The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-27
General narrisOn's Home Invaded by
an Army Of Supporters,
Among Whom We're Many Of the
Generals Former Comrades.
Mr.. Blaine Sends His Congratulations
from Scotland.
Especial to the Press.l

AUGUSTA. June 26.-The Republicans Of
Augusta, this evening. joined in grand and
enthusiastic celebration in ratification Of the
nominations made at Chicago, and it proved
one of the most successful political demon
strations ever seen in the city. The Young
Mems Republican Club, 200 strong, formed
on Water street at O'Clock, President Frank
E. Southland in command, and platoon Of
police and st. Joseph's band leading. They
marched up Rines's Hill to the residence Of
Hon. E. c. Burleigh, where a great throng
had gathered. In response to serenade
from the band and the shouts Of the people,
Mr.. BuFieigh appeared and spoke as follows
Fellow Republicans: II thank you sincere
ly for this call, and rejoice with YOU most
heartily upon the gratifying results which
have been reached by our friends at the Chi
cago Conventlon. The nomination OF Harri
son and Morton means the triumph of the
Republican party in the present political
contest. They are good and true men in ey-
cry respect, of national reputation, and have
been selected as the representatives of the
party by one Of the grandest conventions
that ever assembled upon this continent.
They represent all that is good and true in
American politics, and stand upon plat
form that appeals alike TO the Intelligence
and patriotism of the people, and to all whe
believe In the good results Of a protective
tariff and in the great principles for which
the Republican party has lived and fought
They will be supported by a thoroughly
united and an enthusiastic party.
Tbs campaign has opened most auspiciOus-
ly, and the omens of splendid victory are
with us. We shall soon welcome home from
his visit to foreign lands the great leader Of
leaders. who, we believe, in declining a re-
nomination, which undoubtedly would have
pee been rendered him unanimously, has refused
the presidency Of this great republic. He is
ensnrlned In the hearts OF his countrymen as
never before, and his voice and presence in
the great political contest now pending will
have powerful influence upon the the re-
suit of the election.
Fellow Republicans, l rejoice with you,
and am glad to note the enthusiasm and Wig
or with which you have entered upon the
work OF the campaign"
Mr. Burleigh was heartily cheered, and
the procession moved on to the Augusta
House. where Hon. S. w. Matthews, Labor
Commissioner, was called for and appeared.
He said:
Fellow Citizens The great convention
at Chicago has done its work and doneIit
well. III, here in Maine, and especially there
In the immediate home of the great leader,
feeling OF disappointment and regret min
giles In the cup of our rejoicing. it is but nat
nral, and does honor to us as much as to
lnhablt reflects much honor on the State
and Nation. In one of the dispatches sent
Dy Mr Blaine to the convention. he said: Il
think l have right to ask my friends to
respect my wishes and refrain from voting
for me-. Shall not we, his immediate neigh
Dors and friends, respect his wishes and ac-
cept the result of the convention as cheer
fully and cordially as he has done? The
political campaign on which we are entering
Is one involving more than personal issue.
The lines of nrlnQinlQ a QlQa rlv npd die tiraf
~ drawn Republicanism means American
ism an American policy as distinguished
from European policy. The admirable plat
form adopted at Chicago clearly defines the
issues invosved and shows what the Republic
can American policy is"
The next citizen visited was Howard
Owen, Esq, who made one of his character
istic speeches, which created great enthu-
siasm. He congratulated the Republicans
of Augusta that Harrison had been nomi-
mated by Blaine men and he was thoroughly
acceptable to them. Mr.. Owen repeated the
following neat little verse:
When free trade from lofty crag
Would spread her banner 10 the ais
She tears aside the old true flag
And sticks big bandanna there.
Tomorrow, Mr.. Owen said he should
place card in his hat inscribed Blaine for
President in 1892"
Hon. Orville ID. Baker was next summoned
to his doorstep by the pressure of the cele-
brating Republicans and spoke briefly. All
rreJoiced IN a common cause. Mr.. Baker
favored Harrison for President because he
was clean and honorable man, his gallant
war record, and because he represented tho
the principle Of protection. He expressed
confidence in the National and State candi-
dates and the ability Of the party to. achieve
sapS sPendd victory The Procession sion next next
marched to the residence of Ira I'll.
Randall, on the east side, who deliv-
cred brief but eloquent speech, after which
1t moved to Water sereet and disbanded. All
the speakers were cheered again and again.
as well as the candidates and Mr.. Blaine.
Throughout the line of march there was a
continued and brilliant display of fireworks,
while residences were generally Illuminated.
large flag, bearing the names of the candi-
dates for President, Vice President and
Governor, was swung to the breeze in front
OF Republicans headquarters early in the
evening.
The following dispatches were sent from
here tonight:
General BENJAMIN Harrison, Indianapolis, md:
Blaines home, where he is idolized ratifes your
nomination by painting the town red tonight
Il. B. HILL
For the Republican City Committee.
General BENJAMIN Harrison, Indianapolis, Ind.
Augusta tonight is celebrating the nomination
Of Harrison and Morton in a blaze of enthusiasm.
We shall not be found wanting in the fight which
viii give you a glorious victory this fail.
II. L. SOUTHARD,
President Young Mems Republican Club.
Bath Awakened.
BATH, June 26.-The Republicans tonight
celebrated the Chicago nomination by firing
national salute, a display of fire works and
the ringing of bells.
In harrison's Home.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 26-The city has
been crowded with strangers all day and the
horn blowing and general jollifcation has
been increasingly kept up. Great crowds
have visited General HarrisOn's house, in
Guiding delegates from New England, the
Southern States and the California delega-
tion.
About one-fifth of the survivors of Harri-
sons old regiment, the 10th Indiana called
ON him this afternoon, accompanied by the
10th Illinois, and were introduced. The
General made speech to them.