The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-30
FROM BANGOR.
Delegates Gathering for the State
Convention To-day.
The Temporary Organization Of the
Convention.
Hon. Charles Mclaughlin or Josiah II.
DrummOnd for Delegate at Large
Especial to the Press.l

BANGOR, April 29.-There is large crowd
of delegates here tonight, representing all sec
tions of the State and filling the hotels to over
flowing. The only way OF accounting for this
is the general interest which the people have
in politics in presidential year, and the spe-
cial confidence felt by Republicans in the sue
cess that awaits them in the campaign.
There is no contest for any Office that would
bring an extraordinary number of delegates to-
gether. In fact, the only contest about which
there is any talk is that concerning the dele
gate at large for the First District, and this is
not a contest about which any feeling is appar-
ent. Hon. Charles Mclaughlin, one of the
gentlemen mentioned for the position, is here;
Hon. j. 81 Drnmmond the other,i not present
tonight. 1t is probable that both names will
be reported to the convention for its choice.
The only objections to Mr.. Mclaughlin that
are being urged is shat he is not an orator, and
there is necessity Of having some member of
the Maine delegation at Chicago who would be
able to take an active part in the debates of
the convention in case of necessity. The
friends of Mr.. Mclaughlin make light of this,
saying that Judge Wing, to be chosen delegate
at large tomorrow, or DR.. Hussey of the LIST Dis
trict, can do all the requisite talking 1t is
not possible to determine tonight which will
be chosen.
Congressman Boutelle arrived home last
night and made speech in the District Con-
vention this afternoon. This convention
transacted all its business by reclamation, and
there was no sign of any difference of opin-
ion. The reception given to Mr.. Boutele was
very enthusiastic, and his speech is highly
spoken of. 1t is probable that he will address
the convention tomorrow.
Orville D. Baker of Augusta will be pres-
dent of the convention.
Isaac Dyer OF Portland, in getting out of
carriage at the hotel, made a misstep and
sprained his ankle SO as to be unable TO leave
his room during the evening.
1t Is as good as certain that three of the dell
egates at large will be J. r. Bodwell of Halo
well, j. S. Wheelwright of Bangor, and Judge
Wing of Auburn. It is probable that John L.
Stevens of Augusta will be chairman of the
committee on resolutions, and that Clarence
Hale will be the member from Cumberland
county.
The best of humor prevails among the dele
gates this evening, but considering the large
number at the hotels they were very quies,snd
by midnight most had retired, in preparation
for tomorrow's work.
The State committee met early in the even
ing, but adjourned to meet again at 10 clock.
w.
(To the Associated Press.)
BANGOR, April ga large number of dele
gates to the Republican State Convention
have arrived in the city, and there is pros
pect of an unusually large convention, espe-
cially considering there is no special contest.
The Republican State Convention met this
evening and selected for temporary organiza-
ton: OiVille D. Baker of Augusta, chairman,
and Amos L. Allen of Alfred, Edward P. Ma
70 of Skowhegan, Noel B. Patten of Webster,
B. F. Kilby of Eastport, and Isaac W. Dyer of
Baldwin, secretaries.