Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-07-03
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
HON. JOHN +. HILL, OF AUGUSTA, NOM
MATED FOR GOVERNOR BY AN En-
rHUsrAsrIc AssEMBLAGE.

| That the Republican party In Maine l
very thoroughly awake this year 10 testi
fed amply by the fact that the guberna
torial state convention, which met a
Bangor Wednesday. contained over ] so
Of something over 1900 delegates entt
tied to seats, when there Was absolutely
no contest before the convention, th'
nomination having been conceded, prac
tically, for some time. II IL also signif
cant that Il was one Of the most enthusi
astic bodies that has got together In thil
state In good while.
1t is of interest to Oxford county PEG
pie to know that Go OF the 90 delegate.
TO which this county Il entitled wert
present; also that this county was rep
resented on the list Of vice-presidents BY
Eben S. Kilborn, Of Bethel; on the com.
mittee on resolutions by Almon Young
OF Hiram; and that George d. Bisbee, Of
Rumford Falls, was elected as Oxford
County member OF the State Committee,
Hon. Vim. p. Frye WAS chairman OF
the convention, and made = presiding
officer that could not be excelled--as OF
course should be expected. Speeches
were made by Hon. Joseph H. Marley, OF
Augusta, Senators Frye and Hale, and
Congressman Littlefeld. Mr.. Littleheld,
upon his appearance on the stage OF the
hall, was given an ovation such - was
accorded to no one else, aud indeed, such
as few men ever receive In an assembly
of that sort. There's no question that
Maine Is proud of Charles 4. Littleneld.
When the convention was ready to
nominate candidate for governor, Hon.
John F. Hill, Of Augusta, was placed In
nomination by Hon. H. n. Heath, Of
Augusta, in an eloquent speech. The
nomination was seconded by Congress
man Allen, Of the First Maine District,
Hon. VIM. I. Cobb, Of Rocklsnd, and
Hon. Hannibal 4. Hsmlin, Of Ellsworth,
and DR.. Hill was nominated by acclama-
ton.
The platform adopted Is As follows:
The Republicans Of Maine recall with admira.
ton the Republican Administrations In our state
and country. We take pride In the party's his.
tory and sdherc 70 Its principles. In national
Affairs we adopt and endorse The platform Of the
delphia, the lah. sosh and 2lst of this month.
We glory In the patriotic. wise and able admin
istraton OF President Mckinley, great leader
our domestic and foreign anAirs.
We pledge TO William Mckinley OF Ohio and
Theodore Roosevelt OF New York, the Republi.
can candidates of the party for President and
one OF the largest malorities ever given.
We endorse the platform adopted By the state
convention held 1t Lewiston on the 18th OF April
last.
In state Affairs We favor an economical admin
istration OF our state government. We are OPP
posed 70 the granting Of any appropriations be
yond the NE Of the Legislature making the
appropriations.
We favor the rcadjustmeut OF the systems Of
taxation prevailing In the STATE. and che enact
ment OF measures which will lead To q more juss
and equitable valuation and assessment OF al
forms Of property Of every Kind and descrip
ton.
We commend a. . business measure the crcs-
ton OF the oficc OF state Auditor. In order thai
all the accounts OF the State may be carefully
examined, and an itemifed account OF each and
every State department published annually.
We favor free popular education.
We favor such constant and Intelligent regard
for all :he resources or our state ~ viii tend 10
their development. and 10 the keeping OF Maine
capital employed In Maine Good roads enhance
the value Of property. especially In the farming
districts. attract thousands OF visitors who come
20 enjoy the grand scenery aud heAthful innu-
ences OF the State; shorten the distance 20 mar
ket' and are potent fActors IN the Development
the State ~ viii bring 70 the knowledge Of local
officials the most successful methods Of main.
tanning the roads committed 10 their care. and
promote effective legislation 20 that end.
We favor fidelity 10 the cause OF temperance.
and such action ~ shAll keep our state In the
lead In this question.
We commend the distinguished and faithful
services OF our United States Senators and our
delegation In the House Of Representatives. In all
their efforts In behalf OF the great interests OF
our State and country.
We tender our grateful appreciation for the
faithful and distinguished services rendered ~
the State during the past four years by our Gov.
ernoy, Llcwellyu Powers. No one has deserved
better Of the State lie has governed wisely and
we'll
We pledge our faithful and loyal support 20
our esteemed fellow citizen, Hon. John 3. Hill,
whom We have nominated TO be the standard
bearer Of our party. and 70 be the next Governor
Of Maine.