Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-28

Dr. filll was tnen nominated by accl1-
nation.
on motion Of Col Stanley Plummer of
Dexter. Il committee consisting of Mr.
Plummer. Mr.. Mex usick and Mr.. Webb
was appointed to escort DR.. Hill to the
stage.
The committee on resolutions then made
its report and presented the following
platform, which was unanimously
adopted:
The Platform.
The Republicans OF Maine recall with
admiration the Republican adminlstra-
tons in our State ND 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 18th, goth and 2lst
of this month.
We glory in the patriotic wise and able
administration Of President Mckinley, a
great leader in Wlr, wise statesman in
peace. We cordially and Thoroughly en-
dorse his administrations Of sur 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-presldent. the cleo
toral vote of Maine. by one of the largest
maJoritieS ever given.
We endorse the platform adopted by the
State convention held in Lewiston on the
18th Of April last.
In state affairs we favor an economical
administration Of our State government.
We are opposed to the granting OF any
appropriations beyond tile life of The
Legislature making me apprOpril tons.
We favor the reddjustment Of The syS
TENS of taxation prevailing In the State.
and the enactment of measures which
Will lead 10 more just and equitable
valuation and assessment Of All forms of
#
We commend as business measure the
creation OF the office of State auditor. in
order that all the accounts Of the stat"
may bt carefully examined. ana an item
partmcnt published annually.
We favor Tree popular education.
We favor such constant ana Intelligent
regard Tor all the resources Of our State
as Will tend to their development. and to
the keeping OF Maine capital employed IN
Maine. Good roads enhance the value OF
property, especially in the farming dis
tricts; attract thousands OF visitors who
come To enjoy the grand scenery ana
htalthful Influences of the State: shorten
the distance To- market; and 1rc potent
factors in the development 81 every com
munity. We favor such action py the
State will bring 70 the knowledge ~
local officials the most successful meth
odS Of maintaining the roads committed
Iation To that end.
we favor fidelity To the cause NJ tenn
peTdnct. ana SuCh action as Shal keep
our State IN the Lead in this question.
We CONNIE md the distinguished ana
faithful services of our inited States
senators. and our delegation in the House
of Representatives. in all their efforts in
behalf at the great interests OF our STAG
and country.
We tender our grateful appreciation for
the faithful ANA distinguished services
rendered 10 the State during the past four
years by our governor. IlewelIyn Pow
tr-. NJ one has deserved better Of the
State. He has governed wisely ana Well
We pledge our faithful ana loyal sup
port 70 our esteemed fellow citizen. Hon
John +. Hill, whom We have nominated
to he the SIandard-hcarer of our party.
and to be the next governor of Maine.
Or. Hill then made his appearance and
was received with great cheers. He ac-
cepted the honor in these words:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
Convention: It Is difficult for me to rX-
press my profound ana heartfelt appre-
citation If the honor You have conferred
upon me in making me your candidate
for governor
To lie the nominee Of such a convention |
as this-a convention representing the in
teligcnt. patriotic ana broJdminded Re |
of Maine. is a distinction of |
which any man might well be proud-it |
is the greatest honor in your power To |
confer.
accept the nomination. fully realizing |
the great responsibilities which ii in |
that it demands the |
most devoted. unsrlish ahd Conscientious I
cffort in my power to give ana if your
action here today is ratified by the peo-
pie in September. | pledge YOU that what
ever ability may POSSESS shall be de-
voted a The hest Interests pf ba t1t