Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05
CANDIDATES CHOSEN
At the General Republican Caucus. Wednes-
day Eyening.

The Republican caucus organized at 7.j0
last evening, with Senator Griadle as chair
man and MIR. Emerson of Portland secre-
tary. Dr. Grindle's few remarks on taking
the chair called out a hearty round of ap-
planse.
Hon. I.leweilyu Powers presented the
name OF Hon Eugene Hale as candidate
for United States senator. lie said he feit
almost like apologizing to the caucus for
asking its time when all understood so we'll
whom they were to select as Il candidate.
Mr.. Powers eloquently spoke of the
men who had helped 10 make Maine fam
Gus. He said we can remember an Evans,
Fessenden, Hamlin and Blaine. Think
Of the men now representing it on the floor
of the national Congress. In glowing words
MIR. Powers pictured the progress of the
country for 30 years, from the time when
the Republican party took control with some
of the states in rebellion, to its state of pros
perity now. The part of Senator Hale in
the history of his party in the State and his
late emirence i'll the councils of the nation
were mentioned in well chosen words.
Mr. Powers knew that as a partial express
sion of gratitude it would give the caucus
pleasure to unanimously nominate Senator
Hale for third term.
Mr.. Morrill, of Portland spoke of the i'm
p0rtaucc of the duty Of the e,inets, 4 dutv
which the desire of the people of the State
made as plain as it was pleasant.
Mr. Morrill, knew that the people of his
section of the State shared the general
sentiment of admiration for Mr.. Hale. III
| their behalf it gave him great pleasure to
second the nomination. The nomination
was thea UNANIMOUSLY made and Senator
\ Peaks. Messrs, Weeks and Higgins up
/ pnintel committee To inform Senator
! Hale of the action Of the caucus.
! The committee soon returacd cscorting
| Senator Hale. The members of the caucus
! rose and greeted the senator with vigorous
applause Mr.. Hale in substance said
! Mr.. Chairman aud gentlemen of the con
rcntion; should be lacking in scnsibility
1 If ill not feel deeply gratified Mt the
measure of confidence you have bestowed
on me. THESE unanimous nominations
would deserve the deepest gratitude of on
/ far more deserving than myself. In the
1 little have TO say tonight shall endcavur
to express the gratitude which ! feel. If
called upon to continue in the Office ] shall
try with my distinguished colleague in the
4 Senate and the uurivalIed delegation from
/ the State in the House to do something
worthy of your confidence and to regard 1t
| as the highest trust.
Z Mr. Hale spoke of the duty public man
/ owed to all his constituents, but he did not
/ forget that he was ad'lrcs sing Republicans
( The Republican party had been defeated,
( but it had not been east down. 1t bad not
moved away. Whoever imagined that
( tie Republican party. after surviving Tia,
I stornis of the past, sas now to retire. rcck-
oned without his host. In the next four
vear.. when the national government wa.
( 10 le in ali its branches in the control OF
another party, it was still the duty Of lis
! representatives 10 see that the principles
/ of the Republican party. which still ami
mated the mass of the American people
might be incorporated in legislation. Hale
In concluding agnin expressed lis thanks
President Spear and Speaker Savage
gracefully presented Hon. Nicholas Fes-
srnien for secretary of State and tine nanli-
nation wis unanimous.
MIR Drew of For, Fairfield il remarks
appfcei,,iv,. If he dcsrrjs sul ability of
Hon Fred g. Power, OF lionlton. romins-
tel him for attorney general. Senator
/ Ssrlers took pleasure in sceonding the