Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-06-29
Yesterdays Conventions.

ton. Both the State convention ana
the third district convention which
Immediately preceded it in the same
hall were unusually large and en-
thusiastic. There were no contests on
hand, nothing but routine work to do
of which the nature and outcome was
well understood by every man before
he came, yet the delegations We're all
full, and hundreds upon hundreds of
loyal and representative Republicans
made the hall echo with ringing cheers
in honor of the nominees and at every
declaration of Republican principles.
1t was magnificent exhibition of Re
publican spirit showing the intense
interest taken by the rank and file of
day, and demonstrating the pride with
which the party. never before so strong
and united, supports the State and
national administrations. The great
enthusiasm and party devotion which
prevailed were only equalled by the
harmony of the occasion. 1t was an
inspiration to all present, and every
man went home more than ever de-
termined to do his share in making the
glorious past.
The denomination of Governor
Powers was made on higher and
broader grounds than the usual custom
Of granting a second term to a chief
executive. His sound and business
like administration of the States
affairs wins sincere commendation
from all parties and classes, and he
has made his name synonymous with
all that is faithful and efficient and
honest in a ruler OF men. His unselfish
devotion to the best interests of the
State ana it's people has been dis
played in every matter, important n
unimportant. since his inauguration
and never mere so than in filing
Names quota for the war With Spain.
His course in the past few months IN
refusing to call a special session of the
Legislature has been amply vindicatcl
by events, and is an added example of
his foresight and wisdom. Governor
Powers stands second to no man in his
pride in Maine, and in his determina-
ton that the State shall be true to lis
motto when the nations flag is en-
dangered. He is a worthy war gov
ernor Of State that leads the WaF
when the nation calls, and ne has
shown that its honor is safe "a his
hands. The Republicans of Maine
have honored themselves in naming
him as their candidate for another
term. They viii rally at the polls as
they rallied at the convention. ana
elect him to the highest office III their
gift by the rousing majority which the
country expects, and has reason to eX-
pect. Of the Pine Tree State.
In the platform adopted by the con-
Ntit4'il tlIC Iett' it'ilS VI VI Il lt!'
stand fairly and squarely for the high
principles of which the national ana
State administrations are the expon-
ents. Under the proud banner which
has waved over it so often in honor
able and glorious victory in the past,
it marches into another battle, con-
fdent of the result. There is nothing
evasiye or questionable about Maine
Republicanism: and this year, as ever,
it is aggressive and ready to force the
issues of sound government. of prog
reSs. and patriotism. 1t is justly
proud of the grand record which Presi-
dent Mckinley's administration is
making in both peace and war, ana
gives it unWavering support. The
men whom the party has put in power
in State and nation are now conduct
ing affairs so ably and wisely THAI
their work is all the platform the party
needs to assure its success in the COM
ing elections. In a time Of great re-
sp0nSbility the people turn instinc-
lively to the Republican party and il
has never been false to the trust.
Both conventions We're extremely
fortunate in the ability of their presid-
ing officers and in the eloquence of
those upon whom fell the honor Of
making the nominating speeches. In
the arrangement Of the details of the
day nothing was lacking or overlooked,
and the ability with which everything
was managed reflects great credit upon
those in charge. Augusta was proud
and glad to entertain the delegates and
is confident they enjoyed their visit to
the city. The Republicans of our State
are to be congratulated upon the sue
cess of yesterdays work. The coming
campaign will be short and it can have
but one result, a glorious endorsement
of yesterdays proceedings at the hands
of the voters Of Maine.
The fact that General Shaftor can