The Portland daily press., 1884-06-12

was made and the PROV of the cutter turned
homeward. AS was anticipated the visitors
were enthusiastic over the beauties of the har-
Dor aud its islands and many expressions of
delight testified to their appreciation OF the
constantly changing views and scenery. The
run back was made up through Hussey's
Sound and hog Island Roads, salutipg in au-
swer TO the continual chorus of whistles which
passing boats sent up, and their lines were
made fast at the end of Custom House wharf,
about half-past five o'clock where the guests
took carriages to the Falmouth The mu-
sic furnished by Chandler came n for its full
share of praise, and the officers of the vessel,
excelled 10 courteous attention to the wants of
their guests. The roster of the Dallas at pres
ent is as follows:
j. A. Slamm, 1st 1t. Comdg.
j. FL. Steele 2nd. Lit.
j. L. Sill, 3rd Lit.
f. w. I'll. Whitaker, Chief Eng.
w. j. Phillips, Asst. Eng.
r. l.. Hall, Pilot.
The Ratification Meeting.
Notwithstanding the fact that it was not
known for certainty until late Tuesday even
ing that the delegation from the Pacific coast
would visit Portland. and even then it was IN
certain how long they would remain, SO that
slight notifications could be given of the meet
ing to take place in City Hall, that spacious
assembly room was packed to suffocation last
night long before eight o'clock. The immense
audience sat patiently awaiting the hour for
the commencement Of the speaking, listening
the last half hour to the delightful strains of
Chambers band, while rockets were flying
and fireworks were burning outside the hall.
Tie galleries contained many ladies. A por,
tion OF the left gallery nxet to the stage was
fenced off and devoted to the visitors and their
lady friends aud the band in their new and
rich uniforms was placed directly opposite.
The reception committee assembled in the
Mayors room at P. m, and at $40 accompa-
nIed by their guests proceeded to the hall AS
they assembled the platform, their rich badges
fringed with gold, flashing in the electric lights
the immense audiences started a tremendous
round of applause, which did not cease until
long after they were seated. Among the prom
nent men On the platform were Hon. G. F.
Libby, E1-mayor of Portland, who presided;
Hon. J. A Locke, Ex- president of the Senate;
Ex-Gov. Perham; U. S. Marshal Gao. D. Bis.
bee; F. S. Warehouse, charm an OF the City
Committee, and all the members of the Com
mittee; Alderman Denison; Hon. j. II. Fogg,
President of the Council; Hon. a. A. Strout:
J. S. Winsow, Charles A. Brown, Gee. NJ
Soldiers. II. NJ. Sylvester, Clarence Hale, Ex-
mayor Kingsbury, Lyman N. Kimball and 9th.
ers.
feature of the evening was the entrance
of Ex-Gov. Conner, on crutches, during Mr..
Libby's remarks, when the audience rose to
him and kept up tho applause for several min
utes. Another was when Dr.. Palmer, the
"Cow Bow of Nevada" (4s he was called
struck the keynote Of the evening and cap
tured the audience in a rousing speech. Ssna-
tor Mcclure proved himself CAPT al speaker,
and all of the Western men in fact impressed
their earuestness of purpose on their hearers.
1t is no wonder that with such men as dele
gates james G. Blaine was nominated 1t was
noticeable also throughout that the evening the
mere mention of Mr.. Blaine's name brought
down thunders OF applause.
At 8.1o p. M, Hon. G. F. Libby, stepped for
ward and spoke as follows:
HON. c. F. LIBBY's SPEECH.
Ladies and Gentlemen-As a member of that
great Republican party to which the people of the
country has confded its government for "a years
am happy to meet you on this occasion and ex.
change congratulations on the signal honor which
has been conferred as State in selecting orr
most distinguished citizen as the nominee OF the
Republican party for the highest Office in the gift
of the nation. He has been nominated by the free
surages of the delegates of party in convention
assembled, and is the undoubted choice of a large
majority of the voters of that party and of the
whole people, as l believe, throughout the Union
Here in the house of his friends in the State of his
adoption, have no need to attempt his eulopy
You have known the service he has rendered to his
country; you have witnessed his brilliant achieve
nents as party leader; you have felt the inspra-
ton of his personal presence. Today there is no
name among living statesmen, l believe, which
awakens such throb in the heart of the American
people as that of James G. Blaine. Whatever OBJ
jections the culture and excusveness of Massachu-
sets may find in candidate they are not shared
by The mass OF the American people. Unless we
are ready to believe that the Judgment of the few
better than the judgment of the many and that the
people are not capable of estimating Alright the
character and claims OF public men, we must accept
the conclusion that no man can occupy the position
which MIR. Blaine holds in the hearts of the Ameri-
can people today who has not solid and enduring
qualities on which to rest his fame Confidence It
is said, is plant of slow growth; for twenty years
Mr.. Blaine has been conspicuous figure in public
LIFE for twenty years he has lived in the full glare
of criticism which is directed towards the acts of
public men. That he has received his full measure
of criticism just or unjust, no man will deny AS
the outcome OF that experience, tell me what man
possesses in larger degree the confidence of the
American people today than James G. Blaine
The enthusiasm which his name excites is not
confined to the members of the Republican party
alone. Wherever American citizenship needs a de
fender, or American labor needs friend, wherever
voice is to be raised in behalf of oppressed ma
tionalities the voters of all parties turn to him
alike knowing that in him their cause has true
and constant friend. He is the best representative
American statesman to-day because he more nearly
voices than any other the wishes and policy of the
mass of the American people in the practical poll
teal questions of the day; and here in my iudg-
ment lies the secret of his power and success His
influence is confined to section, it is limited BY
no State Never since the Republican party was
formed has there been a more spon taneous mani
festaton of sentiment In favor of single candidate
than has been shown during the canvass of the last
been more distinctly heard in the councils of the
party than in the selection of its leader by the
National Convention which has just adjourned.
From opposite sides of the continent the impulse
took Its rise, and gathering strength with its on
ward course met and swept forward with irresistible
food to victory.
The enthusiasm with which the nomination, at
Chicago have been received stamps the character
of this campaign, and gives presage of victory
1t is Lo mere partisan fight in behalf of partisan
leaders, but rather movement of the people to
place in power its chosen leaders. Such a cam
paign needs no artificial stimulus. It gathers its
strength from the people, and it is self-snstainng
Upon the Republicans of Maine rests the duty in
September next of striking the key note in the cam
palgn and of rolling up such an old time majority
as TO country their confidence
In their chosen leaders. We have present with us
tonight distinguished representatives of the Repub
lican party from the States of California and Ne
vada who, as delegates to the National Convention
did most gallant service in naming the nomination
of Mr.. Blaine. Their courage and enthusiasm are
worthy of all praise 1t is my agreeable duty to ex-
tend to them most cordial welcome in your be-
half. Ii will be your pleasure to listen to their
words and catch somewhat of the enthusiasm
which the name OF our presidential candidate in
spires among the people on the Pacific coast
fha hOnO 10;
troduce to you Judge Schell of California:
MR.. seHELL's SPEECH.
Mr.. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen of the GLori-
Pine Tree State:
Whoever stands up in such a presence as this
ought certainly have something 20 saw worthy of
the time and the occasion, and worthy of the cause
he represents. The delegation from the Pacific
slope are not in condition to address you upon the
political issues of the day. We not prepared to
deliver to you such address as a critical audience
would expect but desire to take this occasion to
extend to you our heartfelt gratitude for the
generous and hospitable manner with which we
have been received by the people os this great Re-
publican State do appropriate this enthusiasm
and this generous demonstration of kindness to our
selves but for the great state that we represent for
the great cause that we are here to subserve.
Ladies and gentlemen, we congratulate you we CON
graduate the people of Maine that we have so dis.
tingulshed fel0w-citizen as the Honorable James
G. Blaine. (Applause) We congratulate the peo-
pie of the United States that we have so great and
good man as the standard bearer of our party and
Inc representative OF our principles. California
has been for James G. Blaine for the past twelve
years. For two national conventions prior to the
present one she sent solid delegation for James G.
Blaine. For the third time she sent a delegation
who, joining hands with the stalwart Republicans
of Maine and Iowa. have succeeded in presenting
him as the candidate for the American people. %
look upon our standard bearer as the best repre-
sentative of the American government and the
best representative of liberty and law. For that
reason we desired his nomination, and for that
reason the American people ask that he shall be
elected President of the United States.
Mr.. Libby then intrndncad Indna Rush.