Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-27

oemned aud the odious Mills bill properly de-
nounced as destructive to the general busi-
ness. the labor and the farming interests of
the country. The republican platform is
thus essentially American in every point,
presenting issues touching the foreign policy
of the nation, and promising home policy
which will elevate and improve the coad.
ton of every citizen. Upon this American
platform, thus briefly defined, the Chicago
convention has placed as its standard bearers,
men of high ability and character, thorough
ly imbued with its doctrines, Benjamin Har-
rison of Indiana, and Levi p. Morton of
New York; the former a gallant soldier in
the war of the rebellion, an able statesman.
a clean man. without spot or blemish; the
latter man OF eminent influence and ability
in the great State of New York, who has
served his country well abroad and in the
halls of Congress. With such candidates
and such platform the republican party
deserves to win and will win. My friends,
the lines of battle are forming.
Mr.. Matthews here paid high tribute to
Mr.. Blaine, whom he characteri; ed as the
chevalier of American politics, and whom he
predicted would be found in the present
campaign, aiding, with all his wisdom and
generalship, the party to secure a magnificent
victory. In conclusion. Mr.. Matthews said
Thanking you for the compliment you have
paid me in inviting ME to say word on this
occasion, will only add that the republ-
can party, in the great struggle now pending,
expects every man to do his duty" Gen
tlemen, three cheers for "Tippecanoe and
Morton too"
AT the close of his remarks, MIR. Matthews
proposed three cheers for Harrison and Nor
toll and Burleigh, and the crowd responded
most heartily. From the Augusta House the
procession continued its march up State to
Green, up Green to Sewall, and stopped be-
fore the residence of Howard owen. Three
ousing cheers were given for the
republican candidates. Mr.. Owen
was enthusiastically called for, and,
responded in most stirring speech, which
was enthusiastically cheeredby the crowd.
In opening he paid glowing tribute to Mr.
Blaine. He declared the ticket nominated |
at Chicago to be an exceedingly strong one
which would be perfectly satisfactory to the
supporters of Mr. Blaine. He spoke in the |
highest terms of Gen. Harrison's magniti- |
qualities as statesman. He reminded the |
crowd of the fact that in lS+0 the grandfath-
er of General Harrison made the first fight
in tariff issue and gained victory for pro-
lection, and that now his grandson waging |
light upon the same issue would also be VIC
IoriOus. He electrified Ills hearers by drop. |
ping into the following exceedingly truthful
verse;
When free trade from lofty crag,
Would spread her banner to the air.
She tears aside the old time flag
And sticks a big bandanna their.
From Mr.. Owens the procession marched |
70 the residence of Hon. 0. ID. Baker who
,ppe ared and spoke briefly. He said that
As republicans, all were enlisted in COM
mon cause, and all were for Harrison be-
cause of his clean character, his gallant
service in the Union army and because he
represents the principle of protection to
American industries. Harrison and Morton aud
Jur candidate for Governor will receive the
united suffrages of the party and we shall go
forward to a splendid victory. From Mr..
Bakers residence, the procession marched
up State street to Cushnoc Heights. The
along 1ha- May-being AS finely |
Illuminated as in any part of the city. We |
individual mention of these. On the Heights
he procession came to halt and most gen
,roasly treatel to lemonade, most liberal
quantity of which had been prepared |
by few republicans living in
that vicinity. From the Heights the process
sion visited the East side. A halt was made
1t the residence of Ira II. Randall and some
hearty cheers for the republican ticket were
given. In response to enthusiastic calls Mr..
Randall appeared and made brief speech,
He expressed the opinion that the ticket was
A strong one and would ensure a republican
victory. In addition to the cheers for the
ticket Mr.. Randall proposed three cheers for
Hon. James q. Blaine, aad they were given
with an enthusiasm that fairly drowned the
marched to the republican headquarters and |
broke ranks. "It's very strong ticket"
is the comment on all sides; ''one that will |
sweep the country" Already many demo-
Gratis in the city have expressed determine
lion to give the ticket their support. Some
we'll known citizens who have hitherto |
trained with the democrats had their resi- |
lences Illuminated aud made displays of
fireworks in honor of the winning ticket
Harrison and Morton. The republicans of
Augusta will do their whole duty in the com
ing election.
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