Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-05

spring eto the front whenShe went to
Washington: he was at the front and at
the front he has always remained. He
has been our peculiar idol: his name is a
household god in the homes for our coun-
ty, and so long as the county exists, his
reputation will be ours to cherish. l need
not speak of his public services. Has it
been the rights of American citizenship
to be advocated, he has always been their
stout champion. Has it been the cause
of protection to labor, William p. Frye
has known no peer in his ability either
| upon the floors of Congress or upon pub
lie rostrums as a teacher and educator of
Republican principles of protection;
sought everywhere and listened to every
where with extreme gladness. Has it
been'in the exhibition of a broad and wise
policy of liberal internal Improvements
from which our country is even now
reaping rich rewards, it has been his duty
and his pleasure to be foremost in promot-
ing that part of our government. So if
honest money is in question, he has there
been a leader among the foremost
And now, friends, called as we are to
perform the highest constitutional duty
which we as a Legislature can perform in
contributing our share to the composition
of the national Senate, let us learn wis.
dom from the past and strengthen our
State and our party and place agsln in
the hands of William p. Frye the twin
flags of Republicanism, liberty and pro-
lection, and with those flags twined with
the flag of the Union, he will go forwar,
to the fight and where the fray is thick est
and where American institutions a,e at
tackled the hardest, there will he De fore.
most, and the issue will not he uncertain.
for carrying those flags still further. his
royal right hand will pla;.e them on the
citadel. And Therefore, gentlemen of the
convention, speaking in behalf of every
hepuollcan hearf not only in the county
which represent, but this great State of
Maine, most cordially second the nomina-
ton of William p Frye. (Applause.)
Representative Noble of Lewiston, pre-
sentcd Mr.. Frye to the convention in the
following words:
Gentlemen of the Caucus:
Some men are born great some have
greatness thrust upon them, and Others
still achieve greatness by their untiring
and unaided efforts. The gentleman
whom shall present to you as your nomi-
nee for the high office of United States
senator is one of our sturdy, self reliant
self-made sons of Maine who has won
greatness as well by force of sterling
character and matchless ability as by reso-
lutte will, by keeping in warm and init
mate touch with the people, and by his
unselfish and patriotic labors in behalf of
his State and country.
Ever since the memorable Pathfinder
campaign of 1856 which swept the Repub
llcan party into power, and under the
superb Leadership of Abraham Lincoln
sent 1t forward on its glorious mission to
restore national honor and national unity
and to establish national liberty and pros
perity, this gentleman splendid abilities
nave been dedicated and devoted to that
party and to that mission
And his splendid services rendered in
the halls of Congress in defence of Ameri-
can shipping, American industries, Ameri-
can institutions and American civiliza-
tlon at all times and in all seasons, with
out variableness or shadow of turning, HIS;
enshrined him in the affections of the
American people and Won for him ar. i'm.
perishable place in the treasure house of
American history. (Applause.) Gentle
men, l. have the distinguished honor and
pleasure of presenting to you the Hon.
William Z. Frye. applause