The sun., 1896-09-16
MAINE CLOSE To $4,000.
TIE GREAT PINE TREE STATE VIC.
TORY CAUSES REJOICIHG.

Popullsts Demand sewnirs sRetirement-
Cold Democratic Candidate CnTord En-
thusinstio Over the ResuIt-vote That
Was Cast In the Four Congress Districts.
PORTLAND. Me-. Sept. lB-The great victory
for an honest dollar in the Pine Tree State
grows apace. 1t is simply overpowering
Maine has established once more her
right to her glorious crest "Dirigo," and
tho State OF Hamlin, of Fessenden, and OF
Blaine and of Reed has hurled II back at those
who would traduce her good name by commit
ting her to the heresies OF silverism, and she
has done II with tremendous emphasis.
Never did New England Republicanism win
such an inspiring victory as that which swept
Maine on Monday with plurality OF 10000 for
Powers. II was the largest Republican vote
and largest Republican plurality on record in
Maine.
Tho Republican vote has increased nearly 90
per cent. from 1901, indicating that many DEM
ocrats must have voted the Republican ticket.
The Democratic vote fell OF $4,000
As there were only about 1000 votes cast for
Clifford bv tho sound money Democrats there
were undoubtedly from $4,000 to 10000 Demo-
Gratis who refused to go to the polls and vote for
Bryan and free silver.
The Hon. William H. Clifford. the nominee
for Governor OF the gold Democracy, when in
formed that the Republican plurality for Gov
ernor WAS likely to exceed $4,000, said: Good;
glory for Columbia. l am glad to learn that
Maine has put herself on record for integrity.
honesty, and Justice"
When asked II he would like to know how his
own vote footed up he answered:
No; II is sufficient for mo to know that
Maine has repudiated tho doctrines Of the Chi
cago platform and put herself on record for
honest money"
This morning Gov. Cleaves sent the following
to Gov. Mckinley: Hon. William Mckinley,
Canton, O.: Maine is still loyal to her proud
motto 'Dlrigo,' and sends to you her warm
The agricultural and commercial communi-
ties OF our State have emphasized their devo-
sent. Thousands OF patriotic Democrats have
victory for good government and sound aud
AuGusTA. Me-. Sept. l5.-Returns from nine
Powers (Rep) e3,2s6, and Frank Dem 25. ~.
This is three-quarters OF the total vote Of tho
Ciraves So. 200 and johnson 4l.34l.
The Republican gain in the cities was 10 $40
per cent. In tho towns the Republican gain
was 90 per cent. and the Democratic loss was
II the percentage holds in the towns to hear
from the Republican total vote @ Will be $500
fnd fsf pSrsty The
vote in 1892 was So. .3o7 and in 1894 3o02l.
The vote for the Populist candidate and Mr..
Clifford are included in about $500 scattering.
Mr.. Clifford receiving less than 1000. The
total vote figured up about l22. 900.
In the Congress districts Mr.. Reed 10 re.
elected by lO.474 plurality. a gain Of 1000, and
Mr.. DinGley by about the same plurality. Mr..
Milliken had about 10000, and Mr.. Boutelle
had an increased plurality.
The Republicans carried every county. elected
all OF the Senators, and lao out OF l5l Repre-
sentatives.
LEWISTON. Me-. Sept l5.-Returns received
by the journal from 3T5 cities. towns. and
plant tations give Powers 75. 3s4; Frank, &c, 1871;
Bateman. 2.25S; Ladd. 1897: Clifford. 5I4.
These daures give Powers plurality of 46.203.
The Same towns in 1902 gave C,eaves 5s.o .o23:
johnson, 46745; Hussey, 3.lO4 Bateman.
2.aO1: Knowlton. 1875. Cleaves's plurality.
ll,21s. The remaining towns and plantations
will increase the Repu bcan plurality to so. 900.
All returns so far received quadruple the
plurality Of 1892. Congressman Dingley's plu-
rality In this Congress district is about $4,000.