The Portland daily press., 1900-06-28

county and the adjoining section Of the
state, and IL IL with the utmost cOnii-
dence in the wisdom Of the selection and
with very much personal pleasur that
in their behalf secoed the nomination
Of John II. Hill OF Augusta.
Hon. Hannibal f. Hamlin was the next
man 10 second the nomination. In doing
so, he spoke briefly Of the issues now be-
fore the country and then seconded the
nomination In a few graceful words, re
ferring to DIR. Hill as fitting leader, a
man devoted to this Republican party,
pure in character and gifted in ability.
The nomination was then made by ao-
clnmation and the announcement of the
result was the occasion for more cheering.
Col. Stanley Plummer of Dexter, Mr..
McCusiok and Mr.. Richard Webb Of
Portland were appointed com
mites to notify Dr. Hlll OF his nomira-
ton. While the committee was
performing its duty, the platform was
reported and adopted as follows:
THE PLATFORM.
The Republicans of Maine recall with
ton in our State and country. We take
pride In the party's history and adhere
20 It's principles. In national affairs we
adopt and endorse the platform of the Re
publican National Convention, held In
Philadelphia, ON the 18th, goth and 2ist
of this month.
We glory In the patriotic, wige and able
administration Of President Mckinley, a
great leader in war, wise statesman in
peace. We cordially and thoroughly en-
dorse 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, the
electoral 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 ar. opposed to the granting of any
appropriations beyond the life OF the
Legislature making the appropriations.
We favor the REIMBURSEMENT Of the sys-
TENS of taxation prevailing in the state,
and the enactment OF measures which
will lead to a more just and equitable
valuation and assessment of all forms
OF property of every kind and description.
We commend as n business measure the
creation of the Office of State auditor, in
order that all the accounts OF the state
may be carefully examined, and an item
lied account of each and every State de-
partment published annually.
We favor free popular education,
We favor such constant and intelligent
regard for all the resources OF our State
as will tend to their development, and to
the keeDing of Maine capital employed in
Maine. Good roads enhance the value of
tell H. -. ,fV..r a
tircts; attract thousands of visitors who
come to enjoy the grand scenery and
healthful influences of the State; shorten
the distance to market; and are potent
factors 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
their care, and promote effective legisla-
ton TO that end.
We favor fidelity TO the cause of temper
ance, and such action as shall keep our
State in the lead in this question.
We commend the distinguished ana
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 to the State during the past
four years by our governor, Ll5wlleyn
Powers. Noon has deserved better of
the state He has governed wisely and
we'll.
We pledge our faithful and loyal sup
port to our esteemed fellow citizen, Hon.
John +. Hill, whom we have nominated
to be the standardbearer of our party
and to be the next governor of Maine.
Then the delegates jumped to their
feet at the sight of the tall form of the
next Governor, flags and hats We're waved
and the applause merged into three
hearty cheers which were given at the
call Of the chairman. DIR. Hill accepted
the nomination in few graceful words
He said: