Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-18

PORTLAND, June II.
The convention opened this morning shortly
after nine o'clock. Previous to calling the
convention to order Rev. @. H. Shinn of Deer.
ing, Kenneth Mcdonald of Portland, and
Aaron Clark Of Buxton, were appointed a
committee to report district organization fo,
the First District at the afternoon session.
A service of song and praise was led by
Rev. Mr.. Shinn. After singing several gospe
hymns. prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Mar.
tin of 'Westbrook.
Rev. Mr.. Shnn made stirring remarks. He
said that he was in charge of two parishes
and not person in either was in sympathy
with this temperance movement. He wa.
advised not to have anything to do with it
"Would you take that advce?" he asked
There were cries of ''No, no." One mar
shouted "Have a revival in your parishes.
Mr. Shinn said he was following his con
science in joining this movement. He spoke
warmly of St. Johu. and hoped no other pro
hibition candidate for the presidency would
be nominated as long as St. John was alive.
Short addresses were made by the following
gentlemen Jacob Berry, Lewiston; A. p
Snow, Windham; Everett Stackpole, Bath
James B. White, Portland; VIM. Littefeld
Saco; Rev. Mr.. Park, Presque isle j. w
Hatch, Readfeld, and others.
Rev. Mr.. Shinn spoke If proper man fo
a candidate for governor and mentioned th
name of DIR. Ba hford, which was greeted
with applause.
The convention proper was called to orde
by Rev. Mr.. Park of Presque Isle. Praye
was offered by Rev. MIR. Crosley of Portland
and the hymn, "What Friend We Have il
Jesus" was sung.
The temporary organization was made per
manent.
The following vice presidents were chosen
Aroostook-Eben Hill Monticello.
Androscoggin-J. Berry. Lewiston.
Cumberland-Peter Graham, Saccarappa.
Frankln-Chester Greenwo ood. Pennington
Kenuebec-J. w. Hatch, Readfeld
KNOX. B. Lowry, Knox.
Lii coln-P McGunigle, Boothbay.
Oxford-C. F. Hersey, Waterford.
Penobscot-Volney b. Gushing.
Piscataquis-C. III. Leland, Sangervlle.
Sagadahoc-Reuben S. Hunt, Bath.
.Somerset-A. c. Dinsmore, Bingham.
Waldo-Rev. b. C. Wentworth, Belfast.
York-Aaron Clark, Buxton.
The committee on credentials reported
present 1913 delegates from &c cities an,
towns, and IA counties.
Rev. Dr. Bashford of the committee on
platform, reported a platform which wa
unanimously adopted. The following is
brief abstract:
We, the prohibition party of Maine, &C
knowledging Almighty God as the rightfu
ruler of the world, from whence all power o
governments are derived, to whose laws al
human enactments should conform, and t.
whom we look for help in our battle agains
unrighteousness, appeal to the voters OF Main
upon the following resolve:
First, We express our gratitude to God TO
the progress thus far made in this reform an
we tender thanks to the citizens of Maine
including the W. C. T. u, who aided in Sc
curing a constitutional prohibition of tn
liouor traffic, temperance text books in ou
schools and such laws against the sale @
alcoholic beverages as we now possess. Th
| impressions of thousands of candid observer
| in every part of the state, the records OF ou
courts. the deposits in the savings banks o
| Maine as compared with other states, tn
small proportion of taxes collected by tn
United States authorities for the sale OF llquo
in Maine, the total destruction of the manu-
facture of alcoholic drinks in the state, an
the vast increase of sentiment in favor o
total abstinence, may fairly show that Main
leads in this reform, and is quarter OF
century ahead of license states.
The platform then goes to afnrm that nott
| parties contain new element when VIII No
allow the enforcement OF the prohloltorv law
and that such law ought to be enforced
while it is part of the organic law OF the state
In the principal cities of the State there is nj
;mnortial enforcement of the law. The re-
nuh,can party regards the work thus far ac'
complished. as its utmost effort for prohlbl
ton.
The republican party is afraid to enforce
the law. The vote for prohibition Is mo-
simply local but its influence Will De wide'
and encourage States now struggling tor pro
hibition. We aim at the application OF Ohrls'
tiap principles to politics, the DONG away
with vituperation in political contests, tue
abolition of polygamy, the better condition o
Indians and of the colored people at th'
South.
Colonel Eustis, in the absence OF the chair
man called the convention to order at
o,c,ock this afternoon. He spoke of the nee'
of contributions for defraying expenses, an'
said that four gentlemen had contributed s5'
each. two others S25, and smaller contriou
tons came in large numbers. Delegates
ho;no invited to contribute responded quit
freely. 1t was announced at the emu 'na
| 1921 had been raised.
Considerable time was spent in the noml