The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-11-13
IR. BLAINE ON THE VICTORY.
A Great Night for the Republicans Of
Augusta.
Harrison's s Election Not the Result of
Scramble for SpoiIs.
Maine Towns Celebrate In a Blaze
of Glory.

AUGUSTA, Nov. 12.-The Republicans of
Augusta and surrounding towns this eve
ming celebrated the result of the election
with a general illumination and large
torchlght procession, ending with visit to
Mr.. Blaine who, from his front door, in an
swer to repeated calls made the following
brief speech
FelLoau Republicans of Kennebec:
thank you for the compliment of your
call. join with you in hearty congratula-
tions and fluctuations over the great national
achievement of last week. We have elected
the Republican candidates to the presidency
and vice-presidency, and never did any party
have candidates in whom more implicit faith
could be placed-faith in their principles,
faith in their ability. faith in their zeal, faith
in their honor, faith in them personally,
faith in them officially. 1t adds to the value
of our triumph that we have secured in Gen.
Harrison a president, who comprehends the
wants Of the whole nation and
who by temperament and experience
embodies all the requirements for an exec
utiye position, whose duties are perhaps
moreconfining and eXacting than any similar
position in the world, and yet. If the election
of Harrison and Morton were merely the
election of two eminent citizens to the high
est position in the Republic, our rejoicing
would not have the deep significance which
attends it. The President and Vice Presi-
dent elect carry with them in their deserved
elevation, the triumph of the protective
policy in the United States, and that is the
feature Of the victory which stlrs the nation.
An old Scotch divine prayed fervently to
the Lord 'to give us good opinion of our
selves" The Republicans Of Kennebec have
a special right in this hour of victory to a
good opinion of themselves. Organized as a
county in the last century, Kennebec,
whether as part OF Massachusetts, is,s or part
to the policy of protection. Throughout
the whole of her existence, Kennebec has
never voted for Democratic candidate for
the Presidency. She has just given to Gen.
Harrison majority of three thousand, and
she gave about the same to the Gen. Harri-
son of 1S4O She has in the long interim
varied little in the majorities which she has
given for each Whig and Republican presi-
dental candidate in succession. Whoever
has faltered, either in Maine or in other
sade Safes and she of Pte al paF ares
in Kennebec county have always been
firm, consistent and courageous. Defeat in
the State or nation has never dampened their
ardor 1t was only the signal to Kennebec
for more earnest struggle the next time,
course OF events, and some from mere cyni-
cism, regard a presidential election as only
struggle for the Ispoils of office. Perhaps
close examination into the value of the
"spoils" would cause them to modify their
opinion we are now sixty-five million people
and we speak of the danger of having one
hundred thousand Office holders under the
national government. Quite true we have
one hundred thousand office holders, but
vast number of these have salaries uader one
hundred dollars each, great proportion un
der one thousand dollars each, more than
four-ffths of the whole number under two
thousand dollars each. While tie President
does not have within his power of appoint
ment two hundred civil officers with salaries
exceeding five thousand dollars year, /
doubt indeed il he has more than one hun
dred. Certainly, spoils cannot profoundly
enlist the interest or call forth the efforts of
great people among whom opportunities for
business and for fortune are greater than in
any other nation of the world. 1t was some
thing far deeper than "spoils of Office" that
called the full Republican strength to the
polls, and no question but that of protection
could have done it.
But my friends, let us remember that wise
monition of "the old man eloquent" to tri-
been more energetic in gaining a victory at
the polls than in boasting of it after it has
been secured. 1t is well that it is so, for
victory would indeed be barren of good fruit
and unworthy. of respect If it did not bring
benefit to all the people alike, regardless of
geographical lines or party divisions. We
have sharp rivalry as Democrats or Republi-
cans in the earnest struggle of the campaign.
but when the election is over we remember
that we are all united in the enduring broth
erhood of American citizenship of the East
and the West of the North and the South,
citizenship of the great undivided, indivisi-
bic republic.
Calais Republicans Celebrate.
CALAIS, Me-, Nov. 13.-Republicans are
giving vent to their enthusiasm tonight by
one of the grandest celebrations ever seen
here. A salute of thirt, EIGHT guns started
the ball rolling 1t is estimated five hundred
torches are in the procession which was
headed by the Young Mems Republican Club,
and included many Republicans of eastern
Maine in the ranks. There was grand dis
play of fireworks. The illuminations and
decorations were of the finest and on the
most extensive scale ever attempted here.
The city presents a very beautiful appear
ance. A number of prominent Republicans
are addressing a crowded audience at st.
Croix Hall.
Democrats In Line.
CAMDEN, Nov. 1.-THE Republicans litup
the town tonight, marching with two bands
of music through the principle streets. Four
Democrats paying election bets were in the
procession. They will celebrate at Rockport
tomorrow night.
Skowhegan Makes Racket.
SKowHEGAN, Nov. 1.-THE Republicans
celebrated tonight with a procession, fire.
works, illuminations, the firing of guns,
ringing of bells, etc.