The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-06-04
Republican State Convention.

time enthusiastic State Conventions, at
which Hon. Llewellyn Powers OF
Houlton was nominated by aeclamation
The Convention was throughout
harmonious one and much enthusiasm
was manifest during the proceedings.
Harold NJ. Sewall, Esq. of Bath, pre-
sided and made vigorous, able address,
Geo. W. Norton of Portland was secre-
tary. Hon. II. c. Weber of Palmyra
represented Somerset as Vice President
and Hon. c. A. Harrington as member
of the Committee on Resolutions. J.
O. Smith Of Skowhegan WAS chosen by
the Somerset delegation member of the
| State Committee for the years 1913.
Hon. A. L. Savage of Auburn placed
in domination Hon. Llewellyn Powers
of Houlton and there being. as he said
he understood no other name be-
fore the convention, he moved that
the nomination be by reclamation.
This was seconded by Col. Fred y.
Dow of Portland and b. L. Smith, Esq,
of Patten.
This motion prevailed, Mr.. Powers
was declared the nominee of the con
vention, was notified thereof by com
mittee and appeared and made a ring
ing speech of acceptance which received
unstinted applause.
The following sound platform was re-
ported by the committee on resolutions
and unanimously adopted
The Republicans of Maine, in convention, re-
view with pride the history of the Republican
administration in our State. We have seen the
benehcent effect OF wise laws, good government
and of faithful, economical and able conduct
OF our State affairs In every department. We
have seen our State debt reduced and at the
same time the burdens of State taxation made
lighter. The party now tenders its grateful APP.
probation for the faithful and distinguished
service rendered to the : ate during the past
four years by our governor, Henry b. Cleaves.
In the long line lot illustrious men who have
filled the executive office, no one . deserved
better of the State, or given more signal
illustration of capacity to govern wisely and
well.
We are proud OF the history, and adhere to
the principles Of the Republican party.
In State affairs, we are In favor Of
An economical administration OF our State
government, and continued reduction OF our
State debt.
We believe in just and quail taxation. Such
con stant and intelligent regard for the natural
resources of our Stare will tend to their de-
vcopment, and to the keeping of Maine capital
employed in Maine.
Fidelity and adherence to the cause Of TEN
perance, and such continued action as shall
keep our State in the lead in this cause.
In free popular education.
Improved highways, movement for which
has been inaugurated by our State board Of
trade. Good roads mean improved facilities,
enlarged intercourse, increased revenue and
better citizenship. We earnestly recommend
such careful consideration, and the passage of
such laws as the Importance OF this matter de-
mands.
In 1ational affairs: The Republicans of
Maine are in favor Of the restoration of that
Republican policy Of protection taught by
the signal prosperity OF the country for thirty
years aud rounded out by the reciprocity of
Blaine, policy adapted to the business Of the
country, and adj lsted, from time to time, to
changed conditions.
With confidence and prosperity restored
revenue will be made ado quate to tho support
OF the government; and the issue Of bonds,
ostensibly for the maintenance OF the redemp-
ton funds, but really TO meet deficiency, will
cease.
We are opposed to the free and unlmi ed
coinage OF silver, except by International agree
ment and until such agreement can be OBJ
tanned. we believe that the present gold stand
ard should be maintained We believe in the
maintenance OF the highest national credit by
the utmost GOOD faith towards the public credi-
tor, not for the creditors sake, but for the ma.
tons sake, for the sound reason that the most
valuable possession of any nation in time of
war or distress, next to the courage of its
people. is an honorable reputation. Whoever
paws with honor borrows with ease. Sound
finance and certainty at the treasury, and pro-
IL.
and peace.
sha.l De at al ZINES, ana WIN an fa1ons nm
the national honor at home and ABROAD.
We are in favor of measures for the restrict
We are in favor of a lust administration Of all
pension legislation.
that their ionS continued sdfor,s IN bsha1f Of
American shipping have at last aroused an in.
telest throughout the country ehat promises 10