The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-08-09
Admirable Presentation of the vari-
GUS Candidates.
Excellent Nominees, That Will be
Elected In November.

$3.50 f"AeJs u party tudt Stlii lives, UItdGD6S
and has being [applausel to nominate the
gentlemen who will fill the Offices to which
they shall be nominated, for the next two
years. We meet now, when the great vital
issues have been framed, and the steps taken
that mean SO much to every home and every
Preside. The question of the day is whether
we shall have American labor and manufac-
ures, or foreign; whether we shall have pro-
lection or free trade. II is not necessary to
20 over the record of the Republican party;
the country's history is that of the party.
On the contrary, not single act Of the Dem
ocratic party can be pointed to with PRIDE
When the ballot is read that will elect the
gentlemen who are nominated here today,
you will also read on it the name of Names
next governor, Edwin G. Burleigh. [Great
applausel In this State, the home of that
great American citizen whom we expect
soon to take by the hand we hope to roll up
such majority that it will be the beginning
of that tidal wave of victory which will roll
into the White House our noble standard
bearer, Benjamin Harrison of Indiana.
tGreat applause].
Gentlemen, the proper way to do business
is to attend to business until it is finished. l
await your pleasure.
On motion of Mr.. Verrill, the county COM
mittee was made committee on credentials,
and they reported every one of the LAG dele
gates present. The report was accepted.
On motion of Lindley M. Webb, the fol-
lowing committee on resolutions was ap-
pointed:
LI4lInIdley N, Webb, Portland.
William II. Smith, Raymond.
George g. Hopkins, Deering.
w. III. Libby, Standish.
Byron Kimball, Bridgton.
SENATORS.
Hon. George P. wescott offered as candi-
date for Senator from the Portland, or
Southern District, gentleman we'll known
to all the delegates in the convention; a
gentleman who had filled the positions of
county attorney, and chief magistrate of
Portland, with marked ability and to the
or eat satisfaction of the citizens; gentle
man who needed no encomiums on his in
tegrity, who was foremost in law, and re-
spected by every one with whom he came in
contact. He would offer the name of Hon.
Charles F. Libby of Portland. [Great ap-
plause].
Mr.. Ardon w. Coombs rose to second Mr..
Libby's nomination with great pleasure.
Mr.. Libby, he said, needed no introduction
to Maine people. During bis term of service
as county attorney he made record as pros
ecuting officer inferior to none who ever
served in that position. he moved Mr.. Lib
by's nomination by acclammation and it was
so voted.
Mr.. Brewer, of Freeport arose to nomi-
nate a candidate for senator from the East
ern District He offered the name of a gen.
tleman vino had served two terms in the
House and one in the Senate to great ac-
ceptation. He moved the nomination of
John c. Kendall. of Freeport. by acclama-
ton. and it was so voted
Judge Waterman, of Gorham, said that in
behalf of the citizens of Gorham, the Gorham
delegates had been instructed to support
Edwin Harding of that town for Senator
from the Western District and he read the
caucus resolution to that effect. Sometimes,
the judge said, such instructions were not
reality to the delegates, because they ham
per the freedom of their action, and it was
pleasant to know that in this case there was
such an entire harmony on the part of all
the delegates from Gorham and those from
other parts of the county in respect to this
nomination that it was pleasant to follow
the instructions and present the name of a
townsman and friend. Mr.. Harding, he
said, spent his life in Gorham and by his
diligence and integrity had attained a good
record at home and abroad When the ma
tion was in peril, he left his home and served
his country, becoming good soldier and
Drawing the dangers of every army aud bat
tie. Twice had he been representative in
the legislature. He moved his nomination
by reclamation.
Mr.. ID. e. Fritz. of Deering. seconded the
motion, and it was so voted.
Mr.. Charles l. Cook, of Portland, in one of
the best speeches of the day, presented as a
candidate, from the Northern District the
name Of William N. Cook, of Casco. He
summed up briefly, but without losing a
point, the many excellent qualities of the
candidate and his fitness for the position,
dwelling upon his business ability and his
known integrity. Sixteen years was the rec
ord of this candidate as a member of the
Board Of Selectmen, one term as chairman
OF the body and in 1888 he was elected
member of the legislature. He moved, if
shcIo Was no Quiet candidate tnat Mr.. COOK
benominated by reclamation.
But Mr.. William Murch of Baldwin, was
not to be caught mapping. He said he had
man to bring forward for the Office. Casco
hasR county commissioner, saio he. will
send representative to the legislature and
now wants Senator, while poor little Seba-
go, that has never had a choice, always gets
knocked out when it comes to conventions.
Now, said he. / want to give Sebago one lit
tie chance in century. The town works
hard and has never had one. 1 nominate
Leander Poor of Sebago. daughter and ap-
plause)
Mr.. Gleason of Bridgton, roseIIto second
the nomination of Mr.. Poor. He knew him
we'll He had been a brave soldier in the
war, was good man and an excellent citi-
zen a man who never aspired to office, but
whose neighbQrs had to nominate him when
they wanted him.
On motion of Mr.. Charles A. True Messrs.
True of Portland, Gleason of Bridgton, and
Brewer of Freeport, were appointed COM
mittee to receive and count votes.
The ballot resulted as follows:
Whole number Of votes ......... .......145
Necessary for a choice ................ 70
Leander A. Poor had. .,.....12z