the best interests of your
State to see to it that that party which has
done SO much to build up the interests OF this
country shall receive your support. (Appiause.)
Colonel Robie then, in response to numerous
calls, delivered speech characterized by his
usual vigor and ability, and which was warmly
received. An abstract of his remarks is given
below.
COLONEL ROBES SPEECH.
I am we'll aware, said Colonel Robie, in re-
SponSe to the applause and enthusiasm which
greeted the announcement that he was about
to spe ak, that nothing of a personal character
attaches to this magnificent ovation, but 1t is
given in recognition of the standard-bearer. 1t |
is not my intention to make political speech. |
Col. Robe then briefly reviewed the elements
of our national greatness, justly designating as
the foundation of our liberty and progress, the |
public school-houss at the corners OF the road,
and the churches whose spires point heaven
ward from every New England town ard ham
let. In conclusion the speaker stated his con-
viction that one week from next Monday even
ing he shall lead the party of Harris M. Plais-
ted by an overwhelming majority of from
4000 to 10000.
COL Robie then gave way to the Hon. James
g. Blaine, introducing him as the man whom
we all respect, reverence and love. AS Mr..
Blaine stepped to the front he was
greeted with mighty ovation of applause.
When the enthusiasm which always marks
the appearance of this honored son OF Maine,
subsidized so as to permit him to be heard, he |
rapidly contrasted the history and position of
the two great parties, aud then proceeded to
mastery and effective arraignment OF our
usurping Governor, citing in that connection
three instances in which governors of different
States had been impeaohed for offences of far
less magnitude than that of which Gov.
Plaisted stands undeniably charged. Mr..
Baines trenchant blade sought out the
vulnerable points in the Democratic armor, his
rapidly succeeding effective hits evoklng pro-
longed applause.
Speeches of great excellence were also ma le
from this platform by Messrs. Eugene Hale,
c. A. Boutele, Geo. B. Loring, ex-Gov. Con-
nor, all commanding the closest attention of
the vast concourse At the conclusion of ex-
Gov Connor's speech Mr.. Blaine in an
nouncing the close of this unparall leled politi-
cal demonstration congratulated his hearers
upon the many happy omens of the coming
victory in September. A re, ponse of hearty
cheers was given, blending with the reverber-
ations of artillery.
1t goes without saying that the meeting (or
it we're better to say the series OF meetings) was
the great hit of the campaign. The great
crowd in attendance, the perfect quiet main
tanned, the attention given to the distinguish
ed speakers, all make it noteworthy, if not un-
paralleled in our political history. Gen. Glib
son was right when he said today "The Re-
publican party of Maine still lives" and Mr..
Reed was correct when he observed in reply to
the aside of Senator Miller, that the Repub-
licaps arerunning against the field, sit will
beat the field"