The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-09-13

down the 16 to ! heresy. The Repub-
llcan party has fulfilled its every promise
and 1t will continue to do So 1t has never
refused to meet any issue that has been pre-
sented to it. Gen. King briefly reviewed
the events leading up to the Spanish war,
which, with Mckinley at the head, was aided
by the brilliant achievements of Dewey,
Sampson and Schley. Bryan is responsible
Tor the ratification Of the Philippine treaty,
and in those islands we are confronted with
condition, not theory. We would not now
give up an acre of that ground, consecrated
by American blood. No people in this
country ever got freedo m except by the help
OF the Republican party. That party has
pulled the country out Of many a slough.
The Democrats would establish protector
ate over the Philippines, which would take
away our power to govern them and leave
us responsible for their acts towards other
nations. When the call came to protect our
citizens in China we had fleet and an
army in Manila, near by. Had it not been
so hundreds of lives might have been sacri-
feed before we could send aid from our dis
tant shores. The position of some Demo-
Gratis in encouraging the Filipinos in their
resistance, is dangerously near treason
The FilipinoS must serve a time Of proba-
ton to prepare themselves for self-govern-
ment as did the people of New Mexico. Ari-
Z0na and other possessions. The Demo
Gratis oppose every forward movement as
unconstitutional. buchanan could find no
! authority in the constitution 10 check the
| advance of slavery. Lincoln did lind il
The American flag now means more than
| ever before and great responsibility rests
upon all loyal citizens to uphold H. The
people of the country are looking 10 Maine.
and she should do her full duty.
Mr.. Tiowe> next introduced Fdgar q
Pratt, Esq. now If New York. a risfu,
young lawya7 If the metropolis. but a ma
tive uf Eelfast. Mr prstt'~ address wa.
forcible and witty. Astounding IN bright
comparisons and telling points He first
referred 70 the glorious record II The Re-
publican party, which has unhinchlng,
met every issue presented t. H. II desires
no votes On an ambiguous platform. II al
ways stands fer plain I>sups II alNa,s
has able leaders. However wise may have
been the fathers uf the nation. W. nov have
men equally Wis. ami ahl. lruund The
constitution We place the safeguard Of the
common sense and intelligence II our p.,,-
PIE. The Democrats tell "a, thai mperiai-
ism is the one great issue. ''If were al X
Ell, said Mr. Pratt. ''tn name two promi-
nent imperiali>t> | should unhe>itatiugiy
name Andrew jackson and " J. Bryan. -
There never was Il greater imperiali>t than
Bryan, He had the treaty ratified b> one
vote, and he dominated the policy Of the
Democratic national convention This ma
ton makes its dollar worth a hundred cents
everywhere. The Democrats should mt in
operation their tavorite plank of State rights
| III dealing with the trusts, and manage them
by States rather than by federal lcgiSlation
The trouble with the Democrats is they are
, behind the times. The silver issue and
Tree trade are not dead, but sleeping one
| Democrat asked 'Would you tax a poor
mans parlor carpet ." and the reply was
another question, in what other country can
Il poorman have a parlor carpet - 1t is
poor policy to blame the party hat has pro-
! duced this prosperity Beware of the man
OF party who make promises they cannot full
nj. his country was born in blood, and
nnrtured in strife Its mission is the ell
Iargement Of civilization, and it is true to its
mission
Mi. Pratt received an ovation from the
audience, which included many of his old
Schoo1mateS and associates. and his address
IS highly commended by all who heard it,
The Republican meeting held in jackson
Thursday evening, Sept ith, addressed by
Hon. {. S. Hichborn of Augusta was one of
the largest and most enthusiastic meetings
! held in this section for years People came
| from miles around, the church was filled,
the band discoursed, excellent music, and the
| speaker held the rapt attention Of the audi
ence for an hour and half while he vigor-
ously eXpounded the questions of the day
All were loud in their praise of Mr. IIich-
! born's address. He is an eloquent convinc-
ing speaker, and handled the political issues
OF the day in mastery manner
Destructive Fire on the Mountains.