The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-11-10
JOE mAs1nr ON THE CAMPAIGN.

could not vote for Bryan, popuhst." JOE MANLEY ON THE CAMPAIGN. Rendered Magnificent Reception by His
 Augusta Neighb0rs.
 Augusta, Me, Nov. 9.-Augusta had the greatest political celebration in it's history tonight. The city was throng- ed with people from all parts of Ken nebec county A feature of the occa- sion was reception to Hon. J. H. Man ley, who arrived on the evening train He was met at the depot by an i'm mense concourse of people and driven into postoffice square, where an elo- quent address of welcome was made by Hon. H. M Heath In responding MT. Manley said
 I T know that this great and magnifi- cent demonstration is not tribute to me personally, but rather to the organ ization to the republican party, in which organization I have been an humble part. I accept it as such, and I must, in justice to that organization, say that with the exception of myself they deserve all the praise you and others can bestow. There has never been, in the history of political parties, I a better, an abler or a. more patriotic organization than you have had in this l great contest.
 The chairman of that superb organi- l zation, one of the largest and most suc- cessful business men in the country has < for months neglected his large private l interests in order that he might give i to the success of the cause all the tal- ent, all the ability all the zeal and all the patriotism he possessed. I know from large personal acquaintance with him, that actuated by no hope of l reward he has labored for months in season and out of it, that he might or | ganize and lead the various forces to the perfect sweeping victory we have 1 achieved. The people of this country j owe a debt of gratitude to Mark A. 1 Hanna for his services which they can never repay. He has had associated with him men from various walks of l life who, inspired by his zeal and his patriotism have labored with all their power to faithfully support him in his great work.
 Tt has been fortunate, indeed, for the party, that it's candidates were worthy representatives of the great is- sues involved in this struggles, and that William Mckinley, standing day after day on the porch has uttered words of patriotism, philosophy and statesmanship.
 Under all trying circumstances he has never made mistake, and he has shown to the world that he is equal to meet any emergency that may be plac- ed before him. His colleague upon the ticket, MT. Hobart, one of our ablest and most successful business men, one of the best politicians in the country, in the truest sense, has lent to the or iI ganization his valuable experience and I judgment cooperating with the conn., mittee day by day. No purer, better, safer man than he lives, and he Is a worthy companion for the illustrious head of the ticket.
 While it is true the republican party has achieved a magnificent victory; that the republican party in the plat form which it adopted at St. Louis pro- claimed itself for honest money, for protection, for reciprocity, for law and order, and that we have a. right to claim it. this is not a partisan victory and it should not be claimed as one I know that no one will accuse me of not being a partisan. I am one, and I glory in it, but know that in this great struggle we have had the earnest and loyal support of patriotic demo- crats in every state in the Union. To them should be given full credit.
 ''It is no easy thing to separate from your party organization, especially when you have been attached to it for years, but the Chicago convention de- parted from the principles of democra- cy and placed itself upon a platform absolutely antagonistic to the true principles of free government and ar rayed itself against the constitution of our land. Democrats in every section, following the example of our illustrieus and distinguished citizen, James w. Bradbury. who refused to follow the platform by their votes, have helped to win this victory and are entitled to share in its fruits. Let us not refuse. upon every occasion, to give them the credit and the honor which is their due. My friends, we are too near to this great contest which has just been settled to comprehend all it meant.
 ''I do not believe war ever brought to this country 8 victory fraught with more benefit to the country than will come from the peaceful victory obtain ed by the ballot on Tuesday last"