The Portland daily press., 1884-09-02
STATE CAMPAIGN.


The Boston Journal has this to say concern
ing the outlook in Maine
The reports from Maine are OF the most
cheering character. While there is not an in
tense enthusiasm there is deep and earnest in
terest, harmony of action and thorough and
systematic organization. The Democrats have
20 hope except in q large sum Of money which
the leaders have been imploring from the Ma
ticnal Committee to bs used in the purchase OF
the floating vote during the last week, and
with that they only expect to keep down the
Republican plurality. In other words, the
Democratic managers would like to repeat the
'actics of l880-which were to put from $780,
600 to $75, 900 into the Stats ten days before
the election TO purchase votes. The tide is in
favor Of the Republican ticket. The Demo
Gratis have held but few public meetings, and
these were held simply TO keep up an appear
ance, The Republicans have at the head of
their ticket Governor Robbie, who has been
faithful, careful and efficient Chief Magis-
trate. They have in the several districts for
candidates for Congress men who are able ex-
ponents of Republican ideas-sll of whom are
entitled to the vote of every Republican. OF
victory the Republicans are sure. We urge
them on behalf of the Republican party
in every other State, to put forth ev-
that will at once entitle them to bear aloft the
motto Dirigo and make the election of James
G. Blaine certain. They can do it.
Flag Raising at East Baldwin.
Saturday night the Republicans OF East
Baldwin threw out a large Blaine and Logan
flag. The Blaine and Logan uniformed club
of Steep Falls was out in full forces splen-
did body OF men-and the uniformed company
Of Baldwin, making an imposing demonstra-
ton. Between three and four hundred people
we're present. and good deal of enthusiasm
was manifested. COL q. A. Smith of Boston
made short address. The Republicans of
Baldwin are united and earnest, and will make
good return next Monday. Reed is solid
with his ticket in this section.
Senator Frye at West Baldwin.
1t is expected that Senator's Frye's meeting
at West Baldwin Tuesday night will be the
largest ever held in that locality. A special
train will run from Portland. and large dele
cations are expected along the line. There
will be large canopy and seats for over
thousand people.
A Most Successful Rally at West Buxton.
A large and enthusiastic Republican rally
was held out of doors at West Buxton Satur-
day evening, August 3Oth. The town was
beautifully Illuminated, nearly 20 of the citi-
zens participating. One hundred tor chlights
with band of music were in q procession.
The speakers of the evening were Hons. E. s.
Taylor of Chicago and Wilbur +. Lunt of
Portland, both of whom made stirring
speeches. A Blaine and Logan Club has been
organized and Republicans in this vicinity
are wide awake and earnest in their efforts for
the success of the candidates.
Represent asiveA Nominated. -
At Republican caucus in Lisbon Falls
Saturday afternoon the Republicans nomi-
in the Legislature.
At the Republican caucus in Weld Satur-
day afternoon, Joseph s. Houghton was nomi-
mated candidate for representative to the State
legislature for the Phillips district. The
Greenbackers OF Weld nominated Eben III.
Skolfeld for the same office.
Rally at FreepOrt.
An enthusiastic Republican rally took place
at the town hall, Freeport, on Saturday even
ing las:. Long before the hour of meeting ar
rived the teams began to pour in from ell parts
of the town, and when the meeting was called
to order every seat in the hall was occnpied,
with many standing. Notwithstanding it had
rained the greater part of the day and the
roads were in terrible condition, the sturdy
Republicans were not to be kept at home at
such time as this; they came out in force.
The meeting was called to order by Henry
G. Brewer, Esq, who called upon Edwin @.
Townsend, Esq, to preside. Mr.. Townsend
thanked the meeting for the honor of being
called to the chair and at once introduced
Hon. r. G. Horr of Michigan, who was re-
ceiyed enthusiastically, and who spoke for
two hours, making one of the best Of campaign
speeches, which was frequently applauded.
The speakers showing OF the effect OF the
tariff upon the prices of articles used in a
family now, as compared with prices under
Democratic laws, prior to 1860, proved that
ha arrinlaa h0uOhf TO-DAY for
much less tnan then and his illusions to the
action OF the independents were received with
particular satisfaction.
Freeport Will give good account of herself
Monday next. The last rally will come off
Saturday evening, September 9th.
A Wide Awake Meeting in Windham
CenIre.
The meeting at tie town house at Wind
ham Centre last evening was very we'll at
tended. The house was full and they all
stayed. Charles Jones, Esq, called the meet
ing to order and introduced the venerable DR..
Parsons as chairman. Mr.. Reed addressed the
meeting instead of Judge Foraker of Ohio,
who was suddenly called home. Mr.. Reed de-
scribed the growth and condition OF the coGn-
try for the last twenty-four years and gave his
views on the tariff question. He was followed
by Hon. A. W. Beard of Boston in a careful
and candid discussion OF the issues of tbs day.
He pointed out to the farmers the advantages
which came to them from the tariff He re-
called to some of them the effect OF various
tariffs upon their own products.
The audience were very much interested.
Windham will give good account of herself
next Monday.
Rousing Meeting at Camden.
The Republicans of Camden held a mass
meeting Monday night in Megunticook Hall,
which was crowded to overlooking and him.
dreds were unable to obtain even standing
room. Hon. T. R. Simonton, the Republican
candidate for senator, was called to the chair,
and made short and telling speech Hon.
r. G. Horr of Michigan was then introduced
aud made an effective and eloquent address to
the large, appreciative and enthusiastic audi
ence. On enquiry by the orator if there was
Democrat present, one Of the prominent men
OF that party pleaded guilty to the charge and
attempted to interrupt the speaker. There
were cries of "Put him eut" from all over the
hall, but Mr.. Horr replied, "Let him remain;
he does not disturb me in the least" He then
devoted moment or two to this lonely Demo-
crat, giving him singing rebuke The de-
monstration WAS great success.
Notes.
Col Wildes p. Walker, q lifelong Democrat
of much prominence in this State, raised a
large Blaine and Logan flag at his residence liz
Topsbsm Saturday evening. There was
very large attendance and a band of music.
Hon. A. w. Beard of Boston will speak in
Maine this week.
The visit which Mr.. Blaine is to make to
New York city, after the election in Maine,
will be at the earnest solicitation of William
NJ Evarts and other representative Republi-
cans, as we'll as the National Committee.
There are many prominent business men of
the city who have never met Mr.. Blaine and
who unite in the request. Mr.. Evarts is en-
gagged upon speech which he will deliver
soon after the middle of September, showing
the great danger to the legislation secured by
the war If Cleveland is elected The danger,
Mr.. Evarts points out, would lie in the reor-
ganizatiou of the Supreme Court, thus placing
the whole Union once more in the power Of
the Southern States
At the Democratic mass meeting in the Academy