Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-12
The denomination of Governor Hill.

congratulations not only to Governor
John +. Hill and to the Republicans of
Maine, but also TO every citizen of
Maine and to all beyond our borders
who love the State and have regard for
its welfare. That the denomination Of
Governor Hill for another term of two
years was a foregone conclusion. an
established party custom which nobody
thought for moment to question, does
not in the least detract from the high
honor thus conferred or from the
worth and merit of the man to
whom the denomination was given
with such enthusiastic unanimity.
Never in our political history
was denomination to this high
office more fitting or better deserved;
never one that carried with it warmer
and more sincere approval of past
service; never one that carried with it
NOR. cordial personal feeling.
The administration Of Governor Hill
is one of which every citizen Of Maine
may well be proud. In every respect it
has been clean and above any BREATH Of
scandal. 1t has been business-like and
economical to every minutest detail, so
that our state was never in better
financial condition. Within a month
the last cent will be paid on the tenn
porary loan Of 100000 which existed
when the present administration began.
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with I.e Proceedings Of Lac Ie5laIatui <
and in the work Of the various depart
ments the Influence of Governor Hill
has been felt Cor good. His appoint
ments have been strong and worthy
the cordial approval they have re-
ceived. In short, the administration Of
which he has been not merely the nomi-
nal, but the actual head, richly de-
serves the approval given it. yesterday,
by the assembled representatives of
Maine Republicanism. and the splendid
voters of the State will honor them
selves in giving it in September.
That John f. Hill has proved himself
an exceptionally successful and popu-
lar Governor is no surprise to the citi-
zens of our city who have long known
him and taken pleasure in honoring
him. We knew him as the good
neighbor, the upright citizen. the sue
cessful man of affairs, the cultured
student Of politics, the loyal ana IN
compromising Republican. As we
knew him then, all Maine knows him
now. The respect which the people Of
the state had for his character and his
ability ana the confidence they reposed
in his good intentions, have become love
for the man himself, honor for his
executive capacity and praise for the
work he has accomplished. AS the
people have seen him. and met him as
their Governor, his unfaiIing courtesy.
his ready tact. his prompt response to
every request and his thorough ana
business-lke manner of attending to
every duty have made friends ana ad-
mirers Of them all. If Goveror Hill has
an enemy living. we do not know where
to look for him. If there is man in
Maine. whatever his party. who ques-
lions Governor Hills fun fitness for
he governorship. WI no doubts in the
slightest his ability or his integrity,
we do not know where he can be
found.
The Republicans of Maine and their
candidate Of two years ago have faith
fully kept every pledge. They now
stand again al the popular tribunal
with that SANE true ana tried candidate
as their loader. The interests Of the
people have been well served since the
last election. our State was never
more prosperous than it is, today.
Never had our people more reason to
have faith in the grand principles Of
Repnblicanism and to wish for the
continuance Of the Republican party
IN power. Keep on letting well
enough alone" the slogan of the Ohio
Republicans, is good political motto
Il this time for Maine and for the ma
ton. The assembling of that large and
enthusiastic convention at Portland,
yesterday, which named John r. Hill
Of Augusta for another term and re-
affirmed allegiance to the undving
principles of the party of Lincoln.
Grant. Garfield. Harrison. Blaine. NC
Kinley and Roosevelt, is the beginning
Of another campaign. 1t is more than
State campaign. for n glorious Re
publican victory in Maine in Septem-
her will be an Inspiration to the party
throughout the whole Union. Oregon
has led the way and returns its Re-
publican congressman by larger ma
jorities than those of two years ago or
four years ago. 1t must not be an ''off