Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
GOVERNOR POWERS RENOMINATED BY
A LARGE AND ENTHUSIASTIC GATHER
ING.

Considering the fact that The reDomi-
nation of Governor Powers was n fore
gone conclusion, aud no important ques-
tions Of policy were 10 be decided. u was
al Unexpectedly lsrge body of Repueli-
cans that gathered in state convention at
Augusta Tuesday; and they were en-
thusisstic AS they have not been before
in years. The Lincoln Club Of Portland
attended in body, 800 strong.
Senator Hale had been invited 70 pre-
side over the convention, and had intend
ed TO do so, but was kept in Washington
by the pressure OF public busiress, and
sent message OF regret. The organize
ton Of the convention was effected ss
follows:
ChairmAn-Stanley Plummer Of Dexter.
Secretaries-w :. Cotton, Lewiston; Geo W.
He-eltine, Gardiner, A, q, Frederick, Norrfige
woek J. W. Bracket. Phillips. George W. Nor
Park. Paris. Walter Clark. >obieboro = W.
Junkins, York. W NJ herman, sanford, {. W.
Purcell Biddeford.
The committee on credentials reported
l294 delegates present, out OF 1926 enti-
tied 10 seats.
Oxford County was represented on the
list Of vice. presidents by DIR. j. c. Don
ham Of Hebron, and on the committee
on resolutions by Hon. James 5. Wright
Of Paris.
The following state committee was
chosen:
AndroscOggin->e;h VI. Carter. Auburn.
Aroostook-T II Phsir. Presque isle.
CGmberland-E. Dudley Freeman, Yarmouth.
Erankiin-f. W Butler. FarminSton-
Haneock-H Il. saunders, Ellsworth.
kenneb@e-J III Maney. Augusta
knox-RGel Robinson, Camden.
LincOln-George Bliss waldoboro.
OxfOrd-E. b smith Norway.
PenObscOt-F. NJ SriDson, Carmel
Pfscataquis-J. y Peakes, Dover.
Sagadahoc-S. W Carr. Bowdoinham.
SOmerset-Forrest Goodwin, Skovhegan.
Waho-Arthur l.. Brown. Belfast.
Washing ton-G A. Murchie, Calais.
lOrk-C. NJ. Moses, Saco.
Governor Powers WAS renominsfed in
a ringing speech by Hon. j. o. Bradbury
OF Saco. and the nomination was second
ed by Hon. William Engel Of Bangor
and Prof. Elisha Cook OF Nassslboro.
The nomination was made by uusni-
nous rising vote. Governor Powers
was Immediately notified, and came into
the hall and accepted the nomination in
an earnest and patriotic speech. Con-
gresham Boutelle followed with few
remarks.
Ex-Governor Clesves presented the
following resolution. which WAS en,hu-
sisstically adopted:
"Resolyed-Thst this convention tenders it,
profound appreciation of the loyalty, bravery
and patriotism OF the men OF Maine who have en-
tered as volunteers the military and naval service
of the United states 70 uphold our nag In the
war with Spain. We pledge TO them the same
hearty and loyal support that was given 90 the
sons OF Maine who went forth many years ago
To battle for the same Dag.
The following is the platform adopted
BY the convention:
The Republican party Of Maine cordially in
yites the voters of the state without distinction
Of party TO Join In maintaining the principles OF
the following platform.
A frm support OF President Mckinley and
his administration In the conduct Of the war with
Spain and recognition OF the Presidents wis
dom IN the management Of the Cuban question.
Grateful appreciation Of the yalor of the army
and navy a. shown by the brave deeds OF our
soldiers and sailors in the war and the sacred
duty Of the state 10 protect and care for their
wives and children while they defend the nations
honor and carry liberty 20 the oppressed
A currency for business and labor, for the
soldier and the peusioner that Is as good as gold
the world over.
All necessary legislation In the interest of
In the state administration.
corSiial Endorsement Of President Mckinley
and the state delegation In Congress-
An earnest endorsement of the business Ike |
administration Of our state Affairs by Governor
Powers, and an approval OF his sound Judgment
and his good sense In the discharge OF his I'm |
portant duties a. commanderin-c chief and rs the |
nominee OF this convention, pledge 20 him our /
unanimous and earnest support at the polls.
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