Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-07-01

view, the usual routine motions were made
and carried.
A short recess was taken for the various
delegations to assist in completing the Or
ganization. From Hancock county the
following were named: For vice-presi-
dent. Judge Elmer p. Spofford. Of Deer
Isle; for committee on resolutions, DIR. X.
L. Grindle, OF Mt. Desert; for State COM
uitteeman, Col. H. Z. Hamlin, OF Els
worth.
The State committee as committee on
resolutions reported that OF the 1,324 dele
gates entitled to seats, 1874 were present;
| Aroostook was shy /, Cumberland Z, Han
] cock ., making total of 1.314 present.
FOR STATE AUDITOR.
Nominations for State auditor being
next in order, Charles P. Hatch, the pres
ent incumbent, was named by c. S. Hitch
| born, of Augusta. l.. s. Sanborn, Of Port
land, was nominated by Mr.. Vernon, OF
| Portland.
The voting consumed nearly an hour,
and resulted in 1928 votes for Hatch to
200 for Sanborn.
| FOR GOVERNOR.
| 1t was o. when Chairman Kinds an
uounced that nominations for candidate
| for governor were in order. A thrill OF
expectancy ran through the vast audi
enc; there was hush; the chair recog-
nized Mayor Merrill, of Auburn, but
| before he could utter a word, Fernald
enthusiasts marched to the front OF the
! nit a ho, fro,
| tically to the accompaniment of shouts
and songs and the band in the rear of the
hall.
| Then came Mr.. Merritt's speech. 1t
| lasted thirty minutes. 1t was able, digni-
fed, forceful. The nomination was Sec
onded by Beecher Putnam, OF Aroostook.
| and Judge Whitman, of Oxford.
| Then came Heath-Herbert NJ. OF
| Wateryille, who was scheduled to make
| That was what was expected. What he
actually did was vastly more than was ex-
pected. He delivered an Grafton Of the
most masterful sort. He spoke forty
/ minutes. Not word escaped the least
attentive listener.
Such display Of oratory has rarely been
seen, and will go into history as politi-
cal classic. 1t didn't nominate Haines-
now, but it blazed the way for his nomi-
/ nation later 1t set forth the principles
and announced anew the policies OF the
! republican party of Maine; it pronounced
! the death sentence of republican resub-
| mission, and sounded the keynote OF re-
publican victory.
Then came the dramatic climax Of the
convention. Scarcely had the audience
recovered its breath. all but taken away
by the words Of the brilliant Heath, when
| the chairman, Immediately after the
speech OF E. n. Merrill, OF Skowhegan,
seconding Mr.. Fernald's nomination, an
| nounced that Mr.. Haines had asked per-
i mission to address the convention. OF
course it was granted.
A hush OF expectancy followed. Mr..
Haines Appeared and briefly addressed the
convention. Recognizing the inevitable
in most graceful manner, he asked that
no ballot be taken, but that the nomina-
ton Of Mr.. Fernsld be made by acclama-
ton.
Cheer upon cheer followed and pande-
monium reigned. MIR. Heath cast the bal
lot Of the convention, saying as he
did SO: al do this not because the law
compels me to, but because a loyal Ken
necbec heart goes with it,
Cheers followed first for Haines, then
for Heath, and then not only cheers but
also vociferous calls for the candidate.
Being escorted to the platform. Mr.. Fer
maid, with great emotion, briefly expressed
his thanks to his friends, to Mr. Haines
and to everybody.
The reading and adoption Of the plat
form followed, and the convention was
| over.
THE PLATFORM.
We enthusiastically endorse the admins
tration of President Roosevelt and his siren
| uous efforts for the betterment Of conditions.
the elimination of abuses, and the control Of
such corporate methods as, uurestrained, are
dangerous to the welfare and liberties of the
people.
In like manner we record our approval of
the business-like and courageous admins
| tsation of Governor Cobb, who has been true
to every pledge made by him.
We reafiirm and declare our adherence to
the principles of the republican party as
set forth in its national platform.
We highly commend our senators and rep
, resentatives in Congress and fully appreciate
their high standing and influence in national
! legislation, ana extend to them our hearty
approval.
The ultimate responsibility for the enact
ment and the enforcement of all law is vested
in the State. Counties and towns with their
officers exist only by legislative authority. 1t
is the right and duty of the State to provide
for and require the enforcement of its laws.
We demand of all officers faithful, fearless
and energetic performance of their duties,
and we call upon all good citizens, irrespec-
tive of party, TO join with us in supporting for
election and appointment to Office such candi-
dates as can be relied upon in this particular.
| We favor constitutional amendment en-
powering the governor. upon notice and hear