The Somerset reporter., 1896-06-25

combat and drive hence the evils which
came in upon our country with the Dem
oeratic administration with which they
were as naturally and inevitably con-
nected as disease and death with pesu-
1ence
SO goes the Union" imposes a grave re-
sponsbility upon the Republicans of
this State in an hour when fireless fur
naces and vacant mills and paralyzed In,
dustry all over this broad land demand
the rehabilitation of the Republican
party with power that they may be re-
Xyhed into prosperity promoting df Sa Ie
will not be wanting In this supreme hour
OF the nations necessity, and here and
now we pledge ourselves TO such fun dis
charge of duty in the preliminary cam
paign which we are about to open that
the example which shall be set in Maine
In September shall be followed through
out the land In November TO the restora-
ton of deserved confidence In the for
eign, home, and financial administra-
ton of our government and In the up
building of peace and prosperity and the
promotion of progress through all our
borders.
for our leader man whose Republi-
canism has stood the test OF years; one
whose stalwart and courageous devotion
to the party has never permitted him to
question the rightfuness OF It's position
or to doubt the importance of its mission
to the welfare OF the state ana the
greatness and grandeur OF the nation
one who In foul weather well as fair
In rain or shine. when the storms Of ad-
versity have beaten across the pathway
of our party as well as when 1t has been
basking In the sunlight of assured sue
and triumph, has never been found
wanting.
US in policy and honor as If signed and
sealed on parchment scroll, the west ac-
cords to the east the privilege OF select
ing our candidate this year. 1t has been
done The choice has fallen upon one
long identified with the business ana pc
litical interests OF that great and growing
county, the progress OF when In recent
years might well challenge the emulation
of the most favored portions OF our
country, as 1t excites the pride and pleas
ure of every citizen OF Maine; a county
which in the extent of its territory and
the wealth and variety OF Its resources
might well support the population OF an
1t is fitting that the standard which
Is to wave In the van of Maine Repub-
licansm as 1t shall point the way 10 the
Republicans of the Union up from the
damp the gloom, the dark, the night OF
Democratic NAL administratlon TO the
gladdening morning sunlight OF Republl-
can success and triumph should be com
mitted to the charge of citizen OF that
county upon whose fertile and prollhc
soil fall the first rays OF the morning sun
az IL rises to bless with It's benehcent
Influences our grand old state before
taking up It's westward way to brighten
with It's light and life-giying rays tnat
country in which all our hopes are CEN
tered and for which all our eHortS
should he given Believing that he will
bear 1t worthily and well, ana VIII elY9i
to our state an administration which Will
be at once serviceable to our people, non
orable to himself and creditable to the
great party whose name ana coinIhissloi,
he viii bear and speaking In behalf OF
the representatives on this floor or the
Republicans OF western Maine, ~ gives
me pleasure to second the h hihiira or
the Hon Llewellyn Powers OF Houlton.
Hon. Bertram L. Smiths Speech.
Hon. Bertram l.. Smith Of Patten. also
ably seconded the nomination, as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen:
II ia a matter of congratulation that In
this year 80 full of promise for the Re
publican party, so full of hope for She
people who see IN the success OF that
party, good government ana pIoSpe pc NY
State should assemble In convention, IN
the banner State of the Union. 1t Is
cause of congratulation that we are
troubled by no dissenslons in our ranks,
no local sectional or factional nights or
iealousies. We are united on platform
of no uncertain sound we are agreed on
the tariff question. We are agreed on the
financial question. We are agreed on the
temperance question We are divided on
no question OF political economy or party
policy. We are agreed that we i've IN the
best State In the sisterhood OF states, OF
the greatest country on God s falr earth'
We are agreed lUdl hldIue HdS biNS''
to the country the handsomest women
and brayest men. We are unit on the
question OF who ought TO be PRESIDENT OF
the United States. We are agreed IN ron
Ing up In September next victory that
will be magnificent In the annals or he
pubicanism. And from MadaWaska TO
Portland's fair harbor we are united on
the candidate who will lead US to victory
He Is already nominated by the VOICE ol
the people.
md hA
will have the satisfaction OF nominating
man who ranks with the illustrlous men
who have preceded him IN that Once
But while he Is the candidate oil the
whole State, we men of the East feel That
he is united to US by closer ties he -
our associate, our helgnpor anu hnu Uui
his masterful ability, his rugged person
ality.
/ greet my brothers of the West. and
representing the East In behalf or the
solid Penobscot delegation, ana inc
Aroostook delegation-a hundred STRONG,
not on paper-but on the hoor OF inns con
yentiofl-yes representing the stalWart
Republicansm of the entire East, sec,
ond the nomination of Aroostooks idol
son and the peoples choice, Hon. LEV
ellyn Powers.
The Platform.
The Hon. Clarence Hale reported for
the committee on resolutions the fol-
icwing platform, which was unanimous
ly adopted:
The Republicans of Maine, in conven-
ton, review with pride the history OF the
Republican administration in our state.
We have seen the benehcent effect OF
wise laws, good government, and OF a
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 It's grateful appreciation for the
faithful and distinguished service rem
dered to the State during the past four
years by our governor, Henry Il. CleaVeS.
In the long line of illustrious men VINO
have filled the executive office, no one has
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 a continued reduc-
ton of our State debt.
We believe in just and equal taxation.
Such constant and intelligent regard FOR
the natural resources of our State as VIII
tend to their development, and to the
keeping OF Maine capital employed in
Maine