Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-07-04
MAINE REPUBLICANS.
DIR. John r. HIM, of Augusta, Nomi-
mated for Governor.


The republican State convention at
sstic gathering of republicans from all
parts of Maine. 1t was a great ratifi-
cation OF the action of the national con-
vention.
Senator Frye presided, and though he
had declared he would not make an ex-
tended speech, he thought better of it as
the day of the convention drew near, and
his speech was a comprehensive review OF
the principles and the achievements of
the republican party. THE AMERICAN
prints extracts from Ii on page =.
Senator Hale also addressed the eonSen-
tion. He was greeted enthusiastically.
His speech In full is printed on page !.
The real business OF the convention
was the nomination of a candidate for
governor OF Maine Only one name was
presented to the convention, that OF DIR.
John F. Hill, of Augusta, and the NOM
ination was made by reclamation. DR..
Hills name was presented by Hon. II. NJ.
Heath, of Augusta Seconding speeches
were made by Congressman Allen, OF the
first district, Hon. William T. Cobb, of
Rockiand and Col. II. E. Hsmlin, OF Ellis
worth. Following Is Col. Hsmiin's
speech.
Because OF my personal and intimate &C
quaintanee win the proposed nominee. and my
best Wishes for the welfare and prosperity OF
the republican party in Maine. l rise with graf
ifeAtion and In behalf of the county Of Han
cock. to second the nomination of Hon. John
=. Hill. Of Augusta, as tie republican oandi-
date for governor of Maine.
What are some few of the things for witch
the republican party stands to day? From the
issues now confronting US. and the eloquent,
speeches to which you have just listened, you
are freshly reminded. that the republican party
has ever been the friend of American enter
prise and of the iaborer, and It's protective pol
icy has giaddened US with the mssic of the
hummins factory wheels, with good wages, and
with the consequent era OF prosperity: tina, 1t
has given US a sound currency. good alike for
| the business man, the laborer. the rich and the
poor and which has enabled to sustain an
| honorable credit In every quarter OF the globe.
scorning the Reputation principles OF the dem
| ocratic party, aud saving us from any threat
ened blush of shame; that its heart has been
wide oien to our soldiers and sailors. whose
blood has flowed 20 freely for freedom and hu-
manity. and II has never turned away Its ear
from the piteous appeals of their sweet but
mournful orphans and widows. that lie policy
has been To protect every American citizen,
abroad as well As at home, and 1t is now Great
Ing an army and n navy which will cause the
stars and stripes to be respected on every land
and every sea.
nd these. my friends, are but few of the
noble undertakings to which the republican
party is committed. Tfne fcrbids the euumera
ton of them all. Throughout this great and
prosperous country no more earnest no
more loyal republicans be found than
the republicans OF the State of Maine. From
among our number there stands out no bet
ter representative than the Hon. John T. Hill.
For more than forty years. with slight exeep.
tons, the republican party has eontso.le
the administration of public Affairs In our State,
aud We are now toward the closing of a period
of administration. dignited. able, and beyond
+, the breath of criticism, under the guidance of
Hon. Eiewellyn Powers.
Our next'governor will be Hon. John =. Hill,
and this man dey oted to the principles OF the
republican party. pure in character, expert.
enced In affairs, siftei In ability. at the sunset
OF his administration, Will have added lustre TO
his own name, and bris hi pages In the history
of the republican party In the old Pine Tree
State. second the nomination as made Of
Hon. John +. Hill. a. the republican candidate
for governor OF the state of Maine.
The honorary vice. president OF the co.,
vention from Hancock county Was lion.
John ID. Hopkins. Col. Hanlin was the
Hancock county member OF the COM
mittee on resolutions. Charles Il. Drum
mey, OF Ellsworth. was elected State com
mitteemin from Hancock county.
THE PLATFORM.
Following Is the platform OF the repa b.
licsns OF Msins as adopted by the con-
vention:
The republicans OF Maine recall with admira-
ton the republican administrations In our State
aud country. We take prize tn the party's his
tory and adhere to its principles. In national
Affairs we adopt and endorse the platform of
the republican national convention. held Ia
Philadelphia, on the 18th, aolh aud 2ist of this
month.
We glory In the patriotic, wise and able ad-
minis,ration of President Mckinley, II grea,
leader in war, wise statesman In peace. We
cordially and thoroughly endorse his admins
tratiun Of our domestic aud foreign affairs.
We pledge to william Mckinley. of Ohio AMI
Theodore Roosevelt, of New York, the repuh.
iican Candidates OF the party for ,pre-iient and
vice president, the electoral vote of Maine. py
one OF the largest maj orities ever given.
We endorse the platform adopted by the state
convention held 10 Lewiston ON the l9th of
April last.
In State affairs we favor an economical ati-
ministration 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. aud the enact
ment OF measures which will lead To a more
just and equitable valuation and assessment of
Nil forms of property of every kind and de,
seription.
We commend as business measure the