The Portland daily press., 1896-07-13
Editor Roberts Is Happy.

the sound views of our citizens"
| Editor Roberts Is Happy.
Saco, July 1.-THE news of the nomi
nation of Arthur Sewall of Bath for the
Vice Presidency created but little en-
thusiasm among the Democrats of SacO
and Biddeford.
| The happiest man in the twin cities to-
night is W. A. Roberts, propri etor and
editor of the Biddeford Times. He is for
Sewall first, last and forever, and be-
lieves he will be elected.
The Times camo out tonight with
mammoth rooster, under which were the
words: "We crow for Sewall." He SO mt
congratulatory message to the nominee
late this afternoon.
Bangor Surprised But Not Enthusiastic.
| Bangor, July 1.-THE nomination of
Arthur Sewali was very much Of sur
prise to men Of all parties in Bangor.
The leading Democrats here cannot un-
derstand what led to the nomination OF
| Mr.. Sewall They think that good poll
tics called for the selection of Demo-
GRAFT from some doubtful state, and that
Mr.. Sewall, while possibly imparting
certain amount of general strength to
|
/ win o single additional electoral vote.
Is Thomas White, delegate at largo
from Maine to the last national conven-
ton, was pronounced this evening in his
| Endorsement OF tho nominations.
A. NJ. Robinson, Jr., said: "Of course,
| / am pleased thai Maine has been SO
signally honored. I am IN much doubt
as to the outcome, not being able to see
how, with disturbing party. victory
can be won.
Small Comfort for siiverites in Augusta.
Augusta. Me-, July 11.-Hon. j. W.
| Bradbury, ex-United States Senator,
whom asked this evening for his opinion
of the ticket, said: "Mr. Sewall is clear
| ~ nominated to give the east represen-
tation. I have already stated that can-
not vote for the ticket as nominated. l
am for gold basis; always was; al
ways will be. Moreover do not consid-
er their action as in accordance with
true Democratic principle"
M. v. B. Chase said: II shall vote for
Mckinley as the situation now stands.
The Democrats that I have talked with
would welcome gold boilers ticket.''
POSTMASTER L. B. Bowler said !:
sIt's too soon to talk. have nothing
to say as to Mr.. Sswalls nomination"
W. 6. Boothby, treasurer of the Kenne-
beo savings bank, said: II shall not vote
for the present Democratic ticket"
Lawyer johnson Says ''Nit."
Waterville, July lin this CITY there
has been double the interest manifested
over the Democratic nominations than
that was shown over the Republicans.
Hon. S. S Brown says: 20, Sewall
will do as we'll as any one. He is an
able man, but though he has served up
on the national Democratic committee
and as former president of the Maine
Central railroad, he is practically I'M
known, politically, and / do not believe
that his personality will draw vote
from the Republican party. That there
are many silverites, men who will any
way vote the Democratic ticket. yet who
ars Republicans, seems certain. That
Sewall would in any wise assist in this
vote do not believe, or that there will
be O bolt from the Democratic ticket
1t will be taken as it Is and proves a
strong one." And with laugh Mr..
Brown passed on.
Hon. Charles f. johnson Is generally
conceded to DO q sound money Demo-
GRAFT; Hon. Vim. e. Russell was good
enough candidate for him, and when re-
quested for brief interview Of his opin-
ion as to the Democratic neminee for
Vice. President, and the prospect Of bolt
ing the party or even head of the ticket.
he remarked: "Nit! This seems to be a
time when it is preferable to take a va
cation, and not to be interviewed by re-
porters."
Editor Otis will Support Ticket.
Rookland, July 1l.--Oliver Otis, men,
Der OF the Democratic state committee
and editor of the Rookland Opinion, was
interviewed today upon the result of the
great convention. He regards Bryan as
the most brilliant Presidential oandi-
date nominated for many years, and his
paper will work earnestly for him In
the approaching campaign. Mr., Otis
and Arthur Sewall have differed some
of late from political point of view,
but the candidate from Maine for the
Vice Presidency will share. in the support
accorded Bryan.
Democrats generally in thii section
evince determination to show their
loyalty to the ticket in spite OF the sill
yer platform.