Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03

Will lead US to victory. He Ia already
nominated by the voice of the people
The West, the great central portions
of the State. and the East, join hands;
and Will have the satisfaction of nomi-
mating man who ranks with the illus
trious men who have proceeded him in
| that Office. But while he Is the candi-
date 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 mastcrful
ability. his rugged personality.
| l greet my brothers OF the West, and
representing the East. in behalf of the
solid .penobscot delegation, and the
Arostook delegation "a hundred
strong. not on paper--but on the floor
of this convention-yes, representing
the stalwart Republicanism of the ell
Aroostook's idol son and the peoples
choice. Hon. Llewellyn Powers.
| The nomination was unanimous and
taken by rising vote amid cheers and
deafening applause.
| Then upon motion Of Hon. Il. Dudley
Freeman of Yarmouth. the chairman
/ -.
Burleigh of Augusta. Hon. A. l.. Lum-
bert Of Houlton. Hon. Cyrus d. Porter
of Windham, and Hon. 4. w. Hyde of
Bath, to notify Mr.. Powers of his
nomination.
| AS Hon. Clarence Hale of Portland
was about to report for the committee
on resolutions. Mr. Powers was escorted
to the platform, and the convention
greeted him with great enthusiasm
Mr. Hale then proceeded to read the
platform, which is as follows:
The Republicans of Maine, in convcn-
| ton. review with pride the history of the
| Republican administration In our State.
| We have seen the beneficent effect of
wise laws. good government, and of u
| faithful. economical and able conduct of
| our State affairs in every department.
| We have seen our State debt reduced
| and AZ the same time the burdens of State
| taxation made lighter. The party now
tenders its grateful appreciation for the
| faithful ana distinguished service rem
| dcrcd to the State during the past four
| years by our governor, Henry Il. Cieaves.
| 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 10
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 re-
| ducton of our State debt.
| Wa believe In just and equal taxation.
| Such constant and intelligent regard
| foc the natural resources OF our State ~
| Will tend TO their development. and TO
| the keeping of Maine capital employed in
| Maine
Fidelity and adherence 10 the cause Of
| temperance. and such continued action ms
| shall keep our State in tho lead in this
| cause
In free popular education.
4. A. avs MAJ con ffE
| which has been inaugurated by our State
| board OF trade. Good roads mean iin-
proved facilities. enlarged intercourse. IN
| creased revenue and better citizenship.
| We earnestly recommend such careful
| consideration. and the passage of such
laws rs the Importance OF this matter
In national affairs: The Republicans OF
| Maine are in favor of the restoration OF
taught BY Lincoln, Illustrated by the
signal prosperity of the country for thirty
years and rounded out by the reciprocity
of Blaine, n policy adapted TO the bust
ness of the country, and adjusted, from
time 10 time to changed conditions.
With confidence and prosperity restored,
revenue will be made adequate TO the
| support of the government. and the issue
OF bonds ostenslbly for the maintenance
OF the redemption funds. but really 10
meet deficiency, VIII cease.
We are opposed to the free and UNI
limited coinage of silver, except by inter-
national agreement and until such agree
nent can bc obtained. we believe that the
present gold standard should be maiil-
aimed. We believe in the maintenance OF
the highest national credit by the utmost
good faith towards the public creditor.
not tor the creditors sake, but for the
nations sake. for the sound reason that
the most valuable preseason of any ma
ton In time of war or distress, next to
the courage OF its people, is an honorable
reputation Whoever pays with honor
certainty ut the treasury. and protection
for the producers will mean prosperity
and peace.
W.. are in favor of a foreign policy
which shall he at all times, and with all
nations, firm. vigorous ana dignifled. ana
which viii preserve the national honor
at homo and abroad
We are i'll favor OF measures for the re-
| striction Of immigration
| We are in favor OF a Just administration
OF all pension legislation
| We congratulate our delegation N Con
gress that their long continued efforts in
behalf of American shirpins have IT
| last aroused an interest throughout the
| country that promises to restore this,
great industry. so important to national
defense. to its former prominence We Join
our fellow Republicans OF thirteen states
in the advocacy of discriminating duties
in favor of American shins: Il policy ap
proved by Hamilton. the father OF Amer
| lean projection. and which gave us our
carving trade in the carly days of the
republic.
| that great champion of protection and
sound money. the Honorable Thomas Il.
| Reed. III the nope fNat the coming HI
| tioilitl convention will recognize the ur-
| gen, demand of the business interests of
the country for his nomination.
| We render our cordial appreciation 10
our distinguished representatives in both
| branches OF Congress. for their able
| representation of the State at the ma
tioual capitol.
We pledge our faithful and loyal sup
| port TO our esteemed fellow citizen, Hon.
| I.lowetlyn Powers whom We have named
| to be the standard bearer of our party.
| al a Ia q
These resolutions were adopted with
out opposition.
, Mr. Powers Speech.
MI Powers was then introduced and
: received an ovation. His speech,
which follows. was frequently inter
rupted by applause. He said:
Mr. President and Gentlemen of tho
l. Convention:
| accept with unfeencd gratitude the
nomination which you have so generously
rendered me. And thank you one and
adj. for this marked expression of your
| confidence and esteem. | realize fully
both the honor conferred and the many
duties and responsibilities which must
necessarily accompany the Office OF
, chief magistrate of our State. Your
platform and the principles enuncated
therein have my hearty approval. They