The Republican journal., 1896-06-18

combat and drive hence the evils which
ocratic administration with which they
were as naturally and inevitably con-
nected as disease and death with pesti-
lence.
To be reminded that "As goes Maine,
so goes the Union,' imposes grave re-
sponsibility upon the Republicans of
naces and vacant mills and paralyzed in
dustry all over this broad land demand
the rehabilitation of the Republican
vivified into prosperity promoting &C
tivity. Surely the Republicans of Maine
will not be wanting in this supreme hour
now we pledge ourselves to such full 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 a 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.
In an exigency such as this We need
for our leader a 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 rightfulness of it's position
or to doubt the Importance of its mission
to the welfare of the state and the
one who in foul weather as we'll as fair
in rain OF shine, when the storms of ad-
versity have beaten across the pathway
of our party as well as when it has been
basktng in the sunlight of assured sue
cess and triumph, has never been found
wanting.
BY an unwritten law as binding upon
US in policy and honor as if signed and
sealed on parchment scroll, the west &C
cords to the east the prlvlleg9e E. OF select hr
done. The choice has fallen upon one
long identified with the business and po-
litical interests of that great and growing
years might well challenge the emulation
of the most favored portions OF our
country, as it eXcites the pride and pleas
ure of every citizen of Maine; a county
which in the extent OF its territory ana
the wealth and variety of its resources
might we'll support the population OF an
entire state.
It is fitting that the standard which
is to wave in the van OF Maine Repub-
Republicans of the Union up from the
damp, the gloom, the dark, the night OF
Democratic INSTRUMENTATION to the
gladdening morning sunlight of Republl-
can success and triumph should be COM
mitted to the charge of a citizen OF that
county upon whose fertile and prollhc
soil fall the first rays of the morning sun
as it rises to bless with its benetieent
influences our grand old state before
taking up it's westward way to brighten
with its light and life-giving rays that
tered and for which all our efforts
should be given. Believing that he will
bear it Worthily and well, and will give
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 and commission
he will bear, and speaking in behalf OF
the representatives on this floor OF the
Republicans of western Maine, it gives
me pleasure to second the nomination
made by the gentleman from Auburn. of
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:
1t is a matter of congratulate ton that IN
this year so full of promise for the Re
publican party, SO full of hope TOR the
people who see IN the success OF that
party, good government and prosperity,
that so many of the loyal people of the
State should assemble in convention, IN
the banner Stale of the Union. 1t is a
cause of congratulat1on that We are
troubled by no dissensions in our ranks,
no local, sectional or factional tights or
jealousies. We are united on platform
of no uncertain sound: we are agreed ~ ~
financial question. We are agreed on the
temperance question We are divided on
policy. We are agreed that we live in the
best State in the Sisterhood OF states, OF
the great country on Gods fair earth.
We are agreed that Maine mas given
to the country the handSomest women
and bravest men. We are a unit ON the
question of who ought to be PRESIDENT OF
the United States. We are agreed IN roll S
ing up in September next victory tnat
will be magnificent in The annals OF Re-
pubicanism. And from MadaWaska to
Portlands fair harbor we are united on
the candidate who will lead US to victory.
He is already nominated by the voice OIL
the people. 6
The West, the great central portions OF
the State, and the East, join hands; ana
will have the satisfaction of nominating
a man who ranks with the illustrious men
who have preceded him in that office.
But while he is the candida tie OF the
whole State, we men of the East feel that
he is united to us by closer ties He IS
our associate, our neighbor and our
friend. We know his honor and integrity,
his masterful ability, his rugged person.
ality.
/ greet my brothers of the West. and
representing the East in behalf OF the
solid Penobscot delegation, and the
Aroostook delegation-a hundred strong,
not on paper-but on the floor OF this con-
Nention-yes, representing me stalW var
oni the nomination of AroostookS idol
son and the peoples choice, Hon. LEV
elyn Powers.
The Platform.
The Hon. Clarence Hale reported fol
the committee on resolutions the Ioi-
lowing platform, which was unanimous
ly adopted:
The Republicans of Maine, in conven-
ton, review with pride the history of the
Republican administration III our State
We have seen the benetcent 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 its grateful appreciation for the
faithful and distinguished service. rem rem
dered to the State during the past four
years by our governor, Henry B. Cleaves.
In the long line OF illustrious men who
have filled the executive office, no one has
deserved better of the State, or given a
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 reduc-
ton of our State debt
We believe in just and equal taxation.