The Portland daily press., 1884-06-12


that this grand nation shall pass into the
hands Of the Democratic party. (Applauss.)
had occasion to say in the Garfield campaign
and reiterate it now, that there is not man Nv
ing, forty years of age, who will live to see the
reins of this government placed in the hands of the
Democratic party as it now exists. (Applause)
There are too many interests, too much wealth too
many laborers who must have livelihood and too
much at stake; and men will always look at their
own interests first. The Democratic party is like
Peter, following his Master afar Off They are al.
ways four years behind and we do not intend thew
shall ever catch up. (Applause). The Republican
party have always gone to the front, wherever it
was necessary to make battle in the interest of
progress, IN the interest of American citizenship
there yon have found the Republican party. My
friends, 1t has been stated by those who have pre-
ceded me, that we have been talking for two weeks
Naturally, we are not prepared here to make po-
Iitical speech. have not had time to prepare nv.
self so that could in intelligent clear and pre-
else way discuss these great questions only general
ly but have too much confidence in the ihtelli-
gence of the American people too much Condolences
in New England, to think that they will allow a
progress of this great nation. 1 am afraid that
OBTAINING you, but will say that our good ship
of State, freighted with the precious principles Of
the Republican party and all the rights of Ameri-
citizenship, with all the privileges guaranteed
by the Constitution, has had placed at her helm
by the Republican party, man who is strong able
man who will inspire t. who will strenet6en the
weak and bring the imperiled ship into a port of
safety (Applause). That man represents the spir-
1t OF independence and genuine Republicanism. He
is entitled to the title of leader among leaders
man Of intellect, man of integrity man of pro-
nOu0Ctu, well KNOWN PUBIC opinion. and man
who is acquainted with all the wants of the people
A man who believes and says every American citi-
zen shall be R protected s1eS at home and abroad ZAP
thing as defeat. (Applause).
The chairman then introduced Hon. A. A.
Strout of this city, who spoke as follows:
Mr.. Chairman Ladies and Gentlemen:
California has spoken Tonight in the living
presence OF her distinguished sons, and has told
you OF the purpose of the great Pacific States to
honor the chosen idol of Maine, the Hon. james G.
Blaine. Nevada, by her cowboy, Qaughter) and
there were more of them, has told you what that
gallant and glorious state would do next November
They, with their colleagues, spoke at Chicago.
the home of glorious old Jack Logan God bless
him (applause) and almost the entire Northwest,
him the standard bearer Of the Republican party'
and while this honor is national one we here In
Maine, teel that it is an honor of our own, because
this man who by his transcendent genius has risen
from the common beginnings of life until he has
reached the highest honors this man upon whom
to-day, the concentrated Of the whole world is
turned, this man who has become the idol not only
OF the Republican party, but of the common people
of the United States is felowcitizen of the State
popular right and peculiar reason to be proud to-
night. Four years ago, had the honor, as one of
standing side by side with the noble men of
California in the battle which we fought in ali good
faith to make James g. Blaine the standard bearer
OF the party. 1t is true that we came away disap
pointed in not getting the of our choice it is
true that that disappointment was ameiorated
because there placed in his stead that noble
and glorious son Of Ohio, James A. Garfield ZAP
plause) And it is further true that we were more
consoled in our disappointment when we saw this
man of Maine unfolding the hand Of the martyr
President, as his trusty and honored friend. And,
my friends let me say here that in all human prob
ability, in the coming campaign, we shall have more
or less attacks made upon our standard bearer,
arising from the hate and malice of his adversalies
arising, it may be- from the envy and jealousy of
those that ought to be his supporters But let me
say that whatever is said against him. there is one
perfect answer to 1t. ALI the men who live in
Maine know him best; know that he was the friend
and trusted adviser of as pure man this nation
ever produced, James A. Garfield (Applause.)
The hour is late. but / say tonight that no man,
whatever may be his political preferences, can feel
other than pride that this man. who is the idol of
the nation, who is respected by the whole world is
presented as the standard bearer of the great party
with great principles to lead it to victory. 1 am
aware that there has been some note of dsappoint-
ment in other States. from those whom, as said,
should be his supporters. But let ask you,
where are they going? James G.. Blaine represents
Repubicanism and the principles of the Republican
party.
If the Democrats nominate Cleveland or Tilden.
they are not Republicans and do not represent Re-
publican ideas. Mr.. Blaine does and he is the
choice of the convention. He not only represents
Republican ideas, but he represents American IDEAS
II he is elected, he is not going to give US English
Government, or government founded on English
ideas, or those of any other foreign nation but he
will give us government bosed upon the American
idea of progress. He believes that we have got
country big enough. country grand enough, a
country having Interests enough moi to be Governed
by the interests of other people, but by the interests
of the American people. and If he is elected as he is
going to be- he will be President Now, my friends
on every side, it portends victory every side au
geres OF success The air is full of them. From our
own New England, which claims this representative
of Republican ideas as its standard bearer, from the
great West that has been so loyal to him. from the
California coast, where the sentiment of love and
respect and generation for him. is not less than in
the State of Maine and even In the South there is
degree Of enthusiasm created by bis name that
gives us every promise of victory in November
H0r0 in Maine if W n nra wa
shall roll up majority of not less than
twenty thousand. Applause, and cries Of "That's
In my Judgment we shall have the electoral vote
OF every New England State, Massachusetts not ex-
cepted, and we are going to carry, hope and be-
than that, the admiration for the genius Of the man.
for his record in the past, his record as statesman
wilt give him foothold in the South so that we
shall no longer have united and solid South.
The black men of the South, at last feeling that
their rights will be protected will give vote that
shall give the electoral votes of three or four of
the Southern States. When that hour comes when
the people of this country. who have demanded
elect him to the presidential Office we shall have
man and President whom the whole people of this
country will be proud to call President (Applause
Although the chairman intimated that Mr..
Strout would be the last speaker, the crowd
did not move, bnt called for General Coanor,
who sat upon the stage. The General shook
his head, but they would not take no sor an
answer. General Conner made a brief but
ringing speech, but the lsteness of the hour
prevents any extended report of it.
NOTES.
By the courtesy of Gen. Samuel Anderson,
President of the Ogdensburg Railroad, the
California party will be taken today through
the White Mountain Notch, leaving Portland
at S.25 9. M, and returning in the afternoon.
Those who have been invited to accom- pany
the party please take notice OF time
When DR.. Palmer left the ball the crowd
cheered him heartily, and when he was COM
ing down the steps OF the building the crowd
outside took up the cheers and repeated them.
After the party returned from the sail yes
terday afternoon carriages were provided and
the visitors were shown the eastern and west