Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09

BANGOR LAS NEEh.-LAlsttE COW IN
TION.-rHE RESOLUTIONS.
The Republican state convention az
Bangor. last Tuesday. had present la
~ the 1871 20 which the convention was
entitled remarkable attendance, con-
sideriug that the nomination was fore
gone conclusion and that there Was no
contest.
The convention was presided over by
Hon. Harold VI. Sewall Of Bath. Mr..
Sewsll made ringing Republican
speech in accepting the nomination.
Hon. Llewellyn Powers 81 NOultou
was nominated s. candidate for governor
by Judge \. Il. savage Of Auburn, and
the nomination was seconded by Col. +.
Y. Dow of Portland and Bertram l..
smith. Esq, Of Patten. The nomina-
ton was then made Or acclsmation.
Mr.. Powers was notified, and came into
the hall and accepted the nomination in
an earnest speech. Governor CleAves
was called upon during a recess Of the
convention. in response 70 demands from
all parts OF the hall. and made one Of
those taking speeches such as he always
does.
The following are the resolutions
adopted:
The Republicans % Maine In convention Ne
view with pride the history 90 Republican al
minis,ratiOn iu our state. We have seen the
benefccnt effect of wise laws. COOL government
and Of a faithful. economical and able conduct OF
our state Offices IN every department We have
seen our state debt reduced AMI 40 the same time
the burdens Of state taxation made lighter. The
party now tenders IL grateful appreciation Of
faithful and distinguished service rendered O.
the state during the past four years by cur
Governor. Henry B. Cieavcs- In the long lit Of
illustrious men VINO have hlled the executive
Office 40 one has deserved better 81 Tie state
nor given a more signal administration OF capac-
ity q govern wisely and well.
We are proud 90 the history and adhere - the
principles of the Republican party.
In state affair We arc In favor Of an
economical administration OF our state govern
ment and a continued reduction Of our state
debt. We favor just and equal taxation, free
popular education, such sentiment and intelli-
gent regard for the natural resources q our state
a. will tend 20 their development and % the
keeping OF Maine capital employed In Maine
fidelity anu adherence % the cause Of temperance
and such continued acton as shall keep cur
state In the lead In this cause.
Fer improved highways, q movement which
has been inauguratct by cur state boart OF
trade. Good rOats mean Improved facilities.
better citizenship, We earnestly recommend
such careful consideration and the passage OF
such laws as the Importance Of this matter de
mands.
are in favor OF restoration Of that Republican
policy OF protection taught by Lincoln. Illustrated
by the signal prosperity % the country for thirty
years and rounded out by the reciprOcityof Blaine
and adjusted from time u time % changed con
ditiOns. With confidence and prosperity re.
stored revenue will be male adequate 20 the
support OF the government and the issue OF
zfa V-tk NU ~ fUatp q
demption funds, but really 10 meet deficiency
will cease
We are opposed TO the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver except by International agree
ment and until such agreement can be obtained
we believe that the present gold standard should
be maintained. We believe in the maintenance
OF highest national credit by the utmost faith
towards the public creditor. not for the credit
Ors sake but for the nations sake, for the
sound reason that the most valuable protection
OF any nation In time OF war or distress next 20
the courage of its people Il an honorable reputa
ton. Whoever pays with honor borrOws with
ease. sound finance and certainty at the
treasury and protection for the producers will
mean prosperity and peace.
We are In favor OF foreign policy which shall
be at all times and with all nations firm, yigOr
Gus and dignifed. which will preserve the
national honor al home and abroad We are In
favor of measures for the restriction OF immi-
grafton. We are In favor OF a Just administra-
don OF all pension legislation. We congratulate
our delegation In Congress that their long con-
unueu EFFORTS IN nehaii OF american snipplhs
have at last aroused an interest th0roughout the
country that promises 10 restore this great In
dustry 40 important 90 national defence 20 its
former prominence. We Join our fellow Repub-
leans OF thirteen states In the advocacy Of
diserimlnatiye duties In favor OF American ships.
a policy approved by Hamilton. the father of
American protection, and which gave our
carving trade in the early days OF the republic.
We renew our answering loyalty % that
great champion OF protection and sound money,
the Hon. Thomas r. Reed. In the hope that the
coming national convention will recognize the
urgent demand of the business interest OF the
country for his nomination
We render our cOruial appreciation to our
distinguished representatives In both branches
OF Congress for their able representation Of the
state at the national capital
We pledge our faithful and loyal support 10
our esteemed fellow citizen, Hon Llewellyn
Powers whom we have named 10 be the stand
ard-bearer OF cur party and 10 be the next
Governor Of Maine.