Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-30


equal and inalienabe rights. These
words aroused the energy and patriot
ism of the people and sustained then
in the long struggle for independence
The constitution formulated for tn,
government of the new state was al
instrument of concession and COM
promise. 1t did not safely guard tho
rights of all men as set forth in the
Declaration. The new nation began
its career by protecting an evil which
was building up an aristocracy OF
wealth and power. Half II century
ago. the republic was wearing a chair
Of bondage. The paralyzing effect OF
slavery had Frustrated our induStric.
and the national treasury was empty
The national capital had become the
theatre of angry contentious. The
doctrine of state rights had weakened
the powers of the national govern.
ment. 1t was at this crisis that tn,
Republican party was born. 1t was
the party of the people; it chose its
leaders from among the people; en-
tered the national capitol and assumed
the duties of the government.
Maine was well represented in the
first great test of the ability and
patriotism of the new party to direct
the affairs of government-Hann
Hamlin. chosen from the people as the
adviser and counselor of Abraham
Lincoln: William Pitt Fessenden, the
great statesman and constitutional
lawyer. who, Lincoln said, was the
wisest and safest patriot in Congress. -
This new party confronted the mighty
and determined forces OF secession
and slavery and fought the final bat
tic until victory was won. Then. af-
ter the thunders of war came the
words of peace. Never before. were
such terms submitted to a conquered
people. I'VE only ask that you ac-
ccpt in good faith the eternal princi-
pies of truth and justice. that all mer
shall be free, and stand equal before
the law. We shall make these princi-
pies a part of the constitutional law
of the country, and you must swear
to support them forever" For the
last fifty years. the Republican part
has met every crisis in this country
with wisdom and patriotism. It has
led our people along the paths of
prosperity. of happiness, CT greatnt SIS
and of glory.
We are asked by our Democratic
friends why we so often rehearse the
story of our partys past. The great
English historian. Macaulay, says that
a people that can take no pride in
the achievements of it's ancestors, can
do nothing itself, that it's posterity
will he proud Of This principle APP
to I'M
as nations. A person applying for a
position of trust and usefulness must
give reference. A party asking for the
support of the people to place it in
positions of responsibility and power
is expected to give reliable reference.
The Democratic orator in the re-
cent Democratic Convention was
stuck on this point. Not finding
satisfactory records in the past of his
own party. he took refuge in ours by
eulogizing the great leaders-the i'm
mortal Lincoln-Hamlin. Were the
leaders of the Democratic party sup
porters of Lincoln and Hamlin in 1860?
Were they the supporters of Lincoln
four years later. when the destiny of
this republic and the hope of man
hung on the fortunes of war?
Yes, we do like to rehearse the his
tory of our party. 1t is a JOY to the
elder and an inspiration to the young
er members of the party. to recall
mighty memories and heroic virtues.
The Republican party has not only Il
past but a present. Its leaders of to-
day are William II. Taft. our Pres-
dent, who by his patience and fore
col h,- lot 1aJ
the 61st Congress to an epoch-;nakng
record of constructive legislative;
Theodore Roosevelt, the eX-President,
the world leader, possessed of a heart
and a conscience. who. of all men, most
possesses the confidence of men: who
who eXertS a greater influence today,
not only in his own country
but in distant and powerful nations
than any man who has ever made
on the sands of time.
the great reform governor of
New York! The party has able. pa
triotic men in Congress, and in every
state of the Union.
The need of the hour in Maine is
leader who stands for wise and pro
gressive craftsmanship. who believes
in the conservation of our great natu-
raj resources. who stands for honest
and economical administration of pub
lie affairs. who commands the conf
dence and love of the people. All
these qualifications. Mr. Fern;,ld pos
ses IN an eminent degree. Trained in
hse school of experience, tried in pub
lie life for many years he has shown
himself competent to discharge every
duty and to meet every demand of the
public service with ability and honor
| have the pleasure and the honor
of nominating as candidate for gov
ernor, Il. NJ Fernald of Poland.
Give him the undivided support of
this convention and he will CALAMITY
lead the forces of the Republican par
ty to victory in September. and be
come the next governor of Maine.
Fellows Secondino Spccch