Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-06-23

Canton, candidate for representative to
congress in this district, as the chairman
of the convention.
A great round of applause greeted Mr..
Swasey as he came forward to take the
chair, and this grew until 1t terminated
in three cheers and tiger, which were
given with will
Mr.. Swasey thanked the audience for
this expression of regard, and said that
he desired to take this opportunity to
thank the Republicans of Oxford County
for the unusual, almost unprecedented
loyalty they had displayed in their sup
port of him in the recent campaign for
the congressional nomination. He re-
ferred feelingly to the scene and the
thoughts that came to him when the
marching 1927 and their associates
lined up in front of the Dewitt the night
before the Lewiston convention, and
said that the recollection of that would
ALWAYS be one of his most cherished
memories.
He then spoke at some length, in that
eloquent manner which has given him SO
wide reputation, OF the principles and
accomplishments of the Republican
party. His reference to President
Roosevelt was greeted with heightened
applause, and his reference to Secretary
Taft as the nominee-to-be OF the con-
yention in Chicago called out another
outburst almost as great. Hon. Bert NJ.
Fernald was mentioned as the assured
candidate for governor, and this was the
occasion of another demonstration.
Mr.. Swasey gave a few figures to
illustrate the remarkable progress OF
the country during the past four years:
This, said he, is a record OF material
progress of which we are justly proud.
But it is not in material things that the
true life of the country lies. The real
life is in the educational, the intellect
nal. the moral elements. No man can
measure our progress in those lines.
We stand first and foremost in all that
goes to make for human prosperity and
advancement. He noted with pleasure
the wave of prohibition sentiment that
| is sweeping over the land, and re1oiced
that Maine is standing true to its prin-
ciples in the matter of prohibition.
Referring to his candidacy for con-
gress in closing, Mr. Swasey said in sub
Stance: "You have selected me as your
standard bearer. l take the position
with embarrassment, almost with appre-
bension. My only desire is to do that
which is best for my district and my
constituents. pledge you this-that l
will at all times endeavor to support the
best things that are in the policy OF the
| Republican party. If shall have faith
fully represented the sentiment of Ok
ford County, then shall have given the
best service that is possible for any
man."
The convention being ready for bust
nese. r. L. Taylor of Mexico moved
that the county committee act as COM
mittee on credentials. 1t was 80 voted,
and the committee Immediately report.
ed that the ninety-two delegates entitled
to seats were all present.
The list of delegates actually par.
ticipating in the convention is as fol
lows:
Albany-w. /. Becker.
Andover-Henry l.. Poor, Arthur Roberts
ResbeiYE. c. Bowler, +. r. Bean. R. R. lib.
belts, Henry Jordan, N. A. Stearns.
Brownneld-J. L. Frink. l.. r. Giles, A. X
Hin. n-, i,
Byron-George F. Thomas.
Csnton-George L. wadlin, Ellis Delano.
Denmark-Isaac II. Berry. =,
Dixheld-W. w. Waite, is. Harlow, ID. II
Stockbridge, NJ. W. Forster.
Fryeburg-E. c. Buzzell, B. Walker Mckeen
Gilead-En T. Peabody.
| Grafton-E. c. Park
Greenwood-M. A. Lapham. Sylvester Cole.
| Hanoyer-A. T. Powers.
Hartford. W. Libby, = L; warren.
Hebron-w. H. Conant, G. W. Cummings. :,
Hiram-Almon Young, Henry N. Burbank
Carroll 8. Milliken.
Lovell-Fred W. Brown, Edward L. Stearns
Joseph W. Howe.
Mason-F. 1. Bean.
Mexico-Henry w. Park, Randall l.. Taylol
In. T. Richards, w. G. Crommett.
Newry-willard b. Wight.
Norway-A. ]. Stearns, Henry j. Bangs, z.
Andrews. G. L. Curtis, l.. II. Cushman' A.
Q OSford-Joseph W. Hunting, H. A. Andrew
ParisNA. ". Walker Sumner E. Newell. A
ton q. Wheeler. Charles w. Chase, W. Q. BIZ
/: ant, James 8. Wright, Edward W. feniey' u.
Peru-H. R. Robinson. ]. C. Kidder.
Porter-O. L. Stanley, W. A. Garner, Geore
RosSnry-Albert W. Robbins.
Rumford-H. G. Dunton, II. l.. Elliott. Geore
M. Locke, L. w. Blanchard, F. B. Martin, H.
4 French, A. A. Hall. =,
y stonehamAFred L. McKeen, Albion L. NJ
3 Allister.
= Stow-O. r. Barrows.
a Sumner-A. r. Hollis, r. g. Stephens.
Q Sweden-B. V. Knight.
Q Upton-Sias r. Peaslee.
It INSTRUMENTATION Millett, A. G. Holt
IA Woodstock. H. Davis, N. /. Swan, A.
;. Russ.
80 Lincoln Plantation-A. E. stearns.
It Magalloway Plantation-Frank p. Thomas.
ia Milton Plantation-L. 8. Billings.
Il The temporary organization was the
It made permanent.
On motion of e. G. Bowler of BethS