The Portland daily press., 1894-06-06

Governor Cleaves-The Lincoln Club
Great Feature of the Days Prodeed-
ings.
Especial to the Press.l
Lewiston, June 5.-The Repu blican
State Convention here today was an I'M
usually gratifying ,assemblage. OF the
1905 delegates allowable there were pres
ent 1924. Ofthe 1877 apportioned to Cum
berland county, every man was in his
seat. The York delegation also had no
vacant places.
This large attendance is undoubtedly
indicative of the very general interest
which is felt at the present time in the
political situation. The absence of a
contest prevented any of those dramatic
scenes and bursts OF enthusiasm which
mark sthe nervous tension of great as
sem blage. But thers was quiet conf
dence that great Republican triumph
Is approaching. A comparison of views
OF delegates from all parts of the state.
as expressed to the PRESS correspon-
dent, shows that there is great unity
ana confidence among the rdnl ind file Of
Maine hepubllcans, w lne utter discour-
agement pervades the Democratic ranks.
Inc Mating, inconsistent and cowardly
attitude OF the Democratic leaders at
Washington has bred feeling of disgust
In every rural community.
Congressman Boutelle's speech upon
assuming the chair, was of the argumen-
tatlve, rather than the impassioned style
OF oratory. 1t drew a full and faithful
picture OF the great devastation wrought
among the industrial interests of this
country by Democratic misruie.
tTOVPrnnr inf H.
after nearly all the business had been
| transacted, and after half of the dele
gates had left the hall. Those who re-
malned were attentive and appreciatiye
auditors, however
1T was in the early part of the day that
| the enthusiasm was greatest. The arriv-
al of the Lincoln Club, Captain Prinda
tie, headed by Cbandler's band, was the
event of the morning. They marched to
the Hotel Atwood, where Governor
Cleaves. Congressman Boutelle Chair
man I. Il. Marley, Mayor Baxter, Adiu-
tant General Conner and others were
gathered. Everyone in the city knew
t th IL was Portland day. 1t seemed
| that there was Lincoln Club badge
on the coat of every other stalwart Re-
publican in town. City Marshal Trick
| ey, in uniform, and Deputy Marshal
Hartnett as Lincolnite, gave a military
ar to the front ranks of the procession.
The Lincoln Club escorted Governor
Cleaves and other prominent Republicans
to the hall-Lewison's fine new hall, one
OF the noblest buildings in Maine. Here
reception was held in Mayor Mobiles
room while the delegates were gathering
| in the hall above.
The train from the east was late, but
the waiting delegates didn't mind.
Chandler's band was in one gallery and
| the Lewiston Brigade band in the other.
Like two rival prima donnas. they
coqrted the applause of the audience,
and Portland's fayorite did not suffer
Inc stage was deliberately decorated
| with plants and cut flowers A large
| portrait of Mr.. Blaine, another OF Gov
ernor Cleaves, and smaller Eportraits of
Garneld and Lincoln had conspicuous
| places.
The convention was called to order at
| 39O. Divine blessing was invoked by
| Kew. DR.. Summerbeil of Lewiston. Chair
| man Manley, OF the state committee.
read the call of the convention and ain
nounced the following temporary organ
| ization:
For President-Hon. Charles A. Bout
| ellie.
For Secretaries-H AIRY e. Andrews of
Lewiston, B. H Reed of Houlton, W. A.
| Newcomb of Augusta, E.B. Norton of
Pennington, r. H. Lord of Biddeford.
CAV. Morrill, of Portland, H. "A. Chamb r
| The selection of vice presidents, mem
| bers of COMMITTEES on resolutions. and
menu ers OF state committee, were chos-
en- by the county delegations. as follows:
| STATE COMMITTEE.
Androscoggin-se NJ. Carter. Auburn.
| Aroostook-Thomas H. Phair, Presque
Cumberland-Hon E. D. freeman, Var
| mouth.
., Franklin Fremont E. Timberlake,
Haneock-Hon. H. B. Saunders, Els
| worth.
| kennebec-J. H. Manley, Augusta.
| knox-John Lovejoy, Rockland
LLi leool G.s Bliss, Waldoboro;
Penobscot-A. B. Farnham, Bangor
Flscataquls-Jo seph e. Peakes, Dover.
sagadahoc-S. W. Carr, Bowdoinham. rs
Somerset-J. 2. Smith, skowhegan.N
Waldo-J. S. Hartman, Belfast.
" shington-Hon. l.. e. Downes, Calais.
York-Charles NJ. Moses, Saco.
| RESOLUTIONS.
ndroscoggin-W. D. Pennell, Lewiston.
| Aroostook-Ansel l.. Lombard, Houlton,
| Cumberland-E. B. Mallet, Freeport,
| Franklin George G. Purington, Farming
| ton
Hancock-Col. G. G. Burrell, Ellsworth.
hennebec.Charle Lawrence, Gardiner,
| knoX-Willis A. Luce, Union.
Lincoln-Dr. Alden Blossom, Boothbay.
0xford-Fred II. Atwood, Bucktield.
| Penobscot-A. M. Burton.
| Sagadahoc-W. H. Ferguson. Phippsburg.
Somerset-S. j. Walton, Skowhegan.
Maldo-George E. Bracket, Belfast.
Washington-Albert NJ. Nash, Harrington.
Iork-James E. Bracket, Limfngton.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Androscoggin-H. W. Cakes, Auburn.
| Observation-Disclosures Fessenden, Fort Fair
| field.
Cumberland Frederick Robbie. Cor
Eranklin-George R. Fernald, Wilton.
Hancock-S. L. Tracy, Gouldsboro.
| kennebec-E. G. Burleigh, Augusta.
| knox--Elmer E. Light. Appleton.
Lincoln-John NJ. Glidden, Newcastle.
| Oxford-Gen. George L. Beal Norway.
| Penobseot-John l.. Cutler, Bangor.
| Piscataquis-C. H. B. Woodbury., Dover.
| Sagadahoe-John S. Chapman, Richmond.
Somerset-Mark Savage.
Waldo-M. s. Styles, Jackson.
| Wasington-Daniel }. Sawyer, Jonesport [