The Portland daily press., 1884-09-09
VOTE FOE TREAsURER.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT.
IN THE EVENING.

About 8 p. m. the crowd became so dense
in Exchange street, and the fact became SO
generally known that the Republicans had
gained splendid victory, that City Hall was
thrown open and quickly packed to repletion
by an immense throng. People gained foot
hold, and even fngerhold, where they
could. Chambers Band, stationed in the
left gallery discoursed patriotic airs in splen-
did style, and Hon. John FL. Fogg presided
and read the returns as fast as they were
handed him. The widest enthusiasm pre-
vailed and loud shouts and cries arose for Gov
ernor Robbie and Congressman Reed. Finally
committee composed of ex-Mayor Senter
and Alderman Denison were appointed to in
vite these gentlemen to address the meeting.
While they were gone Mr.. William II.
Smiths portly form was seen and he had to
come forward and speak.
Mr.. Smith congratulated his hearers on
their glorious victory and said if there was an
Independent Republican present he would
like to know If that person didn't feel mean
trying to stab james G. Blaine. He congrst-
ulated the Irish Americans (great applanse)
upon the noble stand they had taken and for
their having the courage of their convictions.
(Great applause.)
After Mr.. Smith, Mr.. William Allen made
brief speech, and as he closed Governor
Robbie entered the hall with the committee
and assembled the platform, the band playing
"Hail to the Chief" and tremendous ova-
ton followed. Hats were flung high in air,
handkerchiefs were waved and cheer followed
cheer. Hon. John 81. Fogg introduced Gov
ernor Robbie, who spoke as follows:
GOV. ROBES SPEECH.
Felloa0 Citizens:-I thank you most heartily
for this kind reception. I have been at the
polls all day, where I ought to have been
looking out for my own interest, and for yours
to. am happy to say the good old town of
Gorham, where / live, contributed 124 towards
the 5000 plurality which the Republican par
ty has today. Great applause.)
thank the good citizens of Portland, where
there is 80 much intelligence, where there is SO
much business capacity, where there is so
much morality, and where there are SO many
good things, that they, too, have done SO much
toward achieving glorious Republican victo-
ry. (Applause)
that is to come hereafter. We have said to the
country that the State of Maine is true to Re-
publican principles. We promised our friends
that we would give 10000 plurality. We have
exceeded our promise, and this evening the
news is going over the telegraph wires that
I thank my Irish'American friends that they
have stood by me. (Cheers) They do not be-
lieve what the Argus said, thatI was Know.
Nothing. (Applause.l i did not dispute it at
the time, but here. before Portland audience,
take the occasion to say to my Irish friends
that was for two or three weeks a Know
Nothing, and got enough of it, daughter
and applause.) was not in that organization
long enough to get out myself; they kicked me
out because attended Wing convention as
Hall haxra u
show the manner in which they treated me in
that organization.
I am glad there are so many Irish-Americans
in the city of Portland who have begun to feel
that the Republican party is in their interest,
(applause,) and in their interest because it is a
party that is in the interest of the whole
country. (Applause)
We have never been clannish: we have al
ways been true to the great body polite, with
out any reference to any particular sect. 1 re-
ioice with you that we have won such victo-
ry. The questions that were before the people
Of Maine have been thoroughly discussed, and
the verdict has been rendered, and the State
OF Maine stands as the Dirigo State, directing
other States to march forward and sustain the
principles OF the great Republican party,
(Great applause).
And now let Us be faithful; let us continue
to do and act for the good work and the good
cause. We have done our duty today. and I
do not wonder that you want to rejoice; do not
wonder that you want to huzza (Applause).
That is the only way we can express our feel
ings, because we cannot all speak but there is
a good deal in a huZza, because it tells of the
feeling, the sympathies and inspiration of the
man who utters it.
Now, | propose, my friends, that we give
three good, rousing cheers for our honored
statesman, our candidate, our next President
OF the United States. (Cheers).
After the Governor, calls were made for 81.
M. Sylvester, who bowed but did not speak,
and for Mr.. Horace 81. Shaw, " no spoke brief
~, and was exceedingly well received. While
he was speaking, Hon. T. B. Reed entered,
and then another wild scene occurred. 1t
seemed as if the audience would split their
threats, and they waved in the air coats, as
well as handkerchief and hats. Quiet being
restored, Mr.. Reed then spoke as follows:
MR., REEDS SPEECH.
FelLoW CitizenS:-It looks as though the
Democracy, try whatever means it may, can
never beat us in this district (Applause.)
That is all l havesto say personally. 1 think
you are surprised, as I certainly am, at the
splendid result in this State. (Applause.) 1t is
worthy of the splendid reputation of the Re
publican party of the State of Maine. ZAP
plause.) Why, look at it! In the year 1878,
we were "A 900 "to the bad" and we are