The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-18

Congressman Reed az North Berwick.

called the meeting to order and the crowd in
the square gave three good cheers for the flag,
and three more for the candidates 1t had
been intended that Mr.. Reed should speak in
the hall, but it was so evident that cot one
half of the large audience could be got into the
largest hall in the place, that Mr.. Reed deter
mined to speak out doors. He was introduced
by Judge Hobbs and was listened to with
great attention for the hour which he occu-
pied.
He said that the people we're now called
upon once more to make choice as to the party
which should rule this country for four years,
and that the choice should be made on the
basis of sound sense and not on prejudice or
temper. Questions of sentiment had been
settled and BELONGED to the past. The ques-
tons before the people now were questions of
national prosperity, Involved in national pres
perity, was the prosperity and well being of
each and every citizen. If the country was
prosperous we were all prosperous, for the
citizens of country were the country.
He then showed what vast advances IN
wealth, comfort and happiness had been made
during the twenty three years OF Republican
rule, and showed that such increase was with
out parallel in the history of this Republic, and
of the whole world. For the confirmation OF
what he said, he appealed not only to the dry
facts and figures, but to the living conscious
ness Of every one, Democrat or Republican,
whom he saw before him. He then pointed
out that the great cause of this prosperity was
the principle of protection to American iu-
dustry, the great doctrine Of giving to the
American people the markets OF America.
He then showed the fallacy OF the Democratic
cry of the Markets Of the World" by remind
ing his hearers that we already had the best
markets in the world all to ourselves, the mar
ketg Of this country, where people had more
money and spent more money than any other
people on the face of the globe. He then dis
cussed the tariff question, claiming that the
whole question was in few words "Why,"
said he, "can't we compete with England?
Simply because we pay more for labor. The
only way We can compete is by cutting wages.
1 hope we never shall compete at that price,"
Mr.. Reed then pointed out the inability of
the Democratic party to take charge OF the
Government, because they were disjointed
party, party which had no principle in COM
mon. This was the reason why men like Han
cock and Cleveland were always nominated by
them. They had to choose men who had no
national record. They could not nominate
Randall tho the ablest leader they had, be-
cause he was Protectionist. They could not
nominate Mr.. Morrison though very able man
with national reputation, because he was a
free trader. In fact they found themselves in
their usual fix. II they took any man whose
opinions were known they were sure to offend
a large section of their own party. Mr.. Reed
then cited the utter failure of the last Demo-
cratic House, as further proof Of ineficiency
arising from precisely the same cause. Until
the Democratic party makes up its mind what
it is for, it had better not be put anywhere.
Never put into china shop any animal that
may turn out to be bull. In word the
whole situation sums itself up this way. The
past history shows how great prosperity is
certain under Republican rule, and by the aid
then want to give up this great certainty for
the possibilities of such craftsmanship as the
last Democratic House exhibited, and as the
Democracy has exhibited any time the last five
and twenty years?
After the speaking the North Berwick hand,
one OF the best in the state, gave selection Of
fine music in the hall and when the Pullman
train came along escorted MIR. Reed to the
depot.
Fling Raising AT Yarmouth.
The Republicans of this town opened the
campaign Friday evening with a grand flag
raising near the depot grounds, followed by
speeches at Masonic Hall. At 7.30 the glorious
old campaign flag of 80, now bearing the
names of Blaine and Logan, was flung to the
breeze, across Main street, amid the stirring
strains of the "Star Spangled Banner" by the
1dEuUutu BRASS DaAut duu buO oubuuSlhbJiC
cheers of the people for the flag, and the can
didates.
The assemblage then repaired to Masonic
Hall, headed by the band, where j. Y. Hods-
don of the Republican town committee, intro
duced the speaker of the occasion Hon. Eugene
Hale of Ellsworth, who held the attention of
the crowded hall for an hour and a half with
an able discussion of the issues of the CAM
paign. In opening, the speaker warned the
people not to underrate the strength and power
of the Democratic party, which defeated, over
Whelmed, routed, and almost destroyed time
and again, reared its head again today to con-
front the Republican party, the party of equal
rights of liberty and of advance. He ably con-
trasted the records Of the two parties in the
past and arraigned the Democracy for their
specious promises, and their non-fulfllment
when in power. He then followed with an
able calculation of the fallacy of "tsrif for
revenue only" and its baneful effects upon
the manufacturing interests of the country.
The speaker closed with a brilliant eulogy of
the Republican party and its representative in
the present struggle, which was frequently in
rupted with hearty applause.
The Republicans of our sister towns may rest
assured that at the September and November
elections old Yarmouth will swing into and
ably assist in rolling up grand majority for
Robbie and Blaine and Logan.
Lincoln County Democrats.
AT tae Lincoln county Democratic conven-
ton, held in Damariscotta Saturday, Geo. H.
Weeks of Damariscotta presided, and James
D. Genthner of Damariscotta, Edward Ans
den of Wiscassst, and Fred G. Englsy of Wal.
doboro were secretaries. The following nom
nations were made: Senator, John Bornhei-
mer of Waldoboro; sheriff, N. s. Barker OF
Boothbay; Judge of Probate, George w. Law
renee OF Damariscotta; County Attorney,
Henry ingalls, of Wiscasset Treasurer, Jesse
White of Wlscasset; Clerk of Courts, Charles
Weeks of Wiscasset. Addresses were made
by Alfred Lennox OF Wiscasset, and James
Deviue of Whitefeld.
Knox County Greenbackers.
The Knox County Greenback Convention
held in Rockland Saturday, was stormy
with the Democrats, which party at Fridays
convention nominated four candidates. leaving
four to be nominated by the Greenbackers.
Delegations from Camden and Union strongly
opposed this fusion step. A resolution pro-
Viding for fusion provoked bitter discussion,
but was finally adopted, thirty-eight to thirty
six. Whereupon a portion of the delegates
opposed to fusion withdrew from the conVsn-
ton. The following nominations were made:
Senator-Stephen j. Gushee, Appleton
County Attorney-John o. Robinson, Thomas
ten; Sheriff-Wildec S. Irish, Camden; Regis
ter of Probate-Bradford X. Kallock, Rock
land. After the adjournment delegates favor
ing straight Greenback nominations met the
Chase County Committee, who will take action
to perfect an organization and nominate a
straight ticket. Tney claim they will throw a
large vote. The Camden and Union Green
hackers have been counted solid for the Demo-
Gratis. This movement may render it doubt
full.
Rally in Bangor.
A large Republican meeting was held Satur.
day night in Norombega hall, Bangor. The
audience completely filled the hall. 1t was
eloquentiy addressed by Hon. Emory A.
Storrs. of Chicago and Gen. O. ii. Grosvenor,
of Ohio. The speakers were escorted TO the
hall by the Loyal League and the Blaine
Cadets, and to the hotel by the same, with
torches, making fine appearance, which was
witnessed by large crowd upon the streets.
Blaine and Logan Flag Raising in
Naples.
A Blaine and Logan flag was raised by the
Republicans of Naples Friday evening, Aug.
| 18th, at Z O'Clock. Geo. M. Seiders of Port
land made very clear, square aud impressive
address, which was enthusiastically received
and it will aid the Republican party. &C.