The Portland daily press., 1896-11-10
MANLEY WELCOMED HOME.
National Committeeman Given OVa.
tiOn at Augusta.
RESPONDS WITH AN ADDRESS IN
Pest OFFICE SQUARE.

The Campaign Reviewed-M arb Hanna
Highly Complimented-Much Credit
Due to Gold Democrats-Celebratio
biggest of Political Nature Ever
Known In Augusta.
Augusta, Maine, November 9-Augusta
had the greatest political celebration in
its history tonight. This CITY was
thronged with people from all parts OF
Kennebeo county. A feature of the ocoa-
sion was a reception to Hon. j. ID. Man
ley who arrived on the evening train. He
was met at the depot by an Immense
concourse of people and driven into Post
Office square. where an eloquent address
of welcome was made by Hon. 81. NJ.
Heath.
In response TO the address of welcome.
Mr.. Manley said:
Mr.. Chairman: For the kind and
generous tribute which you have seen ht
to pay to me I return the thanks of
grateful heart would not be true to
myself did l not frankly admit that this
greeting, this demonstration, this ap-
proval from my friends and neigh bors 8
and townspsople graf ifies my vanity and
fills me with pride.
Applause always brings pleasure, but
when the approval Of one 8 work comes
from his nelghbors, his friends and his
townspeople, it Is doubly gratifying, and
it is one of the sWe eteat things of life.
"There is many wave of the ocean,
That never breaks on the beach,
There is many a heart-felt emotion
That never finds words to speak. J
know that this great and magnificent
demonstration is not tribute to me per-
sonally, but rather to the organization of
the Republican party, IN which organi-
cation have been an humble part. l
accept it as such, and / must in justice
to that organization say that with the
exception of myself they deserve all the
praise you and others can bestow.
There has never been in the history OF
political parties better, an ADLER and a
more patriotic organization than we have
had In this great contest. The chairman
of that superb organization. one of the
largest. and most successful business
men in the country. has for months
n reelected his large private interests in
order that he might give to the success
of the cause all the talent, all the ability,
all the zeal, and all the patriotism he
possessed.
I know from the long personal ac-
quaintanoe with him that, aotnaued by
no hope of reward save to serve his party
and his country. he has labored for
| months, in season and out of season,
that he might organize and lead the
various forces TO the perfect sweeping
victory we have achieved.
The people of this country owe a debt
of gratitude to Mark A. Honna for his
services which they can never repay. He
has had associated with him men from
the various walks Of life men who, in
spired by his zeal, and his patriotism.
have labored with all their power to
faithfully support him in his great work.
1t has been fortunate indeed for the
party that it's candidates were worthy
representatives OF the great issues in
volved in this struggle.
William Mckinley standing day after
day on his porch has uttered words of
patriotism, of philosophy, and of states
manship that have been an inspiration
to the A merican people. With dignity,
with z ace, with fervor, he has in a
mastery manner discussed every issue
and presentsd to the American people
every phase of every issu einvolved. Under
all these trying circumstances he has
never made mistake. and he has shown
to the world that he Is equal to meet any
emergency that may be placed before
him.
His colleague upon the ticket, Garret
A. Hobart. one of our ablest and most
successful business men, one Of the best
politicians In she country in its truest
sense, has lent to the organization bis
valuable experience and judgment. Co.
operating with the committee day by day
and in addition speaking to thousands in
his own..state. No pnrer, better safer
man than he lives, and he Is a worthy
companion for the illustrious head of the
| ticket.
| Maine has borne most conspicuous
part in this struggle. Leading off in
| September with a majority of nearly 30,