The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-06-13

has faithfully rendered an account of his
stewardship, and performed his duties with
zeal and integrity, a man of spotless charac-
ter and unsullied fame.
Mr.. Nicholas Fessenden of Fort Fairfield
said: 1t is pleasant duty for me to sec
Ond the denomination of Gov. Burleigh.
But why, he asked, is there such a large
gathering of delegates here? Surely fewer
could have attended to the business as well
1t Is because the Republican party Is true to
the inspiration that gave it birth. 1t appears
to be one of the constitutional reasons for its
existence that IL shall fight the Democrats.
That was primary cause of its first organ
iZation and 1t Is principal cause of our be-
been recreant in this duty either in the coun-
Gil chamber or on the battlefield. Maine
has never failed to bear her share Of this
battle for the right. And Maine has never
failed to have man in the executive chair
who was able to bear his full share of the
pleasure. gentlemen, In secOnding the nomi-
nation OF our present chief executive, who /
believe, has shown himself the peer of any
OF his predecessors and who will in his next
term do fully as we'll as he has in the pres
ent.
The convention then unanimously renomi-
mated Governor Burleigh by acclamation.
Mr.. Emerson then moved that committee
Of five be appointed by the chair to notify
the Governor of his nomination, and to re-
quCob Ills pIcocHCC III Juc nall. MI IOWcfo
accordingly appointed Mr. w. G..
Emerson, Portland: Mr.. E. r. Mayo, Fair
field Mr.. Geo. w. Bean, Lewiston Mr.. G..
q. Mute, Calais, and Mr.. 81. N. Fairbanks,
Bangor. as the committee.
Secretary Southland of the state committee,
having reported at Il. 80 that the committee
on resolutions would be unable TO report be-
fore 2 o'clock. at the suggestion of Mr..
Manley, recess was taken to that hour.
Afternoon SessIon.
The convention reassembled at two o'clock
and after selection by the band, Chairman
Powers announced that the committee on
resolutions was ready to report and intro
duced the chairman Mr. Clarence Hale of
Portland. The platform is as follows:
The Republican party of Maine, assembled in
convention, presents the following platform, and
people in the State who are in accord with its sem
timents.
1. 1t fayors an economical administration and A.
continuance of the financial policy which, under
the administration of Governor Edwin G. Burleigh
has lessened the burden of the people by reducing
both the amount of the State debt and the rate OF
interest paid upon lit. We pledge to Governor
Burleigh our united and cordial support as the
nominee OF the Republican party and invite the
2. 1t favors the enactment Of such laws as may
be necessary for the protection of labor.
3. 1t not only recognizes the evils of intemper-
directed efforts to eradicate them, but it unreser
vedly renews its adhesion to the principle of the
prohibition OF the liquor traffic. and insists upon
the thorough and effective enforcement of the
prohibitory law. 1t demands of Congress the
enactment of such legislation as shall enable each
state to exercise full control within its borders
over the traffic in all liquors whether imported
therein in its original packages or otherwise.
4. IL fayorS system OF taxation under which
reached for taxation and bear its just proportion
Of the public burden.
8. 1t favors an elective system free from cor
ruption and fraud and 1t approves of any legisla
zion that may be required to secure that end
Q. 1t fav0rs policy which, both by legislation
and administration, will develop the great natural
resource OF The state, discourage emigration from
1t, attract desirable immigration to 1t, and keep
home capital employed in it,
q. 1t regards the improvement of the "commer-
cial industrial, educational and sanitary condi-
tion OF the laboring people" as a matter of the
highest consideration, and in the future In the
past 1t will favor the adoption Of Just and equita-
Bic legislation calculated to advance the interests
and perpetuate the prosperity OF labor and labor
ing men.
labor against foreign competition aids agriculture
builds up American industry, and creates an ade-
quate home market for domestic production.
8. 1t favorS liberal pensions for service render
ed in the war of the rebellion.
1O. IL fayOrs the regulation oi immigration, so
as to prevent the Introduction of convict and pau
per labor, and the criminal classes.
IL. 1t favorS all measures for the national de-
fence and the revival Of American commerce.
q. "a
tional elections in all the states.
13. 1t unreservedly commends the administra-
tion Of President Harrison as wise, firm and up
right. Every department has been conducted
with a careful regard to the rights and interests
of the people. TIE fpublic service has been ex-
ceptienally fine, and free from dishonor aud scan
dal. No combinations nor ''rngs" have controlL
ed the policy or the patronage of the government.
The Republicans OF Maine pledge to the admins
tration their earnest and faithful support.
IA. 1t recognizes the magnificent. and successful
contest made by the Republicans in the House of
Representatives. for the rights of the majority to
transact the business OF the country under the
leadership of Speaker Reed, who has by the
courageous discharge of his duty done honor TO
the state and great public service to the
country.
1t heartily commends the acts OF the Repre-
sentatveS Of the State in the national govern
ment, the Secretary Of State, and our delegation
In the House, the Senators. and the Representa-
tives in Congress, all deserving as they are, of
the cordial thanks Of the Republicans Of Maine
for the marked ability and fidelity with which
they are discharging their duties at Washington
The reading of the resolutions was fire.
quently interrupted by applause, which
mounted to pitch of genuine enthusiasm
when the recognition of Speaker Reed was
reached. 1t only wanted somebody to stand
up and call for three cheers to have made
shout that could have been heard at the
State House.
The platform was unanimously adopted
by the convention.
AT 2.15 Mr.. Emerson stepped on the plat
10TH anu dUuOulCtu budt Iu6 committee ap-
pointed to wait on Gov. Burleigh had per-
formed that duty and that he had the pleas
ure and the honor of introducing to the con-
venti0n its nominee, the Governor who was,
and is, and isEto be.
Governor Burleigh received an ovation as
he stepped down to the front of the plat
form. When quiet was restored, he said:
GOV. BURLEIGH's SPEECH.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Conren-
ton:
There are times when language is power
less to express feeling. | cannot possibly
convey to you in mere words my deep sensi-
bility of the honor you have conferred upon
me in again making me the standard bearer
of the Republican party in Maine.
will not undertake at this time to detan
you with a speech. | accept the position you
have so generously rendered me with pro.
found appreciation of all 1t implies, and
pledge you my heartfelt purpose and most
earnest efforts, should the nomination made
this day be ratified at the polls in September
to administer the executive duties devOlved
upon me IN accordance with the constitution
and the laws.
1t must ever be an honor tol represent in
| any capacity that great organization which
called into existence in the name and cause
of patriotism, itself has ever since stood as
| the party of progress, OF temperance, of in
dustry, Of growth.
And now, gentlemen, as we separate tC
return to our various homes, les it be with
| the full determination to enter with energy
| and enthusiasm into the work of the cam.
paign. Let us assist in every possible way
| in winning for that party in whose princf-
| pies we believe, whose past we love, and in
| whose future we have the prOfoundest faith
| victory so decisive that 1t shall tell our
| brethren all along the line, with no uncer
| tain sound, that Maine is still in the van
| guard of Republican states
| At the conclusion Of Gov. Burleigh's speecf
| it was proposed to adjourn, but a member
| suggested that as there was yet an hour be-
fore train time 1t would be well for the con
vention to listen to some good old-fashionet
| Republican speeches.
| In response to repeated calls, Hon. Henr,
| b. Cleaves mounted the platform and adj
| dressed the convention. He said that tn,
members ought TO be proud of their fellow
| In. PanuhIioaF.