The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13

They ers In the same position in this
state ss tho time OF an election as was q
man In Aroostook county who had but
six cents and who objected to teing
robbed because 1t made public his Dmn-
oial condition. The Republican psrsy has
stood fer what was best In the world.
They promised them Irosperity. Haven't
they kept that Jr,misei Ihe Mckinley
admins .ration stands today fer honest
money. 1t rays to the country II II were
wcrsh thousands Of lives and millions Of
country isn't it worsh any sacrifice to
keep up the financial integrity of this
countryi For decades the Democratic
party has erected along Its line Of march
monuments to the memory of dead issues.
Much that party has been forced to aban-
don, Maine will do her duty. have
confidence In the triumph Of truth and
integrity over tyranny and dishonor. Let
us now olose up our ranks and when We
send our word cut through the country
to more doubtful states let 1t be . sound
Of no uncertain note.
Mayor Robinson was introduced by the
toastmAstsr In fitting terms, and when
he arose to speak was given An enthusias-
tic reception, and was applauded uproar-
ously for fully five minutes. His remarks
were punotusted throughout by applause
dc said;
MAYOR RoBINSON'S SPEECH.
Geptlsinen OF the Lincoln Club-I
would join In the expression Of sympn-
thy to President Virgin. whose Illness
oauees us sincere regret, and dsprives US
of the pleasure Of his presence this even
ing, and would rejoico with you In the
kno owledee that his early recovery IL fully
assured. and that he will soon resume
the duties Of his oifice. would also
take this time to thank you for the favor
OF your invitation to become your guest
at this distinguished gathering. and to
unite with you in the oom mem oration Of
the birthday Of that great American,
Abraham Lincoln. Gladly do so. and
revsrently bring my tribute OF respect
90 his hallowed memo- but l attempt
no sulogy. No words OF mine can prop
srly exprs ss appreciation Of his patriot
ism. or gratitude for bis labors and suf-
erings for the repub lio. Associated per
sonally with Mr.. Lincoln In his Presi-
Dental career were two citizens Of this
State, whose public services and personal
worth richly sntitle their DAmes and
memory TO recognition In this connection.
Ipdsed, 10 would be an injustice to our
own state and to our own city. II / we're
to omit TO mention them. One was at
STURDY, fearless patriot, Vice Preside Mt
Hannibal Hamlin; the other was tnat in
corruptible, Independent Incarnation Of
justice, Senator william Pitt Fessendsn.
Time does not permit me to do their
characters the honor they deserve, but !
am constrained to say that the oity Of
Portland will be shamsfully false to her
duty to Senator Fessenden's memory, II
sns does not erect suitable monument to
him, before the generation shall have
passed away that bore the crushing anx-
isties and burdens of the civil war.
would further avail myself of this
opportunity to thank you for the privi-
lsGe now have to meet with the mem
bers of this famous organization. the
Lincoln Club of Portland. 1t 10 sAtis-
faction to meet with 90 many Of my fell
low citizens who are alert and active In
matters Of public interest, who are not
only alive to the Importance Of their OBJ
legations as citizens, but who make 10 o
rule to perform those obligations. II Is
. satisfaction to know that all who are