The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-06-14

to introduce to the convention its nominee for
gubernatorial honors-a gentleman well known
in every section of our State, and favorably
ed: "Allow me to present to you, gentlemen
of the convention, the next Governor OF
Maine"
So enthusiastic was the reception rendered
Col. Robbie that it was some time before he was
able to commence his remarks. He spoke
a out ten minutes and was frequently inter-
rupted with applause. He said:
COL. ROBES SPEECH.
The action of this convention has just been
announced, and by your invitation L appear
before you as the successful candidate thank
YOU ali and feel grateful for the high honor
that you have conferred upon me. accept
che position and will endeavor to discharge all
the obligations which surroundjEthis new re-
lationship to the state, and the Republican
party with fidelity, and to the best OF my abb IL
ty
The Republican party Of the State ha5 been
exercised by an exciting but friendly contest
which, by the action of this convention has re-
suited in my nomination. The excitement of
this occasion will soon pass away and be Tor
gotten The candidates of the RepuDllcan
party and the principles YFifch you nave pro-
mulgated, by your resolutions will be dulyc
not only by the constituencies which make our
cities and larger towns the great CEN
tres of business but by that numerous class OF
voters who reside on the hill-slopes ard cnlti-
vate the va leys of our noble State
1t may not have escaped the notice OF the
delegates o. this great convention, that the
representatives of the agricultural interest OF
the State have taken an earnest interest IN
my nomination. I thank the farmers OF Maine,
and the representatives OF the labor
ing classes for their cordial support;
will try and not disappoint you. Daniel
Webster once said, "that the prosperity OF
the country rested on three great pillars, agri-
culture, commerce and manufactures, but the
greatest of these was agriculture" =,
Friends of agriculture stand by the Republic
can party friends of manufactures and com
merce stand by the Republican party. Our Con-
gressmen are doing great work. For these
great interests. Friends OF popular education,
Of the agricultural college of free high schools,
of the Normal schools and common schools
stand by the Republican party.
Friends of temperance everywhere stand Dy
the Republican party.
Friends of law and order, of an honest and
Just tabulation Of election returns. that the
sovereign will of the people may be indicated,
friends of an honest and independent Judlcla-
ry stand by the Republican party.
Friends of the soldiers of the recent war,
stand by the Republican party Many OF the
soldiers of the recent war, are growing old and
gray, recognize many such among my friends
before me- The eye which used to sight across
the barrel of the rifle may grow dim, the voice
SO loud and clear, that often sounded the note
of victory, along the line of battle, may grow
husky with years, but the warm and hearty
grip of the hand, and the pulsations OF gener-
GUS hearts, will continue while life lasts. I!
thank the soldiers Of Maine for their manifold
interest. My friends let us be united and there
by secure glorious victory.
After this came loud calls for Boutelle!"
I" Milliken!" and soon the latter made his ap-
pearance. He was introduced by the CHER
as worthy gentleman and true Republic
can from the Fifth District-a district which
he had the honor to represent several terms in
Congress.
Mr. Milliken was received very enthusias-
tically, and spoke for ten minutes in clear,
sonorous voice, amid frequent bursts OF APP
plause. Following is an abstract of his re-
marks
MR.. 1lILLIKEN's SPEECH.
The speaker thanked the convention for the
honor bestowed upon him in selecting him as
one of the Congressional candidates; and ear
nestly and cordially did he wish to thank the
gentleman (Mr. Simonton) who had been his
compe titor for the manly course he had taken
in his conduct of the campaign. This large
convention is good omen for the party; it
shows that the Republican party is still alive,
and that its rank and file will be found at the
polls the coming fall, bound to carry the old
banner through TIE election in triumph. In
this city, twenty-six years ago, witnessed the
launch of the Republican party, and Hannibal
Hamlin nominated as its standard bearer.
read with interest the platform OF principles
then adopted and I ask you to day, has it not
more than carried out the promises then made?
1t has guided the nation through bloody war
and financial crises out into the beautiful fields
and clear sky of national peace and prosper
ity, and there has no important question arisen
in which this party has not taken foremost
position for human rights and national honor.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Milliken's remarks
loud calls were made for Boutelle!' "Bou-
telle!" 1t was reported, however, that the
gentleman could not be found.
The convention then, at 4 p. M, adjourned
sine die, and the great mass of delegates filed
from the hall. 1t was subject of general
comment that this had been one of the most
harmonious conventions ever held.