Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-05-16

The Second Congressional District Re
publican convention was held In tity
Hall, Lewiston, Thursday afternoon,
with the result forecssted BY the choice
OF delegates. Hon. Charles T.. Little
field of Rocklsnd WAS nominated for
congress, Hon. John Z. Swssey moving
that the nomination be made by scclama-
ton In a speech which so delighted the
large audience that II Was the leading
topic of comment after the adjournment
Of the convention.
The convention was called 20 order
little after O'Clock, by {. = Crowell OF
the District Committee. Rev. q. NJ.
Howe OF Lewiston offered prayer, and
Mr.. Crowell called Ex-Msyor W. IL
Newell OF Lewiston 20 preside over the
convention.
Secretaries were chosen as follows:
Prank A Thompson Of Round Pond
L. II. stubs OF strong.
y. ). Stowel Of Dixneld-
W. A Holman Of south Thomaston.
Independents as follows:
III. w. Kicker, Poland.
W. T. Butler. Rangeley.
NJ. S,udley, ThowastOn.
Prank so1ihwick. Newcastle.
Adelb DelanO. Canton
J. {. Leiyari, Bath
Chairman Judsins then addressed the
convention Ia an able speech OF some
length, frequently interrupted with sp-
plsuse.
The following committee on resolu-
tons WAS chosen:
I'm. Drew. Lewiston
W. l.. Daggett. Strong.
knel Robinson, Camden.
vi Miller. Boothbay HArbor.
Emery Thomas, ropshsm.
james ;. Wright, Paris
The district committee was made CON-
mittee on credentials, and reported 81
delegates present, the full number that
were entitled TO seats. The temporary
organization was then made permanent.
The convention then proceeded 10 the
nomination Of candidate for congress
Hon. w. L. Cobb of Roeklsnd took the
stand 70 present the name OF Mr.. Little
field, and was greeted with long-eon-
tinued round Of applause. His nominal
ing speech was an able one.
The nomination of Mr.. Littlefield WAS
seconded by Hon. Henry W. Cakes OF
Auburn for Audroscoggin County; BY
Assistant Secretary OF State W. B.
Clarke OF Dsmariscotts Mills for Lincoln
County; by Judge Sanford l.. Fogg OF
Bath for Sagadshoe; Senator {. y.
Blanchard OF Wilton for Franklin Coun-
~.
When these gentlemen had finished,
Hon. John Z. Swasey arose. This WAS
the signal for 8 burst OF applause from
the Oxford delegation, and IL Was taken
up and continued al over the house,
until il became sn ovation. Mr.. Swasey.
as the only candidate who had remained
in the field 10 the last against Mr.. Little
field, was up for the purpose OF moving
the nomination Of Mr.. Littlefield by sc-
clsmstion, and this be did In brief
speech, TO have missed hearing which
any man may consider q misfortune. Ii
was SO eloquent st times, so mirth-pro-
voking ~ times, and so good-hQmored
and graceful all the way through, that
il raised the audience 10 high pitch Of
enthusiasm; and when, At It's close, Hon.
J. +. Stesrns jumped 10 his feet and
called for three cheers for Swasey, they
were given with 3 will.
The nomination Of Mr.. Llttleield was
made By q rising vote and shout, and
a committee Was appointed 70 inform
him OF the fact and request his presence.
They quickly returned with him, and he
was received with three rousing cheers.
Mr.. Lit,lefield made sn eloquent speech
of acceptance, frequently interrupted by
hearty applause.
Ete committee on resolutions report
ed the following:
Resolved That the material prosperity which
now zAddens the whole country demonstrates
the wisdom Of the policy of the Republican par
", that We commend the able. Just, patriotic and
wise administration OF public Affairs which has
been given the country BY President Mckinley
and we declare that In the discharge of the grave
and difficult duties imposed upon him By the war
with Spain % give ~ the islands OF Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines Just, humane aud ef-
fcent government. he Il entitled 10 receive the
united support OF al good citizens.
Resolved. That In the death OF the Hon Nelson
Dtngley AZ his post of duty We mourn the loss of
one who for eig hteen years faithfuly represented
and honored this eongressional district, ana ~
well conducted himself In the performance OF
the high duties imposed upon him As nos only 70
win the confidence and esteem OF Ills constnn.
ents. but also 70 gain the respect and homage OF
stood foremost - leader In the halls of con-
gress-
Resolved. That we recognize with patriotic
pride and gratitude the distinguished services OF
our army and navy In the late war with spain,
the splendor of whose deeds nave added 20 much
lustre TO our national honor and glory.
Resolved, That In presenting 10 the voters OF
this district for their suffrage the nominee Of this
convention. Hon Chas. L. Litt;efeld. Ne conf
IDENTIFY believe him 70 be q man of pure character
and eminent ability, xnd thai be win prove
worthy successor 20 the lapented Nelson Ding
ley.
The resolutions were adopted, the con-
vention adjourned, and the delegates
crowded around the platform TO shake
hands with the nominee.