The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-07-05

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The Republicans of Maine recall with
! admiration the Republican administra-
lions in State and country. We take
pride in the party's history and adhere
to its principles. In national affairs we
adopt and endorse the platform OF the
Republican national convention held in
Philadelphia on the 10Th, goth and 2lst
OF this month.
We glory in the patriotic, wise and
| able administration OF President Nc
| klnley, great leader III war, a wise
statesman in peace. we cordially and
| thoroughly endorse his administration
| OF our domestic and foreign affairs. We
pledge to William Mckinley OF Ohio and
Theodore Roosevelt of New York, the
Republican candidates Of the party for
President and Vice President, our cleo
toral vote by one Of the largest MAORI
ties ever given. We endorse the plat
form adopted by the State convention
held in Lewiston on the 10Th of April
last. In State affairs we favor an eco
nomical administration of our State
government.
We are opposed to the granting of any
appropriations beyond the life of the
legislature making the appropriations.
We favor the readjustment of the
systems of taxation prevailing in the
State and the enactment of measures
which will lead to a more just and equit-
able valuation and assessment of all
forms of property of either kind and
description.
We commend as business measure
the creation of the office OF State audi
tor, in order that all the accounts of the
State may be carefully examined and
an itemiZed account of each and every
State department published annually.
We favor free popular education.
We favor such constant and intelli-
gent regard for all the resources OF our
State as will tend to their development,
and to the keeping of Maine capital en-
ployed in Maine
Good roads enhance the value of prop
erty, especially in the farming districts;
attract thousands of visitors who come
to enjoy the grand scenery and health
full influence of the State: shorten the
distance to market: and are potent fac
tors in the development of every com
munity
We favor such action by the State as
will bring to the knowledge of local
officials the most successful methods
of maintaining the roads committed to
their care, and promote effective
legislation to that end.
We favor fidelity to the cause of tenn
perance. and such action as shall keep
our State in the lead i'll this question
We commend the distinguished and
faithful services of our [ nited States
Senators. and our delegation i'll the
House of Representatives i'll all their
efforts in behalf of the great interests
OF our state and country.
We tender our grateful appreciation
for the faithful and distinguished ser
vices rendered to the State during the
past four years by our governor,
LleWellyn Powers. No one has deserv-
ed better of the State. He has govern
ed wisely and well,
We pledge our faithful and loyal sup
port to our esteemed fellow citizen,
Hon. John. F. Hill, whom we have
nominated to be the standard bearer Of
our party and to be the next governor
of Maine.
DIR. HILLS ACCEPTANCE.
DR.. Hill then made his appearance
and was received with great cheers
He accepted the honor i'll these words:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Convention: 1t is difficult for me to
express my profound and heartfelt
appreciation of the honor you have
conferred upon me in making me your
candidate for governor
To be the nominee of such cOnven-
ton as this-a convention representing
the intelligent, patriotic and broad
minded Republicanism of Maine, is a
| distinction of which any man might
| be proud-it is the greatest honor in
your power to confer.
| accept the nomination, fully realiZ-
| ing the great responsibilities which it
Notwithstanding that it demands the
! most devoted, unselhsh and conscien-
tious effort i'll my power to give, and if
your action here to-day is ratified by
the people in September, ! pledge you
that whatever ability | may possess
! Shall be devoted to the best interests OF
the State and its people. | have but
one desire and ambition, and that. tC
| deserve the approval and endorsement
of every good citizen of the State
| Gentlemen, | thank you for this eX
preston of your confidence and trust.
At the close of d.. Hills remarks
the convention adjourned and hundreds
of men rushed to the stage to congratu
late the nominee.
| THE STATE COMMITTEE.
Androscoggin, Seth NJ. Carter, Au
burn; Aroostook, NJ. NJ. Clark, Houl
ton; Cumberland, George NJ. Seiders
Portland; Franklin, Frank NJ. Butler
Pennington; Hancock, II. B. Saunders
Ellsworth; Kennebec, J. NJ. Manley
Augusta; Knox, Reuel Robinson, Cam
den; Lincoln, A. r. Nickerson, Booth
i bay Harbor; Oxford, George d. Bisbee
Rumford Falls; Penobscot, F. NJ. Simp
son, Carmel; Piscataquis, J. B. Peakes
/ Sanalnlann NV