Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-28
GOVERNOR WIN. 7. COBB UNANIMOUSLY REN0lMNATED
Acclamaon and Amid Scenes OF the Greatest Enthusiasm Re
cans OF Maine at Portland Wednesday One OF the Largest
Most Enthusiastic Conventions Ever Held in the State.

Portland, Me-, June 27.-(SpeciaD.-
With the cheers of the mighty army of
wildly enthusiastic delegates-over 1900
of them in all-ringing within the four
walls of the Portland City hall, the
great Republican State convention ad-
iourned here at o'clock this after
noon. 1t has been many years since
a convention Of this character was as
large in point of number of delegates
present or more representative in its
character and no gathering of the par
tv was ever more united or more ag-
gressive in it's support of the great
principles embodied in the platform.
Governor William T. Cobb of Rock
land was renominated for the high Of
fee he has so ably filled by acclama-
ton amid the greatest enthusiasm.
The platform reported by the COM
mittee on resolutions, calling for the
rigid and faithful enforcement of all
the laws, and clearly setting forth the
position of the party upon the great
questions of public concern-questions
that vitality affect the prosperity of the
American people, was adopted by an
overwhelming vote of the convention.
The attempt to incorporate resubmis-
sion plank was defeated by large ma
jority.
Especially noteworthy were the
splendid ovationS accorded Governor
Cobb, Senator Frye and Congressman
Littlefied.
BY the nomination of Governor Cobb.
the Republican party gives evidence of
a desire for the continuation of peace
and prosperity to the people of the
State. and throughout the city tonight
the Republicans express satisfaction
over the accomplishments of this day
a truly great and important one in the
history of the Republican party Of
Maine, whose decisive triumph at the
election in September is foreshadowed
by the large membership of the conven-
ton.
The excitement and general activity
attended upon the convention began
last night when the delegates arrived
in the city, and in battaliOnS loo strong
swarmed about the headquarters Oh the
State committee and the leaders at
the New Falmouth.
The hour for the opening OF the con-
vention was announced at 1870 o CLOCK
this forenoon, but long before that hour
hundreds of people had gathered about
the City hall. anXiously awaiting 'he
opening of the doors to the gallery
Anticipating that there would be an
unusually large crowd of spectators, the
State committee provided tickets for as
many people as there were seats, anu
although hundreds were turned away
disappointed, those who We're fortunate
in gaining admission to the hall were
not crowded and they enjoyed the
privilege of being seated.
The hall was beautifully decorated.
The ceiling was draped in long stream
ers and great flags, and the balcony
was also similarly draped. Upon the
main walls were placed large PORTRAITS
of Abraham Lincoln, William Mckin-
ley, Thomas B. Reed and President
Theodore Roosevelt.
Everything was a solid mass OF our
national colors, with flags and golden
eagles literally distributed about
The committee on credentials was IN
session in a large anteroom from III
o'clock until the opening of the con-
yention, and here the delegates regis
tered upon their arrival, presenting
their credentials and receiving their
tickets of admission to the hall. soon
after 10 o'clock the doors of the mann
hall were thrown open and half-hour
concert was given by Chambers ISL
Regiment Band.
At 1890 o'clock all of the delegates
were seated. On the main floor were the
delegations from Sagadahoc, Knox
Somerset, Oxford. Kennebec, Hancock.
Cumberland, Penobscot, Lincoln
Franklin, Aroostook and Androscoggtn
counties. and in the balcony was seated
the delegations from York, Waldo, Pis-
cataquis and Washington counties.
The convention was called to order at
1910 o'clock by Hon. Seth M. Carter OF
Lewiston, the chairman of the Repup-
lican State committee, and Hon. Z. ,.
Hichborn of Augusta was called to the
platform to read the call issued for the
convention.
At the request of Mr.. Carter, Rev.
Louis Malvern. pastor of the First
Baptist church of Portland. invoked the
Divine blessing and the convention was
formally declared open.
Chairman Carter then announced the
temporary organization which included
as chairman of the convention Hon.
William P. Frye of Lewiston and as
secretaries f. Z. Nealie, Skowhegan;
J. H. Ogier, Camden; c. F. Mann. LIS
bon Falls; H. c. Libbey, Waterville;
George H. Collins Presque Isle; w. G.
Mallett, Pennington.
Upon taking the gavel. Senator Frye
received a tremendous ovation. The APP
plause and cheering lasted for several