Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-01
FIRST FOR REED.
Enthusiastic Republican State
Convention at Concord, NH.
Platform Makes Reed First Choice
and Endorses Sound Money.
Several Other Reed Delegates Arc Also Elected
in Various States.

Concord, y. H., March lG.-The Re
publican state convention was called
to order by Chairman Jewett OF tie
state committee in PhcniX hail. at II
O'Clock. this afternoon. Every seat N
the body OF the hall was occupied by
the delegates and the gallery was
crowded with spectators. the attend
ance being one Of the largest in the
history Of the party in New Ham2-
shire. The officers selected at a con
ference of delegates. last evening. wcre
chosen as the permanent organization
Of the convention.
United States Senator William Ch4nG
Ter being introduced as president Of the
ceivcd. and made a vigorous address
which was frequently interrupted with
applause and at the close loudly
cheered
Colonel w W. Scott Of Dover for
the committee on credentials. reported
$40 OF the 100 delegates entitled to seats
present.
on motion of Hon. II. Z. Burnham Of
Manchester the following were unnani-
mousiy elected delegates at large to
the national convention by acclama-
Frank s. Streeter, Concord, James a.
Wood. Acworth Charles T. Means.
Manchester.
Alternate delegates elected were al
follows: q. A. Clark, Manchester. S.
II. Gale. Exeter: 0. c. Hatch. Little
ton: Dexter Richards. Newport.
The platform endorsed Reed first ana
Mckinley next for the Presidency, and
stands up boldly for sound money ani
protection. At its adoption the con-
vention adjourned.
Following Is Senator Chambers
speech:
Republicans Of the Conven tion--It il with no
ordinary emotions that | am affected on this
occasion. Ny whole active lifetime and the
life os the Republican party have been coinci.
cent and both. in This year 1896, have attained
to a growth Of W years. Up TO the summer Of
1886 there had been no Republican party Or
ganization in New Hampshire. The Denoc-
racy of the state had been broken down in 1855
By the American party. aided by the Wings
and FreesoIlers. In the spring Of 1888 the
wave which had lifted to proTninence the
American party had somewhat recalcti bat
by diminished rnaiorities the state was carried
IN March by the same combination. The ma
tional convention at Philadelphia, On June IL,
$50. nominated John G. Fremont, and on june
10 the first organization of the Republican
party in New HAMPSHIRE began at Depot hal!
b Concord. when Fremont club No. was or
gsnized. Of the officers then chosen all are
dead except those Freasoii veterans, Hon.
Noses Humphrey and his honor Sylvester
Dana. and myself.
The ciab voted 20 hold a grand ratification
meeting on July l. II was also voted THAT
all friends Of liberty in this state be invited 10
form Fremont clubs IN the several towns and
70 correspond with this club, and that all are
invited to attend the meeting here On July l."
An adjourned meeting u the club was held On
Tune a. and the articles Of association wese
siopted A COPY Of these articles and the pro
,eeciings Of the meeting are published in the
Sew Hampshire state5Enaa Of July 5. tsG.
certified By me az secretary. Circulars were
sent out from Fremont club No. / Of ,ncoFd
m oodying cagsies u the constitution and tbe
work of forming Fremont clubs thrYuzhon.
Inc state went forward with great ra2sdity.
From these beginnings the Republican p<srty
or2anizatioa o. che state quickly took shape
All other party names were soon dropped ard
The party began ifs career Of glory aud ssonsr.
Fortunately are we that we hare been PER
,1isted 10 take part in the great and giorlgg1s
work which she Republican party mas accom-
81 shed Fortunate. also. are the Young Re
os today to whom W. now commit
'ne continuation 81 that WORK. becsass etf1T
nay be inspired by the contemplation o. the
-ecorr4 Of q political party, the grandeur ~
Uh1sse mission behalf 81 human liberty and
D. the seq a1euance through var Of the union
d the United States % America ha- never
been essEalied by that Of any other party or
.anszz.5ion ever knowL among men
Consider fos a uloFs1ent this record If the Re
publican party Is vas formed 10 prevent tie
extension BIZ violence and frss.d o. the IEstisss
ton 0f human slavery into the free land 81
hans- aasl Tie other territories Of ths Union.
It's mission ws- -glasrssEuI, EaEsa- was SAVER.
TO freedom Democracy w1s Overthro~n AMI
AbrailaGa Lincoln male presisls.-lf- Then
Fame she =oa15heru refeil.o1, and sas. RepHI,l.
ran parry Esrarar. TAT. parTy Ut fig@ Union SIX
,Eorlsaad millions ~ dollars AID Sgysu sST-s
were exE-ntfssL
When rhe ess.t~-s was over the Union was
saT-f. siavery Siss abolished, the whole rser
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