New-York tribune., 1900-04-12
ADMINISTRATION SUSTAINED.
ED DELEGATEs-sTR REsOLU-
TTONS ADOPTED.

Lewiston, Ne. April 1.-THE Republicans of
Maine in State Convention here to-day nominated
by acclamation six citizens from different parts
Of the State for Presidential Electors; elected, in
the same manner, four delegates and four alter
mates to the National Convention a Philadelphia
and adopted platform indorsing the Adminstra-
ton of and pledging support to President McFn-
ley. None of the delegates were pledged except by
the platform. which in this State is deemed amply
sufficient.
Mention in the speeches to-day of the name Of
John D. Long for Vice-President. as well as that
Of Theodore Roosevelt called forth applause while
Admiral Dewey was discredited as a Presidential
factor electOr being quoted as saying that al
though Dewey was one of the greatest naval heroes
ne would vote for him for President
Chairman J. t. Manley Of the State Committee
called the convention TO order, and William r
Cobb. of Augusta, was named as permanent chair
Joseph o. Smith, of s1owhegan. and George P
Wescott. Of Portland, were chosen by accamation
Presidential Electors-at-Large.
The following Electors by districts were appointed
by reclamation: Ist, Charles F Libbey of Port
land; lid, James " Wakefield of Bath; IIId
Frederick Atwood, Of Winterport, and IVth, Almon
H. Fogg, of Houlton
Delegates to the National Convention then were
elected follows: Ist District George W Norton
OF Portland; Id, Sidney NJ. Bird, Rockand; IIId
Joseph H. Manley. Of Augusta, and Ivth, George A.
Murchie of Calais.
John P. Swazey presented resolutions which were
unanimously adopted. The resolutions reafirmed
the principles of the ST. Louis platform and
pressed commendation Of the wise patriotic and
progressive administration of President Mckinley"
70 whom II promised renewed allegiance and sup
port It indorsed the work of the Senators and
Representatives Of Maine in Congress, and with
reference National issues said:
Believing that the best money in the world is
too good for the American people, favor the
maintenance Of the gold standard established by a
just reward and every dollar circulation has the
IaIgest possible purchasing power.
We are firmly convinced that the revival of our
merchant marine calls for the passage OF the Frye
shipping bill measure which will build up our
shipyards, regain MS opr cid time prestige the
seas, vastly Increase our foreign trade enable
American products to be transported in American
bottoms and save to American prosperity the mill
ions of dollars which the people this country
now annually pay to the owners Of foreign ships.
We believe that the interests Of expanding
commerce imperatively demand the construction of
the Nicaragua Canal and Pacific cable.
While any part of the inhabitants Of our outlying
Islands are resisting the authority OF the United
States. IL Is the duty OF the Government sup.
press such insurrection ana establish peace and
order. The American flag stands a guarantee
of life, liberty ana the pursuit Of happiness. No
people have ever come under its protection save
their betterment, and Congress may be safely
depended upon 20 secure 10 all who accept It's
sovereignty the blessings OF Just government and
a progressive civtiza ton.