The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-29
NAMED TO SUCCEED REED.
BOTH PARTIES NOMINATE CANDID
DATES Nv THE MAINE DISTRICT
Amos l.. Allen Named by tho Republicans
and Luther r. Mckinney by tho Demo-
crnts-Mr. Allen Makes n Speech Strongly
EndoraipR tho PHILIPPINES Policy.

Amos l.. Allen Named by tho Republicans
and Luther r. Mckinney by tho Demo-
crnts-Mr. Allen Makes n Speech Strongly
Endorsing tho Philippines Policy.
PORTLAND, Me-. Sept. 2S,-The Republican
nomination for Representative to Congress to
succeed the Hon. Thomas Il. Reed was given
to-day to his former private secretary. the
Hon. Amos /. Allen Of Alfred. Tho omination
was made by reclamation. the other candidates
having withdrawn. Tho platform adopted by
the convention reafIlrms the platforms OF the
last National and State Conventions especially
with relation to the tariff and currency. It
eulogizes Mr. Reed. approves tho course OF
President Mckinley in suppressing the rebel
lion in the Philippines. and expresses conf
dence that Republican Congress will wisely
settle the questions which arise as to the deal
ings with the Filipnos after the rebellion 10
suppressed.
In his speech OF acceptance Mr.. Allen de-
cared himself in favor OF q protective tariff
and the maintenance of the gold standard. He
said he was In favor OF some form OF national
legislation which shall revive the American
merchant marine. On the su b. sct of territorial
expansion. he reviewed the events which
brought on the war with Spain. traced the
achievements Of the American Army and Navy
aud outlined the conditions which now exist.
ana cOncluOeu as lOIOWS.
The Cubans will at the proper time be
allowed to express themselves as to form Of
Government. In the Philippine Islands we
have met with resistance. both In possession
and occupation. by armed forces under
Aguinaldo. Tho contest carried on there
has been simply to maintain our rights Of DOS
session and in exercising nat iona authority.
States viii approve e0 What the Presiden
has done. and will stand by him in
tpEther action OF snpnressing TIE rss5 che
have laid down their arms. they will be given
such form OF government as they are capable
contact with American institutions"
He paid a tribute, to the retiring Congress-
utmost to faithfully serve tho district His
statement that the President SHOULD be upheld
in suppress ng the rebel lion In the Philippines
The representatives Of the gold wing OF the
Democracy were largely outnnm bered in the
ton to suit them selves The Rev. Luther +.
g Ct VIZ S2
received the Congressional, nomination by
constructed for him. He accepted with a
vigorous speech; in which he criticised Il the
platform declared in favor OF the Reorganization
Of Bryan and SewaIl in 1900. II added:
nr9mdy TeG0zni7s the DHGr and gi0rS%s
from Bunker Hill down 70 this very day as be
ing among the most thrilling and glorious in
the history OF the world: but we pro
foundy regret that American soldiers
are being used in the sacred name OF
liberty to crush an incpient Republic In
the Orient We denounce tho apparent pur-
pose OF American ana English syndcates to
use the power OF Government to further their
designs OF private speculation at tho expense
OF the tax payers. and to bring about an alli-
ance whereby this nation may becoma involved
In needless wars with foreign nations. Our
Imperial"
An antitrust clause concluded the platform