The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-27

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blance OF keeping up war taxes.
TO be sure we have been prosperous and
we have surplus. But a Democratic ad-
mlnlstration instead of dealing with it as
prosperous householder deals with his 'sur-
plus" seeks to make scare of it. Mr. Sher-
man in whose financial ability even our ene-
mics profess to believe has pointed out how
the administration might legally and proper
ly and in statesmanlike way have dealt
with the surplus in paying the debt in build
Ing navy and in coast defences, but no
heed is given to this and it is sought to foist
upon us the old Southern and English free
trade dogmas as the only solution of the
question.
Mr.. Hale here showed how the Mills bill,
If it were law, would affect the industries
OF Maine especially lumber, wool and starch
and that this bill is a geographical bill
shaped to aid in getting Democratic votes in
close States. He then briefly referred to the
hollow pretenses of President Cleveland be-
lore election as to civil service, reform and
showed that the decline and fall from these
pretenses had been so abrupt and absurd
that even George William Curtis, prince of
the Mugwumps. admitted that there had
been complete partisan reconstruction of
the civil service.
Mr. Hale closed by urging Republicans to
activity in their neighborhood and home cir
cles in enforcing the clear truths of the Re-
publican position; and prophesied, if this
were done, in every State, the triumphant
election of a Republican President.
The meeting then adjourned with cheers
for the candidates and speakers.
Three Flags unfurled at Bath.
BATH, July &c. --One of the leading cam
paign openings in this city was made tonight
by the Republicans. A procession, consist
ing of two large companies of enthusiastic
Republicans mounted and carrying blazing
torches, headed by st. Johns band, formed
on Front street and marched to the residence
of Thomas A. Brown, Esq, of Dummor
street, where large flag, bearing the names
of the Republican candidates, was unfurled
amid rousing cheers. The procession then
moved to Centre street. where another cam
paigE. flag was run out from the business
house of r. q. Harris, after which the col
umn moved to Custom House square, to-
sether with 1000 people, where huge Harri-
son and Morton flag, beautifully inscribed,
was unfurled amid great enthusiasm.
The Demonstration came to an end by a
Republican rally at the Alameda Opera
House, which was packed. Ringing
speeches were made by Judge Savage of
Lewiston, Hon. James w. Wakefield, Gen.
eral Thomas W. Hyde, William E. Hogan
and others. There was singing by the Bath
Glee Club and music by st. Johns band.
The vermonters in Line.
BURLINGTON, VT, July 26.-The grand
Republican rally under the auspices of the
Vermont State Republican League opened
here auspiciously this morning. the day be-
ing all that could be asked for. Large dele
cations came in from every county in the
State, and Eastern New York was largely
represented.
AT IL O'Clock the main county delegations
came, Franklin county's contingent number
ing nearly 1000. Two trains came from st.
Albans, bringing 26 cars, one train from
Morrisville county, with 10 cars and three
trains from Rutland division, with "a coach
es, three trains from the central division,
with 80 cars, bringing delegations from
Washington, Windsor and other eastern
counties. At noon train of 15 cars arrived
from Lamoille and Caledonia counties.
The programme opened with grand pa
rade under command of Gen. L. S. Peck,
Chief Marshal 1t was the most imposing
parade ever seen in Vermont, and was nearly
an hour passing given point.
An attractive feature was a log cabin on
wagon drawn by a six-horse team. 1t was
built of spruce logs and on the roof was
live coon, while young bear was tied on
the platform.
All the clubs bore numerous flags. banners
and notices, while the men who did not
wear helmets or flag aprons inscribed Har-
rison and Morton, carried small flags in their
hands. Among the notices were: In pro-
lection we trust; in Cleveland we bust"
Look for the largest Republican gains in
Franklin county" mo English flag or red
bandanna for u.s." ''Free trade ruined Ire
land and would ruin the United States.''
''We want meat more than once a year"
Protection, prosperity, plenty" and others.
One silk banner bore cartoon in which
John Bull was weeping over an expiring
English laborer, while Cleveland said, "If
get there he'll be all right.
At the speakers stand Hon. Warner Mil
Ter spoke at length on the tariff and was fol-
lowed by Congressman Butterworth of
Ohio, ON the same subject. The glee club
sang '.Tippacanoe and Morton too" Judge
Thurston, of Nebraska, then spoke, being
followed by Senator Edmunds who briefly
eulogized Candidate Harrison.