The Portland daily press., 1896-08-20
AL MIR. REEDS HOUSE.
An Address 10 a Large Audiende Of
Citizens.
THE LINCOLN CLUB BOYS DO THE
HONORS.

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Out They Go to See Gov. Cleaves also,
and He Speaks.
The Lincoln oluD flag raising and sers-
made to Hon. Thomas B. Read last eve
ming were events largely attended and
productive of much interest and en-
thusiasm.
Shortly after z. 80 D. m. the banners of
the Lincoln club were thrown to the
breeze. The American Cadet band was
discoursing patriotic airs in the square.
which was filed with enthusiastic
spectators.
The members Of the Lincoln club then
filed down from thsir club room bearing
their own banner and the banner of the
State of Maine Reed club. The line OF
march was taken up, the column proceed
ing up Congress street amid blaze OF
red fire and rockets. Capt. John D.
Printable commanded the column, which
included members Of the Lincoln club,
many other Republicans and citizens
generally.
| At the Portland club President Rey-
nolds and his associates had their
political domicile ablaze with fireworks.
Their great flag was flying over the
street and pictures of Mckinley, Reed
and Hobart hung upon their outer wall.
There was much cheering when the
long columns passed the club house and
took It's way towards Deering street. A
large crowd had already collected before
Mr.. Reeds house when the procession,
its van illuminated by fireworks. ap-
peared. When it arrived the street was
packed with people, who patiently
awaited Mr.. Reeds appearance.
President Libby of the Lincoln club
mounted the steps rang the bell and was
admitted to the house. After few
moments he reappeared with Mr.. Reed,
accompanied by Mrs. Reed. Both MIR.
and Mrs. Reed had come in from their
summer home at Grand Beach in order
to be present on the occasion.
| Loud cheers and applause greeted their
appearance. After the noise of tho re-
cepSion had subsidized Mr.. Reed standing
in the vine clad porch Of tho house spoke
as follows:
Gentlemen of .the Lincoln club and
Fellow Citizens-I beg to assure you that
II have high appreciatin of the oompli
ment of this visit But I must say that
no compliment to myself alone, even
from SO good source rs the Lincoln club,
would have brought me In here this eve-
ming had not something which I wished
to say to members of the Lincoln club
and others here present tonight.
And what shall say to you will be no
part Of the campaign of education. For
| take 1t for granted that by this time the
question. (Laughter.) You are not
however, like silver man of my ac-
| quainsance who knows it all and some.
thing more. (Laughter.)
! l come to bring to you words of cheer
and encouragement and also of exhorta-
tion. In the political affairs of the nation
Maine is an important state and has been
so since 184O. and will continue to be 50.
We are not like Oregon, the first state to
speak, which gives forth its utteranoes
before public opinion has had time to be-
come fixed; nor like Vermont which is
utterly steadfast, nor like Alabama.
| where q fair expression of the public
mind cannot be had and where an honest
election is not even memory. (Laugh-
ter.)
We speak in the thick Of the fight. And
the thought and determination of our
people is representative OF the sentiments
of the people of the United States, for
we have sent our sons into all parts of
the nation, and what we say In Septem-
ber they will say louder in November.
Here in this district we have plain
case. The candidate who has been nomi-
eaaa essmsSe pg the senss@an Rna he has
honestly stated where he is. And you
know where you are. cloud cheers)
am not personally particular about a
larger majority. (Laaghter.) ! have In
have given me. (Cheers) do not ask
you for any larger majority, but on the
issue the country looks to you to say
the right thing and say 1t aloud.
(Oheers) We are not fighting any losing
battle (Renewed cheers.) We are
fighting to win. CHEERS
There is something In genuine BIZ
metalism but in this thing which is now
proposed there Is nothing. absolutely
nothing for the peace, comfort and well
fare Of this country. M
| The Lincoln club Is composed of
earnest, PATRIOTIC and active young men.
There was never time when the country
demanded greater effort in Its behalf
than it demands today. Your efforts
united with those of the older veterans
of many other battles will give a good
rousing Maine victory. (6reat cheering
| After music, fireworks and cheers the
Lincoln club boys decided also to call on
Gov. Cleaves and the procession started
| for the residence Of Hon. Fred E.
Richards, where Gov. Clesves was. AS
the procession approached, the residence
WAS illuminated with red fire, rockets
and banners
Gov. Cleaves appeared on the piazza
and President Libby introduced him,
calling for three cheers. These were
given enthusiastically. Gov. Cleaves first
said that he appreciated the courtesy of
the Visit and was not insensible to the
heartiness and oordiality of the greeting.
those before him were men who believed
In our city, our state and our nation,
| and who believed also in maintaining
the financial integrity of the country.
The Issues OF this campaign were far
reaching and all Important.
Governor Cleaves spoke OF the staunoh