Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

Cumberland-Carroll W. Morrill,. Portland.
Frapklin-Harry b. Austin, Phillips.
Hancock-H. E. Hamlin, Ellsworth.
Kennebec-Byron Boyd. Augusta
Knox~Nathaniel p Eastman, Warren.
Lincoln-wiliam G Thompson, Bristol
/ Oxford-A f. Stearns, Rumford.
PenobscOt-Henry W. Mayo, Hampden:
Piscataquis-E NJ. tombstone. Brownville.
Sagadahoc-Albert II. Shaw, Bath.
Somerset-George G. Weeks, Fairfield.
Waldo-A. ]. Brown, Belfast.
Washington-Geo. A. Murchie, Calais.
York-Willis B. EmmOns, Saco.
Of course the principal part OF the
afternoon was taken up with the nomi.
nation of candidate for governor, and
this portion of the proceedings was
notable for the good spirit and harmoni-
GUS feeling displayed in the contest, the
partisans of neither candidate having
ANYTHING unkind to say of the other, and
the outcome leaving everybody with the
best of feeling.
Mr.. Fernald was nominated by Mayor
Irving L. Merrill of Auburn. The nomi-
nation was seconded by Hon. Beecher
Putnam of Houlton, by Charles +. Whit
man, Esq, of Norway, speaking especial
! " for the Oxford Bears, and by E. N
Merrill of Skowhegan.
Mr.. Haines' name was presented by
Hon. Herbert NJ. Heath of Augusta, and
in a forty-five minute speech that gentle
man fairly eclipsed his fame as an
orator.
The prospect of ballot was then sud
denly removed by the appearance of Mr.
Haines as above stated. Mr.. Fernald was
given the nomination unanimously, and
made brief and well-received speech oil
acceptance.
The resolutions adopted are as fol
lows:
The Republicans of Maine in convention
assembled herewith submit TO the people OF TN
state the following statement Of views anu prin
cigles: ~. ,su,,,,s.ro,o,
Of President Roosevelt and his strenuous EFFORT
for the betterment of conditions, the elimination
OF abuses and the control Of such corporate
methods as unrestrained, are dangerous 10 TN
welfare and liberty Of the people,
In like manner we record our approval OF TN
businesslike and courageous administration o
Governor Cobb, who has been true to ever.
We reafirm and declare our adherence to tn
principles Of the Republican party as set fort
In Its national platform.
We highly commend our senators and repre-
sentatiyes In Congress and fully appreciate thei
high standing and influence In national legisla
ton, and extend to them our hearty approval.
The ultimate responsibility for the enactmen
and enforcement of all law Is vested In the State
Counties and towns with their officers exist onl
by legislative authority. 1t Is the right am
duty Of the State to provide for and require IN
enforcement of It's laws. We demand OF q
officers q faithful. fearless and energetic pei
formance of their duties; and we call upo
all good citizens, irrespective OF party, TO loi
with us in supporting for election and appoint
ment to Office such candidates as can DC rene
upon In this particular.
We favor a constitutional amendment EN-
towering the Governor upon notice anu nearing
to remove any executive officer VINO persissen Y,
vacancy from the same political party TO whic
said executive officer belongs.
We believe In prohibition and demand Tn
faithful and impartial enforcement OF the pre-
hibitory law and are opposed to resubmission Q
any measure tending to the repeal OF the LAY
which has done so much to promote the mora
and material welfare Of the people OF this s!att
We approve and stand for the extension OF tn
good roads movement, the protection ana presel
Walton Of the common and natural rights OF q
citizens In our forests, water supplies and othe
; | natural resources OF the state.
We believe In such changes In our system
taxation as will, 80 far as possible, equalize pun
, lie burdens and do exact justice to ALL and tha
the state may properly assume greater shar
: of those expenditures which benefit the state q
a whole; and to this end non.partisan tax con
| mission has been created that has this sub LEI
under consideration and ID to report 70 the mel
Legislature. ,, !,
: We reiterate our belief that children should b
compelled to attend school during the years n
ouired by law and until such time as they hay
ACQUIRED educ alton sufficient to enable them
. assume inteligently the duties and responsibil
/ ties Of American citizenship, and to this end y
favor the strict and impartial enforcement OF u
o school laws and the child labor laws.
o We approve of the legislation on our statu,
0 books looking to the protection OF children en-
8 ployed In our factories and shops and we ure
0 upon our Legislature the propriety OF consider
l ing a reduction of the hours Of labor from 80
0 So per week for women and minors Of our stat
We pledge TO the nominees OF our party
tho nolla