The Portland daily press., 1892-05-05
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
A Large, Harmonious and Enthu-
siastie Gathering.
HON. C. F. LIBBY AND HON. C. M.
MOSES CHOSEN DELEGATES.

The A1ternates are Messrs. John e. War
rem of Westbrook and George Goodwin
of Wells Ringing Resolutions Re-
ceiyed with Hearty Applause for
Blaine and Reed-Chairman Hayes
Makes Hit.
The Republican District Convention
yesterday afternoon was most harmo-
NOUS and enthusiastic convention. There
was large attendance of prominent Re-
publicans from both counties, 245 dele
gates being present out of the $50, to
which the convention was entitled. The
choice of presiding officer made by the
district committee was particularly fort
innate, and the business of the meeting
proceeded quickly and quietly.
When the hour for the convention to
assemble arrived Hon. Andrew Halves,
chairman of the district committee,
called it to order, and announced the fol-
lowing temporary organization:
Chairman Calvin L. Hayes of Kittery.
Vice Presidents Stephen Hinkley of Cor
dam, Robert Macarthur of Biddeford.
Secretaries-Edward F Tompson of Portland,
w. H. Downes of South Berwick, and George
w. Hanson of Sanford.
Upon taking the chair Mr.. Hayes
opened the convention with short but
ringing speech, which was frequently
and heartily applauded, especially those
portions relating to Mr.. Blaine and Mr..
Reed.
Gentlemen of the Conventional We meet here
today to do our part in choosing delegates to
the convention at Minneapolis on June 18th,
who, with others, will place in nomination the
candidates whom the Republican party conf
IDENTITY expect to elect in November next to pre-
side over this great Republic for the ensuing
"The Importance Of the event demands that
we should do our work in such manner as to
0fford no satisfaction to the enemy but prove
credit to the district we represent and the COM
fnonwealth, whose sons we are.
The State of Maine has always proved fer
back with pride to those heroes of the Repub-
lican party who fought in its early struggles.
We recall with pride the name OF the illnstrious
plausel an honest man, faithful to his convic-
lions and true to his friends. And we recall
also that noble son of Portland, VIM. Pitt Fes-
burnes, who. at home and abroad have honored
our state and nation. We look with pride, too,
upon him who, in the chair Of state, by his
matehle les eoauea1ce and statesmsanship has
English language in spoken loud applause
I'VE look, too, with pride to the able delega-
tons that have represented Maine in the halls
of Congress for many years,-the peers of all
and the superiors of most of the delegations
from other states and to none do we look with
more pride than to that which represents us at
the present time. And with especial pride do
we remember him who has so ably represented
the First District in Congress for so many
tinuous applause who, as Speaker of the last
House OF Congress, proved to the country that
there was legal waysto do its business, and
that the Democratic ostrich could be counted,
even though it tried to hide itself by sticking
its head in the sand. I Applause and laughter.
The history of this country for the past 80
Republican party. There are young men in this
hall, born since the war. who have seen this
country double its population and increase its
wealth al; and prosperity many fold In no land aI
compensation or enjoy the luxuries, that he
does in this. And we firmly believe that much
Of this prosperity is due to the wise laws of pro
lection, enacted and promoted by the Republi-
cen party. With such a record it would seem
that success was assured. But we are facing an
enemy, yigilant and energetic, and it behooves
each and everyone of us to take off his coat and
do yoeman's service from now until the eve of
election in November, when we hope it will be
said well done good and faithful servants"
loud and long applause.l
The opening speech finished, Mr..
Hayes announced the convention opened
for business, and upon motion of Mr.. G.
A. Woodbury. of Deering the temporary
organization was made permanent.
Upon motion of Mr., G. N Weymouth
of Biddeford the district committee was
made the committee on credentials, and
this committee reported through Hon.
Justin F. Leavitt of Buxton, that 245
delegates were present.
Upon motion of Mr.. F. M. Higgins of
Limerick, a committee of seven was APP
pointed as a committee on resolutions, as
follows: MIessrs. Higgins, Alexander T.
Laughlin of Portland, Cyrus L. Bryant
of Saco, George L. Thompson of Bruins
wick, E. F. Staples of Eliot, Charles Y.
Lord of Naples, E. C. Robinson of Cape
Elizabeth.
Upon motion of Hon. Amos L. Allen,
it was voted that all resolutions be re-
ferred to the committee on resolutions
without debate.
Mr.. W. II. Looney of Portland then of
fered the following resolution, which
went to the committee without debate or
comment of any kind:
The Republicans of the First Congressional
District of Maine in convention assembled
hereby express their admiration for the admin
istratfon of President Harrison; for the cour-
ageous stand it has taken for a sound currency,
for it's brilliant diplomacy, which, while vgi-
lantly maintaining the countrys honor against
the more powerful nations has sought to draw
still more closely to US our weaker neighbors
by the bonds Of reciprocal trade. For these
administration has earned and should receive
the endorsement of the entire country.
On motion of G.. NJ Soldiers, ESQ.,, re-
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