Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-05-05

Total, 1854
The report of the committee was &C
cepted.
The temporary organization was made
permanent.
Upon motion Of Hon d. F. Davis, the
committee on resolutions, one from each
county, was appointed, the committee
being allowed five minutes for the selection
Of a member by each county delegation.
Androscoggin. Wallace II. White, Lew
ston.
Aroostook. Cha-. P. Allen, Presque Isle
Cumberland. Chas Libby. Portland.
Franklin. \ T. Hnckiey Phillips
Hancock J G Chilcott, Ellsworth
Knox, Ruel Robinson. Camden.
kennebec, Herbert NJ Heath. Augusta
Lincoln, Luther Maddocks, Buolhbay
Harbor.
oxford. A. f. Herrick Bethel
Penobscot, Daniel F Davis Bangor
Piscaisquis, n. + Daggett. Milo
Sagadahoc, Thomas W Hyde. Bath
Somerset, y. II Niuing. ST. Albaps
Waldo, James G. Penfleton. Searsport.
Washington. Geo. A. Murchie, Calais.
York, Frank NJ Higgins. Limerick
Nominations for Presidential electors
were then made and the choice made by
reclamation.
Gen. Thos. W. Hyde OF Bath, and Hon.
W. NJ. Nash Of Cherry field. were chosen
with great promptness.
Then nominations for delegates at large
were called for.
Hon. +. B. Mallet, Jr.. Of Freeport, was
nominated by acclamaticn.
Hon. Chas. +. Littlefeld of Rockland.
from the Second District. was unanimous
ly chosen.
Hon. +. f Webb Of watervlle. was
elected from the Third District
Hon. John l.. Cutler was unanimously
chosen from the Fourth District.
Alternate delegates at large were chosen
as follows James +. jameson Of Cornish.
from the FIRST District; Joseph G. Holman
Of Pennington. from the Second District
John A. Woodsum Of China. from the
Third District; and Wainwright Gushing
of Foxcroft. from the Fourth District.
Hon. Henry Il. Cleaves,
Va Llduhs was introduced H. Lne next
Governor of Maine and the convention
applauded him vigorously for some time,
giving him the first ovation of the day
He made q ringing speech which capti-
waited all hearts.
Congressman Miliiken
was introduced next and received with
long continued applause. He spoke hap
PLY and eloquently.
The Platform.
Ex-Governor Daniel F. Davis then pre-
scented the resolutions, which were as
follows:
The Republicans Of Maine. assembled 10
State Convention. look with qualification upon
the many evidences, seen In all parts OF the
country, OF the popular strength of the party,
and approach the impending campaign with
hope and confidence.
They pledge, anew. their faith In the great
principles to which the party l. committed
the protection Of American labor, Joined " it'll
III ally and handmaiden. reciprocity sound
currency for the people the political rights of
all citizens; the purity OF the ballot. and
wise and prudent administration of 1.-THE gen.
eTai Government"
They congratulate the country and the Re-
publican party on the viDdication by the high
est court III tDe lhnu OF the principle OF ma
jority rule 80 well enunciated and 50 ably and
courageousiy maintained by Names honored
son. the Speaker OF the last House of Repre-
sentatives. Hon. Thomas b. Reed.
They look with pride upon the record of the
distinguished representatives OF the party in
Congress. and are glad 10 here express their
continued loyalty and devotion to that great
statesman and leader, the Secretary OF State,
Hon. james G. Blaine.
They recognize the marked success OF the
present administration, its wise conduct OF
affairs In all the departments at home, and its
marked triumphs In the diplomatic cOmplica-
tioDs which have arisen between the United
States and other nations, the record Of which
establishes their confidence in President Harri-
son; and they believe that the best interests OF
the party and Of the country will be answered
by his denomination and reelection.
Hon. John L. Cutler inquired: Does
that mean that the resolutions are intend
ed as instructing?"
Mr.. Davis replied: mo such instruc-
tions were intended by tine committee"
The resolutions were then adopted and
the convention adjourned at 1.45PM