The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

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THESE letters were enthusiastically re-
eeiYed aud the name Of James G Blaine,
whether n these letters or IN the speeches
that followed, called forth vigorous and
prolonged applause.
The speaking was spirited and received
with the best Of feeling throughout. We
are able to give but few Of the many
good points made by the several speakers.
DR.. S. \. Patten Of SkoW hogan, said
this meeting Of Somerset Republicans Is
significant. He alluded facetiously tn
the oppose Of county defalcation alleged
IL the county Democratic paper. Thrre
l. no DOUBT about Maine ndng full Re
publican delegation to Congress, choosing
Republican electors and carrying The
State by the usual grand majority. NV
York Is likely to swing INTO line on n a
tioual issues. llarrison's administration
Is one Republicans may we'll be proud of.
He spoke eloquently OF Secretary Blaine
and his matchless services to the Notion.
j. II. Marley, ESQ of Augusta, said the
political battle OF 1872 must be fought on
different lines from some former cam.
palgns. The homes, the work shops, the
manufactures, the farms, all places.
must be reached with sound arguments.
Inc circulation Of local papers should. be
supplemented by circulation of papers Of
national standing, like the New York Tri
bune. Should bt club organizations in ev
cry town with social features in which
ladies' should join. Explained the X pub
llcan League, National, State and Town,
cited the ONO campaign Of 1891 rs an ex-
ample of organized power. Should culti-
waite stronger party sentiment Con
tests inside the party are beneficial.
Whether led by President Harrison or
Secretary Blaine, we shall win.
Hon. Henry b. Cleages of Portland, was
Introduced as the next Governor of Maine
and was warmly greeted. He said, we
have had an excellent dinner aud belong
TO an excellent party. Rejoice to stand
before ealnest Republicans of Somerset.
He reviewed briefly the record of the Re-
publican and Democratic parties. We
triumphed in 1888 and will triumph again
in 1892 upon the same principles of pro-
lection and honest money. He contrast
ed the theories of the Democratic party
and the principles of the Republican par
tg. lie cordially thanked the committee
for the privilege of attending this M et-
ing.
Hon A. j. Wiswell of Ellsworth, tesii-
he'd to his appreciation OF the cordial in
pltatiun eXtended by the commiitt tee, OAe
hundred leadlug Republicans of Somer
set, from every town and some OF the
plantations is phenomenal gathering
The coming campaign inaugurated here
and now will be fought under very favor
able auspices. The principles are clearly
defined. Our party ever ready to take
square and unequivocal stand upon all I'M
poltant issues. Have had the benefit of
experience. Speaker Reed said the lsck
Of knowledge OF the people is reservoir
from which the Democrats always draw
Such RESERVOIR in Somerset is very lin
tied one
Hon. L. F. Webb OF Watervile, said
this move of the Republican county com
mlttee Is II wise one. The Issue in Maine
Is not doubtful one. If we do our duty
The CAM aign is one of the greatest i'm.
portauce. Our candidate must be Harri-
son or Blaine. Can elect Harrison, but
Blaine easier. Platform should be sound
money, protection with reciprocity
There is no limit to the blind faith Of the
average Democrat.
c. A. Harrington, Esq. of Nurridgc-
wock. The thing to be done is to touch
elbows light around home and get .ight
down to work. Republicans have Moth
ing to conceal and no apology to make.
The criticism of Democrats is no issue
The campaign is ali tduca1ional one. This
gathering shows the party is here to stay.
Hon Henry williamson of Stsrks. n 1t
talking tut working Republican. HIS
first vote cast for W. H. Harrison, hi-
last for BENZ Harrison. Was inspired by
this meeting To work in school districts
and neighborhoods.
Hon. S. }. Walton of SkoWhegan
There il no earthly reason why democrats
should 1--we politically. The period be.
tween 1860 and the present time The most
important III our national existence. Suf
TRACE in a portion Of our country is not
free, and until this is sccompl shed for
our whole land, our duly Is not perform.
ed.
Isaac o. Win-low of St. Albans, gave
something of his experience In schools
with the free trade dogma and alluded to
third party stlairs. Repnblcanism is
founded, first on wisdom, second on pa
tri, tism We are entering upon an era
when everything must be settled upon its
merits. The Republican party has high
vantage ground.
Abel Davis, Esq of Pittsfeld. The
Republican party is the affirmative party,
the Democratic an organized negative.
70 your tents, o Israel and put on your
armor for the watmes' campaign a. the
most signal victory ever won in Ma ne.
FORE st Goodwin, Esq. Was ca led upon
by the chair. but excused himse because
OF the lateuess of the hour.
f. w. Hovey, ESD of Pittste'd, The
Democratic party i'll spite of all the pros
perity and glory of our country VIII per
sist in slsnderng it.
b. S. Collins, Esq. of Ansou said lie
lived in lighting town and in which IA
few years ago Republicans bore down
cast look, but now they have rosy counte
nance and merry tw nike in the eye.
Republicans of Arson are fighting men
Il. Z Colin, said he had deep interest
in the success of Somerset Republicans
and has no doubt of the result Of the com
ing campaign. The activity of R"publi-
cans makes difference in the size of the
victory. Be live men and a 1--we party.
1t is important that we have a big majority
What we do must be done right here in
the county. Let us do it with will.
Geo. q. Weeks of Fairfield was called
upon but asked to be excused from speak
ing.
Hon. Turner Boswell of Solon, said, let
us now show our faith by our works.
l.. l.. Walton Esq. of Skowhegan, be-
lieved in work and moved that county
club organization be formed and that a
of be nominated by the chair
to report through the SOMERSET REPORTER
a permanent organization. This motion
prevailed and l.. l.. Walton. G. A. Har-
rington, B. s. Collins, l. o. Winslow and
F. W. Hovey were chosen such committee.
A vote of thanks was rendered the gem
tlemen who came from distant towns and
the very successful and pleasant gathering
dispersed.